The doctor has performed 12,000+ surgeries. Gastric balloon
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Gastric balloon
- Consumable materials
- Follow-up examination
- Medications
- Preoperative tests
Duration
- 14 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer is not included
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- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
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.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain offers gastric balloon procedures starting from €6,500. Dr. Carlos Ballesta López, a gastrointestinal surgeon with 1980 years of experience, performs the minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. The clinic is JCI-accredited and provides comprehensive support throughout the treatment.
The gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight loss treatment. A soft balloon is placed in the stomach through an endoscopic procedure. It takes 20–30 minutes under sedation. The balloon stays in place for 6 months to help patients lose 10–20% of their body weight.
Treatment Package and What's Included
The €6,500 all-inclusive package covers:
- Pre-procedure consultation and lab work
- Balloon insertion with sedation
- Nutritional and medical follow-up for 6 months
- Balloon removal at the end of the program
- All hospital and physician fees
No hospital stay is required. Patients can return home the same day. Recovery takes 24–48 hours. The clinic recommends staying in Barcelona for 14 days for optimal monitoring. Hotel and travel costs are not included in the package price.
The Surgeon's Expertise
Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in endoscopic gastric balloon procedures. He uses modern systems including Orbera, Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon, and Obalon. He works with both fluid-filled and air-filled balloons. Dr. Ballesta has performed over 900 treatments and more than 12,000 abdominal surgeries throughout his career.
He directs the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center, which is accredited by IFSO. The center focuses on minimally invasive bariatric procedures. Dr. Ballesta speaks multiple languages and consults with international patients regularly.
Medical Support and Follow-Up
Centro Médico Teknon provides multidisciplinary support during the 6-month program. The team includes nutritionists, endocrinologists, and gastroenterologists. Regular follow-up appointments help patients adjust to the balloon and develop healthy eating habits. The clinic offers multilingual support for international patients.
The clinic has a 4.7 rating from over 400 patient reviews. 94% of patients recommend the facility. Teknon was listed among the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.
Contact Centro Médico Teknon to schedule a consultation and receive a personalized treatment plan for your weight loss goals.
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