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Milestones in the history of medicine in Colombia:

Pioneers in transplants:

Medellín did the first liver transplant in Latin America and the first trachea transplant worldwide Also, it performed the first heart, lung, bone marrow, kidney, stem cells and intestine transplants.

*Created the first valve laboratory and tissue bank.
*Leaders in Latin America in obesity surgery (gastric bypass and gastric billon)
*Leaders in Plastic and reconstructive Surgery in Colombia.

Medellín is THE capital of Colombia’s health, since it is leader in the rendering of health services of high specialization. The quality, experience and reputation of Antioquia’s medicine open doors to the health sector in the world market.

The city has an excellent academic and scientific professional education; with a wide network of hospitals and clinics, a state of the art technology and comprehensive service to the patients. Hospitals and clinics are equipped with last generation technology for diagnostic aids at competitive prices.

50% of hospitals and clinics accredited in Colombia are in Medellin.

It also has excellent universities which are well known in Latin America; some of the most representative institutions are: University of Antioquia, Cardiovascular Clinic, CES University, University Hospital San Vicente de Paul, Clínica Medellín, Clínica Las Américas, Clínica El Rosario, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital, Clínica Las Vegas, among others