Best Countries for Gastric band — Page 2

Dr. Alihan Gurkan specializes in bariatric surgery with 900+ procedures performed and 30 years of experience as head of general surgery. His training includes advanced US fellowships in transplantation, and he holds memberships with the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. While gastric band surgery is no longer offered here, the JCI-accredited clinic recommends modern alternatives like gastric sleeve or balloon with all-inclusive packages. Dr. Gurkan’s expertise ensures patients receive current, evidence-based weight loss solutions.

Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is the only JCI-accredited hospital in the Baltic States. This private hospital in Vilnius welcomes nearly 300,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include orthopedics, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and bariatric surgery.

• 99% success rate in coronary artery bypass, even for high-risk cardiac patients.
• Overall post-surgery complication rate stays under 2%.
• Performs over 500 surgical procedures each year across 33 departments.
• Personal English-speaking coordinator, in-house lab, and on-site rehabilitation center.

Hospital Cyntar Tijuana is a JCI and GHA-accredited private medical center in Mexico’s main USA border corridor. With over 30 years of experience, it specializes in weight loss surgery, cardiology, urology, and gastroenterology. Serves around 1,000 patients yearly, mostly from the US, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

• Uses the OMNIBOT robotic surgery platform for high-precision minimally invasive procedures.
• Holds Surgical Review Corporation Center of Excellence and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
• Performs bariatric (gastric sleeve, bypass), urologic oncology (nephrectomy, prostatectomy), and gynecologic surgeries.
• Offers dedicated cross-border patient coordination with clinical planning and care pathways.

ID Clinic Bangkok is a private multi-specialty center with a 95–96% success rate for breast lift, rhinoplasty, and tummy tuck stem cell therapy. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and weight loss surgery. The clinic is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons Thailand.

• Treats 4,000 patients annually from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Arab League states.
• Uses stem cell therapy for tummy tuck procedures.
• Serves only adult patients – no pediatric care.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is ISO-certified with a 4.6/5 rating from 88 patient reviews. The clinic offers gastric band procedures with free Russian-speaking translators, airport transfers, and hotel booking assistance. Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery. Memorial Healthcare Group operates Turkey's largest medical network in an eco-friendly LEED Platinum certified facility for psychological comfort.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is Israel's largest multidisciplinary facility with JCI accreditation. Gastric band surgery may cost around $25,000–29,000, typically covering the procedure itself. The hospital treats over 400,000 patients annually and has offered multidisciplinary obesity treatment since 1997. International patients receive free airport transfers and interpreter services.

Prof. Dr. Fatih Ensaroglu performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty - a modern non-surgical weight-loss procedure. The treatment may cost around $15,000, typically covering surgery, anesthesia, 2 nights hospitalization and transfers. Alternative sleeve gastrectomy runs at approximately $5,500 including 3 nights. The university hospital offers airport transfers and multilingual support. Patients receive blood tests, COVID screening and follow-up care in the package.

Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.

• Performed 6,000+ surgeries and 93,000+ consultations in 2022 alone.
• Equipped with Gamma Knife ICON, CyberKnife, Da Vinci Xi, and 3-Tesla MRI.
• Treats both adults and children, with 108 private rooms and 15 luxury suites.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified for quality and environmental management.

Assuta Medical Center specializes in bariatric surgery, including gastric band procedures, with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Faran Chaim, a dedicated bariatric surgery specialist, performs these procedures at the clinic. The center offers personalized care with choices in surgical options and accommodations.

St. Martinus-Krankenhaus is one of only two IFSO-accredited obesity centers in Germany. Led by Dr. Matthias Schlensak, Chief Physician and bariatric specialist, the clinic offers multidisciplinary programs with dietitians and behavioral therapists. The Top Mediziner 2016 award recipient provides laparoscopic gastric band placement.