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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