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Best Ovarian Cyst Removal surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

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Esra Tustas Haberal
Obstetrician-gynecologist
28 years of experience
4.5
146 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Esra Tustas Haberal

Obstetrician-gynecologist
28 years of experience

Dr. X was born in 1974 and graduated from Istanbul University's Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. She has won awards for her work and has participated and presented at numerous national and international congresses. She specializes in Supervision of Pregnancy and Delivery, Supervision of high-risk pregnancy, Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence, In, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Pelvic floor surgery, and Genital Aesthetic Surgery. She has worked at Delta Hospital, Çengelköy Ülkü Hospital, and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

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Dr. X was born in 1974 and graduated from Istanbul University's Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. She has won awards for her work and has participated and presented at numerous national and international congresses. She specializes in Supervision of Pregnancy and Delivery, Supervision of high-risk pregnancy, Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence, In, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Pelvic floor surgery, and Genital Aesthetic Surgery. She has worked at Delta Hospital, Çengelköy Ülkü Hospital, and Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

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Pekize Eker Balcioglu
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
146 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Pekize Eker Balcioglu

General surgeon
23 years of experience

Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Pakize EKER BALCIOĞLU, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency training at the General Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Marmara University. She has authored articles in local and international journals and has fields of medical interest in breast pain, hemorrhoid treatments, anal fissure treatments, pilonidal sinus treatments, and lipomas. She has worked at Marmara University Hospital, Atlas Hospital, Maltepe Ersoy Hospital, and Sultanbeyli Ersoy Hospital.

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Ayse Korur
Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience
4.5
146 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Ayse Korur

Obstetrician-gynecologist
15 years of experience

Op. Dr. Ayşe Akbulut is a graduate of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with expertise in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He has many certificates and has successfully performed over 10,000 cesarean sections, over 1,000 TAH+BSO, over 300 Hysteroscopic Operations, and over 200 Myomectomy Operations. His medical interests include Pregnancy Follow-up and Obstetrics, Urogynecological and Endoscopic Operations, Hysterectomy and Myomectomy Operations, Genital Aesthetic Surgery, Urinary Incontinence Surgery, General Gynecology, and Sexual Therapy.

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Op. Dr. Ayşe Akbulut is a graduate of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with expertise in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He has many certificates and has successfully performed over 10,000 cesarean sections, over 1,000 TAH+BSO, over 300 Hysteroscopic Operations, and over 200 Myomectomy Operations. His medical interests include Pregnancy Follow-up and Obstetrics, Urogynecological and Endoscopic Operations, Hysterectomy and Myomectomy Operations, Genital Aesthetic Surgery, Urinary Incontinence Surgery, General Gynecology, and Sexual Therapy.

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Ilker Kahramanoglu
Obstetrician-gynecologist
16 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Ilker Kahramanoglu

Obstetrician-gynecologist
16 years of experience

Dr. X is a European Gynaecological Oncologist accredited by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO). He has a Faculty of Medicine Education from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and also completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization Training from the University of Health Sciences, Süleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital. He has also received additional training in Gynecological Oncology Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery and has had international observerships in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Leipzig School of Radical Pelvic Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and other training and research hospitals.

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Dr. X is a European Gynaecological Oncologist accredited by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO). He has a Faculty of Medicine Education from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, and also completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization Training from the University of Health Sciences, Süleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital. He has also received additional training in Gynecological Oncology Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery and has had international observerships in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Leipzig School of Radical Pelvic Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and other training and research hospitals.

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Nesrin Bastug
Fertility specialist
28 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Nesrin Bastug

Fertility specialist
28 years of experience

Dr. Nesrin Baştuğ is a gynecologist specializing in (I Fertilization). She graduated from Ege University in 1994 and has since held positions at Kütahya Health Clinic, Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital and Private Emsey Hospital. She has been the Unit Officer at Private Emsey Hospital since 2012.

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Dr. Nesrin Baştuğ is a gynecologist specializing in (I Fertilization). She graduated from Ege University in 1994 and has since held positions at Kütahya Health Clinic, Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Research and Education Hospital and Private Emsey Hospital. She has been the Unit Officer at Private Emsey Hospital since 2012.

