Alexander Villares MD Bariatric & Cosmetic Surgery

I came in for a consultation trying to see what options I had to bring my old mommy body back to new. Dr. VILLARES was very nice, easy to talk too, personable, great eye for detail and very professional. We went over three different options to ship me back into shape and the prices weren't bad at all either! I saw some before and after photos and I was impressed which is a hard thing to do. He also went over a new lasor treatment that would help remove my lovely stretch marks I got after 4 kiddos. Once I have enough I'll be calling him. Great experience and nice staff.

This month I will have my sixth surgery dealing with my massive weight loss and a medical problem. I’ve had eight surgeons throughout my life and Dr. Villares is the best: He’s compassionate, professional, and amazingly talented. Two of the surgeries (a “tummy tuck” and a pilonidal cystectomy repair—that involves the tailbone) were done in hospital under general anesthesia. The other procedures were done in his OR with degrees of sedation. There have been no problems or serious concerns. Once I did not listen well to instructions about drain care. I called him late Saturday afternoon. He made sure I was fine but said he’d see me Sunday morning. It would be impossible to have been more gracious or efficient to someone who had interrupted his weekend which he never pointed out. Every medical person I’ve shown his work to has been impressed, as am I. Hospital staff have the highest regard for him and report his patients adore him. With the first procedure, I could see he brought his A game, but each procedure from the first one on he does something else proving that the really thinks about each surgery and looks to improve his excellent work and somehow he manages to do that. First surgery was upper abs. Though as an artist he would have liked to do a more balanced lipo rather than just the uppers, we agreed I would have a “tummy tuck” in a few months and he agreed to do the focused liposuction. He had options. He could have gone through my belly button to remove the fat in that area without leaving a visible scar. However, he thought of a better way. He made the incisions very low on my abdomen where they’d be removed with the coming “tuck.” That meant that though he lipoed where I asked (there are limits to what can be removed at one time in a non-hospital setting), by putting in the extra work of traveling up through my lower abdominal fat some portion of those fat cells would die and my body would dispose of them. That takes longer and is a lot more work: repetitive, restricted movements are tiring. The more distance and resistance, the harder the task. The results were amazing as has been each surgery. He is amazingly affordable. Unlike some doctors who have their own OR facility, he does not tack on a facility fee. When a price is quoted, that is the bottom line price—no “surprises.” This Board certified surgeon did his residency at the Mayo in MN. He did his fellowship with the Cleveland Clinic in FL, two top tier institutions. Some surgeons are “cutters:” focused on the technicalities of the procedure more than the patient. Though his technique is excellent and results outstanding, Dr. Villares treats us like individuals that he cares about. He is also fluent in Spanish as are at least some, if not all, of the staff who will also treat you with respect. There is no one I respect, admire, or trust more and that is hard to earn from me. He offers free consultations; not all surgeons do. Besides surgery, he does help people lose weight as a bariatrics doctor. He also does cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, and CO2 laser. There may be more services he provides. I’ve just wanted a surgeon. I got the absolute best. There might be a handful as good as he is out there; I have never seen better. It is a great blessing to have zero anxiety with actual surgery. I’ve had hospital staff double check my vitals because they’re not sure they can believe how I have no signs of stress about surgery that will occur within an hour. There is no need for worry when I know the outcome in advance. Now for the criticism: You may have to wait a while for surgery. He’s booked more than a month out.

My story started when I was 19. I had lost an ovary due to complications in surgery, and although women get pregnant with one ovary often…I did not want to take that chance to wait and see. Having PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) already lessened my chances and I did not want the odds against me. I decided to go through with an egg retrieval. My body was so hyper-stimulated given my age and all the synthetic hormones being pumped into it that it caused me to gain close to 70lbs in 8 weeks of treatment. I was now 5’6, 235 pounds, and felt like I lacked control in every aspect of my life. I remember sitting down at the kitchen table trying to make a list of things I was in control of, and the only thing I could come up with was what I ate. The weight gain was NOT my choice, but the weight loss WOULD be. Now, a year and nine months later I am 85 pounds down, and have gained a lot from this journey. Wisdom, knowledge, patience, and the understanding that weight loss doesn't happen over night. I learned to be grateful for my struggles because without them I would have never stumbled upon my own strength. Thank you to Dr. Alexander Villares at for creating a meal plan that worked for me and so many others. Without your help & the help of your attentive and thoughtful staff, I wouldn't be where I am today. Whether it was getting on the schedule last minute for a weigh in, or scheduling my surgery, I never had to ask twice. The staff is efficient in scheduling and returning phone calls, and always has a smile on their face. Dr. Villares has a charm about him! He know what is best for his patients, and advocates for them thoroughly. I love being asked how much weight I've lost and how because it gives me a chance to brag about this remarkable team! Thank you again...I'm forever grateful!

Dr. Villares is beyond 5 stars! My husband and I have been his patients for over 2 years. Weight loss, maintenance and plastic surgery (panniculectomy). He is caring, personable, patient and a perfectionist!

Dr. Villares IS great :) I like going to his office. He is a chill, super nice and personable guy. Staff is nice too. I've been coming to his office for a little over a year and I will always be a customer :)