Salutte Clinic

Salutte Clinic is a private multi-specialty center in the Dominican Republic. It operates branches in Santo Domingo and Santiago. The facility focuses on obesity treatment through small-incision endoscopic procedures. This approach helps patients reduce stomach size without traditional surgery.

Expertise in Bariatric Endoscopy

The clinic runs a dedicated Bariatric Endoscopy Unit for non-surgical weight management. Gastric balloon treatments typically result in weight loss of 50 to 88 pounds. Dr. Amny Acosta Then leads the clinical team as a gastroenterology and bariatric endoscopy specialist.

The Salutte Academy offers a 16-hour practical training program for gastroenterologists. Specialists receive hands-on instruction in:

• Gastric balloon placement and removal techniques
• Live-situation placement exercises
• Management of complications related to endoscopic devices
• Ethics and patient communication for bariatric teams

This keeps the clinical team current on bariatric endoscopy developments.

Obesity Treatment and Medical Specialties

Treatment plans combine endoscopic methods with long-term lifestyle support. The clinic provides endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) to reduce stomach volume. For patients who regained weight after previous surgeries, the Método TORE is available. This oral procedure lowers the risk of a second traditional operation. Gastric balloon therapy comes in 6-month and 12-month programs.

Care is multidisciplinary, involving several specialties to support weight loss:

• Gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy
• Adult and pediatric nutrition
• Psychology and psychiatry for emotional support
• Cardiology for adults and children
• Internal medicine and general surgery
• Orthopedics and sports medicine

Gastroenterological check-ups include gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy.

Specialized Diagnostics and Safety

The clinic provides diagnostic screenings to monitor digestive health. Specialists use capsule endoscopy and transnasal endoscopy for detailed internal exams. They also perform Helicobacter pylori testing and polyp removals during procedures. These tools help doctors track obesity and related gastrointestinal conditions.

The medical team provides support before, during, and after each procedure. Follow-up care is mandatory for all bariatric patients. It includes nutritional education and attention to psychological factors for lasting results.

International Patient Care

Salutte Clinic offers a dedicated workflow for international visitors. Care coordination starts with a consultation to match patients with the right specialty. This helps travelers prepare for treatment in the Dominican Republic. The clinic emphasizes long-term follow-up for patients from abroad.