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Romania, Bucharest
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) in Ponderas Academic Hospital
6
patients
chose clinic for Weight Loss Surgery
98% Patients
recommended this clinic
About the clinic
Gastric sleeve surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, Romania may cost around €6,815 for the standard package. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu, a bariatric surgery pioneer with _doctor_9347_years_ of experience and 900+ procedures completed. This JCI-accredited clinic offers the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery for Southeastern Europe.
About the surgeon
Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu is Romania's first surgeon of excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He holds dual certification from European and American surgical boards. With _doctor_9347_years_ of practice, he specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures.
Procedure details
The laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery removes about 80% of the stomach. This minimally invasive approach uses small incisions. The standard package includes:
- Laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery
- 2-3 days hospitalization with ICU monitoring
- Preoperative tests (lab work, ECG, endoscopy)
- Private recovery room and surgeon daily visits
- Nutritionist support and discharge documents
Patient care approach
Patients arrive one day before surgery for a 4-6 hour preoperative assessment. The hospital stay lasts 2-3 nights with ICU monitoring. Mobile recovery begins within 24-48 hours. The clinic provides long-term follow-up care plans.
Why choose this clinic
Ponderas Academic Hospital holds 10 international accreditations including JCI. 98% of patients recommend this facility. The comprehensive care combines diagnostics, surgery, and recovery in one location. Premium packages with the top surgeon may cost around $10,916.
Contact the clinic to discuss your individual case and receive personalized pricing.
Highlights
2010
Year of foundation
218 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
150000 patients per year
Most Popular Clinic for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Special offers
Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
The special offer has a standard range of medical services offered by a clinic, additional benefits like accommodation, transfer and etc.
Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Weight Loss Surgery
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $6799.39 | |
| Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery | $12676.82 | |
| Gastric bypass | Price on request | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Gastroectomy | Price on request | |
| Da Vinci gastroectomy | Price on request |
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Licences
hospital accreditations of quality
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US,
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Joint Commission International
US,
Joint Commission International certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Surgical Review Corporation
US,
Surgical Review Corporation certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
US,
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
US,
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Ponderas Academic Hospital: more details about the clinic
Romania, Bucharest
Additional services
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Requirements for admission
Payment methods
Cash
Credit cards
What procedures do patients have most often?
The most common procedures in the hospital are:
- Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Patient reviews
5 Google
reviews
Andreea Prajescu
Jul 31, 2025
I had a very good experience at this hospital. The medical staff were knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive from start to finish. The facilities were clean and well-organized, and I felt cared for every step of the way. Nurses and doctors took the time to explain everything clearly, and I never felt rushed. I’m truly grateful for the high standard of care I received—thank you to the entire team!
Lydia
Jul 14, 2025
A and E is down to the right of the main entrance. Be careful of the long drilled hole in the ground, if you aren't looking where you're going you could injure yourself.
Quick, professional, calm and cheerful service by lovely staff. Hardly any wait to see a doctor when I attended about 8.30am, even though she had emergencies before and after. She said she ran from the emergency to check my wound.
Option to have crutches, 100 lei per crutch. Wound care cost 100 lei and getting it checked by a doctor cost 460 lei. They may automatically book you for an X ray, so make sure you tell them if you don't want that. Also they may use antibiotic cream, it was itchy so I washed it off. Antibiotic cream can cause sensitivity and resistance. I said that my leg was itchy and the nurse said that's normal with a wound, but it wasn't for me. As soon as I washed the antibiotic cream off it was fine. The wound was not infected, so I didn't need it. They don't tell you what things are so you will need to ask if you want to know.
Don't lock the toilet, I had to be relaased from outside!
The visit was done in an hour.
The doctors speak English, the nurses don't.
Dan Firac
Jul 10, 2025
I was hospitalized for two days for a septoplasty surgery. It was my first ever surgery intervention and all I can say is that the personel atitude and professionalism made it an excellent experience.
Last but not least I want to mention Prof Dr Manea Claudiu and his team who gained my trust into performing the surgery with both thorough and easy to understand explanations and also with his positive and friendly atitude. His promises to make me breathe better were fullfilled and I am gratefull for his outstanding help and support.
Therefore I highly recommend this hospital as they really organize and strive for an excelent patient experience.
Finaly I am glad that we have in Romania such a well organized and professional hospital.
Thank you and keep up the same quality!
Silviu Baicu
May 17, 2025
I just got out of the hospital yesterday. I was there for a torn ACL surgery and I cannot stress enough how helpful, professional and empathetic everybody involved was. The surgery went amazing and the quality of care is top notch. I am deeply thankful to the surgeon, recovery doctor, nurses and everybody else involved. Although I there for only 3 days I never felt ignored and the patience and kindness of the people I interacted with confirmed the fact that I made the right decision to have my surgery there. The food wasn't bad either!
Alexandru Popescu
Aug 24, 2025
High-quality medical services and facilities.
Str. Nicolae Caramfil 85A, sector 1, Bucuresti, Romania
updated 8/2/2026
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