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Don't Miss Out On Exclusive Gastric balloon Deals in İzmir for April 2024
Extensive Expertise: Dr. Omer Yoldass boasts over a decade of experience since his first working year in 2010, specializing in General Surgery, with prestigious certifications such as the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement.
Comprehensive Certifications: He is an esteemed member of multiple medical associations including Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, ensuring up-to-date knowledge on the latest Gastric balloon practices.
All-Inclusive Package: The Premium Gastric balloon All Included offer encompasses cutting-edge tools like the Allurion Connected Watch and Scale, a 5-star hotel stay, and VIP transfer for a seamless experience.
Convenient Recovery: Patients enjoy a comfortable 3-day stay in a luxurious hotel, facilitating a stress-free recovery without the need for hospitalization.
Renowned Clinic: Ekol International Hospitals is the setting for this procedure, known for its authoritative standing in the field and advanced Gastric balloon treatment methods.
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June McHenry
• Obesity
Italy
Oct 28, 2023
Verified review.
All arrangements happened as scheduled, airport transportation, transportation to hospital, hotel reservations. The hotel room was very nice. The hospital was very clean. All staff and doctors were professional and responsive.
I like how professional they were, as soon as I came to the clinic the whole team was very welcoming and filled me with alot of information about the procedure, they help me with my mods and even now that the balloon has been inserted they still keep insomuch with me about the foods I should take
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Bookimed was amazing they helped me to find the right clinic for me , very fast response and tailored to what I was after
"I can recommend this clinic to everyone, especially since their prices are much lower than in other clinics
My husband and I put a gastro balloon in the stomach, he for half a year, I for a year.A transfer to the clinic took us from our hotel.They quickly registered, passed blood tests, X-rays, and a covid test.Everything was checked and taken to the procedure.The medical staff is very attentive and caring, after the procedure all the documents were prepared and a transfer came for us.I can recommend this clinic to everyone, especially since their prices are much lower than in other clinics.I will add a review later, since we still have to remove the balloon
Everything was done smoothly from the first interaction towards having the appointment, the operation and getting the support needed after the operation. Highly recommended.
Excellent communication and help setting up my trip to Antalya.
The service was professional and the health care was brilliant.
A very positive experience at the hospital team .
You can be rest assured you are in safe hands
Very god and experienced surgeon, I recommend him to everyone who needs bariatric surgery
Very god and experienced surgeon, I recommend him to everyone who needs bariatric surgery. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about the hospital . The hospital was a big disappointment. Despite nurse Berna it was a big problem to get competent medical care. The staff do not speak English, that is worsening the situation.Very low level of medical qualifications of the nurses . No help from caregivers. I kindly recommend to the surgeon to choose another hospital for the future.
Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is a very good surgeon
The hospital
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This is my 3 trip with Bookimed, I have only nice things to say about my coordinator dr. Hanna! She is working 27/7 to meet all the expectations and needs! She is very qualified and extremely knowledgeable and professional. She is a very nice and kind person! I heartily recommend Bookimed to everyone who needs medical help abroad!
I would recommend this clinic/hospital over other simply because it is a hospital so if you do need to stay the night I feel like it is safer here
I am now a little over one month out. I am still nauseous and have discomfort and I vomit regularly (a few times a week). I have however lost a lot of weight already almost 20 pounds, I would have ever lost this weight without the balloon. Things they don't tell you is that you will look bloated, to the point that it looks like I'm pregnant. My experience immediately after the insertion of the balloon were extremely bad. I was told this was an easy procedure that you don't need anyone with you. This is false you NEED someone with you. After the procedure you will feel like you are dying, you will not be able to hold anything even water down and will immediately throw it back out. I went back to the hospital and checked myself in for a day and paid to have myself hooked up with IVs. This was pricey I paid almost $800 Canadian for one night at the hospital, but it was necessary as I was extremely dehydrated. I was told that this was normal (it is normal) however the doctor and translator made me feel like I was overreacting by wanting to stay at the hospital. During my stay at the hospital I found out other patients with the balloon also checked themselves in. I wish they were a bit more honest, and advised patients that some people do not handle the first few days well and that some stay at the hospital over night. This being said the hospital staff were very kind and attentive. If you are going to get this Balloon done then either take someone with you so that they can take care of your for the few days after the procedure or prepare to pay for a hospital stay.
