Rob GoodwinJul 21, 2026
Juliana was very professional, kind and gentle during my treatment. She was very thorough with everything. I would highly recommend this dentistry.
Jorge Esmeral Bariatric surgery
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20+
Years of experience
9000+
Patients attended
7000+
Satisfied patients
Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in the field of General Surgery, specialized in Advanced Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery, accredited in: FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons).
• ASMBS (American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons).
• ASCRS (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeon).
• IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders).
• ACROMTA (Asociación Costarricense de Cirugía para el Manejo de la Obesidad y
Trastornos Metabólicos Asociados) – Founder and former president.
• ACC (Asociación Costarricense de Cirugía) – Former Secretary, Board of Directors.
• ALACE (Asociación Latinoamericana de Cirugía Endoscópica).
• ACOH (Asociación Costarricense de Hernias) – Founding member.
• Colombian Association of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery.
• Mexican Hernia Association.
• Bolivian Society of Obesity – Honorary member.
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica.
Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Center of Barcelona, TEKNON Medical Center, International Diploma in
Abdominal Wall Hernias,
My medical philosophy focuses on providing comprehensive care, based on empathy, respect, and open communication. I believe each patient is a person with a unique story, emotions, and needs; therefore, my goal is to provide a humane, close, and personalized approach. I aim not only to treat the disease, but also to accompany the patient throughout the recovery process, promoting their physical and emotional well-being. The values of my medical practice are based on honesty, ethics, humanism, responsibility, and commitment to patients.
As a general surgeon specialized in laparoscopic surgery, which allows most surgeries to be performed through small incisions. This reduces postoperative pain, scars, the risk of infection, and accelerates the return to everyday activities. My practice is based on offering safe, precise procedures with faster recovery for my patients. My goal is to provide comprehensive care that combines technical excellence with the humane, personalized approach each person deserves. Among the main surgeries I perform are:
Gallbladder and appendix surgery.
Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, ventral).
Digestive and bariatric surgeries (gastric sleeve, bypass).
Colon, stomach, spleen, and liver surgeries
Hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissures
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Nissen fundoplication
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Juan Carlos Restrepo RuizApr 18, 2026
Excellent service, very hygienic environment, reasonable prices, and punctual service. I recommend them.
Carlos Andrés Restrepo ZapataApr 14, 2026
The treatment experience has been excellent. They explain each step in a simple way to achieve excellent results in the shortest possible time. The facilities are beautiful, modern, and very comfortable. There's ample parking for cars and motorcycles, the professionals who work there are excellent, and communication has always been prompt. I highly recommend them!
Ruth EFeb 21, 2026
Excellent experience and service, highly recommended
Yarly Victoria Oquendo RojasFeb 20, 2026
I loved my experience at this clinic. The service was amazing, they were super professional, and I was so happy with the results. I highly recommend it! ✨
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What is the most requested procedure in your practice?
95% of the procedures we perform are done laparoscopically. This means that we do not make large incisions and that we normally use 5-millimeter ports to achieve better patient recovery. The most frequent surgeries we perform are cholecystectomy, repair of inguinal and abdominal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux surgery, appendectomy, colon surgery, salpin surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, resection of adhesions, bariatric surgeries, biopsies of lesions, nephrectomies, hysterectomy,
What makes him different from other doctors in his specialty?
I have diplomas in: laparoscopic and bariatric surgery (Barcelona), abdominal wall hernias (Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico), and hepatobiliary surgery from the Universidad Católica de Chile. I have more than 25 years of experience; I am a staff physician at the largest hospitals in the country, Hospital Bíblica, Hospital CIMA, and Metropolitano. We have been a working team for more than 20 years, with nursing, psychology, and nutrition, which is proof of our commitment, seriousness, and responsibility.
What is the estimated recovery time for your most common treatments?
The estimated recovery time after laparoscopic surgery ranges from 5-8 days after surgery, to be fully recovered. 98% of patients stay overnight in the hospital. Afterwards, they return to their hotels or homes. There is no need to remove stitches, because intradermal sutures are placed