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Sezer Saglam
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Sezer Saglam

25 years of experience

Personal Information 

Sex:  Male

Born : 1968 

 

Professional Experience

Gayrettepe Florence Nigthingale Hospital

Medical Oncology Department

Besiktas/Istanbul/Turkey (ongoing)

 

Education:

He became Professor (22/April /2016)

Medical Oncology

 

Attending Phys.in Gastrointestinal Oncology (January 2005 ,2009)

Istanbul University Oncology Institue,

Department of Medical Oncology

 

Medical Oncology Fellowship (December 2001-December2004)

Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

 

Hemodialysis Traning (May1996-January1997)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Internal Medicine Residency (November 1991-November 1996)

Istanbul University ,bCerrahpasa Medical Faculty

 

Ege University Medical Faculty (1985-1991)

 

Professional Experience

February 1999-November 2001

Metropolitan Florence Nigthingale Hospital

American Cancer Center, Gayrettepe/İstanbul

 

April1997- October 1998

Bayraktar Dialysis Center

Güngören/ Istanbul

 

Membership

Turkish Medical Oncology Association

ENET(European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society)

ESMO

ASCO

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Cengiz Pata
31 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Cengiz Pata

31 years of experience
Dr. Cengiz Pata is a specialist in gastroenterology and internal medicine with 28 years of experience. He is known for his expertise in gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory intestinal diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, and advanced endoscopic procedures. He also offers non-surgical treatments for reflux disease.Read more
4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Transnasal resection of tumor $35000 - $80000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $35000 - $80000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $80000
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Faruk Yencilek
22 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Faruk Yencilek

22 years of experience
Dr. Faruk Yencilek is a renowned urologist and urooncologist, proficient in laparoscopic urology and endourology. His significant achievements include the successful pulverization of a 6 cm kidney stone using minimally invasive techniques, and the application of the focal therapy approach for early stages of prostate cancer. He has received multiple certificates and awards, and is an active member of several professional associations.Read more
4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Transnasal resection of tumor $35000 - $80000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $35000 - $80000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $80000
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Ahmed Kalaf
14 years of experience

Ahmed Kalaf

14 years of experience

accreditations:

The Royal College of Surgeons (Edin)
Turkey, Istanbul
Biusmile Clinic
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Shamil Aliyev
3 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Shamil Aliyev

3 years of experience
  • Areas of Interest:
  • Venous system diseases
  • Varicose vein treatment
  • Interventional treatments under ultrasound
  • Whole organ biopsies
  • Oncological interventional tumor therapy
  • Chemoembolization
  • Radioembolization
  • Ablation treatments
  • Angiographic treatments for prostate disease

 

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  • Education and Specialization:
  • 2004-2007: Medical Faculty, Azerbaijan
  • 2007-2010: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
  • 2011-2013: Research Fellow, Department of Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
  • 2013-2015: Resident, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
  • 2016-2020: Radiology Residency, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2020-2021: Private Medicine Hospital
  • 2021-Present: İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

 

  • Professional Memberships:
  • Turkish Society of Radiology (TRD)
  • European Society of Radiology (ECR)
  • Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology (TGRD)

 

  • Languages:
  • English
  • Russian

 

  • Courses and Certifications:
  • ECFMG certificate - American Medical Doctor Equivalence Certificate
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Hacer Erayhan
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Academic Hospital

Hacer Erayhan

17 years of experience
Dr. Hacer Erayhan is a hair transplant specialist based in Istanbul, Turkey. She has 16 years of experience in hair loss treatments. Dr. Erayhan is proficient in FUE, FUT, and DHI techniques for hair transplantation, and also performs cosmetic procedures. She is one of the first accredited hair transplant specialists in Turkey.Read more
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Huseyin Uygun
23 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Surprise Experts Clinic

Huseyin Uygun

23 years of experience
Dr. Huseyin Uygun is a dentist, dental hygienist, and pediatric dentist with 23 years of experience. His areas of expertise include a wide range of dental procedures such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants, veneers, braces, root canal treatment, tooth whitening, and more.Read more
5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
All-on-6 Dental Implants $6000 - $9000
Liposuction $3000 - $4000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $2800 - $4000
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Hulya Erkek
20 years of experience
4.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Turkeyana Clinic

Hulya Erkek

20 years of experience

C O U R S E SA N D CERTIFICATES

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• SaglikBilimleriÜniversitesiAromaterapiSertifikasi.

