Hermes Clinics is a doctor-founded healthcare center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, and dental care. A team of physicians founded the clinic in 2019. The medical team has coordinated care for over 30,000 patients. Treatment is provided through licensed partner hospitals and clinics across Istanbul.
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