Obesity Treatment in test — Page 20

Istanbul Care is a medical travel company based in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in hair transplantation, plastic surgery, dental care, and weight loss treatments. The team coordinates care through accredited partner hospitals in the Ataşehir district. Patients can access services like FUE and DHI hair restoration. The company also arranges mega liposuction and bariatric surgery.

Founded in 2009, Istanbul Care employs six board-certified surgeons. One specialist has performed over 4,000 hair restoration procedures. The dental team reports a success rate above 95% for implants. They use premium systems like Nobel Biocare for full-arch restorations. The company holds JCI, TEMOS, and ISO 9001 accreditations.

Coordination includes 24/7 medical support from consultation through recovery. All surgeries take place in facilities authorized for medical tourism. Patients receive guidance on aftercare and revision if needed. Support services cover airport transfers and accommodation planning.

Estemoon Medical Health is a multi-specialty center in Istanbul, Turkey. It focuses on hair restoration, plastic surgery, bariatric procedures, and dental care. The clinic was founded in 2026. A team of three doctors coordinates care across these specialties. Hair transplant methods include Sapphire FUE and DHI. Plastic surgery options cover facelifts, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Bariatric services include gastric sleeve and gastric balloon procedures.

The dental department uses 3D tomography for precise implant planning. Estemoon holds JCI and TEMOS accreditations for quality and safety. All treatments take place in authorized partner institutions. Surgeons are reviewed after every procedure to keep standards high. International patients get support for travel, hotels, and aftercare. Coordinators assist patients in English, Russian, Arabic, German, and Turkish.

Clinic ICA is an aesthetic surgery and medicine center in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. It has two locations in La Orotava and Costa Adeje. Main specialties are facial and body surgery, weight management, and hair restoration. Four doctors lead the team, headed by Dr. Sonia Díaz. They perform rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and breast augmentation with full follow-up care.

The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management. Dr. Díaz received the Professional Excellence Gold Star from the Institute for Professional Excellence. A dedicated Nutrition Area handles gastric sleeve and balloon procedures. The team uses CoolSculpting for fat reduction and Ultherapy Prime for non-invasive lifting. DEEPSPOT fractional laser and Hydrafacial systems support skin rejuvenation.

Prof. Dr. Slim Khelifi has practiced obesity surgery for over 25 years, having trained at ILS Strasbourg and under pioneers in Bruges. The clinic holds TEMOS and ISAPS accreditations and provides 24/7 nursing care. A soft silicone gastric balloon costs around $5,500 including a 2-night stay. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy packages run between $7,000 and $10,000. These surgical options cover surgeon fees, anesthesia, pre-operative diagnostics, and a 4-night hospital stay. Non-surgical capsule balloons are also available for those avoiding anesthesia.

Dr. Santos Jiménez de los Galanes has performed digestive surgeries for over 20 years and was named Doctor of the Year for Innovation in Robotic Surgery in 2025. He uses the da Vinci 5 robotic system at Hospital Ruber Internacional for precision during bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures. The clinic is a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity. Patients receive care from a multidisciplinary team that includes nutrition and psychology support. A closed-price package covers the entire bariatric process and one year of follow-up care.

Dr. Noppachai Siranart leads this multidisciplinary wellness center after completing fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic. The clinic provides four weight loss pathways, including non-surgical ESG and laparoscopic surgery. A gastric balloon costs around $3,000 to $7,500. Surgical options like gastric sleeve or bypass typically run $7,500 to $12,000. For an incision-free approach, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is around $16,600 to $21,100. These prices do not cover flights or hotel stays.

Dr. Mohamed Abdelsalam Surgery Clinic is a surgical center in Giza, Egypt. It focuses on bariatric, laparoscopic, and general surgery for children and adults. Flagship procedures include the Bikini Line Sleeve Gastrectomy for minimal scarring. The team also performs gastric bypass and complex hernia repairs using laparoscopic techniques.

The clinic opened in 2019 under Dr. Mohamed Abdelsalam, a consultant with over 10 years of experience. He earned his M.D. from the Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine and holds IFSO certification in bariatric surgery. Gastric sleeve procedures take about 60 minutes, while gastric bypass takes roughly 90 minutes. Patients return to office work after 5 days, with full recovery in about six weeks.

Tokuda Clinic is a Sofia hospital with 274,000 patient visits each year. It specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. The hospital has the only neuromonitoring device in Bulgaria for safer spine surgeries.

• Performs 12,000 surgeries annually across 22 operating rooms and 3 operating units.
• Named the best healthcare brand in the country.
• Holds an Award for Integrated Quality Management.
• Recognized for patient rights protection and anti-autism initiatives.

Clinique Générale Beaulieu is a leading Swiss private hospital and part of Swiss Medical Network. It has the strongest robotic department in the country, plus top specialties in oncology, orthopedics, and radiology.

• Over 2,000 robotic-assisted procedures performed with the Da Vinci S® system.
• Oncology team works with MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and the European Institute of Oncology.
• First hospital in French-speaking Switzerland to earn ISO 9001 certification for quality management.
• Treats around 6,000 patients each year from all over the world.
• Holds Swiss Safety Center certification and belongs to Swiss Leading Hospitals.