Medellin Wellness (MW) is a medical travel facilitator. We are not doctors nor do we offer any medical advice. We offer affordable high quality healthcare through our network of the top healthcare professionals in Colombia.
Our ¨All Inclusive¨ packages include your medical procedures, pre and post op, medications, airport pick up and return, transportation to all appointments, deluxe hotel accommodations with no extra charge for your companion and bilingual patient concierges to guide you every step of the way.
We focus on Dental and Bariatric Surgery as these are very expensive in the US and there are significant cost savings by traveling to Colombia.
Medellin
Guiding you every step of the way....
William Schwind formed Medical Travel Direct in 2015 in Costa Rica, then moved his operations to Colombia due to the higher quality at lower costs offered in Colombia. William focuses on bariatric surgery patients and wellness.
His Colombian wife Janeth Urrego spent 2 years in extensive training in Cali and then opened Ebes Spa in Manizales in 2010. Janeth specializes in women´s health issues and assisting her clients to obtain high quality cosmetic surgery.
Our team of bi-lingual patient concierges is ready to guide you every step of the way !
Bariatric Surgery
We offer the highest quality ¨all-inclusive*¨ bariatric surgery packages at the highest rated, internationally accredited hospitals and clinics in Colombia. Our doctors have successfully performed 1,000´s of surgeries.
Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgery in the US costs $15,000 or more for just the surgery.
Our internationally accredited hospitals require that you are in Colombia a minimum of 10 to 12 nights for acclimation, pre op, surgery, one night in the hospital, recovery and post-op before you return home.
Patients generally recover quickly and can enjoy a Colombia vacation and some light sight seeing for several days.
What is included in our price ?
- All hospital, doctor and anesthesia fees
- Initial consultation, pre and post op exams
- One night hospitalization (private room)
- All pain and other medications in the hospital
- Medical complications coverage
- Follow up for 1 year
- Airport pick up and return, transportation to all appointments
- Bi-lingual patient concierges to guide you every step of the way
- 12 nights in one of our all-suites hotels including fully equipped kitchen with no extra charge for companion
Not Included:
- International or domestic flights
- Incidentals, personal expenses and meals not specifically included
Contact us to arrange a consultation with our healthcare provider to give you a written quote.
Our Bariatric Surgery Team
Dr. Santiago Gomez Correa - Laparoscopist Surgeon / Bariatric Surgeon with extensive experience in Bariatric Surgery in Medellín – minimally invasive, Obesity Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and General Surgery.
Specialized in the surgical management of obesity, performing procedures such as Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve.
Subspecialty in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery carried out at the CES University of Medellín, as well as several studies and certifications internationally in the United States and France.
Dr. Erika Jaramillo Rojas
- Médica Cirujana de la Universidad de Caldas.
- Especialista en Cirugía General de la Universidad de Caldas.
- Diplomado en Laparoscopia avanzada y bariátrica. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
- Asociación Colombiana de Obesidad y Cirugía Bariátrica ACOCIB.
- Asociación Colombiana de Cirugía ACC.
- Federación Latinoamericana de Cirugía FELAC.
- American College of Surgeon ACS.
- IFSO International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Dr. Mauricio Osorio Chica
- Cirugía General en la Universidad de Caldas.
- Gastroenterología Clínico-Quirúrgica en la Universidad de Caldas.
- Cirugía laparoscópica avanzada, Cirugía laparoscópica de Colón y recto en la Universidad de Chile.
- Coordinador de Posgrado de Cirugía de la Universidad de Caldas.
- Miembro del Grupo de colon y recto del Hospital de Caldas.
Dr. Vanessa Figueroa Espinosa.
- Master en Dolor y Cuidado Paliativo
- Médica Cirujana de la Universidad de Caldas.
- Especialista en Cirugía General de la Universidad de Caldas.
- Cirujana del SES Hospital de Caldas.
- Miembro del grupo de Obesidad y Cirugía Laparoscópica de la Clínica Confa San Marcel y Avidanti.
Maria Fernanda Sanint G.
Dietitian nutritionist, my experience is based on caring for patients with obesity, overweight, underweight, patients with chronic non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, patients with digestive problems, with kidney disease (pre-dialysis, dialysis) or simply patients who want to have a healthy diet.
Dental Procedures
Dental is one of the most popular medical travel procedures due to the high cost in the US and most people do not have insurance coverage for major dental work.
The quality of the dentists in Colombia is very high and the clinics are super modern with all the latest equipment and technology. Colombians are obsessed with their appearance and demand the highest standards for dental and cosmetic surgeries.
Medellin Wellness has partnered with Odontologia de Precision(Precision Dentistry), one of the largest and best clinics in Medellin with 6 clinics located throughout the city and Oral Concept, specialists in smile design.
They offer All on Four Implants from $7,900 per bridge versus $20,000 or more in the US. Titanium Implants from $795. Porcelain Veneers from $490. Root canal from $140 to $175.
Procedures:
- Veneers
- Dental Implants
- All-On-4
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Bridges
- Root Canals
- Dentures
- Teeth Whitening
- Maxillofacial surgery
Our Dental Team
Our Furnished Apartments and Wellness Hotel
Our ¨All Inclusive¨ packages include deluxe accommodations at either a furnished apartment or at our wellness hotel. CLICK on the pictures to see our fabulous accommodations.
Your package will include the number of nights suggested by your healthcare provider plus any additional time you would like to be in Colombia.
Our partner, Travelers, manages 350+ furnished apartments with fully equipped kitchens, weekly cleaning, 24/7 reception and other hotel amenities. Travelers is the largest professionally managed apartment operator in Colombia with over 30 years providing outstanding service.
Our brand new wellness hotel, Versus, in Medellin has 98 rooms and has been designed to provide a unique wellness experience.
