+ Your specialist at Neuro+ Obesity
Bariatric surgeon in Medellín
Subspecialty in advanced laparoscopic surgery
“Every patient arrives carrying years of failed attempts and a lot of frustration. My work doesn’t start in the operating room; it starts in the consultation, understanding their story and explaining honestly what they can expect from surgery and what depends on them.”
In short
Dr. Andrés Velásquez Hoyos is a bariatric surgeon in Medellín, trained at Universidad CES with a subspecialization in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He has performed more than 1,000 procedures (gastric sleeve and gastric bypass) and holds a rating of 4.9★ in Google reviews. He sees patients at Neuro+, El Poblado, Medellín.
+ What our patients say
Real patients. Real results.
Every story is different. What all our patients share is the same certainty after surgery: I should have done it sooner.
+ Training | Experience | Credentials
Academic training and experience
Universidad CES
Subspecialization in highly complex minimally invasive techniques, focused on bariatric and metabolic surgery, obesity surgery and advanced laparoscopic management of digestive conditions.
Universidad CES
Training in comprehensive surgical patient care, emergency surgery, trauma and gastrointestinal tract conditions, as the foundation for later subspecialization in laparoscopic surgery.
Universidad CES, Medellín
Comprehensive training in General Medicine with an emphasis on clinical fundamentals, diagnosis and management of the surgical patient, as the foundation for later specialization in General Surgery.
Publications
Co-authors: MC Monroy-Gómez, A Montoya-Monsalve.
Co-authors: MOC Posada, CG Arango, GV Parra.
Co-authors: MC Monroy-Gómez, AA Arteta-Cueto.
Collaborative article with multiple authors. Also published in English as "COVID-19: topics of interest to the surgeon".
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+ Procedures
Dr. Andrés Velásquez performs the two most effective bariatric procedures, backed by scientific evidence: the gastric sleeve and the gastric bypass.
The technique is defined at the initial evaluation based on your BMI, comorbidities and weight-loss goals.
Reduction of stomach volume through minimally invasive laparoscopy.
Restrictive and malabsorptive procedure for greater, sustained weight loss.
+ Before and After
Results from real Neuro+ Obesity patients. Every case is different: the technique and timelines are defined at the evaluation.
+ In their own words
Patients who have already taken the step share their experience.
+ Frequently asked questions
He performs his procedures at top-tier clinics in Medellín, including Clínica CES, with strict anesthesia and post-operative care protocols.
Reference prices are: gastric sleeve from COP $23,000,000 and gastric bypass from COP $26,000,000. The exact cost is set at the initial evaluation with Dr. Velásquez based on your case. Compared to the United States (USD $15,000–$35,000) or Europe, Medellín is significantly more affordable, with the same level of specialization. We also offer financing through Medicredit and Crediplas.
Sí, en articulación con el programa de medical tourism de Neuro+, con equipo bilingüe y coordinación de viaje.
He has been a physician and surgeon since 2014 (Universidad CES) and subspecialized in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery in 2022, with more than 1,000 procedures performed since then.
+ The first step starts here
All it takes is one message. We offer an initial evaluation with the full team and honest information about what surgery can do for you and which option is best for your case.
