Dr. Núñez Santana – Centro de Obesidad is a bariatric center in the Dominican Republic. It operates in Santo Domingo and Santiago. The clinic treats adult obesity with surgical and non-surgical options. A team of seven doctors handles each case. The medical director has over 10 years of experience in weight-loss procedures.
The Allurion ingestible balloon program is one non-surgical option. Patients lose 10-15% of body weight in 16 weeks on average. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty can reduce stomach size by 70%. The team also performs robotic bariatric surgery with Da Vinci technology. Gastric bypass and revision surgeries are available for eligible patients.
Dr. Núñez Santana is a board-certified weight-loss surgeon. The practice holds a Bariátrico Certificado quality designation. International patients get a package with preoperative exams and nutritional follow-up. It also includes daily home care and 5-star hotel arrangements. Patients come from more than 50 countries.
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The Allurion ingestible balloon program is one non-surgical option. Patients lose 10-15% of body weight in 16 weeks on average. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty can reduce stomach size by 70%. The team also performs robotic bariatric surgery with Da Vinci technology. Gastric bypass and revision surgeries are available for eligible patients.
Dr. Núñez Santana is a board-certified weight-loss surgeon. The practice holds a Bariátrico Certificado quality designation. International patients get a package with preoperative exams and nutritional follow-up. It also includes daily home care and 5-star hotel arrangements. Patients come from more than 50 countries.
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Dr. Luis A. Betances founded the institute in 2003. He leads a team of 13 doctors, including endocrinologists, nutritionists, and psychiatrists. The clinic reports that 80% of patients recover their metabolic health. Dr. Betances is certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. On-site tools include diagnostic sonography and gastroscopy systems.
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Gastric bypass patients typically lose 70%–80% of excess weight. This result is most common within the first six months. The specialist trained at the Advanced Surgical Institute in Miami. He also studied obesity treatment in Lyon, France. Dr. Leinó is a director at Universidad UTESA. His practice treats international patients seeking obesity surgery.
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Gastric bypass patients typically lose 70%–80% of excess weight. This result is most common within the first six months. The specialist trained at the Advanced Surgical Institute in Miami. He also studied obesity treatment in Lyon, France. Dr. Leinó is a director at Universidad UTESA. His practice treats international patients seeking obesity surgery.
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