NewMe Obesity Clinic · Antalya

Surgeon-led weight loss surgery in Antalya, Turkey

Your surgery is performed — not just supervised — by two of Turkey's most experienced bariatric surgeons: Prof Dr Nurullah Bulbuller and Dr Mani Habibi. From your first video consultation to your follow-up back in the UK, you'll know exactly who is looking after you.

Dr Mani Habibi and Prof Dr Nurullah Bulbuller, bariatric surgeons at NewMe Obesity Clinic, Antalya
18,000+
Bariatric procedures performed by our surgeons
100+
Countries — patients treated from around the world
90+
Peer-reviewed publications between our surgeons
IFSO & EAES
Member surgeons

Our surgeons

You'll know your surgeon by name

At many clinics abroad, patients meet their surgeon on the morning of the operation. We do the opposite: your surgeon reviews your file personally, speaks with you before you book, performs your operation, and sees you every day of your hospital stay.

Prof Dr Nurullah Bulbuller, Professor of General Surgery and bariatric surgeon

Prof Dr Nurullah Bulbuller

Professor of General Surgery · Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon

A professor of general surgery with over three decades in the operating theatre, performing bariatric and metabolic surgery since 2007. Former clinic chief and chief physician at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, and Professor of Surgery at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine.

18+
Years of bariatric & metabolic surgery
56
Peer-reviewed publications
550+
Academic citations
IFSO · TOSS
Society memberships
Meet Prof Bulbuller
Dr Mani Habibi, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at NewMe Obesity Clinic

Dr Mani Habibi

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · General Surgeon

Fellowship-trained at two of the world's best-known minimally invasive surgery centres — Cleveland Clinic Florida under Dr Raul Rosenthal, and Ponderas Academic Hospital under Dr Catalin Copaescu, supported by a competitive EAES scholarship.

37
Peer-reviewed publications
2
International fellowships (USA · EU)
EAES
Training scholarship recipient
IFSO · TOSS
Society memberships
Meet Dr Habibi

Bariatric surgery

Weight loss surgery options

Every procedure is chosen after a full metabolic assessment — never one-size-fits-all.

Gastric Sleeve

The most commonly chosen procedure. Around 75–80% of the stomach is removed, reducing both capacity and hunger hormone production.

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Gastric Bypass

The gold-standard metabolic procedure, particularly effective for type 2 diabetes. We perform both Roux-en-Y and mini gastric bypass.

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Revision Surgery

Regained weight or complications after a previous procedure — in Turkey or the UK? We assess revision cases individually.

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Gastric Balloon

A non-surgical option for mild to moderate obesity, with endoscopic and swallowable balloon systems.

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General surgery

General surgery without the waiting list

Beyond bariatric surgery, our surgeons treat the conditions UK patients most often wait months for on the NHS — usually within two to three weeks of your first consultation, performed laparoscopically where appropriate.

  • Gallbladder removal
  • Hernia repair
  • Reflux & hiatal hernia surgery
  • Thyroid surgery
Dr Mani Habibi performing laparoscopic surgery in the operating theatre

For UK patients

How it works, step by step

  1. Free video consultation

    You speak with our medical team and your surgeon reviews your history, BMI and medications.

  2. Personal plan & fixed quote in £

    No hidden extras — your package covers surgery, hospital stay, hotel, transfers and pre-op tests.

  3. Fly to Antalya

    Direct flights from most UK airports take around 4.5 hours. We meet you at the airport.

  4. Surgery & recovery

    Typically 3–4 nights in hospital and 2–3 nights in your hotel before flying home.

  5. Aftercare back home

    Scheduled video follow-ups, a dietitian-led nutrition programme, and a direct WhatsApp line to your care team.

Nesrin Tepehan, patient coordinator at NewMe Obesity Clinic
Nesrin Tepehan — your patient coordinator, with you from first call to final follow-up.

Questions UK patients ask

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to have weight loss surgery in Turkey?

Safety depends on the surgeon and the hospital, not the country. Our procedures are performed by a professor of surgery and a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon in a fully equipped private hospital in Antalya, with intensive care facilities on site. Published mortality rates in experienced bariatric centres are below 0.1% — comparable to gallbladder surgery.

How much does gastric sleeve surgery cost compared to the UK?

Private gastric sleeve surgery in the UK typically costs £9,000–£13,000. Our all-inclusive packages in Antalya are a fraction of that — see our prices page for current ranges in pounds.

Who will actually perform my operation?

Prof Dr Nurullah Bulbuller or Dr Mani Habibi — the same surgeon you speak with before booking. We never delegate operations to unnamed surgical teams.

What happens if I have a problem after I return to the UK?

You have scheduled video reviews with our team, a direct line for urgent questions, and written guidance you can share with your GP. If in-person care is ever needed, we help coordinate it.

Get started

Start with a conversation, not a commitment

Send us your details and our UK patient coordinator will arrange a free, no-obligation video consultation — usually within 24 hours.

No pressure, no sales scripts — a medical conversation with people who do this every day.