Magenballon in Dr. Laura Castro Beltrán

Dr. Laura Castro Beltrán runs a private bariatric, metabolic, and endoscopic surgery practice in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The clinic operates from a dedicated facility in the El Millón neighborhood. It focuses on weight-loss solutions for patients with moderate to severe obesity. Dr. Laura Castro Beltrán leads the practice and offers both surgical and non-surgical options.

Accreditations and Professional Standout

The practice maintains professional standards through memberships in prominent international and local medical organizations. These affiliations confirm that the clinic follows recognized protocols in bariatric and metabolic care.

• IFSO – International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• SODOCIMEB – Dominican Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Dr. Laura Castro Beltrán trained at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). She specialized in bariatric and endoscopic surgery at the Monterrey Institute of Technology. She also holds a specialization in obesity surgery from Francisco de Vitoria University in Spain.

Specialties and Weight-Loss Procedures

The clinic provides surgical and endoscopic interventions to treat obesity and related conditions. Every procedure follows a multidisciplinary care model. This pairs surgery with clinical nutrition support to help maintain long-term results.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

The team uses laparoscopic techniques for major weight-loss operations. These methods involve small incisions, so recovery is typically faster than with open surgery. Available procedures include:

• Laparoscopic gastric sleeve – removing approximately 80% of the stomach
• Gastric bypass – rerouting the digestive system to limit calorie absorption
• SADIS – a specialized bypass variant for metabolic health
• Revision and conversion surgery – adjusting or correcting previous weight-loss operations

Patients have reported significant health improvements after these procedures. Individual cases show weight loss of up to 159 pounds. These outcomes often lead to resolution of type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Non-Surgical and Endoscopic Options

For patients seeking less invasive treatments, the clinic offers endoscopic and pharmacologic methods. These options don't require traditional surgery or long hospital stays.

• Allurion Gastric Balloon – an ingestible capsule that expands in the stomach
• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) – suturing the stomach from the inside
• Pharmacologic methods – medical weight management using specialized prescriptions

The Allurion system stands out because it requires no anesthesia. It also needs no endoscopy for placement or removal. This technology helps patients lose up to 15% of their excess body weight.

Technology and Equipment

The practice uses Allurion technology for non-invasive weight loss. Patients swallow an ingestible capsule during a brief clinic visit. The clinic also uses advanced laparoscopic platforms for all bariatric surgeries. These tools allow precise stomach resections and digestive rerouting.

Services for International Patients

The clinic treats patients from various regions, including New York, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Dedicated support services help cross-border patients manage recovery from home. The multidisciplinary team includes clinical nutritionists who coordinate care throughout the weight-loss journey.

• Distance follow-up for patients living outside the Dominican Republic
• WhatsApp assistance for rapid scheduling and medical follow-up
• Coordination with nutrition professionals for dietary adherence
• Multilingual support for English and Spanish speakers

These services give international patients consistent care after returning home. The program emphasizes that lifestyle changes are essential for long-term success.