Best Countries for Gastric band — Page 13

Klinik Mavi offers gastric band procedures with a 90% success rate in treating Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Alper Hacioglu, with 28 years of experience of bariatric surgery experience and memberships in leading obesity associations, leads the team. The procedure may cost around $2,500–$3,000. The clinic sees 500+ patients annually, including international visitors.

EKOL International Hospitals is a multispecialty hospital in İzmir treating 500,000 patients annually. It holds ISO certification and the Turkish government's International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• 100 physicians on staff.
• 25 medical departments covering a broad range of specialties.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Beauty Poland is a Warsaw clinic focused on plastic surgery and weight loss procedures. It combines treatments like facelifts, breast reconstruction, and gastric surgery with travel support. The clinic follows European standards and offers minimally invasive techniques.

• Offers the POSE weight loss procedure, a nonsurgical gastric reduction method.
• Provides a wide selection of implants for breast procedures and reconstruction.
• Patients can combine their treatment with a holiday in Poland for recovery.
• Staff speaks English and helps organize travel, treatment, and accommodation.

Prague Medical Institute provides plastic surgery and assisted reproduction with quality on par with American standards, at 30–80% lower costs. The clinic holds affiliations with the International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

• Offers treatments that are not permitted or available in the patient's home country.
• Insurance coverage for medical treatment abroad can include flight expenses.
• Shorter waiting times compared to many countries.
• English-speaking staff available throughout the care process.

Med Assistance is a medical tourism clinic in Tunis, Tunisia. It focuses on plastic surgery, bariatric procedures, and dental treatments. The clinic opened in 2022 and runs 14 departments. Senior specialists include Dr. Slim Khelifi, with over 25 years in obesity surgery. Dr. Ahmed Krichen brings more than 20 years of expertise.

The clinic holds ISAPS and TEMOS accreditations. It has earned over 660 patient reviews for treatments like liposuction and sleeve gastrectomy. Packages cover airport transfers, hotel stays, and 24/7 nursing care. Patients get pre-op tests such as blood work and ECGs on-site. English-speaking coordinators guide international visitors through surgery and recovery.

Ruesch Clinic offers gastric band procedures in a historic setting with modern facilities, including the advanced Da Vinci Xi System. The clinic's team includes Prof. Vito Chiantera, a gynecological and oncologic surgery expert with 24 years of experience of experience. He has performed 10,000+ advanced surgeries and specializes in minimally invasive techniques.