Grupo HLA

The Unit for Obesity and Diabetes Surgery at HLA La Vega is a multidisciplinary medical team based at Hospital HLA La Vega in Murcia, Spain. Founded in 2007 by digestive surgeon Dr. Miguel Ángel Escartí, the unit focuses on treating obesity and type 2 diabetes through bariatric and metabolic care. Its team includes surgeons, psychologists, a nutrition specialist and an exercise professional, supporting patients across different aspects of treatment and follow-up.

Services include gastric balloon placement, endoscopic stomach-reduction procedures such as POSE and Apollo Endomanga, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes, gastric plication and revision bariatric surgery. The unit also provides information about its treatment protocols, experience and surgical outcomes. According to the practice, Dr. Escartí has treated more than 4,000 cases related to obesity and diabetes, and the team has extensive experience with gastric bypasses and gastric balloons. The unit presents itself as a national referral center and operates within the HLA hospital network.