8 Best Obesity Treatment Clinics in Dominican Republic

Cosmesurgery Clinic specializes in weight loss surgery with a 99% success rate for procedures like liposuction and abdominoplasty. Treatment for obesity may cost around $3,900–$4,400. Dr. Yoiner Cedeno, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 14 years of experience, trained in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the University of Brazil. He is a member of the Dominican Academy of Plastic Surgery and the Brazilian Association of Plastic Surgeons.

VASER High Definition Liposculpture brings ultrasound technology and muscle-etching options to body contouring at Vitalie. The clinic also offers BodyTite radiofrequency tightening, Renuvion J-Plasma, and Morpheus8. Post-bariatric plans can combine abdominal, thigh, arm, breast, or back lifts; more than one surgery may be needed. Online and in-person consultations include BMI and health assessments, with photo-based evaluation available. Remote follow-up is available for international patients. The clinic lists ISAPS, ASPS, FILACP, SODOCIPRE, SBCP, and ADTS affiliations.

The center offers SADI-S using a fixed 250 cm bowel segment while preserving the pylorus. Other options include sleeve gastrectomy, Bypass Bagua, revision surgery, and nonsurgical obesity management. Sleeve gastrectomy typically involves a hospital stay of about two days. Care includes multidisciplinary evaluation, nutrition planning, post-surgical monitoring, and a virtual support group led by the surgeon.

Da Vinci robotics and Allurion’s connected monitoring give this clinic distinct surgical and non-surgical options. A complimentary initial assessment is available. The 16-week Allurion program may cost around $4,200 in Santo Domingo. In Santiago, it may cost around $4,400. It includes balloon placement and multidisciplinary support. The Virtual Care Suite adds a smart scale and health tracker. Nutrition guidance and the Allurion Assurance Plus warranty are included. Flights and hotel accommodation are not included.

The institute offers MagDI magnetic bypass, using an FDA-approved magnetic-compression system without staples or sutures. In many cases, it is outpatient, and the magnets pass naturally within 2–3 weeks. A 13-doctor team supports bariatric care, with sonography and gastroscopy available on-site. Options also include sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, balloon treatment, and a non-surgical program. Prices are not published; a quote follows individual evaluation, and the institute advises on insurance and financing.

Dr. Edgar Leinó’s single-specialty practice has completed 7,000+ bariatric procedures. He trained in gastric sleeve surgery at Mercy Hospital in Miami and in Lyon, France. Patients can discuss candidacy and an individualized plan, with options including sleeve, Roux-en-Y or mini gastric bypass, revisions, and Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery. The clinic also offers gastric balloons and metabolic surgery for diabetes. Prices aren’t listed, and the clinic says its surgery-protocol price is the same regardless of weight, age, or height.

Dr. Laura Castro Beltrán offers a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss, supported by clinical nutritionists, psychologists, and bariatric coaches. The clinic provides advanced options like the Allurion gastric balloon, which requires no endoscopy or anesthesia. Patients traveling from Florida and New York benefit from remote follow-up via WhatsApp. Physical and psychological exams start around $20 each. Surgical options include laparoscopic gastric sleeve and SADIS for metabolic health. Medical programs like Saxenda and the 12-month Orbera 360 balloon are also available for non-surgical weight management.

Dr. Amny Acosta Then leads the bariatric endoscopy unit at Salutte Clinic, specializing in non-surgical stomach reduction. The clinic features a dedicated training academy for gastroenterologists and uses InBody 260 body composition analysis. Options include gastric balloon programs that take about 20 minutes and the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). For patients who regained weight after a bypass, the clinic offers the Método TORE revision. This procedure uses strategic endoscopic folds to restrict stomach capacity without new incisions. Care involves a team of nutritionists, psychologists, and cardiologists.