Most requested
Bariatric surgery
Laparoscopic gastric sleeve and gastric bypass to treat obesity and related diseases.
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General & Laparoscopic Surgery · David, Chiriquí, Panama
English-speaking surgeon in David, Chiriquí: precise, personal and built for fast recovery.
Dr. Daniel Carreira treats gallbladder disease, hernias, obesity and other surgical conditions with minimally invasive techniques — and stays with you from the first consultation through recovery.
Care in English, Spanish and German David, Chiriquí
Dr. Daniel Carreira
General & Laparoscopic Surgery70
bariatric surgeries in the CSS Chiriquí program
as of Oct 202478%
of patients with significant weight loss
CSS program2
private offices in David
3
languages: English, Spanish, German
Who is Dr. Daniel Carreira?
Dr. Daniel de Jesús Carreira de Obaldía is a general and laparoscopic surgeon in David, Chiriquí, Panama. He sees patients at Centro Médico Mae Lewis (office 309) and Centro Especializado David, and is a general surgeon on the bariatric surgery program at the CSS’s Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández. He performs gallbladder, hernia, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, thyroid, breast and diabetic-foot surgery, and consults in English, Spanish and German.
Dr. Daniel Carreira
General & Laparoscopic SurgeryAbout the doctor
A surgeon who explains, accompanies and operates with precision.
Dr. Daniel Carreira specializes in General and Laparoscopic Surgery in David, the capital of Chiriquí province. His approach combines minimally invasive technique, enhanced-recovery (ERAS) protocols and clear communication, so every patient understands their diagnosis and options.
In the public sector he is part of the bariatric surgery team at Hospital Regional Dr. Rafael Hernández (CSS), which in 2024 reported results above the international standard. In private practice he sees patients at Centro Médico Mae Lewis and Centro Especializado David.
Committed to medical education, he leads suture workshops for medical students at the Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI).
- Specialty
- General & Laparoscopic Surgery
- Offices
- Centro Médico Mae Lewis (309) · Centro Especializado David
- Hospital
- Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández — CSS
- Languages
- English · Español · Deutsch
- Teaching
- Suture workshops — UNACHI School of Medicine
Procedures
General and laparoscopic surgery, from consultation to recovery.
Minimally invasive surgery whenever possible, open surgery when it is the safest choice. Learn about each procedure, when it is indicated and what recovery looks like.
Most requested
Gallbladder surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones, biliary colic and cholecystitis.
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Most requested
Hernia repair
Mesh repair of inguinal, umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias.
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Diastasis recti repair
Repair of separated abdominal muscles, common after pregnancy.
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Laparoscopic surgery
Minimally invasive abdominal surgery: less pain, tiny scars and a faster recovery.
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Thyroid surgery
Total or partial thyroidectomy for nodules, goiter and other thyroid disease.
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Breast surgery
Evaluation and surgical treatment of breast lumps, cysts, abscesses and biopsies.
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Lipoma & cyst removal
Outpatient removal of lipomas, sebaceous cysts and skin lesions under local anesthesia.
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Diabetic foot care
Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and infections to prevent amputation.
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Referral
Your GP refers you, stating your level of obesity.
Full evaluation
Nutrition, psychology, endocrinology, cardiology and anesthesia.
Laparoscopic surgery
Gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, depending on your case.
Follow-up
Check-ups, nutrition and lifelong supplements.
Patient education
Restoring intestinal continuity, and ERAS protocols.
Dr. Carreira explains gastrointestinal reconstruction — closing a colostomy — how adhesions and the intestinal anastomosis are handled, and why nutrition within Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols improves recovery. (Video in Spanish.)
- What restoring intestinal continuity involves
- Adhesions and end-to-end anastomosis
- Nutrition in ERAS protocols
Video by Dr. Daniel Carreira on gastrointestinal reconstruction and ERAS protocols
Teaching
Training Chiriquí’s future doctors.
In September 2026, Dr. Carreira led a hands-on suture workshop in the Anatomy Hall of the School of Medicine at the Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI), where students practiced suturing techniques with surgical instruments.
Source: @med10unachi, September 2026
Your journey
Four steps, one surgeon.
Consultation
History, physical exam and review of your tests. All your questions answered.
Surgical plan
Options, risks and preparation explained, with a personalized plan.
Surgery
Laparoscopic technique whenever possible, with enhanced-recovery protocols.
Recovery
Post-operative check-ups and direct communication until discharge.
In the media
Press and mentions.
Caja de Seguro Social — PrensaCSS realiza exitosas cirugías bariátricas en Chiriquí · Read article ↗SERTV · Nacional FMCirugía bariátrica, alternativa para mejorar la condición de salud · Read article ↗TelemetroCSS realiza exitosas cirugías bariátricas en Chiriquí · Read article ↗Retén ChiriquíHospital Regional de Chiriquí reporta éxito en cirugías bariátricas · Read article ↗Centro Médico Mae LewisDr. Daniel de Jesús Carreira de Obaldía, especialista en Cirugía General y Laparoscópica · Read article ↗
FAQ
Clear answers before your visit.
Is there an English-speaking surgeon in David, Chiriquí?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Carreira is an English-speaking general and laparoscopic surgeon in David, Chiriquí, Panama. He sees patients at Centro Médico Mae Lewis (office 309, Vía Interamericana) and Centro Especializado David (Calle 3ra). Appointments: +507 6217-2551.
Which operations does Dr. Carreira perform?
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy), inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernia repair, diastasis recti repair, bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve and bypass), thyroid, breast, lipoma and cyst surgery, and diabetic-foot care — laparoscopic or open.
How do I book an appointment?
Message or call +507 6217-2551, or use the virtual assistant on this site. For Centro Especializado David you can also call +507 775-7575.
I live in Boquete — is David far?
David is about 40 minutes from Boquete by car. Dr. Carreira also sees patients from Volcán, Bugaba, Boca Chica, Puerto Armuelles and Bocas del Toro.
Does the doctor speak German?
Yes. Dr. Carreira consults in English, Spanish and German.
Does Panama’s CSS cover bariatric surgery in Chiriquí?
Yes, for insured patients at Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández, free of charge, with a GP referral stating the level of obesity.
Contact
Book your consultation in David.
Message us on WhatsApp or call to schedule at either office.
Hospital affiliation
Hospital Regional Dr. Rafael Hernández L. (Caja de Seguro Social) — General surgeon, bariatric surgery program
Patients from all of western Panama
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Consultorio 309
David, Chiriquí, Panamá
Centro Médico Mae Lewis
Vía Interamericana, across from Grupo SílabaDavid, Chiriquí, Panamá
Appointments: 6217-2551
By appointment
DirectionsCentro Especializado David
Calle 3ra, down the street from Almacén El Campeón (former Clínica Cattán)David, Chiriquí, Panamá
By appointment
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