This disclaimer applies to every page under /medical/* and /tourism/medical* on DominicanRepublic.LA, including our cosmetic surgery, dental tourism, and medical tourism content. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. Not Medical Advice
DominicanRepublic.LA is an independent information and affiliate marketing site. The content on this site — including procedure descriptions, cost estimates, recovery timelines, and clinic or surgeon mentions — is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing on this site should be used to diagnose, treat, or make a decision about any medical or surgical procedure without first consulting a licensed physician.
2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Using this site, submitting a lead form, or contacting us does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and DominicanRepublic.LA, its authors, or its affiliates. We are not physicians, surgeons, dentists, or other licensed medical providers.
3. No Vetting or Endorsement of Any Provider
We do not vet, credential, inspect, or endorse any clinic, hospital, surgeon, dentist, or facility mentioned or linked from this site. Any credentials, certifications, or accreditations referenced (including SODOCIP or similar bodies) are provided as informational starting points, not as a verification performed by us. You are solely responsible for independently verifying the credentials, licensing, and standing of any provider before engaging their services.
4. No Liability for Outcomes
DominicanRepublic.LA, its authors, and its affiliates assume no liability for any outcome, complication, injury, or loss arising from a medical or surgical procedure obtained through a provider you learned about on this site, or from any decision made in reliance on this site's content.
5. Procedures Abroad Carry Risk
All surgical and medical procedures carry inherent risk, including the risk of serious complications, infection, anesthesia-related events, and outcomes that differ from what was expected — whether performed in the Dominican Republic, the United States, or anywhere else. Traveling abroad for a procedure adds additional considerations: differences in regulatory oversight, language, follow-up-care logistics, and the practical difficulty of managing a complication once you have returned home. Discuss these risks directly with a licensed physician before making any decision.
6. Verify Credentials Independently
Before booking any procedure, independently verify a provider's licensing, board certification, and standing with the relevant Dominican regulatory and professional bodies, and read reviews from multiple independent sources. Do not rely solely on any single website, including this one, to make that determination.
7. CDC Medical Tourism Guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes guidance on medical tourism, including questions to ask before traveling for care and how to plan for follow-up treatment at home. Review it before making travel or treatment decisions: CDC — Medical Tourism.
8. Affiliate Relationships
Some links on our medical tourism pages are affiliate links — see our Privacy Policy for details. Affiliate relationships do not influence, and are not a substitute for, the independent verification described above.