Dr. Núñez Santana - Centro de Obesidad

Dr. Núñez Santana – Centro de Obesidad is a specialized bariatric center in the Dominican Republic. The facility operates two practice locations: Clínica Abreu in Santo Domingo and HEMA in Santiago. A team of 7 doctors provides complete care for surgical and non-surgical weight loss.

Accreditations and Professional Standing

Dr. Núñez Santana is a Board Certified Weight Loss Surgeon in the Dominican Republic. The practice carries the Bariátrico Certificado designation, confirming its adherence to recognized bariatric standards. The clinic has treated patients from over 50 countries.

Specialties and Weight Loss Procedures

The clinic treats patients with severe obesity and related health conditions. Eligible candidates include those with a BMI of 40 or higher. Patients with a BMI of 35 who have comorbidities like type II diabetes or hypertension also qualify. The team offers several intervention levels:

• Allurion Program: This non-surgical approach uses an ingestible balloon capsule. Patients lose an average of 10–15% of body weight in 16 weeks.
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): This minimally invasive method reduces stomach volume by 60–70%. There are no external incisions.
• Gastric Bypass: This surgical option modifies food absorption and digestion. It provides a long-term solution for significant weight reduction.
• Robotic Bariatric Surgery: Surgeons use robotic assistance for greater precision. This typically results in 10–35% body weight loss within three years.
• Revision Surgery: The clinic performs conversion procedures to address or modify previous bariatric surgeries.

Endoscopic treatments like ESG are outpatient procedures. Recovery is short – typically around 5 days. The center also uses Endoscopic Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) to correct anatomical changes in previous bypass patients.

Medical Technology and Monitoring

Surgeons perform robotic-assisted procedures using the Da Vinci surgical system. This console-based technology allows high-precision movements in complex bariatric cases.

For non-surgical patients, the clinic uses the Allurion Virtual Care Suite. This digital platform connects to tracking devices for real-time monitoring. The medical team follows patient progress throughout the 16-week balloon therapy. During endoscopic sleeve procedures, specialists use a dedicated suturing device and internal cameras to reshape the stomach.

Services for International Patients

The clinic offers a structured medical tourism program. The international package includes complete preoperative examinations and all hospitalization expenses. Patients receive postoperative medication and long-term nutritional planning as part of their recovery care.

International guests have access to preferred arrangements at 5-star hotels. The medical team provides daily home care support to monitor recovery. All patients receive multidisciplinary follow-up, including metabolic control and emotional support to maintain results.