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Gastric Bypass with TOP Rated SRC Accredited Surgeon of Excellence

Romania Bucharest
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Ponderas Academic Hospital
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Highest-Rated Clinic for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
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What's included in this package

Medical Procedures
  • Installation of the subcutaneous port system PORT-A-CATH
  • Gastric bypass
  • 24-hr nurse services
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Consultation with an anesthesiologist
  • Cosmetic kit
  • Echocardiography
  • Shampoo and lotion
  • Consultation with a cardiologist
  • Consultation with a nutritionist
  • Consultation with a bariatric surgeon
  • Hospitalization
  • Transfer is not included
Duration
  • 2 days in the hospital
  • 5 days in the hotel
Transport
  • Transfer is not included

Additional information

The package contains, besides the Gastric Bypass Surgery performed by an SRC TOP RATED accredited Surgeon of Excellence, the standard preoperative package* including: - Total abdominal ultrasound - EKG + cardiology consultation + echocardiography - Upper digestive endoscopy with HP biopsy and Propofol sedation - Gastric barium transit examination - Spirometry - Diabetes and Nutrition Diseases consultation - Idexa - Obesity consultation - Pre-anesthesia consultation - Initial psychological evaluation - Laboratory investigations (metabolic package) *depending on your health state, the medical team can ask for further investigations that will add up to the standard packaging. You will be informed about this after a first consultation.

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  • Personal medical coordinator
  • Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
  • Patient advocacy during medical travel

Program price

$13,057

What's NOT included in this package

Airfare
Additional activities not included

Doctor

Catalin Copaescu
General surgeon
32 years of experience
Board certified professional

Prof. Dr. Cătălin Copăescu is Romania’s first surgeon recognized for excellence in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He holds both European (IFSO-EC) and American (SRC) certifications. He received these titles in 2011 and 2014. His achievements led to Ponderas Hospital becoming the only Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Southeast Europe.

Dr. Copăescu is the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Ponderas Academic Hospital. He performs over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures each year. His expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for metabolic, colorectal, and hernia conditions. With 25 years of experience, he is also a leader in surgical education. He directs several hands-on courses and international workshops every year.

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About the clinic

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Ponderas Academic Hospital

Ponderas Academic Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Bucharest, Romania. With surgeons boasting over 30 years of hands-on experience, the hospital has combined diverse medical and surgical specialties under one roof.

The hospital holds 10 international accreditations from JCI, SRC, and IFSO—a testament to the exceptional bariatric care in Romania and internationally. The facility doesn't just follow global healthcare standards—it embodies them. Patients come from near and far, knowing they'll receive first-rate treatment in this cutting-edge facility regardless of where they call home.

At Ponderas, patients benefit from complete medical support: thorough diagnostics, surgical intervention, and careful post-op monitoring with long-term follow-up care.

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Location
Str. Nicolae Caramfil 85A, sector 1, Bucuresti, Romania

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