Dr Huseyin Sinan brings _doctor_10217_years_ of metabolic surgery experience and 900+ bariatric procedures, with a University of Washington advanced laparoscopy fellowship. At this JCI-accredited hospital, pre-op diagnostics cost around $800 or are included. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) typically runs $2,740–$2,840, a minimally invasive option with no external incisions. A gastric sleeve package is around $2,500–$3,000 and often covers surgery, a 4-day hospital stay, transfers, and a dietitian. Procedures start from $1,400 for a gastric balloon.
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Associate Professor Dr. Burcin Batman has _doctor_4319_years_ of experience performing over 1,100 bariatric procedures at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital. His gastric sleeve package typically runs $3,410–3,800 and includes surgery, 2 hospital nights, 4 hotel nights, all tests, and a full year of dietitian support. Non-surgical options are also available, with a 6-month gastric balloon costing around $1,760.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Vahit Mutluu has performed 1,100+ bariatric surgeries across _doctor_7098_years_ at this JCI-accredited hospital. Treatment packages are all-inclusive, covering surgery, 3–4 night hospital stay, 5-star hotel, VIP transfers, and a year of follow-up. Gastric bypass may cost around $2,000–$2,500, while the scarless Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty typically runs $7,250–$7,750. All options include pre-op diagnostics like gastroscopy and consultations.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.
Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul has performed 1,100+ bariatric procedures over his 20-year career at this IFSO-accredited private clinic. The clinic offers a broad treatment spectrum from gastric balloons to bypass. A gastric balloon for 6 months may cost around $1,000–$1,600, including gastroscopy and 9-month dietitian support. Gastric sleeve surgery typically runs $3,500–$4,400, covering pre-op assessment, a 3-night stay, and a 2-year follow-up.
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic is a private single-specialty center in Istanbul focused on obesity treatment and bariatric surgery. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. The clinic achieves a 95% success rate for obesity treatment.
Dr. Ilker Manavbaşı is a plastic surgeon with _doctor_3315_years_ experience, specializing in mega liposuction and body contouring. He has performed over 1,100 procedures using VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction. The clinic offers an all-inclusive package for Vaser Liposuction of 4 areas plus JPlasma skin tightening. The cost is around $7,138 and covers the procedure, a 1-night hospital stay, 5-7 nights hotel, airport transfers, and medications.
Dr. Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic is a plastic surgery facility in Istanbul serving 600 patients each year. It holds memberships with ISAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The clinic focuses exclusively on adult aesthetic procedures.
Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul offers a comprehensive obesity treatment spectrum, from gastric balloon ($2,000) to Da Vinci robotic surgery ($18,000). Associate Professor Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal, with _doctor_619_years_' experience and 650+ procedures, performs treatments. The JCI-accredited hospital provides all-inclusive surgical packages with 3 days' hospitalization, companion stay, airport transfers, and all pre-op diagnostics.
Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu Medical Center's affiliation with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.
\n\nOncology, hematology-oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties at Anadolu Hospital.
\n\nThe medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world, according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes high standards of health care for medical tourists.
\n\nPatients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria choose Anadolu Medical Center.
\n\nThe Anadolu Medical Center is a highly regarded medical facility located on the coast of the Marble Sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable, with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu Medical Center is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
\n\nLokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital is a university hospital with 99.9% success rates in discectomy, brain tumor removal, and DBS. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and transplantology. It holds ISO certification and a government International Health Tourism Authorization.
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital is a university hospital with 99.9% success rates in discectomy, brain tumor removal, and DBS. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and transplantology. It holds ISO certification and a government International Health Tourism Authorization.
Dr. Murat Ustun has performed over 6,000 advanced laparoscopic surgeries during his career of over 25 years. Memorial Şişli Hospital was the first in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation, using technologies like Da Vinci robotic surgery. Gastric sleeve surgery typically costs around $2,800. All-inclusive packages for $3,000–$4,300 cover the procedure, 3 nights in the hospital, 4 nights in a hotel, and VIP transfers. Other options include a gastric balloon program for $3,000 or gastric bypass for around $4,200.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
\n\nThe hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.
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Atlas University Hospital treats 565,000 patients each year. Success rates reach 99% for hip and knee replacements. It has 25 years of experience in neurosurgery, orthopedics, dental, and plastic surgery.
Prof. Mustafa Şahin has performed over 20,000 gastric sleeve surgeries during his career of over 35 years. This center holds an International Health Tourism Certificate and reports a 99.9% success rate. A gastric balloon procedure costs around $2,700–$2,900, including the hotel and transfers. Gastric bypass options range from $4,000 to $6,500. The gastric sleeve package costs around $4,900–$5,300 and covers the surgery, a VIP room, 4-star hotel stay, and full nutritional counseling.
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul treats 280,000 patients per year. Founded in 1995, it excels in orthopedics, general surgery, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital uses robotic-assisted techniques for faster recovery.
Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Burcin Batman has performed 1,100+ obesity surgeries with a remarkable 0.1% complication rate at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Aysel Pasazade is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification. This credential confirms her competence meets high European standards. Dr. Pasazade specializes in complex body and facial transformations.
Quartz Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in urology, dental treatment, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. The hospital serves adult patients only. Each year, around 6,500 patients choose Quartz Hospital for medical care. The clinic is most frequently visited by patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
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Dr. MED is a multi-specialty center in Istanbul with a 97% success rate for facelifts. It treats 4,500+ patients each year in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Vahit Mutlu has performed 900+ bariatric procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility ensuring international standards.
Dr. Vahit Mutlu is a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss interventions, including gastric sleeve and bypass surgery. He has published research in the fields of bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Mutlu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for high surgical success rates.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.