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4.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Rhinoplasty (nose job) $3000 - $3500
Tummy tuck $2000 - $6000
Gastric bypass $5500 - $6000
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Serkan Piskin
14 years of experience

Serkan Piskin

14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Grand Clinic
Doctor's visit price on request
Breast lift $4779.02 - $6372.03
Otoplasty (ear surgery) $2655.01 - $5310.03
Composite Veneer $2655.01 - $8496.04
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Erkan Elci
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Erkan Elci

24 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Laparoscopy
  • Robotic surgery
  • Pregnancy follow-up
  • Genital organ prolapse
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Endometriosis surgery
  • Genital aesthetics
  • In treatment

 

  • Education and Specialization
  • 2007 EGE Faculty of Medicine, Medical education
  • 2013 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Specialization
  • 2021 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

 

  • Experience
  • 2000 - 2007 Ege University Faculty of Medicine, English
  • 2008 - 2013 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 2013 - 2018 Health Sciences University Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Physician, Clinical manager
  • 2018 - 2020 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Physician.
  • 2021 - 2022 Health Sciences University Umraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital, Associate Professor.
  • 2022 - Present İstinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital, Associate Professor

 

  • Courses and Certificates
  • Gynecological Laparoscopic Course, Acıbadem University, Gynecological Laparoscopic Education organized at CASE Training Center, Istanbul, Certificate, 18.09.2015 -19.09.2015 (National)
  • Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Education, Emergency Obstetric Care Program Conducted by Public Health Agency of Turkey, Department of Women and Reproductive Health, Ankara, Course, 01.12.2014 -03.12.2014 (National)

 

  • Professional Memberships
  • Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
  • Turkish German Gynecology Education, Research and Service Foundation (TAJEV)
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association (JED)

 

 

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Mustafa Bilge Erdogan
30 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Mustafa Bilge Erdogan

30 years of experience
  • Education and Specialization:
  • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1994)
  • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery: Gazi University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Former Experience: Cardiovascular Surgeon at Gazi University Hospital and SANKO University Hospital
  • Current Position: Cardiovascular Surgeon at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

 

  • Areas of Interest:
  • Coronary Artery Diseases and Coronary Bypass
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Peripheral Arterial Diseases
  • Heart Valve Diseases and Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Interventions
  • Aortic Surgery and Endovascular Aortic Interventions

 

  • Research and Publications:
  • Dr. Erdoğan has contributed significantly to cardiovascular research, with numerous publications in international and national peer-reviewed journals. His research covers topics like coronary artery disease, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and endovascular interventions.

 

 

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Mustafa Kilic
17 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Mustafa Kilic

17 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • brain pacemaker
  • spinal cord pacemaker
  • brain tumors
  • spinal cord tumors
  • Trigeminal Neuralgias
  • Surgical Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Non-Surgical Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Pediatric Neck Surgery

 

  • Education:
  • Secondary Education: Anatolian High School, Gaziantep (1993-1997)
  • High School: Vehbi Dinçerler Science High School, Gaziantep (1997-2000)
  • Medical Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University (2000-2007)
  • Specialization in Medicine: Şişli Etfal Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul (2008-2013)
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  • Professional Experience:
  • 2007-2008: Responsible Physician, Sekili Health Center, Gaziantep
  • 2008-2013: Specialist, Şişli Etfal Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul
  • 2013-2015: Specialist, Malatya State Hospital, Malatya
  • 2015-2016: Assistant Professor, Harran University, Şanlıurfa
  • 2016-2020: Specialist, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Human Resources Hospital, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery
  • 2020-Present: Associate Professor, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Human Resources Hospital, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery

 

  • Special Certified Educations:
  • Neuromodulation Fellowship Program:
  • Module I: Foundations of Neuromodulation, Abbott Training Center, Zaventem, Belgium (September 27-29, 2018)
  • Module II: Treatment Strategies for Low Back Pain, St. Augustinus Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium (December 13-15, 2018)
  • Module III: Treatment Strategies for Focal Neuropathic Pain, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands (February 7-9, 2019)
  • Module IV: Basic Aspects of DBS, University Clinic, Düsseldorf, Germany (April 4-6, 2019)
  • Module V: Advanced Concepts and Transition to Practice, Barcelona, Spain (May 15-17, 2019)
  • Fellow Program: Maastricht UMC+ Hospital, Deep Brain Stimulation, Maastricht, Netherlands (January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020)
  • Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: Istanbul, 2013
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Techniques: Hands-on Cadaver Course, Antalya, 2014
  • Ditrax (Posterior Cervical Facet Joint Decompression): Cadaver Course, Düsseldorf, 2015

Compassionate Care: Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Kılıç ensures that each patient receives personalized, compassionate, and effective treatment.

 

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Kenan Kara
18 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Kenan Kara

18 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysms
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

 

 

  • Education and Specialization:
  • Medical Degree: Ege University Medical School, İzmir, Turkey (1999-2006)
  • Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery: Suleyman Demirel University Medical Faculty (2008-2013)
  • Advanced Training: University of Milan, Multimedica Hospital Cardiac Surgery Department (2009-2010)

 

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • 2013-2018: Specialist at Health Sciences University Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
  • 2018-2021: Specialist and later Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital
  • 2021-Present: Cardiovascular Surgeon at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

 

  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysms
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

 

 

  • Professional Memberships:
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

 

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  • Research and Publications:
  • Dr. Kara has published extensively in both national and international journals. His research includes topics such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery, the effects of ozone on myocardial injury, and innovative techniques in cardiovascular surgery.

 

Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Dr. Kara utilizes state-of-the-art technology and the latest medical advancements to provide optimal outcomes for his patients. His dedication to continuous learning and professional development keeps him at the forefront of cardiovascular surgery.

