Op. Dr. Mahmut Doğan Reviews 

Definitely an amazing experience, would highly recommended Dr. Mahmut Dogan ☺️

Everything was set out according to plan, arrived & taken straight to hotel. Things were explained to detail & easy to understand, having my husband by my side & covered in everything was even more of a bonus.

The drivers were also great, on time & getting us to where we needed safely!

The hotel staff were incredible as well as our stay & the hospital absolutely amazing! Clean & tidy, nurses nothing but great & made sure I understood what I was being given.

Nothing but positive vibes & well cared for 🥰

I travelled to Turkey in June 2024 to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery with Dr Mahmut Dogan and couldn't fault the experience, from the initial booking back home in the UK the staff were very easily accessible through whatsapp and email and kept me well informed on the run up.
When I arrived in Istanbul we were collected by a chauffeur and taken straight to the hospital for pre op as I arrived late at night before my surgery the following day, as soon as we arrived I was greeted by a member of the team who stayed with me from arrival up to getting my room and getting settled in. The hospital room was luxurious in comparison to the UK, there was a sofabed for my partner to stay with me and en suite toilet facilities. The day of my surgery Dr Dogan came and introduced himself and explained the procedure to me, from being taken into the anesthetist the next thing I remember is waking up in recovery in a bearable amount of pain, but completely manageable. I spent another night in the hospital where the nurses couldn't have done enough for me they made sure I was given the correct dose of pain relief and it was completely manageable. The hospital itself was lovely, extremely clean and very big so plenty of places to walk to aid the recovery. There was also a good choice of food outlets in the reception for my partner so he didn't need to leave me.
The day of discharge I met the dietitian who ran through the recovery period and diet plan with me and gave me all my vitamins/liquid sachets to take home with me. We were then collected and taken to the hotel which again was beautiful and couldn't be faulted at all.
The whole experience was seamless for me, all the staff were fantastic of both Dr Dogan's as well as the hospital, I felt well taken care of and everyone was extremely knowledgeable.
This was a very big decision to undergo and I would do it again in a second, my life has been completely changed.

Would highly recommend Dr Doğan and his team! Had my surgery 9th January 2026, the nurses were all lovely, gentle and kind, I was impressed with level of cleanliness in the hospital and the attention to care the team takes with pre-surgery tests they were extremely thorough, I expected to feel nervous leading up to the surgery but I can honestly say I didn’t have any nerves and felt safe with the team!

I would definitely recommend this surgeon and his team. One week ago I had gastric sleeve surgery, and everything was perfect from start to finish. The nurses were very kind and professional, and the aftercare has been absolutely brilliant.

Since returning to the UK, I have continued to receive excellent support from the dietitian. She reminds me every week which stage I am on and what I should be taking, which makes the process much easier and less stressful. I am truly very grateful for all the care and support.

After just one week post surgery, I am already 5 kg lighter.

Everything was as perfect as it could be. 5 star service all the way through.
Dr Slimdo is awesome 👌👌👌
I highly recommend 🩵

Travelled on my own for such a major surgery, which brings a little bit of anxiety. But best believe I received the best care from Team Dogan. I was picked up at the airport by his team and taken to the very modern hospital for a three night stay. The tests that were undertaken the day before surgery were thorough and in-depth. The skill of Dr Mammut and his team show in the fact that you are up and walking the next day. Upon discharge we were met by the dietitian Busa and given all our let’s get started meal replacement and vitamins and then taken to a hotel where I stayed and did some light sight seeing. (I was feeling that good) Hotel again was lovely and clean with nice sized rooms. Final morning again collected by the team drivers and was delivered straight to the airport doors again. Nothing was too much trouble including a left behind phone that was delivered to my hands within an hour.
The only thing I would change about my experience is I would have gone a couple of days earlier to do some more robust sightseeing.
I can’t fault team Dogan and that also includes his reception, coordinators, dietician and Kareem who was there to answer every question I had in the time leading up to my flyout day.

The whole experience from start to finish was so simple , easy and amazing with Dr Dogan and his team , I flew from Melbourne Australia to Turkey on my own to have a gastric sleeve surgery and honestly I couldn’t be happier , the nurses in the hospital were lovely , my surgery was brilliant and I’ve lost over 12 kgs in the first month ❤️ it was brilliant to have the VIP transfers and the hotel was in a lovely little area and I explored after my surgery and went on walks and felt completely safe ❤️ I would definitely go back to Dr Dogan if I had my time again :) Kerem the person who I was chatting with and helped me sort my paperwork from start to finish was amazing and explained everything I needed to know beautifully :) I am so happy with my results

We had our gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Mahmut Doğan, and our experience was outstanding from beginning to end. From the very first consultation, Dr. Doğan was professional, patient, and extremely thorough. He took the time to explain the procedure, risks, and recovery process in a way that was easy to understand, which immediately put us at ease.

