
The average price of gastric band in Turkey is $5500, the minimum price is $3000, and the maximum price is $10000.
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Dr. HE Obesity Clinic

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Dr. Hasan Erdem Obesity Clinic — specialized private clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health. MoH guarantees safety, privacy and patient’s rights respect.
The clinic provides bariatric surgical and non-surgical methods that help patients with fast weight loss.
Chief surgeon — Dr. Hasan Erdem is the leading bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 20 years of experience in surgery and provided more than 5000 weight loss procedures.
All-inclusive package with Hampton by Hilton accommodation is available for international patients.
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic offers to perform gastric band from $4200. The hospital ranking is 3 according to 1 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Istanbul, Turkey. This hospital is typically chosen by patients from United Kingdom and Turkey. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of gastric band in Turkey and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Meşrutiyet, Eser Palas, Nişantaşı, Vali Konağı Cd. No:125 D:3, 34365 Şişli* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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LIV Hospital

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- The Obesity Clinic of Liv Hospital is considered the center of excellence due to high success rates of the gastric band in Turkey. People lose 40-50% of excess weight.
- 50,000 medical tourists choose Liv each year. They go for VIP services and reasonable gastric band surgery cost, which is 2 times lower than in European countries.
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* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Anadolu Medical Center

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The Bookimed Russian-speaking patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for the basic medical screening in 2019.
- Anadolu is a leading medical center for the gastric band in Turkey among international patients. The hospital is in the list of Top 10 facilities by the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA).
- Specialists follow American standards and protocols of treatment at 20-30% lower gastric band cost than in the US due to the living wage in Turkey.
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir is a multidisciplinary medical facility based in Istanbul, a member of Liv Hospital Group.
The organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology are the leading specialties at Istinye.
The local hospital staff provides patients with premium and luxury medical services.
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir offers to perform gastric band from $6000. The hospital ranking is 4.6 according to 7 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of gastric band in Turkey and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Aşık Veysel Mah, Süleyman Demirel Cd. No:1, 34517 Esenyurt/İstanbul, Турция* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Medipol Mega University Hospital

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The Bookimed patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for pediatric cancer and blood disorders treatment in 2019.
- About 500,000 patients entrust their health to doctors of Medipol Hospital in Turkey each year.
- The gastric lap band surgery cost at Medipol is 3-4 times lower than in European hospitals due to the economic policy within the country.
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Medicana Hospitals Group

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Medicana Group of Hospitals is a large healthcare organization that follows world’s standards of treatment. It comprises 12 modern clinics and employs over 3,500 medical personnel. All hospitals have high-tech equipment, caring and experienced medical staff. Medicana Hospitals meet quality and service standards of the Turkish Ministry of Health and the Joint Commission International (JCI).
Medicana Hospitals Group offers to perform gastric band from $10000. The hospital ranking is 4.4 according to 36 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The travel arrangement takes 1 days. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of gastric band in Turkey and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Bahçelievler Mh. 34180 Bahçelievler* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multispecialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology.
Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from European, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries choose Hisar Hospital.
Location: Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Florya Hospital
Florya Hospital is multy-specialty medical center based in Istanbul. Patients from the USA and Asia visit the hospital to get medical assistance in urology, weight loss surgery, aesthetic medicine and cosmetology, dental treatment.
Florya Hospital offers to perform gastric band from $4250 to $5500. The hospital ranking is 4 according to 1 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of gastric band in Turkey and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Gümüşpala Mh. İskeçe Cd. No:64* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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Private Optimed Hospital

