Best Countries for Bariatric Surgery Consultation — Page 3

Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.

• First EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and Asia.
• One of the largest bone marrow transplant units in the region with 45 beds.
• JCI-accredited since 2017, also holds ISO 9001 and TÜSKA certificates.
• Offers PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC Trilogy, and nuclear medicine therapies.
• Provides airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodation for international patients.

Estophia Hospital specializes in bariatric care and weight loss surgery. This consultation is part of an individualized program for patients with type 2 diabetes. The clinic integrates the examination into a package that includes 5-star hotel accommodation and airport transfers. This approach focuses on a seamless experience in Istanbul. The hospital provides specialized guidance to ensure the screening and assessment meet the specific needs of each patient. Every consultation carries the benefit of the facility's focus on metabolic health.

Asyaesthetic Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in orthopedics, ENT, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. It holds a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation and a Bookimed Award for plastic surgery.

• Treats around 3,000 patients each year from the US, UK, Europe, and Balkan countries.
• 25 doctors work across 20 departments, including intensive care and emergency services.
• Official partner of Ivoclar Vivadent, a Swiss dental manufacturer.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• VIP rooms and a dedicated emergency department are available on-site.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kara is a weight loss surgeon at Medical Park Izmir Hospital with over 20,000 procedures performed. The clinic specializes in bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, and general surgery. Medical Park Izmir Hospital holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.

• Dr. Kara developed a patented device used in gastric sleeve surgery.
• IFSO-certified for obesity and metabolic disorder surgery.
• Around 1,200 international patients from Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia come each year.
• Surgery success rate stands at approximately 90% across all procedures.
• ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems.

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.

Aktif International is a private multispecialty hospital group in Istanbul and the Marmara region. The network treats adults and children across five hospital locations. Key departments include orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, and plastic surgery. A dedicated proctology unit handles complex colorectal conditions. Over 2,000 healthcare professionals work across the network.

The group opened its first hospital in Yalova in 1999. It now offers 24-hour inpatient and outpatient care. The plastic surgery unit performs breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Surgeons use small-incision endoscopy for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Specialists also provide pediatric surgery and child psychiatry. The group holds quality management certifications for its care protocols.

CatchLife is a private medical center in Antalya, Turkey, treating over 2,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include dental treatment, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic surgery. The center holds accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.

• Patients come from Europe, the Commonwealth, Arab League States, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
• Provides care across 6 specialized departments under one roof.

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. It leads in organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. ISO-certified and KOIHA-accredited, it has Korea's highest number of organ transplants per KONOS data.

• Performs 55,000+ surgeries yearly, with a 98% liver transplant success rate.
• First in South Korea for over a dozen pioneering transplant procedures since 1992.
• Equipped with da Vinci robotic systems, GammaKnife, and PET-CT for precision treatment.
• Free airport transfers and a personal coordinator assigned to each international patient.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul's Gangnam district. It was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant. The hospital's core strengths are oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and comprehensive health check-ups.

• First in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for minimally invasive surgeries.
• Neurosurgery department performs 1,300 surgeries per year. Spinal team has done over 700 scoliosis operations, the most in South Korea.
• Cardiology team carries out around 1,000 coronarographies and 800 stentings each year.
• Two Tomotherapy devices deliver highly accurate radiation for prostate, brain, and spine cancers.
• Five check-up programs, from Basic to VIP. Free interpreter services and airport transfer for bills over $4,400.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is a JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Delhi. Despite its name, its strongest specialties are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and dentistry. It was named among Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022.

• Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinics. A colonoscopy starts at $187.
• Patients come from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries.
• Free interpreters, airport pickup, and private rooms are available for international patients.
• Covered procedures include coronary angioplasty, sleeve gastrectomy, and cochlear implant placement.