Clinica Medellín

4.2 stars ·

Established private hospital system with campuses in El Poblado and Centro, offering a broad range of services including cardiology, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It receives international patients and provides modern facilities, ICU services, and surgical units suitable for complex procedures.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1947
Established

Our Treatments

Orthopedics

$3,000 - $12,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

92.0% success

Knee/Hip Replacement

$6,000 - $16,000

Joint replacement surgery for improved mobility

94.0% success
6-12 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Spine Surgery

$8,000 - $22,000

Surgical treatment for spinal conditions

90.0% success
4-12 weeks
2-6 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 2-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Weight Loss Surgery

$4,500 - $9,000

Bariatric and weight management surgical procedures

93.0% success

Gastric Bypass

$5,500 - $10,000

Weight loss bypass surgery

94.0% success
2-4 weeks
2-4 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 2-4 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Gastric Sleeve

$4,500 - $8,500

Stomach reduction surgery

95.0% success
2-3 weeks
1-2 hours
  • Recovery: 2-3 weeks
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Heart & Vascular

$3,000 - $15,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

93.0% success

Surgical Oncology

$7,000 - $25,000

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

88.0% success
2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Customer Reviews

4.2

Based on 5 reviews

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"We came to this hospital/medical offices for my wifes bypass, this is a building which has everything for your medical needs including the 2 tall white buildings across the street. This place was recommended by our other doctor who had performed other surguries on my wife and on various websites. We can only say that the entire process has been flawless and we'd never imagined such incredible care not even stateside.....We love this city and how it has treated us during various visits.."

c cameron
· July 9, 2026

"Excellent service, very clean and modern, very friendly nursing staff, and professional doctors."

David Foster
· July 9, 2026

"Absolutely amazing experience compared with US clinics. Everyone is kind, professional and optimistic! Did GI full body scan and was blown away of quality of service and 10 times cheaper if not more than in U.S. However, You need to have a doctor accommodating you and your appointment to do everything smooth here."

DK KH
· July 9, 2026

"I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this clinic. Rude service. The intake staff were dismissive and unprofessional when I asked questions. I have lived in Colombia for five years and I do speak Spanish, but I do not understand all medical terminology. Instead of being patient and helpful, they were rude. Outrageous prices. I was quoted one million pesos for an urgent care visit, when I can have a doctor come to my home within two hours for about 20% of that cost. Excessive wait time. After completing intake, I waited an hour and a half in the lobby and was never seen by a doctor. I can’t accept paying for a service that treats me poorly, overcharges, and then doesn’t even provide the service. Because of this, I left. Very disappointing experience, and I would not recommend this clinic to anyone. READ THE REVIEWS AND BELIEVE THEM!"

Ken Price
· July 9, 2026

"If you need medical care you should absolutely come here! I was visiting from the U.S. and got sick so I asked the hotel where to go and they directed me to a clinic. Upon reading the reviews they were really bad, especially for foreigners, but several people said to come to Clinic Medellin instead and I am SO glad that I did! It was slightly confusing to find but that is the only downside, once I was there everything was wonderful. It was around 10 am on New Year's Day so I wasn't sure what to expect but everything was fast and efficient, and the staff was incredibly caring, especially the doctor. When you are in a foreign country, don't speak the language, and are sick and scared, having a medical provider that goes out of their way to be kind and put you at ease means the world. I arrived and there was only one other person waiting so I was checked in within a few minutes, they asked for my passport (you MUST bring your passport), and I was able to communicate using Google Translator app to get signed in. She explained what the cost would be (99,100 COP if I just needed to see a doctor, 1,000,000 COP if I ended up needing to be admitted) so I was happy to be put at ease about the costs. Once I was signed in I waited only another few minutes to be called back into the exam room where my vitals were taken by the nurse and then the doctor came in to talk to me. I had used translator to write down my symptoms for her so she read that and then her English was good enough and my Spanish just good enough that we were able to communicate back and forth about my diagnose while she examined me. She came back a few minutes later with a written prescription for several items and explained that there was a pharmacy right outside that would be able to fill it for me. I checked out, paid the 99,100 (~$23USD) fee and was out the door, the whole thing took 15-20 minutes and the pharmacy was literally right outside and all the medicines were only another ~$60USD. Do not hesitate to go here if you ever need care, they really are wonderful. Thank you for helping me in my time of need."

Russell Bennett
· July 9, 2026

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Rapidly growing medical tourism destination, especially for cosmetic surgery. Perfect climate for recovery. Modern clinics in the El Poblado district. Lower costs than Bogota with excellent quality.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
4
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
23,323
patients/year
76
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
85
Cost & Value
68
Travel & Getting There
76
Internet Speed
88
Climate
83
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 43+
JCI Accredited 4 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Limited acceptance of international insurance; cash or upfront payment common with reimbursement options

Travel & Getting There

Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Distance to City 35 km (~45 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Rideshares like Uber and InDriver widely available; taxis abundant and affordable

US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities: check Colombian consulate.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $35
Hotel (mid-range) $80/night
Restaurant Meal $12
Daily Transport $15
Currency Colombian Peso (COP)
Tipping 10-15% tipping expected in restaurants and for services; not mandatory but appreciated
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 21.8°C · Tropical Rainforest

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit December to March, June to September
Air Quality (AQI) 60
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 23,323 patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryDentalOrthopedicsCardiologyOphthalmology
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours
Gastronomy experiences
Urban exploration in El Poblado
Metro rides
Shopping districts

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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This clinic speaks: Spanish, English

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