A Clinic that is both efficient and experienced. For those who push the boundaries of what it means to learn. A place where people matter and serious work is done.
8th CHRONIC HYPOXIA SYMPOSIUM
Oct 10-14.
Join us in the capital of hypoxia: La Paz, Bolivia.
We have agreat list of speakers from around the Globe.
SARS CoVid-2 World emergency innovative ideas, concepts & strategies .
2nd WORLD COVID CONFERENCE Aug 27th-30th, 2020.
We have worked intensely and focusing all our extensive scientific knowhow in order to contribute solutions to this world threat. Please read our blog for articles on this subject.
The original idea of the sterilizing effects of extreme Ultra-Violet radiation at high altitude and its benefit in COVID-19 and multiple Newspaper interviews, publications around the world on lower incidence of COVID-19 at high altitude can be found here
We are the High Altitude Pulmonary and Pathology Institute (HAPPI-IPPA). in La Paz, Bolivia.
We are the first high altitude clinic in the world 3500m, created in July 9th, 1970 (nearly half a century of experience). We are committed to giving you first rate medical care for high altitude sickness when arriving to La Paz.
See some of our CNN interviews!!
Visitors from all over the world arrive at IPPA. Over the years we have had many interviews in radio, newspaper and TV from many international sources. See some below
Visiting Professor Appointment
Of our Director Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja during the 7th Chronic Hypoxia Symposium by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. M.S. Biradar, M.D. of BLDE Deemed to be University in Vijayapura, India FEB 25, 2019.
Our high altitude clinic's 50th Anniversary
Since our creation on July 9th 1970, we have evolved to become the most experienced and prestigious medical center dealing with high altitude medical care. Our leading edge technology, our kind physicians, our extensive knowledge and our efficient support team, will make your visit to La Paz, a pleasant and memorable experience.
There is no greater treasure in life, that requires more attention, than your health
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Global Engagement
A creative and innovative minded M.D. in the neurosciences at high altitude
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Creativity & Analysis
Our International Relations expert that graduated from George Washington University
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International Relations
English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Danish, Spanish
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Multiple Languages expert
One of our medical students Yeshua working in the lab
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Medical Student & Training
The Mountain Guru
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo
Our founding father, innovative, extraordinary human being that created a new school of thought
a true revolutionary genius
“He changed the view of hypoxia (low oxygen in the body). He proposed that man can live on the summit of Mt. Everest.”
IPPA Scientist
Prof. Poul-Erik Paulev
Great Danish Physiologist from the University of Copenhagen
The high altitude diving laboratory at IPPA
“He worked with our director Prof. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja on diving tables at high altitude”