Obesity Treatment in test — Page 13

Global Hospital Mumbai specializes in bariatric surgery and obesity treatment, with procedures typically costing around $3,900–$4,400. Dr. Ravi Mohanka brings _doctor_1468_years_ of surgical experience, including over 1,300 transplant procedures with an 88% patient survival rate. The hospital is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group and features advanced robotic surgery capabilities.

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.

• The Manipal Hospitals network serves 2 million international patients from 30 countries yearly.
• It houses Goa's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and offers autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• The neurology center treats 600 inpatients and performs 500 complex neurosurgeries each year.
• Orthopedics is the state's first center for sports trauma, with minimally invasive arthroplasty.
• International patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodations, with costs 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.

Hospital HM Nou Delfos, part of Spain's largest hospital network, offers obesity treatment with prices typically ranging from $3,900 to $4,400. Dr. Angel Cequier Fillat, a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in obesity-related cardiovascular risks, leads research on early myocardial changes in adolescents with severe obesity. The clinic collaborates with Institut Guttmann, a JCI-accredited neurorehabilitation hospital, for integrated care.

Sikarin Hospital is a JCI and ISO-accredited hospital in Bangkok serving over 255,000 patients each year. It specializes in plastic surgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular surgery. Since 1993, its 17 specialized centers treat about 700 patients daily.

• 128-slice CT scanner for brain, blood vessels, lungs, and intestines. On-site MRI and mammography available.
• Cardiovascular center with catheterization lab handles angioplasty, heart valve replacement, and pacemaker surgery.
• Computer-navigated knee and hip joint replacement with hypoallergenic metal and plastic endoprostheses.
• Gastroenterology uses capsular endoscopy – a swallowable tablet instead of a gastric catheter.
• Free airport transfers and free language assistance for Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Japanese patients.

Mono Medical Center is a dedicated hair transplant clinic in Göktürk, near Istanbul, established in 2005. It specializes exclusively in hair transplantation using FUE and DHI techniques.

• Over 5,000 hair transplant procedures performed to date.
• Uses a Sapphire FUE instrument with antibacterial properties for precise channel openings.
• DHI technique uses a CHOI Pen to insert grafts automatically for natural results.
• Includes PRP therapy after surgery, plus 2 nights at Upsuites Hotel 4*.
• Offers airport pickup, hotel transfer, and language assistance for international patients.

TravelMEDI Clinic is an MTQA-accredited medical center in Istanbul for plastic surgery and hair transplants. Specialists have performed over 5,000 hair transplants and over 4,000 plastic surgery procedures. Weight loss surgery and comprehensive international patient packages are also available.

• All-inclusive international package covers airport transfers, hotel stays, and a 24/7 coordinator.
• Hair transplant methods include FUE, Sapphire FUE, and DHI with local anesthesia and no scars.
• Plastic surgery options include facelift, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and reduction, and Vaser liposculpture.
• Postoperative MesoPRP therapy treats the scalp to improve circulation and graft survival.
• Treats around 600 patients annually from Europe, the USA, and Canada.

Prof. Hasan Erdem has 23 years of experience and has performed over 5,000 weight loss procedures at this IFSO-accredited clinic. It offers a full range from non-surgical to surgical options using Medtronic equipment. Stomach Botox typically costs $850–$2,800. Gastric balloon options start around $1,390. Gastric sleeve surgery may cost $4,206–$4,440, an all-inclusive package with a 4-day hospital stay, hotel, and 1-year support.

Merkez Prime Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital in Gebze, Turkey, with 60 departments. It specializes in surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, dentistry, and aesthetic medicine. The facility includes a helipad for urgent patient transfers from abroad.

• 60 physicians cover a wide range of medical fields under one roof.
• Helipad enables rapid transport of severe cases from other countries.
• Services span from dental care to advanced aesthetic procedures.

At Private Optimed Hospital, gastric sleeve surgery typically costs $3,500–$4,000. This all-inclusive package covers the laparoscopic procedure, a 4-day hospital stay, pre-op tests, airport transfers, and an interpreter. Op. Dr. Onur Kesler is a bariatric surgery specialist who handles complex cases. The clinic is ISO-certified and reports a 96.6% patient satisfaction rate. An online consultation is free.

MD. Cenk Sogukpinar brings 31 years of experience of general surgery experience. The center offers four distinct weight loss options. The non-surgical gastric balloon may cost around $2,800–$3,200. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy typically runs $3,800–$4,500 – the package includes a 4-day stay, endoscopy, and dietitian support. Gastric band or bypass options are around $4,500–$5,000.