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Optimed Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical facility based in Istanbul, Turkey. The hospital has 24 departments including neurosurgery, cardiology, heart surgery, plastic surgery. The local team serves over 500K patients per year and welcomes international patients as well. The high quality of Optimed services is proven by ISO Certificate. In 2019, the center was named the Mother Friendly Hospital.
Location: Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa, 1. Cadde No:2, 59500 Gazi Osman Paşa Osb/Çerkezköy/Tekirdağ, Turkey* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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SYSTEM HOSPITAL
In Turkey, At System Hospital, Kayseri's rising value in health, we offer uninterrupted health services with our advanced medical technology, our expert staff, our modern architecture in accordance with international accreditation standards in health, and our fully equipped diagnosis and treatment units. We would like to present you different kinds of medical services such as surgery, aesthetic and plastic surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, stomatology, cardiology and many others.
Our team of professional doctors are always ready to help you and we can assure the best value for price. Location: Gevhernesibe, Gök Gç. No:15, 38010 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
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What is a gastric band?
Gastric banding (adjustable gastric band) is a reversible weight loss surgery that allows the patient to significantly reduce appetite and the amount of food taken, and effectively lose excess weight.
In contrast with other bariatric procedures, the stomach band is less invasive and requires less time to recover.
Who is the best candidate for an adjustable gastric band?
This procedure is intended for overweight people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and over. However, this operation is not suitable for people with very high body weight, because the bandage requires constant adjustment.
It is also a suitable option for people with a body mass index of 30+ suffering from serious diseases (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, etc.) and for those individuals who tried to lose weight with the help of diet and regular exercise, but the results were not achieved.
The gastric band is also not suitable for people under the age of 18 and over 55 or people with alcohol or drug addiction. The best weight loss option for you can be chosen only after the consultation with an experienced specialist in bariatric surgery.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of stomach banding in Turkey?
Compared to other bariatric procedures, gastric banding in Turkey has the following advantages:
- less risk of complications
- non-invasiveness
- possibility of adjustment
- does not affect digestion
- faster recovery.
However, the surgery has also some disadvantages as:
- slower weight loss
- the requirement of band adjustment.
Read more about pros and cons of gastric band here.
What is preoperative preparation?
Preparation starts from the complete body examination that includes:
- blood and urine tests
- electrocardiography (ECG)
- chest X-ray
- abdominal ultrasound
- blood test for viral infections (AIDS, hepatitis, syphilis, etc.)
- coagulogram (blood clotting test)
- consultations with a nutritionist and anesthetist.
A very important step in preparation is a special diet. It aims to quickly and efficiently burn fat in the liver cells. A week before the operation, the patient should stop taking any medication that affects blood coagulation.
6-8 hours before the procedure, the patient stops taking fluid and food. At this time, the specialist performs cleansing enema. The operation is carried out in the morning on an empty stomach.
What is the gastric banding process in Turkey?
Around the upper part of the stomach, the bariatric surgeon installs a special adjustable bandage that narrows the part of the stomach reducing the passage for food. That’s why, food comes in more slowly and the patient is saturated much faster with less amount of food.
The bandage can be adjusted even after installation to meet your weight loss requirements. The surgeon makes are left under the skin, through which the gastric band is adjusted by injection of liquid.
Gastric banding in Turkey is a minimally invasive surgery and is performed laparoscopically (through small incisions in the abdomen). The procedure takes an hour. The patient is under general anesthesia. After gastric band surgery, the patient stays in a hospital for 1 day.
How long is the rehabilitation period after the operation?
The recovery period takes 3-4 weeks. During the first week after the procedure, the patient should stay at home and not work.
During the first few days after gastric band surgery, the patient must keep a liquid diet (learn more about eating after the procedure here).Semi-liquid and soft foods can be taken in 3 days after the operation.
In 3-4 weeks, the patient can come back to the usual lifestyle. The gastric bandage does not affect the digestion, so the patient will not need to take additional mineral and vitamin supplements.
What are the risks of the gastric band?
Like any other operation, gastric banding surgery in Turkey involves certain risks. The most common complications after the operation are:
- bleeding
- inflammation
- scarring
- numbness of the skin and other tissues
- band rejection (only in 0.002% of cases).
Read more about the gastric band risks here.
What should you know about Turkey before the trip?
Currency | lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros) |
Best period for the trip | May-October |
Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
Capital | Ankara |
Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
What is the level of medicine in Turkey?
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.
As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
Why is Turkey trendy for medical tourism?
Turkey is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Jordan, and Lebanon prefer treatment in Turkey to other places.
Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. Over 1 mln international patients travel to Turkey annually. So Turkey is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector.
Turkey is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 50% on services compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.
What hotel services are provided here?
In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
When is the best time to travel to Turkey?
The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.
Do I need a visa?
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?
Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
- ID card
- confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
- certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)
- insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)
- 2 photos (5x6)
- visa receipt
- booking of flight and hotel
- medical opinion about the need for treatment.

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