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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

18 years of experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor

2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident

 

EDUCATION 

October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)

January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)

2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00

1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00

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Onur Buyukkoc
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Onur Buyukkoc

22 years of experience

2009-2014 Istanbul Okmeydanı Eğt. And Research. Hst. ENT Specialization Training

2007-2009 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine

2002-2007 Gülhane Military Medical Faculty (GATA) Faculty of Medicine

 

2024- Medicine Hospital Specialist Doctor

2019-2023 Ankara City Hospital Specialist Doctor

2018-2019 Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Eğt. And Research. Hst. Specialist Doctor

2016-2018 Private Reyap Hospital Specialist Doctor

2015-2016 Private Haliç Hospital Specialist Doctor

2014-2015 Muş Malazgirt State Hospital Specialist Doctor

2014-2014 Istanbul Bahçelievler State Hospital Specialist Doctor

2009-2014 Istanbul Okmeydanı Eğt. And Research. Hst. Assistant Physician

2009-2009 Tokat Reşadiye District State Hospital General Practitioner

 

Articles he wrote and contributed to;

2023 - Buyukkoc O, Celik B, Yalcıner G, Uzun Ata E, Babademez MA. Mucociliary Clearance and its Relationship to Chest CT Scores in Covid 19 Patients. On J Otolaryngol & Rhinol. 6(3): 2023. OJOR.MS.ID.000637. DOI:10.33552/OJOR.2023.06.000637.

2021 - Akca Caglar A, Akca H, Kurt F, Akcan Yildiz L, Nalcacioglu P, Buyukkoc O, Dibek Misirlioglu E. Sudden-onset haemolacria in an adolescent girl. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2021 Nov;41(4):295-299.1949563. Epub 2021 Jul 18. PMID: 34275424.

2014 - Topaloglu I, Salturk Z, Atar Y, Berkiten G, Buyukkoç O, Cakir O. Evaluation of voice quality after supraglottic laryngectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Dec;151(6):1003-7. Epub 2014 Oct 10. PMID: 25305271.

2013 - The Relationship Between Laryngeal Cancers and Neck Metastases/ Poster Paper

2013 - Use of Calcium Hydroxyapatite as Injection Material in Vocal Cord Paralysis/ Oral Presentation

2012 - Classification of deformities in patients operated for nasal septal deformity/Poster Paper

2012 - Bal M, Berkiten G, Topaloğlu İ, & Büyükkoç O. Waardenburg Syndrome (Report Of 4 Cases).

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Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $8000 - $16000
Breast cancer surgery $7200 - $8000
Rhinoplasty (nose job) $2800
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Salim Ozd
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Happy Esthetic Clinic

Salim Ozd

14 years of experience
Hair transplant
Hair transplant
Hair transplant
Hair transplant
Hair transplant
Doctor's visit price on request
Facelift surgery $5000 - $6500
Gastric balloon $2500 - $2900
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3900 - $4500
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Gokhan Ertugrul
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic

Gokhan Ertugrul

20 years of experience
Dr. Gokhan Ertugrul is a medical researcher with significant contributions in the field of kidney transplantation. His notable work includes research on the impact of the graft body weight ratio on creatinine levels following living donor kidney transplantation and the effects of the BK virus on kidney transplant patients.Read more
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Samir Safarov
13 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Samir Safarov

13 years of experience

Specializations

 

Diabetes (Sugar)

Thyroid

Hypertension

cholesterol

stomach diseases

intestinal diseases

osteoporosis

 

Experience

 

Azerbaijan Gusar Central Hospital

Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Azerbaijan Göranboy, First Lieutenant Doctor

Hospital Park Darıca Hospital

BAH

 

Education

 

Azerbaijan Medical Faculty (2015)

Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital (2016-2020)

 

Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

 

Internal Medicine Congress

Gastro Academy

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4.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2987
Tummy tuck $6520
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Alp Gürkan
43 years of experience
4.4
10 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Okan University Hospital

Alp Gürkan

43 years of experience
Dr. Alp Gürkan is an experienced surgeon specializing in organ transplants and general surgery. He has over 33 years of experience in the field and has performed over 1,900 kidney transplants and more than 3,000 surgical procedures. He has also been awarded numerous prizes, including the Turkish Department of Health Excellence Award of Renal Transplant and the Prime Minister Medical Honor Award for performing Turkey's first intestinal transplant.Read more
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Gokhan Semerci
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Happy Esthetic Clinic

Gokhan Semerci

14 years of experience

He was born in 1987 in Denizli. He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Denizli. After his high school education, he started his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. After graduating from university, he received his Plastic Surgery branch training at Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty and worked as a Plastic Surgery Assistant there.

 

Semerci, who worked in institutions such as Ordu State Hospital and Giresun Private Ada Hospital, most recently worked as a Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at Happy Esthetic Clinic. With over 10 years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. Gökhan Semerci speaks advanced English. Gökhan Semerci, who received advanced training on Microsurgery in Switzerland, took on a role in the training of new Plastic Surgeons as well as his personal development in this process.

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Brazilian Butt Lift
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Doctor's visit price on request
Facelift surgery $5000 - $6500
Gastric balloon $2500 - $2900
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3900 - $4500
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