Dr. Ilker Manavbaşı is the youngest member of the Rhinoplasty Society. This exclusive organization admits only a limited number of international surgeons. He specializes in functional nasal surgery, facial rejuvenation, and mega liposuction. Dr. Manavbaşı developed two surgical techniques presented at the Symposium on Plastic Surgery in Italy.
Dr. Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic is a plastic surgery facility in Istanbul serving 600 patients each year. It holds memberships with ISAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The clinic focuses exclusively on adult aesthetic procedures.
1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and long-term patient follow-up at Lotus Bariatrics Clinic.
Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Lotus Bariatrics in Istanbul. He has managed patient follow-ups for up to 17 years after sleeve gastrectomies. Dr. Temizgonul trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital, a high-volume center for laparoscopic surgery. He also gained surgical experience in emergency medicine at the Syrian border.
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic is a private single-specialty center in Istanbul focused on obesity treatment and bariatric surgery. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. The clinic achieves a 95% success rate for obesity treatment.
Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.
Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu Medical Center's affiliation with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.
\n\nOncology, hematology-oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties at Anadolu Hospital.
\n\nThe medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world, according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes high standards of health care for medical tourists.
\n\nPatients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria choose Anadolu Medical Center.
\n\nThe Anadolu Medical Center is a highly regarded medical facility located on the coast of the Marble Sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable, with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu Medical Center is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
\n\n900+ obesity and metabolic procedures performed – Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci became Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012.
Dr. Samet Yardimci is a gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon in Istanbul. He ranked first in Turkey's national subspecialty exam for surgeons. In 2012, he became the youngest gastroenterological surgeon in the country. Dr. Yardimci trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson in Houston.
Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic is a private bariatric surgery center in Istanbul. Its lead surgeon trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann Hospitals. The clinic specializes in weight loss surgery, metabolic surgery, and gastrointestinal procedures.
Dr. Hanifi Onalan is an oncology and general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss procedures and digestive system surgeries. Dr. Onalan has performed gastric sleeve and balloon procedures for over 15 years at Atlas. He previously served as a surgeon at Taksim Education and Research Hospital.
Atlas University Hospital treats 565,000 patients each year. Success rates reach 99% for hip and knee replacements. It has 25 years of experience in neurosurgery, orthopedics, dental, and plastic surgery.
Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified general surgeon at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Sinan has held leadership roles in both military and civilian health sectors.
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Obesity treatment cost in Turkey typically spans a wide range depending on the chosen method, with a blood test for hormonal profile running _diag_86_price_from_ to _diag_86_price_to_ and gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) costing _op_379_price_from_ to _op_379_price_to_. Total expenses depend on the clinic tier, surgeon's expertise, and the specific procedure performed. Patients can expect 70-80% savings compared to the US. Most international treatments are concentrated in Istanbul, Antalya, and Ankara.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: For maximum safety, patients should choose JCI-accredited facilities like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. This clinic supports a massive annual volume of 250,000 patients. If success rates are the priority, Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul maintains a 95% success rate for obesity surgery. Budget-conscious patients find value in Antalya. Soraca Med offers full service packages including accommodation and transport starting around $2,100.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: High-volume hospitals in Turkey offer a safety advantage that is often overlooked. Our data shows Anadolu Medical Center serves 65,000 patients annually with 150+ doctors. This massive scale allows for highly specialized teams that handle complex cases daily. Choosing these established academic centers over small private practices significantly reduces the risk of post-op complications.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that language barriers exist with some nursing staff but are easily managed with translation apps. They feel well-informed when surgeons like Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal personally track their progress from pre-op through the 3-month follow-up.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish bariatric centers like Hisar Intercontinental Hospital and Anadolu Medical Center offer faster candidacy approval compared to European or American facilities. While US protocols often require 6 months of supervised dieting, Turkish specialists frequently provide same-day approval after reviewing digital scans and bloodwork. This efficiency allows high-volume clinics to serve over 250,000 international patients annually while maintaining JCI-accredited safety standards.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that coordinators approve cases quickly after a simple video call. Many emphasize that having an interpreter present during hospital tests helps clarify the final medical clearance steps.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from leading Turkish centers shows a focus on long-term support beyond the surgery itself. For example, Lotus Bariatrics Clinic and Samet Yardimci include one year of nutritionist support or specialized post-op meals. This transition period is vital because while bypass helps manage sweet cravings through malabsorption, sleeve success relies heavily on the dietary discipline developed during that first year.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that while the sleeve offers a faster initial recovery, those with pre-existing reflux often prefer the bypass to avoid worsening symptoms. Many emphasize that having a translator present during the many pre-op tests at hospitals like Anadolu Medical Center made the complex process feel much safer.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While many expect a quick exit, top-tier centers like Anadolu Medical Center and Hisar Hospital Intercontinental maintain a strict 3-night hospital protocol. This duration is not about slow healing but ensuring patient safety before flying. Our data shows that clinics with JCI accreditation rarely shorten this window, as it allows for essential post-op imaging tests and diet transitions that prevent long-term complications.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that walking immediately after surgery helps significantly with gas pain and circulation. While physical recovery is fast, many emphasize that having an interpreter present during the first 3 days in the hospital is vital for clear communication with nursing staff.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a major shift toward the Allurion swallowable balloon because it requires no anesthesia or endoscopy. While traditional Balloons like MedSil cost around $2,800, the Allurion system averages $3,100 at clinics like Lotus Bariatrics. This $300 difference covers remote monitoring technology which helps patients maintain a 95% success rate.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that medical teams are very welcoming and provide detailed information. Many highlight that post-procedure contact remains consistent, with clinics actively checking in on diet and recovery progress.
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