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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Your child needs support with weight or surgery
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Learn about the modelChildhood 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.
Comprehensive evaluation
We get to know your child and your family and review their overall health.
Team plan
Each specialist contributes. We agree on the plan together.
Treatment
Medical management or minimally invasive surgery, depending on each case.
Five-year follow-up
We stay with your child long after treatment.
- Pediatric surgery
- Endocrinology
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Gastroenterology
- Sports medicine
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.
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
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.
Let's talk about your child
Message me on WhatsApp to book a consultation or ask a question.