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Ugur Boylu
Urological surgeon
24 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ugur Boylu

Urological surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Ugur Boylu is a Professor of Urology specializing in Robotic Surgery, Urological Oncology and Endourology. His expertise covers the treatment of urological cancers and minimally invasive endourological treatments. He has published 72 papers, presented 193 congress abstracts, and contributed to 20 books. His work has been cited in over 1150 publications and he has an h-index of 19.Read more
Dr. Ugur Boylu is a Professor of Urology specializing in Robotic Surgery, Urological Oncology and Endourology. His expertise covers the treatment of urological cancers and minimally invasive endourological treatments. He has published 72 papers, presented 193 congress abstracts, and contributed to 20 books. His work has been cited in over 1150 publications and he has an h-index of 19.
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Umut Yolal
Obstetrician-gynecologist
35 years of experience
4.1
60 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Kucukcekmece Hospital

Umut Yolal

Obstetrician-gynecologist
35 years of experience
Dr. Umut Yoldakalmaz is a cardiologist at Kucukcekmece Hospital who is experienced and knowledgeable with a focus on preventive care and a holistic approach to patient care.Read more
Dr. Umut Yoldakalmaz is a cardiologist at Kucukcekmece Hospital who is experienced and knowledgeable with a focus on preventive care and a holistic approach to patient care.
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Ahmet Gocmen
Surgical oncologist
32 years of experience
4.3
87 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital

Ahmet Gocmen

Surgical oncologist
32 years of experience

Doctor has an extensive background in Gynecology and Obstetrics, with graduate education from Gazi University School of Medicine (1982-1988) and postgraduate education from Dicle University School of Medicine (1989-1993). Doctor has experience with Şişli Memorial Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (2017-2021), Emsey Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2016-2017), Medeniyet University Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2012-2016), and several other positions. Doctor is certified in and has training in robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and gynecological oncology.

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Doctor has an extensive background in Gynecology and Obstetrics, with graduate education from Gazi University School of Medicine (1982-1988) and postgraduate education from Dicle University School of Medicine (1989-1993). Doctor has experience with Şişli Memorial Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (2017-2021), Emsey Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2016-2017), Medeniyet University Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2012-2016), and several other positions. Doctor is certified in and has training in robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and gynecological oncology.

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4.3
87 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Ovarian Cyst Removal $3000
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Nilgun Turhan
Reproductive endocrinologist
35 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Nilgün Turhan Clinic

Nilgun Turhan

Reproductive endocrinologist
35 years of experience
Dr. Nilgün Turhan is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, and perinatology with over 30 years of experience. She leads a private practice in Istanbul and has written over 230 scientific works dedicated to in treatments. She holds a degree in general medicine from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, specialty in obstetrics and gynecology from Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, an Associate Professorship and Professorship. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.Read more
Dr. Nilgün Turhan is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, and perinatology with over 30 years of experience. She leads a private practice in Istanbul and has written over 230 scientific works dedicated to in treatments. She holds a degree in general medicine from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, specialty in obstetrics and gynecology from Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, an Associate Professorship and Professorship. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.
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Ovarian Cyst Removal $3500 - $4000
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Alper Karalok
Obstetrician-gynecologist
14 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Alper Karalok

Obstetrician-gynecologist
14 years of experience
Dr. Alper Karalok is a specialist in gynecology, obstetrics, and gynecologic oncology with over 18 years of experience. He is known for his proficiency in a range of surgical procedures, including myomectomy, hysterectomy, and ovarian cyst removal, among others. He is also an active member of several professional associations including the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), the European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists (ENYGO), and the Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association (TRSGO).Read more
Dr. Alper Karalok is a specialist in gynecology, obstetrics, and gynecologic oncology with over 18 years of experience. He is known for his proficiency in a range of surgical procedures, including myomectomy, hysterectomy, and ovarian cyst removal, among others. He is also an active member of several professional associations including the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), the European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists (ENYGO), and the Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association (TRSGO).
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Associate Suleyman Eserdag
Obstetrician-gynecologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Süleyman Eserdağ

Associate Suleyman Eserdag

Obstetrician-gynecologist
25 years of experience

Dr. Eserdag has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology for the last 25 years and is one of the pioneers of aesthetic gynecology in Europe.  Based mainly in Istanbul, and also in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey.

He trained at Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Educational Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Eserdag, in 2014, passed the board exam organized by the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) to become Turkey's one of first “Fellow of European Committee of Sexual Medicine” (FECSM) gynecologists.

In 2015, he established the “HERA Vaginismus Treatment, Education and Research Association”, the first national non-governmental organization in the field of vaginismus. He trained physicians and health professionals within the scope of this association.