Throughout the entire journey, including pre-surgery, surgery day, and post-operative care, we felt genuinely supported and well looked after. Dr. Doğan’s calm and reassuring manner made a big difference, especially during what can be a stressful time. The surgery went smoothly, and the follow-up care was excellent. Any questions or concerns we had were always addressed promptly and clearly.

Dr. Mahmut Doğan is not only a highly skilled and experienced surgeon, but also a compassionate doctor who truly cares about his patients’ wellbeing. We are very happy with our decision and the care we received. We would confidently recommend Dr. Doğan to anyone considering gastric sleeve surgery.

From point of information gathering to post op surgery and returning home my experience was amazing x staff at the hospital were great especially the night nurses, Dr Mahmut is an absolute legend in his field and explains the whole process in depth from pre surgery to post surgery 😊. Thank you to you and your team for everything.

My experience :
Being in a strange la d with strangers was what i was mostly worried off but upon the initial paper work to airport from airport to Motel from motel to hospital. Transition was smoothly done. They went out of their way to ensure we can trust them from gointo the surgery to coming out was explained clearly the facility was exceptional everything was brand new and well maintained.

The nursing staff were quite diligent and transparent with their support.

Had a issue with flights delays due to weather and arrived in Istanbul a day late. The team were very accomodating and changed their schedule accordingly.
All staff were very professional and friendly. Some of the nurses didn't speak english, but we were able to make ourselves understood.
Overall a very good experience. The Doctor visited every day, before and after surgery to answer any questions and ensure everything was okay.
I would highly recommend this service.
I would also recommend you take somebody with you as I imagine being alone in a foreign country undergoing surgery would be quite stressfull.

Smooth fast and respectable. Thank you Dr 💞

I couldn’t be more happy with the result! Absolutely life changing. The first few months post op was slow but after month 3 the weight came down super fast. Team Karem was super helpful and Dr Mahmut Dogan is a pro in his field. Happy days from down under Melbourne. 🥰

Dr Dogan did a very good job, nurses and staff were very nice and helpful, very clean hospital. Would highly recommend.

Highly recommend! From start to op and even after op team has been awesome. Dr Mahmut Dogan never fails to visit his patients from start to discharge, which is what you don’t see with much surgeons, the nurses were awesome as well and so were the consultants. Thank you Dr Dogan and team will deffs recommend you to friends and family who ants a better and healthier lifestyle 🙌🏼

Awesome experiment from start to finish. Dr Dogan checked in everyday, & nurses were lovely. Highly recommend!

Sinceramente, no hay palabras suficientes para expresar lo agradecida que estoy 🤗.
Desde que llegamos al aeropuerto sentí una tranquilidad enorme, porque todo estaba perfectamente organizado, tal y como nos habían prometido. En ningún momento me sentí sola; al contrario, me sentí cuidada y acompañada desde el primer instante.
La llegada a la clínica fue emocionante: un lugar espectacular, impecable y lleno de calma. Las enfermeras son simplemente maravillosas, humanas, cercanas y con una sonrisa siempre presente, pendientes de mí a cada momento y haciéndome sentir segura incluso en los momentos de más nervios.
Y qué decir del Dr. Mahmut Dogan… un médico extraordinario y una gran persona. Desde el primer momento me transmitió una confianza absoluta, explicándome todo con tanta claridad y cariño que mis miedos desaparecieron. Puse mi salud y mi vida en sus manos, y no pude haber elegido mejor. La cirugía de manga gástrica fue un éxito, y el trato antes y después ha sido impecable.
Viajar a Estambul para dar un paso tan importante no es fácil, pero gracias a este equipo maravilloso ha sido una de las mejores decisiones de mi vida. Siempre estaré agradecida. Los recomiendo de corazón ❤️.
Lenny🤗

The support I received with arranging my trip and the care from the airport to the hospital. 5 star. My surgery was June 2025. I was ashamed of my body. January 2026 I am confidently wearing a bikini and what ever I want. Size 16 to size 8. This surgery has changed my life. I only wish I done it long before I was 43.

Dr Mahmut Doğan was very hospitable from the beginning of my journey right up until now. Prior to my surgery, he was able to answer any questions I had at any given time. He put my mind at ease with the surgery, after care, and just being in a new country for me. I will admit the surgery was painful, however Dr Doğan & his team constantly checked up on me & helped me heal in days. Immediately after surgery I was in & out of sleep & was in so much pain however the nurses ensured I was moving as little & as much as I could. 2 days post op I was on my feet walking normal again. The staff at the hospital made me feel like I was the only patient there with the amount of attention they paid me. I would recommend this to anyone who is still thinking about it.

I had a wonderful experience and the surgery was a success. The team helped me from the start of the initial consultation until i left Istanbul.
Dr Mahmut Dogan visited everyday while in hospital to check on my well being after surgery. I believe my recovery was a success because the team took good care of me and the facility was immaculate and clean.
Ive even recommend the team to my friends who are wanting to go in the near future.