The Surgery Cost Report

Americans pay 3–5× more for surgery than patients in Colombia.

Same implants. Same board-certified surgeons. Same JCI-accredited hospitals. The only difference is the bill. We break down the real numbers so you can make an informed decision.

$7,186
Avg. US bronze plan deductible (2026)
100M
Americans carrying medical debt
50–80%
Typical savings at JCI hospitals abroad

The Price Gap Is Not a Rounding Error

Every bar below compares real 2026 pricing. US figures sourced from CMS and FAIR Health data. Colombia figures from JCI-accredited hospitals in Medellín and Bogotá.

US Self-Pay Price
Colombia All-Inclusive Price

Pricing reflects typical 2026 ranges. US self-pay estimates from CMS, FAIR Health, and published facility pricing. Colombia pricing from JCI-accredited facilities. Individual quotes may vary.

66.5%
of US bankruptcies are tied to medical expenses
4.8M
Americans newly uninsured after ACA subsidy expiration
#22
Colombia's WHO global healthcare ranking (#1 in Western Hemisphere, 2000 report)
6
JCI-accredited hospitals in Colombia

How Much Could You Save?

Select a procedure to see your potential savings.

These are real price ranges from JCI-accredited Colombian hospitals vs. US self-pay averages. Savings include the procedure, surgeon fees, hospital stay, and anesthesia — the full package.

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United States
$42,500
Colombia
$11,000
Your Estimated Savings
$31,500
Even after flights and a 2-week stay in Medellín

Explore Procedures

Every procedure links to a specialist site in our network with in-depth guides, clinic information, and direct consultation access.

Not a Compromise. An Upgrade.

Colombia is the most popular medical tourism destination in Latin America for a reason. The quality isn't the catch — the US pricing model is.

WHO Ranked #1 in the Western Hemisphere

The World Health Organization ranks Colombia's healthcare system #22 globally and #1 in the Western Hemisphere (2000 report). That's ahead of the United States (#37) and Canada (#30).

6 JCI-Accredited Hospitals

Joint Commission International accreditation is the same gold standard applied to top US hospitals. Colombia has six facilities that meet this benchmark — with the same protocols, equipment, and safety standards.

Same Implants and Devices

Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Alcon, Allergan — the same manufacturers supplying US hospitals supply Colombian facilities. The implant in your knee is identical. The bill isn't.

3-Hour Flight from Miami

Medellín and Bogotá are direct flights from 10+ US cities. Same timezone as Eastern US. No jet lag. Average round-trip: $300–$600. You spend less on the flight than on a US hospital parking pass.

All-Inclusive Pricing

No surprise bills. No out-of-network anesthesiologist fees. No $47 aspirin. Colombian clinics quote all-inclusive packages: surgeon, anesthesia, hospital stay, post-op care, and follow-up — one price, upfront.

15,000+ Americans in 2025

Over 15,000 Americans chose Colombia for medical procedures in 2025 alone. The movement isn't fringe — it's a rational response to irrational pricing.

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