Dra. Carolina Rodríguez
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) · 15+ years. Based in Bogotá, Colombia. Treating international patients in English.
In Dra. Carolina Rodríguez's own words
I am a bariatric surgeon on the surgical team at Global Obesity Group. I have been operating for 15+ years, treating obesity and overweight as chronic conditions that need long-term medical attention — not one-time surgical events.
My medical degree is from Universidad de la Sabana. I trained as a General Surgeon at FUCS (Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud), where I graduated with academic honors for the highest average of my cohort, and where I now serve as an associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine.
I am a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), an active member of the Federación Latinoamericana de Cirugía, the Asociación Colombiana de Cirugía, the Association of Women Surgeons Colombia, and the Sociedad Panamericana de Trauma. My clinical practice covers gastric balloon, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and advanced laparoscopic techniques across four Bogotá hospitals.
Training, hospitals, and memberships
Where Dra. Carolina Rodríguez trained and operates. International credentials are highlighted for patients evaluating care abroad.
Bariatric procedures Dra. Carolina Rodríguez performs
Every procedure is preceded by a full multidisciplinary evaluation. You will know what to expect before surgery is booked.
Gastric Sleeve
75–80% stomach reduction. Most common first-time procedure for BMI 35–45 with comorbidities.
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Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y. Best long-term tool for type 2 diabetes resolution and higher BMI ranges.
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Gastric Balloon
Non-surgical. Allurion (swallowed, 16 weeks) or traditional intragastric (endoscopic, 6 months).
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Revision Surgery
Conversion of prior sleeve to bypass, repair of slipped/eroded bands, late complication management.
Learn more →Three things that differentiate this practice
Patient-centered consultations
I do not run a 15-minute consultation factory. First visits are 45–60 minutes, and patients leave with a written plan, not just a quote.
FACS — international credential
Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons means I meet US-equivalent surgical standards. For international patients, that translates into known quality.
Academic + clinical balance
Teaching at FUCS keeps me close to current literature. The protocols I use today are not the ones I learned in 2009.
Book a virtual consultation with Dra. Carolina Rodríguez
Private, 45–50 minutes, in English. We review your medical history, recent weight changes, and prior attempts. You leave with a written plan, not a sales pitch.
Common questions for Dra. Carolina Rodríguez
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