
Instituto Bariatrico is an advanced weight loss surgery center in Dominican Republic offering multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art equipments to provide patients affected by severe obesity with definitive solutions to achieve healthful weight.
Weight loss surgeons at the clinic strive to help patients achieve and maintain steady weight loss via a variety of treatments including gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, and intragastric balloon.
The clinic is a full-scale medical center that provides advanced solutions to combat obesity and help treat health and mobility problems by promoting a better quality of living for patients.
Instituto Bariatrico also encompasses customized programs to improve patients’ medical, nutritional, physical and psychological well-being.
Among customized weight loss treatments is metabolic surgery which serves as an alternative for the treatment of the diabetes type 2. Everything a patient needs from initial assessment to cutting-edge bariatric care, experience and respected weight loss surgeons as well as comprehensive support programs.
The staff is made up of encouraging and caring individuals who understand the challenge of losing weight and will do everything they can to provide you with the complete support you need.
The clinic is well-equipped to provide a unique pre-operative and post-operative medical care experience that is sensitive to your needs and goals, helping you lose the desired weight and lead a healthy life.
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About Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
What to See:Stroll the cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo and explore ancient stone buildings of Zone Colonial, a 12-block area where Spain launched it invasion on the New World. Follow in the footsteps of Columbus at Ponce De Leon and Cortes. Visit Alcazar del Colon, an impressive palace built for Columbus’ son, Diego in 1517.
What to Savor:
Savor the glamorous cuisine of Santo Domingo and venture out with local diners at El Meson de La Cava. You can’t go wrong by trying authentic Dominican dishes such as and the steaming sopa de pescado (red snapper chowder). Other specialties include spit-roasted lamb served with bacon, garlic, and vinegar sauce and rabbit stuffed with bacon and mushrooms.
Where to Stay:
Holiday Inn Santo Domingo is ideally located near the airport in the heart of Santo Domingo close to Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, Centro Olimpico, and Quisqueya Stadium. Also nearby are National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura.
Dominican Republic Travel Tips
Currency: Dominican peso (DOP)
Climate: Average Temp 87 F (31°C)
Capital: Santo Domingo
Major Airport(s): Samana (AZS), "La Isabela" (JBQ), Santo Domingo (SDQ)
Electricity: 110 60Hz (US Plug)
Time Zone: UTC/GMT -4 hours
Calling Code: 809, 829, 849