Dr. Eserdag has received training from many leaders in the field during his vaginismus and genital aesthetics journey that started in the early 2000s. He acquired unique training experiences from some of the world’s most renowned experts when aesthetic genital surgery was in its infancy. Prof Adam Ostrzenski (Florida / USA-2011),ECAMS (Athens / Greece-2015),and Dr. Red Alinsod (California / USA-2016) are some of the mentors and organizations that he received training from. Through his own pioneering work, artistic skill and focus, he has refined and modified several techniques in order to offer to his patients the most effective treatments and the most beautiful results.

Assoc. Prof Eserdag is the inventor of the techniques of Inverted-Y Plasty procedure in clitoral hoodoplasty operations and Vestibulo-Introital Tightening Technique (VITT) in hymenoplasty surgeries in the literature. Many national and international studies of him on vaginismus have also been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Süleyman Eserdağ has more than 25 international articles, most of which are published in pubmed list and SCI journals.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eserdag became a senior faculty member at ECAMS (European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery) based in Ireland in 2015. Between 2015 and 2017, he gave hands-on genital aesthetics courses in Istanbul and in Vienna.

In 2017, he left this faculty and founded “ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology)”. In this association within the scope, Turkey, Northern Cyprus, India, Pakistan, UAE, Azerbaijan, The Philippines and Indonesia in as many countries, has provided one to one training of more than 1000 physicians from different countries. He organized two International RAGSS (Reconstructive Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) congresses in Istanbul in 2018 and 2019.

He was awarded the ‘Global Health Hero’ by MAX (International Cell Association) on April 30, 2021.

Dedications

Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Eserdağ, MD is a member of the scientific committee of ‘International Association of Aesthetic Gynecology and Sexual Wellness (IAAGSW)’. He is an active member of ESSM (European Society of Sexual Medicine) and ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine). He also works as a part-time lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Books

In 2020, he published the book “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, which he shared the editorship with two colleagues.

In 2021, he published the book “Female Aesthetic and Functional Genital Surgery”. This book has become the first book published in Turkey specifically in the genital aesthetics field, raised to much global interest, and after two months it’s been printed in English. In 2023, second edition of this book has been published by Springer bookstore (Switzerland).

He also wrote many chapters for international and national books. The books of “Basic Principles in Gynecology”, “Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies”, “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, “Urology Practical Tips”, “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health, Before and After Menopause”, and “Menopause” are some of them.

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Dr. Eserdag has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology for the last 25 years and is one of the pioneers of aesthetic gynecology in Europe.  Based mainly in Istanbul, and also in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey.

He trained at Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health and Educational Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Eserdag, in 2014, passed the board exam organized by the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) to become Turkey's one of first “Fellow of European Committee of Sexual Medicine” (FECSM) gynecologists.

In 2015, he established the “HERA Vaginismus Treatment, Education and Research Association”, the first national non-governmental organization in the field of vaginismus. He trained physicians and health professionals within the scope of this association.

Dr. Eserdag has received training from many leaders in the field during his vaginismus and genital aesthetics journey that started in the early 2000s. He acquired unique training experiences from some of the world’s most renowned experts when aesthetic genital surgery was in its infancy. Prof Adam Ostrzenski (Florida / USA-2011),ECAMS (Athens / Greece-2015),and Dr. Red Alinsod (California / USA-2016) are some of the mentors and organizations that he received training from. Through his own pioneering work, artistic skill and focus, he has refined and modified several techniques in order to offer to his patients the most effective treatments and the most beautiful results.

Assoc. Prof Eserdag is the inventor of the techniques of Inverted-Y Plasty procedure in clitoral hoodoplasty operations and Vestibulo-Introital Tightening Technique (VITT) in hymenoplasty surgeries in the literature. Many national and international studies of him on vaginismus have also been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Süleyman Eserdağ has more than 25 international articles, most of which are published in pubmed list and SCI journals.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eserdag became a senior faculty member at ECAMS (European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery) based in Ireland in 2015. Between 2015 and 2017, he gave hands-on genital aesthetics courses in Istanbul and in Vienna.

In 2017, he left this faculty and founded “ISAGSS (International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology)”. In this association within the scope, Turkey, Northern Cyprus, India, Pakistan, UAE, Azerbaijan, The Philippines and Indonesia in as many countries, has provided one to one training of more than 1000 physicians from different countries. He organized two International RAGSS (Reconstructive Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology) congresses in Istanbul in 2018 and 2019.

