SOURCiS, Inc. - Folsom, California

k V.

As a qualified OR nurse, the negative reviews are unsubstantiated in my opinion and often related to prospective patients not fully disclosing their medical history, then get denied for surgery after pre-op screening reveals issues making it unsafe to have surgery period.

Doesn't work that way.

Having even minor surgery is not a car purchase. Risks are always there. It's your own responsibility to be transparent and educate yourself.

This is all in the application documents.
The surgeons are some of the best in Mexico and Board Certified in the US. My experience was even "better than advertised!"

Michael J.

I strongly advise prospective patients to explore alternative healthcare facilities in Mexico for their gastric procedures. While successful outcomes are achievable with any well-executed surgery and adherence to post-operative programs, the true measure of a medical institution lies in its ability to handle unforeseen challenges. Unfortunately, my experience with Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC) revealed a disturbing level of incompetence and disregard for patient safety.

My gastric sleeve procedure was abruptly canceled by MBC due to a preexisting medical condition that they were fully aware of before granting approval. They had even requested and received a comprehensive report from my cardiologist. Oct 10th the day of surgery I'm in Mexico, in my hospital room, just one hour away from surgery when a hospital doctor separate from MBC, entered my room asking questions about my prior medical history, leaving and returning several minutes later with a different doctor I received the news that proceeding with the surgery that day would endanger my life and they would not allow MBC to perform the schedule procedure in their facility. The hospital staff emphasized that their facility was ill-equipped to handle complications arising from individuals with health issues like congestive heart failure (CHF), and I should have never been approved by MBC.

Leaving Mexico disappointed and perplexed, I later discovered that MBC's approval seemed driven by financial motivations. A day after MBC canceled my procedures they pressured me to sign a cancellation form, forfeiting any refund. I refused and asked to be reimbursed my surgery total and travel expenses. A week goes by with no returned emails or calls. Once they did reach out MBC offered a partial refund, citing incurred expenses for the cancellation. Alternatively, I could reschedule with the original approving doctor at the new hospital, despite the original hospital's firm recommendation against it.

In the ensuing negotiations, I emphasized that I was out $9,088.79 for a situation entirely
caused by MBC's negligence, as my health status hadn't changed between approval
and the scheduled surgery on October 10th. After another 3wweeks of
unresponsiveness, I had to contact Ron Shahram Eli, the owner, directly to
elicit a response.

MBC's final offer was an expedited refund of $4,689 (surgery cost) contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prohibiting negative reviews, BBB complaints, or any public discussion of their business practices. Curious about the need for an NDA, I countered with a $7,500 settlement, agreeing to the NDA. MBC accepted, but 5 days after receiving my accepted and signed NDA they rescinded the offer, now only willing to refund $5,489.

It has been five weeks
since the scheduled surgery, and all I've received from MBC are insufficient
offers, broken promises, and bills for a procedure that never took place. In
conclusion, I caution against entrusting your well-being to Mexico Bariatric Center.
In the unfortunate event of complications, their commitment to patient
well-being and financial restitution appears sorely lacking.

Freddie N.

I have had a bad experience with Sourcis (Mexico Bariatric), I have reached out to Ron Elli the CEO, and he will not respond to my calls, I would like for the public to be aware that his staff members are very non-professional on certain situations, they just throw you to the wolfs. I will be filing a complaint with the better business bureau.

Pat M.

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