Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe (HPTU) is a leading private, non-profit, Catholic hospital located in the Robledo neighborhood of Medellín, Colombia. Established in 1970, it has become one of the most advanced and respected healthcare institutions in Latin America, renowned for its high-complexity medical services, academic excellence, and compassionate patient care.
Origins and Mission
The hospital was founded through the testamentary legacy of Pablo Tobón Uribe, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Medellín. Upon his death in 1954, he allocated 26 million pesos for the creation of a hospital dedicated to serving the poor and vulnerable. The facility officially opened its doors in 1970, with the first patient admitted on October 26 of that year. HPTU operates under the guiding philosophy of being a “Hospital with Soul,” emphasizing human dignity, compassion, and ethical integrity. Its core values include integrity, compassion, respect, excellence, and equity.
Infrastructure and Medical Services
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe is a high-complexity (Level 3) institution offering a comprehensive range of specialized medical services, including
Organ transplants (liver, kidney, bone marrow, intestine, multivisceral)
Cardiology and interventional cardiology
Oncology and hematology
Nephrology and hepatology
Orthopedics and traumatology
Pediatrics and internal medicine
Urology and infectious diseases
The hospital’s infrastructure includes state-of-the-art emergency rooms, specialized intensive care units, and a helipad, ensuring exceptional and prompt medical care in a modern and secure environment. In 2016, HPTU expanded its capacity from 371 to over 500 beds and tripled the size of its emergency department to meet growing healthcare demands.
Academic and Research Excellence
HPTU is recognized as a university hospital, serving as a training ground for students in fields such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, psychology, microbiology, and health administration through partnerships with various Colombian universities. It maintains a strong commitment to medical research, with more than 150 affiliated researchers across 15 departments contributing to scientific advancements and numerous publications in medical journals.
International Recognition and Medical Tourism
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe has achieved international recognition for its medical excellence and commitment to high standards. It holds accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and was the first hospital in Colombia to receive the “Empresa Familiarmente Responsable” (EFR) certification from Fundación MásFamilia in Spain, highlighting its commitment to balancing work and family life for employees.
The hospital’s International Patient Office provides a wide range of services for medical tourists, including appointment scheduling, insurance coordination, and multilingual assistance. Patients benefit from world-class healthcare at costs significantly lower than those in the United States or Europe, all within the culturally rich and welcoming environment of Medellín.
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe stands as a model of excellence in Latin American healthcare, combining advanced medical technology with compassionate, patient-centered care. Its dedication to education, research, and ethical values positions it as asymbol for optimisme and quality healthcare in the region.
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