Question 1

What is the cost of gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) surgery in Turkey at Istanbul Bariatric Center starts from £2,950 as an all-inclusive package. This covers the surgery at a JCI-accredited hospital, hospital stay, pre-operative tests, airport transfers, hotel accommodation, and dietitian aftercare. Relaxation packages with Dr Murat Ustun are £3,950 and Luxury packages are £4,250 — typically 60-70% less than the UK, US or Australia.

Question 2

Who are the best bariatric surgeons in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Dr Murat Ustun is one of Istanbul's most experienced bariatric surgeons, with over 8,000 successful procedures and recognition as a pioneer of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in Turkey. He is an IFSO member and operates at JCI-accredited hospitals. Istanbul Bariatric Center has won the WhatClinic Patient Service Award six times (2019-2025).

Question 3

Is Turkey safe for weight loss surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weight loss surgery in Turkey is safe when performed at JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals by experienced, board-certified surgeons. Istanbul Bariatric Center performs all procedures at JCI-accredited facilities that meet the same international patient safety, infection-control and clinical-quality standards as leading hospitals in the UK, US and Europe, with a complication rate in line with international benchmarks.

Question 4

Which JCI accredited hospitals perform bariatric surgery in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul Bariatric Center performs all bariatric and metabolic surgery at JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals in Istanbul. JCI accreditation is the gold standard for hospital quality and patient safety worldwide, ensuring sterile operating theatres, qualified anaesthesiology teams, intensive-care backup and rigorous clinical protocols for every gastric sleeve, bypass, ESG and revision procedure.

Question 5

Do you offer a free consultation for gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Istanbul Bariatric Center offers a free, no-obligation consultation for gastric bypass and all other weight loss procedures. You can speak with our coordinators on WhatsApp (UK: +44 7491 068686, Turkey: +90 532 413 1143) or by email to receive a personalised treatment plan, eligibility assessment and all-inclusive package quote at no cost.

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