Best Countries for Gastric band — Page 11

Hospital Hispano Americano offers gastric band procedures, with costs typically around $6,000. The facility is accredited by the International Organization for Standardization and Consejo de Salubridad General, ensuring quality care.

Narayana Health: Health City Bangalore is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Bengaluru, India. It is best known for pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK choose this clinic for affordable, high-quality care.

• Holds dual accreditation from Joint Commission International and India's NABH.
• Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinics. Sleeve gastrectomy starts from $8,346.
• Offers online doctor consultations, interpreter services, and airport pickup for international patients.
• Staff speak English, and doctors hold international certificates.
• Treats patients with autologous bone marrow transplants starting at $26,366.

VIDA Medical Center is internationally accredited for bariatric surgery. Gastric band procedures may cost around $5,500. The clinic follows strict safety protocols and provides a nutritional program post-surgery to support weight loss goals.

Continental Hospitals is a JCI and NABH-accredited hospital in Hyderabad, India. Its core specialties include pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery. Prices are 3–4 times lower than in US clinics.

• Patients from the United States, Canada, and the UK choose this hospital for care.
• Sleeve gastrectomy starts at $9,800. Colonoscopy starts at $220.
• English-speaking staff, interpreter services, and airport pickup are available.
• Online doctor consultations and medical records transfer can be arranged before travel.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Erdem brings 20 years of specialized experience in bariatric surgery, having performed over 5,000 procedures. The gastric band package includes surgery with general anesthesia, pre-op exams, 3-4 nights at Hampton by Hilton 5-star hotel, VIP transfers, and comprehensive follow-up care with physician and dietitian support for one year. The Turkish Ministry of Health-accredited clinic uses Medtronic operating room technology for precision. Dr. Erdem founded the clinic and holds membership in the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.

Merkez Prime Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital in Gebze, Turkey, with 60 departments. It specializes in surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, dentistry, and aesthetic medicine. The facility includes a helipad for urgent patient transfers from abroad.

• 60 physicians cover a wide range of medical fields under one roof.
• Helipad enables rapid transport of severe cases from other countries.
• Services span from dental care to advanced aesthetic procedures.

Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.

• Holds the Baby-friendly Hospital accreditation from WHO and UNICEF.
• Offers free online doctor consultations, plus follow-up calls after treatment.
• Uses a 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients uncomfortable with closed spaces.
• Provides computed tomography with reduced radiation dose.
• Includes a 16-bed general intensive care unit and a 14-bed newborn ICU.

Dr. Ibrahim Cenk Sogukpinar brings 31 years of experience of experience with 1,100+ bariatric procedures performed. The clinic offers laparoscopic gastric band surgery from around $4,700, typically including the procedure, 4 nights hospitalization, pre- and post-op tests, transfers, and dietitian consultations. The LAP-BAND adjustable silicone system is used for personalized weight loss results. The hospital provides English-speaking staff and 24/7 WhatsApp follow-up for post-op care.

SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kayseri, Turkey. It treats 50,000 patients each year, both adults and children. Its strongest areas are neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and reproductology.

• Treats patients from the CIS, Europe, Commonwealth, and Africa.
• 40 doctors work across 20 different departments.
• Offers care for both adults and children under one roof.

LIMARP Clinic specializes in bariatric surgery with 24 years of experience of experience. Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is internationally recognized in metabolic and bariatric procedures. She holds certifications from the Mexican Council of Surgery and the American Heart Association. The clinic's integrative Bariatric Program includes gastric band surgery among five bariatric options.