The doctor has performed 12,000+ surgeries. Diabetes treatment: gastrectomy/gastric bypass

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Centro Médico Teknon
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94% Clients recommended this clinic
Most Popular Clinic for Diabetes type 2 Treatment
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What's included in this package

Medical Procedures
  • Metabolic surgery
  • Consumable materials
  • Follow-up examination
  • Medications
  • Preoperative tests
Duration
  • 5 days in the hospital
  • 14 days in the hotel
Accommodation

Hospitalization

Transport
  • Transfer is not included

24/7 Bookimed assistance
  • Personal medical coordinator
  • Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
  • Patient advocacy during medical travel

Program price

$29,154

What's NOT included in this package

Airfare
Hotel
Additional activities not included

Doctor

Carlos Ballesta Lopez
Gastrointestinal surgeon
45 years of experience
Board certified professional

Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

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Centro Médico Teknon

Teknon Hospital is a private medical facility in Barcelona, Spain, recognized internationally for its advanced diagnostic and treatment services provided by renowned specialists.

The hospital specializes in epileptology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiac surgery, and advanced stem cell therapy for trauma recovery. It holds multiple JCI accreditations and has received numerous awards for excellence in medical tourism, particularly in oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and epilepsy treatment.

Teknon Hospital is a preferred choice for high-profile individuals, including celebrities, athletes, and politicians. Its medical team has provided care for notable figures such as singer Shakira, footballer Andrés Iniesta (FC Barcelona), and Olympic champion Thomas Röhler. The hospital has also administered stem cell therapies to FC Barcelona players and serves as the Official Medical Service and reference hospital for the 37th America's Cup Louis Vuitton sailing regatta in 2024.

Teknon Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services for international patients, from online consultations to complex surgical procedures. A team of experienced specialists and medical coordinators ensures high-quality care and patient-centered treatment.

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Location
Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona, Spain

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4.7
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431 patient verified reviews
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Doctor
4.9/5
staff
4.9/5
Facilities
4.8/5
Language assistance
4.8/5
Support
4.9/5
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Vladyslav Semenyshyn • Consultation with a neurologist
Czech Republic
Feb 15, 2025
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Special thanks to our interpreter, whose professional assistance ensured comfortable and productive communication with the doctor
As part of our first contact with your clinic, we encountered minor difficulties in navigation. However, thanks to the prompt support of the supervisors and the international department, all organisational issues were successfully resolved. Special thanks to our interpreter, whose professional assistance ensured comfortable and productive communication with the doctor, allowing us to receive comprehensive answers to all our questions and necessary recommendations.
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Quick and high-quality counselling on the choice of clinics, cost and terms of treatment was provided. Mentors provided constant communication and promptly made necessary adjustments. Timely and comprehensive support during a difficult period was invaluable. We express our deep gratitude!
Anonymous • Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
Denmark
Aug 21, 2025
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First consultation; paid all that money and nobody had looked into my case. I’’ve spend hours and days creating my profile with Mariana and some other woman. Images and all. During the consultation all we talked about was “I don’t have anything” “I canoot tell you; I don’t have any images” and so on. It was the most expensive talk ever; not because of the amount of money. But because of what I paid for (to be told; I don’t have the images) when in fact you guys did and I worked hard to make the deadline fo make it all possible and be ready for the consultation.
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I don’t know why you guys call me by night; in the weekends. I’ve specifically told you not to; 3 times now. Every single time “you perfectly understand” but then I all happens again and again. Then you don’t listen and understand; it you keep repeating the same things. The planning is also very difficult; you cannot ask somebody to travel from another country with any info on when and where. How do book flight tickets and hotel room without any info? And also; when you spend a lot of money. Please help the patient; and make it possible to get good prices on flight tickets and hotel (by that - whenever you book late, we all know the pricing gets sky high) I need info; how many days and dates; not the detailed plan. Why is that not possible. I need to ask many times and spend to much time going nowhere in planning this. I’m tired before it all has started
Georgia Hirst • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
Canada
May 16, 2024
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I can recommend, BookiMed 100% who helped navigate the process
I had a very positive experience throughout my whole journey to get surgery in BCN. I was led to Dr. Conesa who was professional, attentive, caring, and . I felt completely confident in his skills and ability. He made himself available to speak to me at anytime before and after surgery, which was so appreciated. The hospital care was exemplary, it was impressive how quickly I moved through the preoperative visits, blood work, X-rays, anesthesia visit etc. Post op care was great. I had a very positive experience all the way through. I can recommend, BookiMed 100% who helped navigate the process .
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They connected with through an online search and they were amazing in how well they handled my case. They had my medical information and based on this they recommended Dr. Conesa. They responded to all my requests quickly. They were the liaison between myself and Dr. Conesa which was very helpful.
Anonymous • Сonsultation with a dermatologist
Spain
Jun 22, 2025
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The doctor is experienced, very empathic, I was satisfied with the appointment
I went to see neurologist Anna Maria Pujol twice. The doctor is experienced, very empathic, I was satisfied with the appointment. Special thanks to the coordinator Olga for the translation and follow-up, very prompt support. And thank you to my online coordinator Karina! The stated cost of the service did not differ from the actual cost, queries are handled politely and promptly.
Competence of the doctor, support of coordinators, promptness
Anonymous • Female check-up
Angola
Jul 6, 2025
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Initially, no one knew there was an appointment for us! They didn’t know who would attend to us! We had to ask several people using the reference name we had, and until they managed to identify the lady, we started the tests with a 2h delay… We did everything as planned without problems. More than 3 weeks have passed since we went to this clinic, and to date no one has sent us the results of the remaining tests. Not even the medical opinion! Considering how much was paid, no one is finishing what we went there to do!
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Mrs Lina was fantastic with the online service.
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FAQ

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes (also called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent) is a longstanding metabolic disorder. The body resists or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain glucose (sugar) level in blood.

