Consultation with a nutritionist in Salutte Clinic
About the clinic
A consultation with a nutritionist at Salutte Clinic provides a detailed evaluation of dietary habits and metabolic health. Available in Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic, this diagnostic service helps patients manage weight and prepare for medical procedures. The clinic specializes in obesity care and coordinates nutrition with 22 other medical specialties.
Patients receive a thorough assessment that often includes on-site diagnostic testing. The clinic uses the InBody 260 system for body composition analysis to measure fat, muscle, and water levels. Results from this scan help the nutritionist create a specific plan for the patient's body type. The service is available for both adults and children, allowing families to receive care in one location.
Diagnostic Features and Support
- Multidisciplinary team. Nutritionists work alongside experts in gastroenterology, psychology, and cardiology.
- On-site clinical laboratory. Patients can complete blood work and metabolic testing during their visit.
- Body composition analysis. Uses the InBody 260 for precise physical measurements.
- Imaging and cardiac screening. The facility provides general sonography, electrocardiograms, and echocardiograms.
- Nutritional education. The session includes guidance on food choices and lifestyle changes.
- Continuous follow-up. The clinic provides nutritional monitoring before and after medical interventions.
The consultation takes place in an outpatient setting at a medical office. Patients can choose their preferred branch in either Santo Domingo or Santiago. Appointments are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to accommodate different schedules. This diagnostic evaluation serves as the foundation for the clinic's weight management programs.
Salutte Clinic houses an ambulatory procedures and studies unit for immediate diagnostic needs. By combining internal medicine, psychiatry, and nutrition, the clinic identifies underlying factors affecting a patient's health. To learn more about available dates, you may leave a request on Bookimed.
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Salutte Clinic: more details about the 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.
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