Best Countries for Metabolic surgery — Page 3

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery with minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery. The package may cost around $3,500–6,000 USD, typically covering 2-3 nights hospital stay, pre-op consultations, multiple specialist evaluations, and post-op dietitian support. As Turkey's largest hospital group, the facility provides services in 25 languages with free airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.

Nordwest Clinic is a German hospital that developed innovations like 3D ultrasound and anticancer vaccines. Its main specialties are oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, gynecology, urology, and surgery. Named a TOP German hospital by Focus and among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Oncology and Hematology Center is ESMO-certified – only 22 clinics worldwide hold this status.
• Only certified center in the region for focused ultrasound (FUS), recognized by Time magazine as a top invention.
• Comprises 5 research institutes, 11 specialized clinics, and 17 certified centers.
• Treats over 60,000 patients annually with 286 doctors across 28 departments.
• Single wards with WiFi, TV, and meals. Translation services provided for international patients.

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.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in Metabolic surgery for women, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques to minimize scarring. Dr. Paik Nam-sun, listed among the world’s top 100 gastric and breast cancer surgeons, leads the team with groundbreaking contributions like the first successful breast-conserving surgery in South Korea and a unique stomach cancer procedure.

Interbalkan European Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital linked with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. It specializes in robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology. The center belongs to Athens Medical Group, Greece's largest hospital network.

• First hospital in Southern Greece to install the Da Vinci robotic system. Surgeries use just 1 cm punctures.
• Oncology department shares experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. Offers IMRT and targeted therapy.
• Neurosurgery treats Parkinson's and Tourette's with deep brain stimulation. Also performs minimally invasive spinal procedures.
• Full check-up screens your health in one day. Options include cardiac, urological, gynecologic, and general programs.
• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for international patient care.

Clinics United specializes in metabolic surgery with board-certified surgeons and over 3,000 successful procedures. Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı, an accredited bariatric surgeon, brings extensive experience in metabolic and weight-loss surgery, having trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital and served at prominent institutions like Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital. The clinic provides comprehensive pre-op tests, hotel accommodations, VIP transfers, and long-term follow-up care.

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale, a leading Italian cardiovascular surgeon with a PhD from La Sapienza University, specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including Metabolic surgery. He has performed thousands of complex procedures and serves as Vice President of GVM Care & Research. The clinic is accredited by the Italian National Health Service and treats over 15,000 patients annually.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital specializes in metabolic surgery as part of its innovative multidisciplinary care. The hospital operates Korea's first digital system with BESTcare technology to enhance treatment safety and effectiveness. Over 1.5 million patients receive care annually at this leading medical center.

The clinic specializes in metabolic surgery using the latest Da Vinci robotic system, offering gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy performed laparoscopically. Procedures may cost around $11,760–15,000, typically covering surgery, 5–7 nights in a single room, meals, nursing care, and follow-up examinations. This certified center for obesity treatment operates near Düsseldorf with specialized visceral surgeons highly qualified in bariatric procedures.

HM Hospitales is a network of 7 medical centers in Madrid and 40 facilities across Spain. Its strengths are oncology, neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, fertility, pediatrics, and memory disorders. The group is EFQM-certified and was named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.

• Only medical facility in Spain with the StealthStation ENT Navigation System for complex sinus and skull base surgeries.
• HM Cancer Center houses a Da Vinci Xi robot, Siemens PET/MRI, Elekta Versa HD, and Novalis linear accelerators.
• HM CIEC cardiovascular center runs the only robot-assisted lab in Madrid for electrophysiological heart exams.
• HM Fertility Center reports a 90% pregnancy rate within the first 3 IVF cycles.
• Free airport transfers and English-speaking translators for international patients.