Clinic San Fernando S.A. is a multi-specialty hospital in Cali, Colombia. It opened in 1949 as the San Jorge Clinic. Today it offers medium- and high-complexity surgery and hospital stays. This private health provider has over 70 years of history in the Valle del Cauca region.
Surgical Expertise and Achievements
The hospital has performed over 200,000 surgeries throughout its history. Its patients come from many places, including Europe, South America, and North America.
A dedicated patient safety program monitors the safety of medications and medical devices. It includes pharmacovigilance and tecnovigilance. This helps lower risks during high-complexity procedures.
Specialties and Clinical Services
The clinic focuses on several surgical fields, including plastic surgery, cardiovascular care, and otorhinolaryngology. Its specialists perform a range of complex procedures:
- Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery: Procedures include abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, mastopexy (breast lift), and rhinoplasty.
- Cardiovascular Surgery: Surgeons perform aortic valve replacement. They also do aortocoronary anastomosis to restore blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Otorhinolaryngology: The team treats deviated septums, nasal congestion, and ruptured eardrums. Procedures include septoplasty, turbinoplasty, and tympanoplasty.
- Neurosurgery: Specialists offer facet blocks. These relieve pain caused by arthritis or spinal injuries.
Experienced specialists lead the surgical team. Dr. Eduardo Salazar Hurtado, for example, has around 30 years of experience in reconstructive surgery. The clinic's doctors are members of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery.
Infrastructure and Technology
The hospital has 34 hospital beds and three operating rooms. An intensive care unit (ICU) and a 24-hour blood bank support continuous care. Lab and imaging services stay open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For aesthetic and fat-reduction procedures, the clinic uses J-Plasma Renuvion. This radiofrequency device tightens the skin.
International Patient Care
The International Office at Clinic San Fernando coordinates the medical journey for foreign visitors. Staff speak Spanish and English, so communication is easy. The office follows a clear process for travelers:
- Virtual medical assessment and registration
- Scheduling of the surgical procedure
- Coordination of travel to Cali
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel
- In-person medical evaluation and pre-surgery preparation
- Recovery support and medical follow-up during the stay
Patients get help arranging accommodation, so their recovery period is comfortable. Before the procedure, the office can arrange local tourism.
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