Dr. Felipe Bernal – Bariatric Surgery Bogotá
📍 Bogotá, Colombia • 7-10 days
Bogotá bariatric surgeon with 10+ years and over 1,000 weight-loss surgeries, operating at the well-regarded Shaio Clinic. Runs a multidisciplinary 'Method 4 PRO' program with endocrinology, nutrition, and psychology support.
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Services Offered
Our Take
A named, ACOCIB-credentialed surgeon with 1,000+ cases and a true multidisciplinary program (endocrine, nutrition, psychology) is the model that produces durable weight-loss outcomes — surgery alone rarely does. Bogotá lacks the beach-recovery appeal of other destinations, and the 12-month follow-up cadence means you'll need a plan for aftercare back home.
Pros
- ✓1,000+ bariatric surgeries, 10+ years
- ✓ACOCIB and SSAT member
- ✓Multidisciplinary Method 4 PRO program
- ✓Operates at top-tier Shaio Clinic
Cons
- ✗Bogotá is not a leisure-recovery destination
- ✗Structured 12-month follow-up needs home coordination
- ✗Pricing by consultation
- ✗Must qualify medically
Pricing Details
Estimate. Sleeve at the lower end, bypass higher; gastric balloon is a lower-cost non-surgical option. Confirmed at consultation.
Best For
- • Want a named, credentialed surgeon
- • Gastric sleeve or bypass
- • Value multidisciplinary aftercare
- • Non-surgical gastric balloon option
Coverage
- 📍 Colombia
Accreditations
- ✓Board-certified bariatric surgeon
- ✓Member ACOCIB (Colombian Assoc. of Obesity & Bariatric Surgery)
- ✓Member SSAT
- ✓Operates at Shaio Clinic, Bogotá
Trust Indicators
Years in Business
10+
Volume
1,000+ bariatric surgeries
Last verified: June 11, 2026
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