Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor who specializes in Obesity Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has over 30 years of experience and has worked at leading hospitals, including Bahçeşehir International University, Medicine Hospital Istanbul, Kolan Hospital, and Mighty Hospital.
Dr. Kavlakogluu has served in key leadership positions, such as Chief Physician and Head of the General Surgery Department at several institutions. He completed his medical degree at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He received his General Surgery Specialty Training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He became an Associate Professor in 2012 and was promoted to Professor in 2020.
Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights
Jelena Gavrilova • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
United Kingdom
May 6, 2025
Verified review.
I recommend!!!!
Wonderful clinic.excellent specialists, attentive to details.while I was undergoing pre-operative examination, doctors found two problems in my health which I did not even suspect.doctor is very friendly and professional.under his guidance, everything went quickly and without complications.medical staff is very responsive and insanely affectionate.special thanks to my assistant Olga, who helped with translation and solved all organisational issues.in addition, she is just a wonderful person and a professional!!! I recommend!!!!
The professionalism of the doctors.very attentive to detail.
I loved everything about it!
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Very responsive, polite guys.I am very grateful to them.because only with their help I found a wonderful clinic.what can I say, these guys helped to change my life! thank you all who were with me at this critical moment for me!
Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
United States of America
Mar 21, 2025
Verified review.
The experience and professionalism of the Doctor has been unbeatable
I had a stomach reduction with Dr. Batman. I can only recommend this Dr. and the Hisar Hostel. I was very pleasantly surprised. I must admit that I had moments of doubt, of fear that they did not comply with the sanitary measures or that there might be a problem. But the whole process from start to finish was excellent. The hospital has nothing to envy to the best private hospitals in Spain, the experience and professionalism of the Doctor has been unbeatable, I had been given good references from Spain (other great bariatric doctors). And the most important thing is that they are very involved in helping you to make sure that everything goes well, even after the operation, once the year of follow-up starts. The only problem I have, which I think they need to improve, and which I saw in other opinions before deciding to go for it, is that you ask for a translator in Spanish and he never appears. In my case I speak English, but I was accompanied by my mother who doesn't speak any English and I would have appreciated having a Spanish translator at times when I was dazed by the medication. If it were necessary they should offer it, even at an extra cost. I would have paid for it
Professionalism and empathy of the doctor. The facilities and professionalism of the hospital and its staff. The hotel and the room we were offered. The follow-up at all times of the process.
I did not have a Spanish translator
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The experience with the hospital and Hisar was excellent, but I think Bookimed has a lot of room for improvement. First of all, they need more staff to follow up with patients. At the beginning I was being attended by a chatbot and when I saw other opinions complaining about the same thing, I demanded to change to another coordinator who spoke my language. From that moment on I was attended by a person, and although I have no complaints, I have lacked a little more follow up. So I give an 8 because the hospital has a 10 and bookimed a 6. But without bookimed I would never have found this hospital, so I am very grateful, I hope you take this constructive criticism to improve in the future.
Svitlana • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Poland
May 18, 2024
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I am glad I chose this clinic, I recommend it to everyone
Everything was perfect. My personal driver met me at the airport and took me to the clinic in a luxury car. At the clinic I was met by the coordinator - interpreter Ismail. He helped me to get registered at the clinic and set preliminary analyses. The next day there was another coordinator - interpreter. She helped me through the remaining procedures before surgery. Many people come with an accompanying family member (mum, sister, husband) I came alone. So my coordinator sat with me in the room after surgery all day until I fully recovered, talking to me.
All the days after the operation, the coordinators came several times a day to ask about my condition and my needs. All the doctors are very nice and attentive. All the staff, nurses, orderlies and other clinic staff are all very caring and nice. The ward is large and spacious. It has a toilet and a shower. There is a cupboard for personal belongings and a TV set. Meals are provided several times a day. The menu differs depending on the operation and some people can make their own diet.
I am glad I chose this clinic, I recommend it to everyone.
MANY THANKS TO DR ALIATIN AND MY COORDINATORS MRS BURCIN, MRS IZMAIL AND MRS OLENA.
Everything was so good, I can't even choose one thing to praise. Beautiful ward, the best staff.
