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Bariatric Support Group is the most experienced team of bariatric surgeons in the Southern Americas. With educations ranging from Latin America, the United States and Europe (view resumes), our qualified team has performed over 3600 successful surgeries. We maintain an incredibly low complication rate and attend to celebrities and elite from all over the world. Our expertise and beautiful location combine to provide the most luxurious and comfortable bariatric surgery experience in the world.
Our headquarters are located in world-renowned Cartagena, at the elegant Plaza Fernandez Madrid. This lovely plaza was constructed in the mid 1700's and maintains its Spanish colonial flair within the confines of the centuries-old colonial area of Cartagena de Indias.
Our bariatric surgery team is composed of the top medical professionals in the Americas, and can provide surgical interventions of world-class quality.
- Four Bariatric Surgeons
with ample experience in every procedure for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity as well as in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Doctors Chaux, Bolaños, Holguín and Ganem offer our patients a wealth of knowledge and experience that is unsurpassed in Latin America.
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- A Team of Plastic Surgeons
experienced in post-bariatric reconstructive surgery. Significant weight-loss often requires reconstructive surgery to remove excess skin and deformities cause by previous weight stresses.
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- Dietitian-Nutritionist
Weight loss surgery must be complimented by diet changes and discipline. BSG has contemporary dietary programs to compliment your surgical process and ensure a long-life of wellbeing.
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- Psychologist
Such improvements in health and lifestyle can be aided by proper emotional preparation. Our psychologist has experience with innumerous patients and facilitates our patients throughout their entire weight loss journey.
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- Physical Therapist
Since recovery from bariatric surgery is immediate, BSG provides a physical therapist to help in specific muscular reactions, soreness and further development. Our staff will help you develop a full regiment to take home with you.
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- Travel Logistics
BSG has teamed up with Medical Tourism Solutions, a world-class medical vacation provider to organize your flight itinerary, accommodations, transportation and any other complimentary logistical or tourism services our patients may desire.
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