🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey · est. 2002
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center
Bariatric and metabolic surgery practice led by Dr. Murat Ustun, operating from the JCI-accredited Liv Vadi Hospital in Istanbul. Reports more than 8,000 weight-loss procedures and offers gastric sleeve, bypass, mini-bypass and endoscopic options.
- Bariatric surgery
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Provider / aggregatorDr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center is a bariatric surgery provider in Istanbul, Turkey, operating since 2002 (24 years). Across 1 independent review platform (Google) it holds 4.4 out of 5. Published prices start at $3,200 for gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), with 2 procedures priced on this page. It lists 1 accreditation and 1 named surgeon, each traceable to a public source. Every figure here is drawn from independent platforms — we sell no rankings and no leads.
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4.4
out of 5
★★★★★
rating across 1 platform
Google
rating
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Patient opinion about Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center, not a clinical-outcome verdict. Kept out of the Transparency Index; every source is linked so you can judge it yourself.
Verified against 2 public sources
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Objective scorecard
How Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center compares
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57
/ 100 · 85% data coverage
Reputation
55
Credentials & accreditation
89
Transparency
48
Price & value
46
Access & scale
44
Reputation
67% data coverageIndependent patient reviews across platforms.
Patient rating
Few reviews — the score is pulled toward the average until more reviews exist.
Review volume
Depth of the public review base.
Platform breadth
Corroboration across independent review sites is harder to game.
Credentials & accreditation
100% data coverageVerifiable accreditation and named, credentialed surgeons.
Accreditation
Facility-level and time-bound — confirm currency in the public registry.
Named & credentialed surgeons
A named, board-certified surgeon is a transparency signal, not a skill score.
Years established
Longevity in operation, where disclosed.
Transparency
100% data coverageHow much about the provider is publicly checkable.
Pricing transparency
Published ranges are not personalised quotes.
Independent evidence
Thin coverage lowers confidence — it is not a verdict on quality.
Outcome reporting
Almost no provider reports this — its absence is itself the signal.
Price & value
100% data coveragePublished price position and package clarity.
Price vs. country median
Higher = priced below peers for the same procedure in the same country. Not a quality signal.
Package transparency
Whether what the quoted price includes/excludes is stated.
Access & scale
50% data coverageInternational support and facility capability.
International support
Breadth of languages for cross-border patients.
Facility scale
Inpatient/surgical capability, where published — matters most for major surgery.
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Known for
- ◆Gastric sleeve
- ◆Gastric bypass
- ◆Endoscopic gastroplasty
Accreditation & verification
Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound. Where a public registry exists, we link straight to it so you can confirm currency yourself.
JCI (hospital)
Joint Commission International
Published prices
Provider-published figures. Not personalised quotes — confirm inclusions directly.
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) | $3,200–$5,900 | clinic, hospital-stay | Reported |
| Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) | $5,000–$7,000 | clinic, hospital-stay | Reported |
What's in the package
Typically included
- ✓Hospital stay
Usually excluded
- ×Flights
Procedures offered
Surgeons & specialists
Languages
Turkish · English
Online presence
The clinic's own public channels, gathered here so you can check them in one place.
Sources
Every claim on this profile traces to a public source, with its confidence level.
- Official siteReported
- PlacidWay doctor profileReported
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center — frequently asked
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How is Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center rated by patients?
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center holds 4.4/5 across 1 independent review platform (Google). Each source is linked on this page so you can read the reviews yourself — we never use paid aggregators.
How much do procedures cost at Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center?
Provider-published ranges at Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center: Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $3,200–$5,900; Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) $5,000–$7,000. These are published figures for comparison, not personalised quotes — confirm inclusions (hotel, transfers, follow-up) directly with the clinic.
Where is Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center located?
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center accredited?
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center lists 1 accreditation: JCI (hospital). Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm its current status in the issuing body's public registry before booking.
How long has Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center been operating?
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center has been operating since 2002 — about 24 years.
What procedures does Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center offer?
Dr. Murat Ustun Istanbul Bariatric Center covers Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy), Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y). Published prices and sources for each are on this page.