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Good online filing system. Large assortment of clinics. Pleasant supervisors. Everything is clear and accessible
Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Spain
Jan 30, 2024
Verified review.
I don't know if it could have been improved in any way, so I rate this experience a 10 out of 10
From the beginning the process was adapted to my needs: flight dates and availability.
In only 2 weeks everything was already organised and programmed. The fact that they gave me the planning by days helped a lot, apart from the personalised assistance I received from the coordinator and the dietician. They were able to answer my questions and doubts very quickly and accurately.
They did everything in such a way that it didn't seem complicated at all.
One day I had all the necessary tests, the next day I was operated on, another 3 days in hospital and that was it.
The day of the surgery was a bit tough but the other 3 days were very bearable, with enough painkillers and plenty of saline solution.
The day before the surgery, in the personal interview with the doctor, they gave me as much information as possible and cleared up any doubts, so I already knew beforehand what the process would be.
The hospital staff helped a lot to make my experience a pleasant and positive one.
I don't know if it could have been improved in any way, so I rate this experience a 10 out of 10.
All information received prior to the procedure.
I would have liked to be able to communicate better in English with the clinic staff.
Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Tanzania
Aug 30, 2025
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My medical team was very active and organised
My medical team was very active and organised.
My advice is at the time of discharge there must be an appointment time for follow up to the patient to check the improvement and progressing of the patient
When calling for the attention of the nurse, was always prompt.
Tat'yana Berzina • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Latvia
Aug 27, 2024
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Everything will be fine, you can and should trust them
Good afternoon. I can speak from personal experience. Everything went great. Do not be afraid and do not worry. If you still have doubts, this clinic will advise and accompany you from start to finish. Everything will be fine, you can and should trust them. I wish the clinic prosperity and future patients to achieve the desired results.
I liked the staff. And the attending physician. Everything was great.
Аlla • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Ukraine
Aug 29, 2024
Verified review.
I am very happy
I want to thank everyone who participated in my treatment, thank you! everything went super, on the 4th day I was already walking a lot, now the 10th day, I feel good, I was 124.3 today 116.8, this is 10 days, I have no regrets, the room was great, the staff was polite, and the doctor is a real kind man, it is very nice that you were operated by such an experienced and tolerant doctor, I am very happy.THANK YOU😘
All is well 😘
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Аnastasiya • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Ukraine
Apr 12, 2024
Verified review.
Thank you very much, I recommend you!
My decision to go to this clinic was spontaneous, I had not read reviews anywhere else but this resource, and I was very lucky. I was lucky to find in a foreign country, in a city I had never been to, professionals from hospitality to medical staff. Attentive accompanying interpreter, quick diagnosis and examination - and my tiny doubts were as if there were no doubts. The operation was successful, following the diet schedule I am successfully on the mend. Thank you very much, I recommend you!
jade Carter • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
United Kingdom
Mar 29, 2024
Verified review.
They very much prioritise the patients health as all hospitals should but with the horror stories you hear in the media about health tourism is hard to find a hospital to trust, but lokman hekim is one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone and I think I picked the right place to have my gastric sleeve
I had an amazing experience with this hospital. The hospital itself was pristinely clean and the room I was given was luxurious and private. From all my pre op testing to after my surgery, everything flowed and was done so smoothly. The attention and care I got from the nurses post op put me at ease and made me feel so safe. They very much prioritise the patients health as all hospitals should but with the horror stories you hear in the media about health tourism is hard to find a hospital to trust, but lokman hekim is one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone and I think I picked the right place to have my gastric sleeve.
Ayoob Zainal • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Jan 10, 2024
Verified review.
AMAZING overall experience, I would recommend 10/10
I had a great experience with dr. Kaplan, he works with care and treats his patience with an utmost care, answering all questions and providing clarity when needed. The coordinator Madina was absolutely lovely, helping us out throughout the entire process making sure that we have everything we need, making this whole process stress free. The nutrition specialist Ece was very helpful not just with providing the plan, adjusting my diet and answering all my questions medically (nutritionally speaking) but she went out of her way to provide comfort to my mother that was accompanying me on this medical journey, which was immeasurably sweet and thoughtful. AMAZING overall experience, I would recommend 10/10.
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