Who We Are
International Surgery is based in Medellín, Colombia — one of the world's fastest-growing medical tourism destinations. We built this site because we saw the same problem over and over: patients in the US and Canada paying five, sometimes ten times what the same procedure costs elsewhere, performed by equally qualified surgeons in equally accredited facilities.
We're not a booking platform or a medical tourism agency that marks up clinic prices. We're a resource. We provide the pricing data, destination comparisons, and direct connections that help you make an informed decision on your terms.
Our promise: We'll never fabricate testimonials, invent statistics, or push you toward a procedure or destination that isn't right for you. If Colombia isn't the best fit for what you need, we'll tell you that too.
Why We Focus on Colombia
Colombia ranks #22 globally and #1 in the Western Hemisphere for overall health system performance, according to the World Health Organization's 2000 World Health Report. Six Colombian hospitals hold JCI accreditation — the same international gold standard applied to top hospitals in the United States.
Beyond the credentials, Colombia offers something few medical tourism destinations can match: proximity. With 3–5 hour direct flights from most major US cities, you're close enough for a follow-up visit. The year-round spring climate in Medellín makes for comfortable recovery, and the country's mature recovery house infrastructure means you're supported from day one through discharge.
What We Don't Do
We don't perform medical procedures. We don't employ surgeons. We don't add middleman fees to clinic quotes. Our role is to give you the information, comparisons, and connections you need to make a confident decision — then connect you directly with the surgeon or clinic, so there's nothing between you and your care team.
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International Surgery is a property of the Colombia Medical network — a family of specialty sites covering cosmetic surgery, dental, LASIK, IVF, hair transplant, and more. Each site provides in-depth, procedure-specific information built by people who live and work in Colombia's medical tourism ecosystem.