Rheumatology
Diagnosis and management of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, including biologic therapies and JAK inhibitors. Specialist degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
In-person visits in Bogotá and online consultations
Autoimmune and chronic diseases, treated with scientific rigour and a whole-person view.
Over 20 years of experience in rheumatology and internal medicine, complemented by functional medicine to address the cause, not only the symptom.
Consultations and appointment booking are conducted in Spanish, and our front desk replies in Spanish (the WhatsApp message is pre-written in Spanish for you). For enquiries in English, write to Dr. Méndez by email.
20+years of clinical, academic and professional-society practice
JCILed a rheumatoid arthritis centre certified by Joint Commission International
53scientific publications in national and international journals
Past pres.Colombian Association of Rheumatology (ASOREUMA), 2017–2019
Specialties
Three complementary views of the same patient
The evidence of conventional medicine and the systems approach of functional medicine, brought together in a single treatment plan.
Internal Medicine
Comprehensive assessment of adults with chronic diseases and multiple conditions, with an overall view that avoids fragmented care. Specialist degree from Universidad El Bosque.
Functional Medicine
Looks for the factors that trigger and sustain disease: diet, gut health, sleep, stress, inflammation and metabolism. Certified by the Academia de Medicina Funcional and the IFM.
Services
In-person and online care, with procedures performed in the office
In-person consultation
First and follow-up visits at the office on Calle 126, Bogotá.
Online consultation
Telemedicine for patients in any city in Colombia or abroad.
Comprehensive functional assessment
An extended evaluation with a diet and lifestyle plan and follow-up.
IV therapy
Intravenous therapy prescribed and supervised by the physician, after a prior assessment.
Joint injections
Joint and soft-tissue injections of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid.
Minor salivary gland biopsy
An outpatient diagnostic procedure for the study of Sjögren's syndrome.
Regenerative medicine
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and exosomes, after medical assessment.
Bioregulatory medicine
Administration of bioregulatory systems medicine preparations.
Advanced therapies
Prescription and monitoring of biologic drugs and JAK inhibitors.
What we treat
Conditions most often seen in the office
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Background
Clinician, academic and designer of models of care
Adjunct professor at Universidad de los Andes and researcher in the Reumavance group.
2011 – presentStaff rheumatologist
Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
2019 – 2023Head of the Rheumatology Section
Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
2018 – 2024Coordinator, Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Care Centre
JCI certification and first place nationally in management and quality, Cuenta de Alto Costo (2020)
2017 – 2019President, Colombian Association of Rheumatology
Promoted national guidelines on rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, spondyloarthritis and more
2024Certification in Functional Medicine
Academia de Medicina Funcional (AMF) and Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
Research
Scientific publications
53 publications in journals such as Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatology (Oxford) and Clinical Rheumatology.
Design and implementation of clinical care centres in rheumatoid arthritis
A reference model of care for chronic diseases.
Design and validation of LupusCol
An instrument to assess quality of life in Colombian adults with lupus.
An algorithm for the diagnostic approach to patients with joint pain
A tool to guide diagnosis in clinical practice.
Contact and location
Book your appointment
Consultations and appointment booking are conducted in Spanish, and our front desk replies in Spanish (the WhatsApp message is pre-written in Spanish for you). For enquiries in English, write to Dr. Méndez by email.
- Office
- Calle 126 # 7-26, Office 903 (Torre 126)
Usaquén, Bogotá, Colombia - WhatsApp and phone
- +57 311 687 6727
- Office hours (Bogotá time, GMT-5)
- Monday and Tuesday2:00 – 6:00 p.m.Wednesday to Friday8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.Saturday8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
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