Procedures

Dr. Ana Santos Quiñones specializes in Bariatric Surgery and offers medical services and treatment options designed to help patients achieve a healthier and more balanced life.

Adjustable Gastric Band

Adjustable Gastric Banding is a minimally invasive bariatric procedure that involves placing a silicone band around the upper portion of the stomach to create a small gastric pouch. This helps control the amount of food a patient can consume, promoting gradual and sustainable weight loss without permanently removing or altering the stomach. It is an option for patients seeking an adjustable and reversible treatment for obesity.

Gastric Sleeve

This procedure involves the permanent removal of approximately 75% of the stomach, creating a smaller, tube-shaped stomach or “sleeve.” As a result, patients feel satisfied with smaller portions of food, while appetite-related hormones are reduced. Gastric sleeve surgery promotes significant and sustained weight loss and may improve obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.

Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass is considered one of the most effective bariatric procedures for treating severe obesity and related metabolic diseases. The surgery creates a smaller stomach and reroutes part of the digestive system to limit the absorption of calories, fats, and sugars. This promotes substantial and long-term weight loss while improving, and in some cases resolving, conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Because of its metabolic benefits, gastric bypass is often recommended for patients with obesity and diabetes.

Intragastric Balloon

The Intragastric Balloon is a non-surgical weight loss treatment that involves placing a silicone balloon inside the stomach through a minimally invasive procedure. Once inserted, the balloon is filled with saline solution to occupy space within the stomach, helping patients feel full with smaller amounts of food. This option may be ideal for individuals who wish to begin their weight loss journey without surgery while receiving medical supervision and guidance for healthier eating and lifestyle habits.

Counseling & Support

Comprehensive guidance and support before, during, and after treatment, providing specialized counseling and the resources needed to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals.

Postoperative Follow-Up Care

Our commitment to your well-being continues long after surgery. Through regular evaluations and ongoing monitoring, we help patients maximize their results and maintain a healthier lifestyle for the long term.