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Spain, Barcelona
Obesity treatment at Centro Médico Teknon
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93% Patients
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About the clinic
Obesity treatment at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona provides multiple surgical options. A consultation with Dr. Carlos Ballesta costs around 350 EUR. Surgical costs vary, with a gastric band procedure typically costing $5,000–$11,000. The gastric balloon is around $14,000 and a sleeve gastrectomy runs about $21,089. The clinic's JCI accreditation and Dr. Ballesta's _doctor_691_years_ of experience are key strengths.
Specialist Consultation & Diagnostics
Every treatment plan starts with a specialist appointment. Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez leads the bariatric surgery team. He has _doctor_691_years_ of experience in gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Ballesta has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic procedures. He is a pioneer in this field. His clinic uses a full pre-operative assessment. This includes a medical consultation and laparoscopic evaluation. These steps ensure a personalized treatment plan.
Surgical & Non-Surgical Obesity Treatments
Centro Médico Teknon offers a spectrum of bariatric procedures. The options range from adjustable to permanent solutions. Each method uses minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.
- Gastric Band: This is a restrictive, reversible surgery. A band is placed around the stomach's upper part. It creates a small pouch to limit food intake. The band can be adjusted after placement. Hospital stay is typically 3–5 days. The price is around $5,000–$11,000. This includes the hospital stay and anesthesia.
- Gastric Balloon: This is a non-surgical, temporary solution. A silicone balloon is placed in the stomach via endoscopy. It takes up space to promote fullness. The procedure requires just a 1–3 day hospital stay. The cost is around $14,000 and includes post-operative care.
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy): This is a permanent, restrictive surgery. It removes a large portion of the stomach laparoscopically. The remaining stomach is shaped like a tube or sleeve. Recovery involves a 3–5 day hospital stay. It is followed by 10 days of ambulatory care. The procedure cost is around $21,089.
The clinic's JCI accreditation ensures high-quality standards. Its use of laparoscopic and robotic techniques aims to reduce pain and speed recovery. Get a consultation to discuss the best individual option for your health goals.
Highlights
1994
Year of foundation
400 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Obesity Treatment
10000 patients per year
23500
Operations per year
Most Popular Clinic for Obesity Treatment
Leading doctor for Weight Loss Surgery
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Centro Médico Teknon
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Weight Loss Surgery
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with creation of treatment plan | $400 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric band | $5628.66 - $12383.06 | |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $20263.18 | |
| Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) | $11257.32 - $15760.25 | |
| Gastric bypass | $22514.65 - $29269.04 | |
| Gastric balloon | $4502.93 - $6754.39 | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Post-bariatric plastic surgery | Price on request | |
| Metabolic surgery | Price on request |
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Joint Commission International
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Joint Commission International certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
European Foundation for Quality Management
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European Foundation for Quality Management certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019
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THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019 certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Patient choice in Neurology
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Patient choice in Neurology certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
Patient choice in Neurosurgery
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Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Patient choice for Epilepsy treatment certificate for Centro Médico Teknon
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Gurdev • Gastritis Canada
Sep 19, 2026
Verified review.
The doctor was excellent and very knowledgeable
Whether the doctor would really have the expertise was my main worry. That worry was unfounded. The doctor was excellent and very knowledgeable. Separately, Maria from Bookimed was excellent. She responded quickly at all times and took care to check all the details for my gastroenterology consultation. On the other hand, I found that the clinic staff were slow to respond. They also forgot to book one important test, which was a significant oversight in the organization of my visit. The clinic itself was very good.
Maria from bookimed was excellent. She responded quickly at all times and took care to check all details. The doctor was excellent and very knowledgeable.
I found that the staff at the clinic were slow to respond and they forgot to book 1 important test.
Anonymous • Consultation with a neurosurgeon United Kingdom
Sep 16, 2026
Verified review.
My bookimed coordinator was amazing, really helpful and efficient, which made a significant difference
If you are considering a consultation with a neurosurgeon, my initial steps have been handled very well. The entire process felt organized from the beginning. My bookimed coordinator was amazing, really helpful and efficient, which made a significant difference. The surgeon was professional and clear during our remote meeting. It’s still early for me. I’ve only had a remote initial appointment so far, so can’t rate the hospital yet! But based on the coordination and communication, I feel I'm in good hands. This level of support is reassuring as I begin my recovery journey.
My bookimed coordinator was amazing, really helpful and efficient. I’ve only had a remote initial appointment so far, so can’t rate the hospital yet!
Anonymous • Pancreatitis South Africa
May 15, 2026
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Bookimed is beyond words for me; I can only express that it feels like a gift from above
Bookimed is somthing i can not share with some words but all i wan to say it is God givted to me ,and bookimed are so first ,defenatly kind people are sitting there who ever respondin,for me to connect with hospital it was imposible but Bookimed made it for and made so easy for me ,i did not even knew i was just comanding but Bookimed made it,o want to say my special thanks to veronika,God bless you,you are doing best ,
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Reply from Mariana Helysh
representative of Centro Médico Teknon
May 29, 2026
We are very pleased that you enjoyed our service. Our staff is delighted to hear such words!
Vasil' Lunik • Consultation with a cardiologist Germany
Feb 14, 2026
Verified review.
Our coordinator was exceptionally helpful, organized, and understood our situation
We received an online consultation, although we were supposed to attend the appointment in person due to health-related reasons, we were unable to travel. Our coordinator was exceptionally helpful, organized, and understood our situation. We are pleased with the clinic's services. Thank you.
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Reply from Mariana Helysh
representative of Centro Médico Teknon
May 29, 2026
Thank you very much for trusting us. We are very pleased to hear positive feedback from you.
Oleg Malakhov • Consultation with an endocrinologist Spain
Nov 16, 2025
Verified review.
Recommend to friends and acquaintances - Yes
Quality of service - 10\10
Availability and quality of interpreter 10\10
Competence of the doctor 10\10
The price is more than I expected initially, but it is exactly the same as when I discussed the appointment with the doctor (i.e. they honestly told me the price and I paid exactly as much as agreed).
Recommend to friends and acquaintances - Yes
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Reply from Mariana Helysh
representative of Centro Médico Teknon
May 29, 2026
Dear Oleg, thank you very much for your visit to our clinic!
Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
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