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Gastric Balloon Treatment Physicians

At Grupo de Obesidad® Clínica Medellín, we understand that obesity is a complex condition that requires a comprehensive approach to treatment.
 
That’s why we offer a Gastric Balloon Treatment that includes a Multidisciplinary Physicians Group, including highly trained and experienced experts in each area.
 
Our integrated treatment includes specialists in the weight loss process with the gastric balloon, such as an endoscopist, psychiatrist, psychologist, nutritionist, and sports medicine doctor.
For optimal results, a Gastric Balloon Treatment with a Physicians Group is very important.
At Grupo de Obesidad® Clínica Medellín, we understand that obesity affects various aspects of health, so we offer a comprehensive approach with a team of experts. Our multidisciplinary team includes an endoscopist, psychiatrist, psychologist, nutritionist, and sports medicine specialist.
MEDICAL TEAM

Interdisciplinary Group

ENDOSCOPIST

Dr. Héctor Vargas Tamayo

Physician and Surgeon from Pontificia Bolivariana University
Specialist in Surgery from Pontificia Bolivariana University
Specialist in Endoscopy from University of Chile
Head of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín
Active Member of:
Dr. Simon Penagos
ENDOSCOPIST

Dr. Simón Penagos Echavarría

Physician and Surgeon of the Pontifical Bolivarian University
Specialist in General Surgery at CES University
Specialist in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

nutritionist

Dra. Karen Agudelo Jaramillo

Registered Dietitian from the University of Antioquia
Specialist in Maternal and Child Health
International Certification in Sports Nutrition
ISAK Level 1 Certification
Diploma in Overweight and Obesity
Member of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín

SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST

Dr. César Andres Torres Llano

Physician and Surgeon from Pontificia Bolivariana University

Specialist in Sports Medicine from Pontificia Bolivariana University

Member of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín

PSICOLOGIST

Dra. Clara Luz Gómez Pabón

Psychologist from Pontificia Bolivariana University

Member of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín

PSICOLOGIST

Dra. María Camila Calle Ramírez

Psychologist from EAFIT University
Advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy – Philadelphia, USA
Master’s in Evidence-Based Psychotherapy from Pontificia Bolivariana University
Ph.D. student in Health Sciences, with a focus on Mental Health, at CES University
Member of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín

ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Dra. Carolina Mejía Sierra

Physician and Surgeon from CES University

Specialist in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation from University of Barcelona Hospital Vall d’Hebron – Spain

Sedation for placement and removal procedures.

NURSE

Natalia Celis Henao

Registered Nurse from Pontificia Bolivariana University

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Sandra López Orozco

Technician in Administrative Assistant in Health Colombian Institute of Technical Training

INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

Dr. Juan Carlos Valencia Valencia

Physician and Surgeon from Pontificia Bolivariana University
Specialist in Internal Medicine from Pontificia Bolivariana University
Member of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín

PLASTIC SURGEON

Dr. Victor Restrepo

Physician and Surgeon from CES University
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic, Maxillofacial Surgery, and Hand Surgery from University of Antioquia
Member of the Obesity Group at Clínica Medellín