Our bariatric surgeons are active members of the national and international institutions that set the standards for safe, modern obesity surgery.
Colombian Assoc. of Obesity & Bariatric Surgery
Colombian Surgery Association
IFSO — Int'l Federation for Obesity Surgery
SAGES — American GI & Endoscopic Surgeons
Top Doctors AwardsFrom the first email to your one-year follow-up call — exactly what every international patient goes through.
45–50 min private video call with the surgeon (English-speaking). We review your medical and weight history and goals, and tell you honestly whether surgery is right for you.
Final USD price with what's included, plus a pre-op tests checklist you can complete in your home country — saving you a trip.
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada & EU. Flights: 5h Miami, 3.5h Houston, 6h NY. Our coordinator books your transfers and hotel.
Procedure at Country Hospital or Shaio Clinic — top-tier. One night in a private room with English-speaking nursing. Your companion can stay.
5–7 days at our partner hotel: bilingual concierge, daily medical check-ins, and final clearance to fly before departure.Hotel booked separately — not included in the surgical package; companion rates available.
Monthly virtual visits with the surgeon for the first 6 months, quarterly thereafter. Nutritionist and psychologist sessions on demand.
Robotic Da Vinci Xi sleeve gastrectomy explained — and why international patients choose Colombia for it.
Most weight-loss surgery sites talk about one surgeon and one procedure. We bring you the full clinic — surgeons, obesity medicine specialists, nutritionists, psychologists, and physical therapists — all under one program.
Bariatric surgeon, obesity medicine, nutrition, psychology, and physical therapy working together — not separate appointments at separate offices.
Surgery at Country Hospital and Shaio Clinic — two of Bogotá's top centers, both internationally accredited for safety and quality.
Dr. Rubén Luna trained at Memorial Hermann Houston. Our patient coordinators handle everything in English, from visa questions to discharge paperwork.
No insurance pre-authorization battles. Transparent USD pricing, all-inclusive packages, and your full quote within 24 hours of your virtual consultation.
Three surgical procedures plus two non-surgical options for patients who aren't ready for surgery — or don't yet qualify. Each link goes to the full page with US-Colombia cost comparison, recovery timeline, and candidacy criteria.
The most common bariatric procedure today. We remove about 75-80% of the stomach, leaving a tube-shaped "sleeve." Most patients lose 60-70% of excess weight within 12-18 months.
Learn about gastric sleeveRoux-en-Y gastric bypass — best for higher BMI patients and those with type 2 diabetes. Combines stomach restriction with reduced calorie absorption. Diabetes goes into remission for the majority of patients.
Learn about gastric bypassFor patients whose first bariatric surgery — anywhere in the world — didn't deliver. We review your records, identify what went wrong, and plan the right revision. Technically the most demanding bariatric work.
Learn about revisionNon-surgical option. We offer both Allurion (swallowed capsule, no endoscopy) and the traditional intragastric balloon. Good entry point for patients who aren't ready for surgery — or don't qualify yet.
Learn about gastric balloonOur flagship multidisciplinary weight-management program for patients who don't yet qualify for bariatric surgery — or want a non-surgical alternative. Led by Dra. Paola Sánchez, obesity medicine specialist.
Learn about Método 4 PROEvery patient is different. In a free virtual consultation, our bariatric team reviews your history, weight-loss goals and overall health to recommend the procedure that truly fits you — sleeve, bypass, balloon or revision.
Talk to our medical team →We were one of the first programs in Colombia to perform bariatric surgery through just 3 incisions using the Da Vinci robotic system — instead of the traditional 5 laparoscopic incisions.
Four specialists working together on every case. Our patients don't see a surgeon for 30 minutes and then a separate nutritionist somewhere else — we share notes, coordinate plans, and answer the phone together.
Our surgeons operate at five reference hospitals across Bogotá — selected for medical backing, surgical infrastructure, and patient-safety standards consistent with international hospital practice.
One of Colombia's leading academic medical centers. Dr. Rubén Luna leads the General Surgery and Renal Transplant department here.
Private hospital network with modern surgical suites used by our team for both laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic procedures.
Real before-and-after cases operated by our bariatric surgeons. Patient identity protected at their request — no names, no countries, just the work.
Cases shown are real patients operated by our bariatric surgeons at Global Obesity Group, Bogotá. Identity protected at patient's request. Individual results vary based on starting weight, comorbidities, and adherence to the 12-month program.
At Global Obesity Group, you can begin with a virtual consultation, speak with our specialized team and better understand which treatment options may be appropriate for you before arranging your trip to Bogotá.
Bogotá is connected to major destinations across the Americas and Europe through nonstop flights. These routes can make your travel plans simpler and help you reach Colombia without additional connections from many international cities.
Our locations in northern Bogotá are approximately 30–50 minutes from El Dorado International Airport, depending on traffic.
Flight routes, schedules and travel times are approximate and may vary by airline, travel date and season. Travel time from the airport also depends on traffic conditions and your appointment location.
Your treatment takes place in our own facilities in northern Bogota — private, modern, and designed so you feel comfortable from your first consultation through your recovery. Here's a look at the spaces where our team will welcome you.
Tell us about your case and our bariatric surgeons will reply with a personalized medical assessment and a transparent, all-inclusive quote in USD. Your information is kept strictly confidential and used only for your evaluation.
