Frequently Asked Questions About Recovering in Medellin

Breathe holds two official authorizations from the Antioquia Departmental Health Secretariat: one for general medical practice (DHSS0750513) and one for nursing services (DHSS0750512). This means our medical office, procedure room, and nursing team operate under the oversight of the health authority, something a standard recovery house doesn’t always have. You can view both certificates on our website and verify the numbers in the Ministry of Health’s public registry (REPS).

Many recovery houses are adapted residences, sometimes with contracted nurses but without their own healthcare authorization as a provider. A luxury hotel with a nurse on duty isn’t the same as having an authorized medical office and procedure room on-site. Breathe combines both: the legal structure of a hotel and officially authorized health services. You notice the difference at 3 a.m. if something changes.

Ask three questions: Does it have a specific healthcare authorization number? Can that number be verified in the Ministry of Health’s REPS registry? Does the authorization cover what the facility actually promises (medical office, procedures, nursing)? If they can’t give you a verifiable number, it is likely a comfortable recovery house, but without official healthcare backing.

Yes. We don’t apply a generic recovery protocol; we follow the one established by your surgeon or specialist. We keep detailed records of your medical history, medications, postoperative instructions, and your surgeon’s recommendations, and we stay in communication with your medical team throughout your recovery.

Our team assesses the situation and communicates with your surgeon. Our medical office and procedure room are equipped to handle minor situations without moving you elsewhere. If the complication is serious, the appropriate protocol is to coordinate a transfer to the right medical facility. Breathe does not replace a hospital and does not take over the clinical responsibility of the clinic where your procedure was performed.

Yes. You can reserve our examination room for sessions with the therapist you trust, without having to travel anywhere.

Ideally, before your surgery. According to our guide, most complications happen in the first two weeks after discharge, not in the operating room, and many patients realize too late that they hadn’t planned for that moment. Securing your recovery space in advance gives you peace of mind and avoids last-minute decisions.

We handle your information confidentially, in line with Colombian personal data protection law.

It depends on your procedure and on your surgeon’s instructions. Our rates include discounts from 3 nights up to 10 nights or more.

You choose your own surgeon. We work directly with institutions such as Clínica SOMA, specialized ophthalmology clinics, and independent surgeons with a recognized reputation in the city.

We support low- to medium-complexity postoperative recoveries, always within the scope of our healthcare authorization. Tell us about your procedure and situation, and our team will guide you.

The Family Deluxe room is designed for groups.

visiting hours and rules.

Medications and supplies, drainage sessions and procedures, transportation, laundry, taxes, and partner services.

Because it’s not just a room. Your stay includes registered nurses 24/7, specialized nutrition, an authorized medical office and procedure room, coordination with your surgeon, and a bilingual team. It is a licensed healthcare facility, not just a comfortable room.

Cards, bank transfer, cash and billing currency (COP).

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Your relevant medical history, medications, discharge instructions, and your surgeon’s recommendations, so our nursing team can prepare your recovery. [CONFIRM: exact document list.]

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No. Clinical responsibility for your procedure remains with the clinic and surgeon who performed it. Breathe is responsible for your postoperative care, following their instructions.

No. We care for your recovery with rigor, but results depend on your procedure, your surgeon, and following your instructions.

Smoking, alcohol, pets, quiet hours, and leaving the premises.

Early departure and extensions subject to availability.