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Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso & Amelia Reyes Mora

This flagship event aims to further strengthen health tourism in the Dominican Republic and the wider region.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The 7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress will take place on October 22–23, 2025, at the Marriott Piantini Hotel in Santo Domingo. The announcement was made by Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, President of the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS), and Amelia Reyes Mora, President of AF Comunicación Estratégica and Vice President of ADTS. Both emphasized the congress’s strategic importance for enhancing the country’s global brand and attracting investment in the healthcare sector.

The event will convene over 35 national and international experts and leaders from the fields of healthcare, tourism, finance, technology, insurance, and government.

The congress will open with remarks from Dr. Víctor Atallah, Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance.

Amelia Reyes Mora & Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso

Featured Keynotes:

“Revolutionizing Health Tourism: The Power of AI.” by Luis Caro, PhD, Head of LATAM Cloud and AI Innovation team at Amazon Web Services

“Improving the International Patient Experience and Access through Systems Integration” by Marcela G. del Carmen, MD, MPH, President of Massachusetts General Hospital and Executive Vice President of Mass General Brigham.

“Leadership and Sustainability” by Henry Gallardo, MD, President of the International Hospital Federation.

Panel Discussions Include:

Challenges, Lessons, and Opportunities in Health and Medical TourismModerated by Amelia Reyes Mora, featuring Dr. José Natalio Redondo (Grupo Rescue), Dr. Virginia Laureano (Dominican Dental Association), Milagros Ureña (CEDIMAT), and Dr. Aniceto Rodríguez (SODOCIPRE).

Transformative Finances

Moderated by Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, with René Grullón (Grupo Popular), Steven Puig

(Banco BHD), Edgar Iván del Toro (Banco Caribe), Ysidro García (Banreservas), and Felipe Amador (Advanced Asset Management).

Accreditations and CertificationsLed by Gastón Gabin (INTEGRA), joined by Michael Giuliano (Planetree), Dr. Gerardo Mesa (Ministry of Health), Bill Cook (Global Healthcare Accreditation), and Guillermo Borel (AhoraDoctor – HIMSS Partner Latin America).

The Future of Wellness Tourism

Moderated by Aguie Lendor (ASONAHORES), with Roberto Henriquez (Ministry of Tourism), Ricardo Felip (Spanish Chamber of Commerce), and Ana García Sotoca (Hotel Association of La Romana and Bayahibe).

Innovations in Dominican Healthcare Offerings

Moderated by Franklin Glass (CADOAR), featuring Dr. Julián Sued (Unión Médica del Norte), Sergio Blasco (HOMS), Jesús Fernandes (Clínica Abreu), and Dr. Mauro Barrantes (Laboratorio Referencia).

Patient-Centered Designs

Presented by Kathylka González (1:1 Arquitectura), with Herly Valenzuela (Ureval) and José Antonio García (Foster + Partners).

Technology’s Impact on Quality of CareLed by Fedor Vidal (Arium Salud Digital), with Marcos Passarini (Skytel) and Rodrigo Cargua (HDCO Group).

For full details and registration, visit congresoadts.com.

The Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to positioning the Dominican Republic as a competitive health tourism destination. It promotes international standards, strategic alliances, and investment in high-quality healthcare services.

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