Best Countries for Bariatric Surgery Consultation Abroad: TOP-104 Clinics

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.

KCM Clinic & KCM Hospital is a private, multidisciplinary medical centre and hospital in Jelenia Góra, Poland. It specialises in minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures, including bariatric and metabolic surgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT and general surgery, alongside rehabilitation and diagnostic services such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and Doppler examinations.

The hospital treats around 2,500 patients a year, including both Polish and international patients, and provides coordinated care from consultation through diagnostics, surgery and post-operative support.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital holds both JCI accreditation and ISO 9001 certification. The bariatric surgery consultation includes a preoperative diagnostic workup in one visit. This process covers an initial examination, laboratory tests, and a preoperative endoscopy. It also features consultations with cardiology and pulmonary disease specialists to determine surgical suitability. An anesthesia specialist review is part of the package to assess patient safety. These assessments happen at a single facility to avoid separate appointments.

Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• 10,000 patients treated annually by 130 doctors across 33 departments.
• Achieved the lowest side effect rate for transplants in Turkey.
• 10 dedicated operating rooms for organ transplant procedures.
• Houses an oncology-bone marrow unit with PET-CT and LINAC.
• Licensed Aeromedical Centre for aviation medical examinations.

Lotus Bariatrics Clinic holds accreditation from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). This ensures the facility meets global safety standards for bariatric evaluations. Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul leads the sessions with experience from over 1,100 procedures. He is also USMLE-certified. Each 30-minute consultation provides a multidisciplinary assessment. This process includes meetings with a bariatric nutritionist, a cardiologist, and an anesthesiologist. The session is usually included in procedural packages to confirm surgical candidacy and health status.

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio is Italy's first orthopedic hospital and a government-authorized research institute (IRCCS). Its core specialties include joint surgery, spine surgery, and stem cell therapy. Part of Gruppo San Donato, the country's first healthcare network.

• 91% success rate for orthopedic surgeries – the highest in Italy.
• Performs 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in the country.
• Uses EOS, a 3D imaging system with lower radiation than a standard X-ray.
• RE.GA.IN stem cell unit is among few in Europe with government approval for treatments.
• Listed in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and World's Best Specialized Hospitals.

Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.

• Treated thousands of international patients since its medical tourism department opened in 2009.
• Featured in The New York Times, CNN, and the Chicago Tribune.
• Patients can also access the same surgeon network at AURA Health Center in Tijuana.
• Has 32 private rooms, 4 operating rooms, and an on-site imaging center.

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.

• 99% success rate for kidney transplants.
• Over 15,000 IVF procedures with a 65% success rate. Uses advanced methods like ICSI and genetic testing.
• Pediatric organ transplant for children aged 0–5 using small instruments.
• Free airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.
• Memorial Healthcare Group serves 1.6 million patients from 92 countries annually.

Anadolu Medical Center is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, ensuring international care standards for Every patient. A bariatric surgery consultation with Assoc. Prof. Abdulcabbar Kartal typically costs around €100. This price includes a physical examination and a review of medical history and prior diagnostic results. Dr. Kartal has over 15 years of experience and has performed more than 650 procedures. The clinic is JCI-accredited and offers free translation services and airport transfers for international visitors. Results and surgical candidacy are determined during the visit.