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.

SARS CoVid-2 World emergency innovative ideas, concepts & strategies .

2nd WORLD COVID CONFERENCE Aug 27th-30th.
We are working 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. A recent paper co-authored with Laval University colleagues:
Does the Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 virus decrease at high-altitude?
Our most recent one:
COVID-19: Multiple diseases simulating extreme high-altitude exposure? Oxygen transport physiology and scarce need of ventilators; Andean Condor’s-eye-view
The original idea of the sterilizing effects of extreme Ultra-Violet radiation at high altitude published in Longevity Dec 2017 (en Español) has given rise to multiple Newspaper interviews, publications around the world on lower incidence of COVID-19 at high altitude 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.

The CoVid-2 Pandemia


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.

CHS 7

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.

Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo

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.”

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Poul-Erik Paulev

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”

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