Lastly DO NOT book your flight the next day like they advised. You will not feel well enough to fly. It took me 4 days after the procedure to feel ok enough to fly. Especially if you are coming from somewhere far like Canada or America.
I would recommend this clinic/hospital over other simply because it is a hospital so if you do need to stay the night I feel like it is safer here.
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very responsive when they were selling but when I needed help in the country there was a significant delay
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Ekol International Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in İzmir, Turkey. The medical team specializes in gastroenterology, dental treatment, aesthetic medicine, and cosmetology. Ekol International Hospitals serves both adults and children. 10,000 patients choose Ekol International Hospitals to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the League of Arab States, the USA, Canada, and Australia visit the clinic most often.
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accreditations:
International Organization for Standardization
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
The Certificate confirms that the clinic has received the allowance from the government to provide medical services for international patients. It means that the medical facility meets international standards of quality.
Odin Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center located in İzmir, Turkey. The team focuses on dental treatment, plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and weight loss surgery. According to the clinic’s data, the success rate for obesity treatment is 99.9%. Odin Clinic serves both adults and children. 3,672 patients choose Odin Clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries visit the clinic most often.
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accreditations:
Best clinic for IVF in Turkey
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Patient choice in Plastic surgery
The Bookimed patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for plastic surgery in 2019.
Best Quality Dental Centers
Patient choice for Hair transplant
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Best patient assistance
The Bookimed patients have ranked this clinic as the best one in international patient services and assistance in 2019.
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
The Certificate confirms that the clinic has received the allowance from the government to provide medical services for international patients. It means that the medical facility meets international standards of quality.
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
Accreditation Canada Diamond Status Level
The accreditation ensures that the medical facility complies with such criteria as safety, quality, ethics, management level regarding provided medical services and internal infrastructure.
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT
TÜV NORD DIN EN ISO evaluates quality management system, certifies and performs audits.
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
International Organization for Standardization
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.
Best patient assistance
The Bookimed patients have ranked this clinic as the best one in international patient services and assistance in 2019.
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
The Certificate confirms that the clinic has received the allowance from the government to provide medical services for international patients. It means that the medical facility meets international standards of quality.
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
Accreditation Canada Diamond Status Level
The accreditation ensures that the medical facility complies with such criteria as safety, quality, ethics, management level regarding provided medical services and internal infrastructure.
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT
TÜV NORD DIN EN ISO evaluates quality management system, certifies and performs audits.
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
International Organization for Standardization
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.
Gözde International Hospitals Group is a healthcare provider in Turkey which comprises 7 general hospitals, 3 of which are dedicated entirely to provide medical services for international patients.
The team counts over 370 doctors and 4,100 staff employed serving over 1.8M patients per year.
Gözde International Özel Sağlık Hospital in Izmir is a part of Gözde International Hospitals Group, its main focus is oncology, orthophedics, obesity treatment, hair transplants and aesthetics plastic surgery.
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accreditations:
International Organization for Standardization
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.
Dr. Cemal Kara, an authority in general surgery, has an impressive portfolio of over 6,200 treatments spanning his 26-year long career. His extensive expertise includes a variety of cosmetic procedures and weight-loss surgeries. Notably, he has made a significant contribution to medical innovation with his invention of a laparoscopic surgical instrument.
Awards
Dr. Cemal Kara has won numerous awards in international and national scientific competitions.
He has patented a laparoscopic surgical instrument.
He was awarded a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association in 2008.
Membership
Dr. Kara is a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Surgical Association.
He is also affiliated with the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association.
He is a member of the Aegean Region Surgery Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber.
Education
Dr. Kara obtained his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University.
He earned his specialization in General Surgery in 2008.Read more
He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.
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He completed his medical education at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1990 and 1996, and his residency in General Surgery at Izmir Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2008. In 2008, he received the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate of success. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. He worked as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University between 2017 and 2020. He currently performs Laparoscopic Oncosurgery and Obesity Surgeries. He has many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations. Having a good command of English, Opr. Dr. Özgür Kavak is married and has two children.
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22 Recent Gastric balloon Reviews in İzmir: Check Real Patient Experience
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