He was awarded the ‘Global Health Hero’ by MAX (International Cell Association) on April 30, 2021.

Dedications

Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Eserdağ, MD is a member of the scientific committee of ‘International Association of Aesthetic Gynecology and Sexual Wellness (IAAGSW)’. He is an active member of ESSM (European Society of Sexual Medicine) and ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine). He also works as a part-time lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Books

In 2020, he published the book “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, which he shared the editorship with two colleagues.

In 2021, he published the book “Female Aesthetic and Functional Genital Surgery”. This book has become the first book published in Turkey specifically in the genital aesthetics field, raised to much global interest, and after two months it’s been printed in English. In 2023, second edition of this book has been published by Springer bookstore (Switzerland).

He also wrote many chapters for international and national books. The books of “Basic Principles in Gynecology”, “Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies”, “Sexual Medicine and Genital Aesthetics”, “Urology Practical Tips”, “Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pelvic Health, Before and After Menopause”, and “Menopause” are some of them.

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Cengiz Sagiroglu
Fertility specialist
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Jineart Clinic

Cengiz Sagiroglu

Fertility specialist
15 years of experience

Our founder, Dr. SAGIROGLU, has over fifteen years’ experience in women's health. His focus has been on tailoring treatments to the needs of his patients whilst incorporating the latest developments in the field.

Dr. SAGIROGLU regularly presents his work at conferences and has published articles in many peer-reviewed journals. He also provides advice and counsel to the community on issues through television and radio.

He trained in obstetrics and gynecology in the USA at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, and then moved to Israel where he completed his residency and fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the Helen Schneider Hospital for Woman, affiliated to Tel Aviv University. He has been practicing at his own clinic in Istanbul since 2019.

 

He is a member of Turkish Reproductive Health and In Association (TSRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

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Our founder, Dr. SAGIROGLU, has over fifteen years’ experience in women's health. His focus has been on tailoring treatments to the needs of his patients whilst incorporating the latest developments in the field.

Dr. SAGIROGLU regularly presents his work at conferences and has published articles in many peer-reviewed journals. He also provides advice and counsel to the community on issues through television and radio.

He trained in obstetrics and gynecology in the USA at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, and then moved to Israel where he completed his residency and fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the Helen Schneider Hospital for Woman, affiliated to Tel Aviv University. He has been practicing at his own clinic in Istanbul since 2019.

 

He is a member of Turkish Reproductive Health and In Association (TSRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

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Emine Zeynep Yilmaz
Fertility specialist
9 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. EZY Clinic

Emine Zeynep Yilmaz

Fertility specialist
9 years of experience

Located in the heart of Nişantaşı, Istanbul, our clinic is a premier destination for personalized and advanced healthcare. Led by Dr. Emine Zeynep Yılmaz, a highly experienced specialist in , functional medicine, gynecology, and genital aesthetics, we combine cutting-edge technology with a holistic approach to meet your unique needs.

 

Dr. Yılmaz has worked in Turkey’s leading healthcare institutions, including Memorial Hospital, and now brings her expertise to her own clinic. Her commitment to innovation and patient-centered care ensures a seamless experience, whether you’re seeking treatments, hormonal balance, or aesthetic solutions.

 

At our clinic, we prioritize your comfort and well-being, offering state-of-the-art treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. Our comprehensive approach integrates both modern medicine and functional techniques to achieve optimal results.

 

Discover why international patients choose us for their health and wellness journey. Contact us today to start your transformation.

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Located in the heart of Nişantaşı, Istanbul, our clinic is a premier destination for personalized and advanced healthcare. Led by Dr. Emine Zeynep Yılmaz, a highly experienced specialist in , functional medicine, gynecology, and genital aesthetics, we combine cutting-edge technology with a holistic approach to meet your unique needs.

 

Dr. Yılmaz has worked in Turkey’s leading healthcare institutions, including Memorial Hospital, and now brings her expertise to her own clinic. Her commitment to innovation and patient-centered care ensures a seamless experience, whether you’re seeking treatments, hormonal balance, or aesthetic solutions.

 

At our clinic, we prioritize your comfort and well-being, offering state-of-the-art treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. Our comprehensive approach integrates both modern medicine and functional techniques to achieve optimal results.

 

Discover why international patients choose us for their health and wellness journey. Contact us today to start your transformation.

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