How does diabetes appear?

The pancreas produces insulin which reduces blood glucose level. Insufficiency or lack of insulin causes diabetes. Body inability to use insulin correctly also leads to the disorder.

Diabetes statistics
  • Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common diseases in adults. Over 400 million people are living with diabetes according to World Health Organization estimate. It is 1 in 11 people.
  • Over 640 million people worldwide will have diabetes by 2040 in accordance with the International Diabetes Federation assessment.
  • 95% of the cases are type 2 diabetes in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • 24% of young people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes despite the opinion that it is an adult-onset disease.
Best countries for diabetes treatment

Germany

The Federal Republic is the 3rd best country for diabetes medical tourism in the world according to Statista website.

German endocrinologists provide disease management programs (DMPs) for diabetes type 2 therapy. These programs consist of prevention, strategies, and therapy goals recommended in the international and national guidelines. DMPs improve the quality of diabetes mellitus healthcare and treatment process.

Bariatric surgery is the new treatment for type 2 diabetes and is performed in German hospitals. The size of the stomach is reduced by almost 90% during the operation.

India

India is among the countries with the highest number of diabetic people. of all type 2 diabetes cases is caused with obesity. Weight loss surgery is performed in Indian diabetes treatment centers. During the operation, surgeons decrease the stomach size and help patients to lose weight.

Affordable pricing of the best hospitals for diabetes in India attract medical tourists from over the world. The prices are 40-100% lower than in Germany, the USA, Spain, or Israel. Procedures and the quality of their performing are the same.

The low costs are explained by generics (analogs of expensive drugs) production in India. These medications are 10-17 times cheaper than the drugs used in other states.

Spain

Spain is the 7th country in the world to provide high-quality medical services according to World Health Organization (WHO). Spanish diabetic health clinics are among a few medical facilities worldwide where surgeons perform weight loss operation without a scalp.

92% of patients lose weight significantly after the surgical treatment of diabetes. Spanish doctors prefer complex approach in the disease treatment. Beside the surgery, specialists carry out diet therapy, patient’s hormones exam, drug therapy, psychological support, etc.

Type 2 diabetes therapy effectiveness

✔️ 50-95% of diabetic people achieve normalization of blood sugar level after obesity surgery. The effectiveness of the operation depends on the method applied.

✔️ Drug therapy cannot cure diabetes. Medications help to control blood sugar and stop the disease development.

How to choose the diabetes treatment center?

When choosing the best diabetes treatment centers pay attention to:

  1. Doctor’s experience. The success rate of the best treatment for diabetes type 2 depends on the endocrinologist qualification. Top specialists have certificates which confirm their professionalism.
  2. Accreditation. It guarantees maintaining of international guidelines. Certified hospitals provide high-quality services and ensure patient’s safety during the procedures.
  3. Patient’s reviews. People who have undergone treatment in the diabetes outpatient clinics share their experience. They provide information about the hospital stay, the best specialists, and pricing.
Diagnostics in the best hospitals for diabetes

The complete type 2 diabetes examination in the best diabetes treatment centers includes:

  • A1C (glycated hemoglobin) test indicates average blood sugar level for the last 2-3 months. The higher blood sugar level is, the more hemoglobin a person has.
  • Random blood sugar test is a blood glucose level exam performed for non-fasting people to diagnose diabetes. The test can be taken at any time.
  • Fasting blood sugar test is taken after an overnight fast to detect insulin resistance or diabetes.
  • Glucose tolerance test is an oral exam that measures body's ability to regulate sugar metabolism.
Which treatment is the best for diabetes?

Medication and insulin therapy

Specialists of diabetes outpatient clinics prescribe drug therapy in addition to diet and physical activity. Such complex approach helps patients to achieve target blood sugar level. The conclusion about the type of medication depends on the sugar level and the presence of diabetes-related problems.

In some cases, specialists in diabetes treatment centers prescribe insulin therapy. Using this treatment method a patient controls blood glucose level and can avoid complications of the disease. Patients have to inject insulin. They shouldn’t take it orally, because it can be digested.

During the consultation with an endocrinologist, the pros and cons of each medication are discussed. The best treatment for diabetes type 2 depends on the kinds of the drugs and aspects of the patient’s health.

Weight loss surgery

Diabetic people with BMI (body mass index) over 35 are candidates for the obesity surgery. 55-99% of patients achieve healthy blood sugar level after the procedure. The success rate of bariatric surgery depends on the operation method.

During the bariatric procedure, a surgeon reduces stomach size. That’s why people cannot eat a significant amount of food. Bypass surgery is considered the latest diabetes treatment. During the procedure, a surgeon bypasses a part of small intestine. It is more effective in comparison with other methods of obesity surgery.

How to undergo treatment in top diabetic health clinic?

✔️ Submit a request on Bookimed website, and a Medical Doctor, who specializes in endocrinology, will contact you. A Doctor will provide you with the information regarding the latest diabetes treatment.

Tell a Doctor about your preferences and ask questions. A Medical Doctor will help you to find the best hospital for diabetes therapy. Then s/he will request a treatment program from the chosen medical center.

❓ The cost of the treatment in your case will be included in the program. It is also possible to arrange a consultation with an endocrinologist.

❗️ We will keep in touch with you from start to finish of your medical trip.

Bookimed is an independent medical service. We do not represent the interests of any specific centers.

Bookimed services are paid for by partner clinics. Our patients pay for the procedures on account of the medical facility.

$29,154
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4.7
431 reviews