For international insurers, assistance providers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and all key stakeholders in the global healthcare ecosystem as well as patients seeking world-class orthopaedic care in Latin America, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá represents a benchmark of excellence, innovation, and international trust. Over the past 15 years, the hospital has reshaped the regional healthcare landscape through the development and Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation of six specialised Orthopaedic Clinical Care Programmes, an unmatched achievement outside the US and a guiding standard for medical travellers, referral partners, and payers across the continent.

A journey of leadership and firsts

The journey began in 2010 with a clear vision: to build multidisciplinary, patient-centred centres of excellence in orthopaedics, each aligned with the highest global standards. By 2013, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá achieved its first JCI-accredited programme.

Today, the institution operates six JCI-accredited Clinical Care Programmes covering hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, rotator cuff, lumbar spinal stenosis, and orthogeriatric, with a new centre for distal radius fractures in development.

Each programme is staffed by internationally trained experts and powered by evidence-based protocols, advanced technology, and a relentless focus on outcomes. The result? Patient satisfaction rates that rival top US and European centres, complication rates below international benchmarks, and a steady growth in referrals from North America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Global benchmarks and recognition

These achievements have not gone unnoticed. In 2025, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá was ranked #1 in Latin America for knee and hip surgery, and #3 for shoulder surgery by Newsweek; a testament to its consistent delivery of safe, high-quality, and innovative care for both local and international patients.

Over the past three years, the hospital has seen international orthopaedic patient volume increase by more than 173%, reflecting growing confidence among global insurers, embassies, and direct paying patients. Dedicated bilingual navigators, streamlined international admissions, and a tailored patient experience set Fundación Santa Fe apart as a trusted partner for the global mobility sector.

A model for JCI and the region

Beyond clinical results, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá has become a reference institution for JCI in Latin America, often piloting new standards and serving as a model for others. In 2025, it achieved a historic milestone: the first hospital in the region to complete simultaneous JCI reaccreditation visits for all six orthopaedic programmes.

The commitment to continuous improvement is clear. Recent reaccreditations have focused on integrating patient-reported outcomes, sustainability, and value-based care, ensuring the hospital remains at the cutting edge of international standards.

Looking forward

Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá’s 15-year journey with JCI-accredited orthopaedic Clinical Care Programmes demonstrates that world-class, patient-centred, and globally certified orthopaedic care is not just possible in Latin America – it is setting the pace. As new centres are developed and international collaborations expand, Fundación Santa Fe will continue to lead, inspire, and deliver excellence for international patients and partners across the globe.