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Average patient savings
$72,000+
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💊 Bariatric Surgery
Duodenal Switch
🗓 10–21 days recovery · ⭐ JCI hospital recommended
🇵🇦 $11,000 🇺🇸 $35,000 Save 69%
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🇵🇦 Panama$11,000 – $16,000
🇺🇸 US average$35,000
You could save approximately $24,000 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
The duodenal switch (biliopancreatic diversion with DS) produces the most significant weight loss of any bariatric procedure and the best resolution of type 2 diabetes. Recommended for BMI 50+ or patients with significant metabolic disease. Complex procedure requiring an experienced surgical team.
What to Expect
Surgery takes 3–4 hours. 3–4 nights hospital stay. Similar recovery path to gastric bypass but more intensive nutritional follow-up required. Lifelong vitamin supplementation essential. Plan 14–21 days in Panama. Thorough pre-operative workup required.
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Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
🗓 7–14 days recovery · ⭐ JCI hospital recommended
🇵🇦 $8,500 🇺🇸 $27,000 Save 69%
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🇵🇦 Panama$8,500 – $12,000
🇺🇸 US average$27,000
You could save approximately $18,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, producing both restriction and malabsorption. Produces greater weight loss than sleeve gastrectomy and is preferred for patients with type 2 diabetes and severe reflux. Laparoscopic technique at all partner hospitals.
What to Expect
Laparoscopic surgery takes 2–3 hours under general anaesthesia. 2–3 nights hospital stay. Day 1–2: Clear liquids, walking begins. Week 1–2: Full liquid diet, light activity. Week 3–4: Puréed foods, rest at hotel. Week 5–6: Soft foods. Month 2–3: Regular diet phase. Plan 10–14 days in Panama. Pre-op evaluation required.
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Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
🗓 2–5 days recovery ·
🇵🇦 $6,500 🇺🇸 $23,000 Save 72%
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🇵🇦 Panama$6,500 – $9,500
🇺🇸 US average$23,000
You could save approximately $16,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Laparoscopic removal of approximately 75-80% of the stomach, creating a sleeve-shaped stomach. One of the most popular and effective weight loss surgeries worldwide. Panama has become a top destination due to experienced bariatric surgeons and all-inclusive packages.
What to Expect
1. Pre-op blood work and nutritional consultation. 2. Day of surgery: 1-2 hour laparoscopic procedure. 3. Hospital stay: 1-2 nights. 4. Liquid diet for 2 weeks post-op. 5. Most patients fly home 4-5 days after surgery. 6. Long-term nutritional follow-up provided remotely.
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Revision Bariatric Surgery
🗓 7–14 days recovery · ⭐ JCI hospital recommended
🇵🇦 $9,500 🇺🇸 $28,000 Save 66%
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🇵🇦 Panama$9,500 – $16,000
🇺🇸 US average$28,000
You could save approximately $18,500 — enough to cover flights, hotel, and recovery time.
About this procedure
Revision surgery corrects or converts a previous bariatric procedure that has failed, stretched, or caused complications. Common revisions include sleeve-to-bypass, band removal with conversion, and pouch reset. Requires specialist expertise — all partner surgeons have extensive revision experience.
What to Expect
Surgery duration varies by complexity (2–5 hours). 2–4 nights hospital stay. Recovery similar to primary bariatric surgery. Pre-op assessment includes endoscopy and imaging to evaluate prior procedure. Plan 10–14 days in Panama minimum. Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation required.
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Common Questions About Procedures & Costs

How much can I really save by having my procedure in Panama? +
Depending on the procedure, patients typically save 50–75% compared to US prices. A gastric sleeve that costs $23,000 in the US runs $6,500–$9,500 in Panama. Knee replacements run $12,000–$16,000 vs $35,000+ in the US. All-on-4 dental implants cost $7,000–$11,000 vs $20,000–$28,000. The savings are real — same US-brand implants, same laser platforms, same surgical techniques.
Are the surgeons in Panama as qualified as US surgeons? +
Many of Panama's top specialists trained at US institutions — Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, NYU Langone, HSS New York, Weill Cornell, and others. They then returned to Panama to practice. All surgeons in our network are board-certified in their specialty and regularly attend US and European medical conferences.
How long do I need to stay in Panama for my procedure? +
It depends on the procedure. LASIK requires just 3 days. Dental veneers or implants typically take 5–7 days. Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) usually requires 5–7 days before flying home. Joint replacements (knee/hip) require 10–14 days minimum before flying due to DVT risk. Med Viajar provides a personalised travel plan for your specific procedure.
What happens if there are complications after I return home? +
This is the most important question to ask any medical tourism facilitator. Med Viajar provides 12 months of remote follow-up coordination. Our network surgeons are available for video consultations post-procedure. We also send complete medical records to your home physician so your local doctor can manage any follow-up care. In the rare case of a procedure-related complication requiring revision, we facilitate this in Panama.
Do I need to speak Spanish? +
No. All of our partner hospitals have English-speaking doctors and international patient coordinators. Med Viajar also assigns a bilingual patient coordinator to your case who accompanies you to every appointment. Panama City is an internationally-oriented city and English is widely spoken in medical and hospitality settings.
Can I combine my procedure with a vacation in Panama? +
Absolutely — and many patients do. Panama City is a vibrant, modern city with excellent restaurants, a UNESCO-listed historic district (Casco Viejo), and easy access to beaches, rainforest, and the Panama Canal. The climate is warm year-round. Many patients extend their stay by a week after recovery to explore the country. Med Viajar can recommend hotels near your hospital that are experienced in hosting recovering medical tourists.
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