TOP Countries for Obesity Treatment — Page 2

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.

The 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.

Dr. Jiraroch Meevassana has performed 1,100+ body contouring procedures across 22 years of experience of plastic surgery at Wansiri Hospital. The facility holds Royal College of Surgeons Thailand accreditation. His all-inclusive extended tummy tuck with liposuction package costs around $8,711 and covers the surgery, 3-night stay, lab tests, garments, and nursing. An optional 18-night hotel package with VIP transfers runs around $1,085.

Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic bariatric procedures in 46 years of experience at the JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon. A consultation with him typically costs 410 USD. Surgical options may include a gastric band around $5,000–$11,000, covering a 3–5 day hospital stay, or a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy around $21,089 with a 3–5 day stay and 10 days of ambulatory care.

Atlas University Hospital offers comprehensive obesity treatment with gastric sleeve surgery, which may cost around $3,900–$4,400. Dr. Hanifi Onalan, with 27 years of experience of experience, specializes in weight loss surgeries including gastric balloon and sleeve procedures. The hospital serves patients from 160 countries with a dedicated team ensuring personalized care.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers comprehensive obesity treatment with prices typically ranging from $3,900 to $4,400. The hospital features advanced surgical systems, including the da Vinci XI Robotic Surgery, and operates under international healthcare standards with 25+ years of experience.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç brings 36 years of experience and over 900 obesity procedures to the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, an authorized health tourism center. Treatment options typically include gastric balloon ($1,550–$2,050) and laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery ($3,000). The sleeve package covers the operation, a 3-day hospitalization, meals, and airport transfers.

Prof. Dr. Alihan Gürkan performs bariatric procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Antalya. He has 29 years of experience with 900+ surgeries, plus USA fellowships. The gastric sleeve costs around $4,200, a package including the surgery, 3 nights hospital, hotel, meals, and all pre-op tests. The gastric bypass is around $4,550 and a non-surgical gastric balloon starts from $2,229.

Assoc. Prof. Umut Rıza Gündüz, a specialist with 15 years in obesity surgery, leads the program. The clinic offers three options: gastric sleeve surgery runs around $4,078, gastric bypass typically costs $3,000–$4,250, and the gastric balloon may cost $2,622–$3,352. The gastric sleeve package covers the laparoscopic procedure, a 3-day hospital stay, a 4-day hotel stay, VIP transfers, and 5 years of dietitian support.

Navamin 9 Hospital's Department of Skin & Surgery is a JCI-accredited center in Bangkok for hair transplantation, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine. The hospital treats over 500,000 patients each year. It is part of a network of more than 100 affiliated hospitals and clinics.

• 285 beds with over 1,000 outpatients seen daily.
• Founded in 1995. A new facility opened in 2008.
• 50 doctors across 10 departments.
• Culturally sensitive services include dietary management tailored to patient needs.