Pediatric surgery in Bogotá, Colombia

A clear and caring path for your child's health

I am a pediatric surgeon and I lead one of the first structured childhood obesity and bariatric surgery programs for children and adolescents in Colombia. A full team supports your family for five years.

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For parents

Your child needs support with weight or surgery

Clear, judgment-free information to help you decide with confidence.

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For physicians

You want to refer a patient

Referral criteria by condition and a direct line of contact.

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For institutions

You represent a hospital or insurer

The program model and how to set up an agreement.

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The core of my practice

Childhood obesity and bariatric surgery program

Surgery is one part of the path. At the center is a comprehensive pathway with an interdisciplinary team. Children who are not surgical candidates receive medical management. The whole process follows international MBSAQIP standards.

  1. Comprehensive evaluation

    We get to know your child and your family and review their overall health.

  2. Team plan

    Each specialist contributes. We agree on the plan together.

  3. Treatment

    Medical management or minimally invasive surgery, depending on each case.

  4. Five-year follow-up

    We stay with your child long after treatment.

The team:
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Endocrinology
  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Sports medicine

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Pediatric surgery

Complex surgery with the smallest possible footprint

Minimally invasive surgery

Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy for newborns, children and adolescents.

Congenital malformations

Diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, anorectal malformation, Hirschsprung disease, choledochal cyst and neck cysts.

Prenatal counseling and fetal surgery

Prenatal spina bifida repair and guidance for families during pregnancy.

Chest and lungs

Lung malformations, empyema, recurrent pneumothorax and pectus.

Abdomen and colorectal

Refractory reflux, gallstones, gastrostomy, abdominal masses and colorectal conditions.

Hernias and genital conditions

Inguinal and umbilical hernia, hydrocele, undescended testis and phimosis.

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About me

I am Natalia Ordóñez, pediatric surgeon

I trained at Hospital Garrahan in Buenos Aires, one of Latin America's leading pediatric referral centers. Today I operate in Bogotá and lead the Childhood Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Program.

  • Doctor of Medicine, Universidad del Rosario
  • Specialist in Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Garrahan
  • Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Garrahan
  • Simulation instructor in minimally invasive surgery
  • Member of SCCP and ACACIP
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I see patients covered by

  • Allianz
  • Colmédica
  • Colsanitas
  • Medisanitas
  • MedPlus
  • Póliza Sura
  • Seguros Bolívar
  • Ecopetrol

International patients are welcome. Message me on WhatsApp to plan your visit.

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