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Qualifications
- MD, Internal Medicine, Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
- Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
- Master’s Degree in Advanced Endoscopy, Hospital ClĂnic of Barcelona, Spain
- Specialization in Swallowing Disorders, Autonomous University of Barcelona
- Certified by SCOPE – World Obesity Federation (UK)
- Member of the Colombian Association of Digestive Endoscopy
- Member of the Colombian Gastroenterology Association
- Member of the Colombian Association of Bariatric Surgery (ACOCIB)
- Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
Areas of Expertise
- Acid reflux/ (GERD)
- Gastritis, dyspepsia, and abdominal pain
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Constipation/ Chronic Diarrhea /Bloating/ SIBO
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders and diagnostic procedures (esophageal and anorectal manometry, 24-hour pH monitoring)
- Small bowel disorders and advanced endoscopic procedures (capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy)
- Non surgical endoscopic bariatric procedures (endoscopic Sleeve gastroplasty ( ESG), gastric balloon, TORe, and post-bariatric revisions)
Brief Profile
Dr. Valeria Costa is a Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology currently serving at The View Hospital. She is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and endoscopist with international training across Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
She previously served as a Gastroenterology Consultant and academic faculty member at Hospital Universitario San Ignacio in Bogotá, Colombia, a leading tertiary care center, where she contributed to both clinical practice and medical education.
Dr. Costa holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Endoscopy from Hospital ClĂnic of Barcelona and has specialized training in swallowing disorders. She is recognized for her expertise in advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive bariatric procedures.
She was among the first specialists in Colombia to perform endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and post-bariatric endoscopic revision procedures using the OverStitch system. In addition to her clinical work, she is an active contributor to medical research, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
