Medical treatments in Iran/Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery

Weight-loss and bariatric surgery in Iran for Iraqi patients

For patients with severe obesity, bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment — improving diabetes, blood pressure, joint pain, and quality of life. Iran's bariatric surgeons perform thousands of sleeve and bypass operations each year using laparoscopic techniques. Hemrah arranges your evaluation, surgery, and a structured nutrition and follow-up program that continues after you return to Iraq.

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Who it is for

Adults with a BMI over 40, or over 35 with diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea

Patients who have not achieved lasting weight loss with diet and medication

Patients needing revision of a previous bariatric procedure

Treatment & stay

Surgery takes 1–2 hours; 2–3 nights in hospital

About 7–10 days in Iran including assessment and first follow-up

Recovery

Return to desk work within 1–2 weeks; liquid and soft diet for the first 4 weeks

Most patients lose 60–70% of excess weight within 12–18 months

Results & success

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has a complication rate below 2% at high-volume centers, and type-2 diabetes goes into remission in the majority of patients.

Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery in Iran — what to expect

Your journey starts with a full assessment by a bariatric surgeon, an endocrinologist, and a dietitian, including endoscopy and blood tests completed within 1–2 days of arrival. Surgery is laparoscopic and takes 1–2 hours; most patients walk the same evening and are discharged after two nights. Before you fly home you receive a staged diet plan in Arabic, supplements, and a schedule of remote check-ins with your dietitian. Patients who have already lost weight can also have post-bariatric body-contouring surgery with our plastic surgery partners.

What Hemrah takes care of

Pre-operative assessment by surgeon, endocrinologist, and dietitian
Laparoscopic sleeve, bypass, or balloon with a confirmed surgery date
Surgery, hospital stay, tests, and supplements arranged together
Comfortable lodging near the hospital with suitable post-operative meals
12-month nutritional follow-up by phone or video after you return home

Procedures & indicative prices

The most requested procedures in this specialty, with indicative price ranges for the procedure itself in Iran compared with Turkey, and the usual length of stay in Iran.

Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy)
Laparoscopic removal of about 80% of the stomach, creating a narrow tube that limits intake and reduces hunger hormones.
Iran
$2,000 – 4,500
Turkey
$4,000 – 7,000
Stay in Iran
2–3 nights, 7–10 days in Iran
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y or mini bypass)
Creates a small stomach pouch connected directly to the small intestine; particularly effective for diabetes and reflux.
Iran
$2,200 – 4,500
Turkey
$5,000 – 8,000
Stay in Iran
3 nights, 7–10 days in Iran
Gastric balloon
A soft balloon placed in the stomach by endoscopy for 6–12 months, without surgery.
Iran
$1,500 – 2,500
Turkey
$2,500 – 4,000
Stay in Iran
Day-case, 3–4 days in Iran
Revision bariatric surgery
Conversion or repair of a previous sleeve, band, or bypass that has failed or caused complications.
Iran
$4,500 – 7,000
Turkey
$7,000 – 11,000
Stay in Iran
3–4 nights, 10 days in Iran
Post-bariatric body lift
Removal of excess skin from the abdomen, arms, or thighs after major weight loss.
Iran
$1,500 – 3,500
Turkey
$6,000 – 10,000
Stay in Iran
2–3 nights, 10–12 days in Iran

Procedure	Iran	Turkey	Stay in Iran
Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) Laparoscopic removal of about 80% of the stomach, creating a narrow tube that limits intake and reduces hunger hormones.	$2,000 – 4,500	$4,000 – 7,000	2–3 nights, 7–10 days in Iran
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y or mini bypass) Creates a small stomach pouch connected directly to the small intestine; particularly effective for diabetes and reflux.	$2,200 – 4,500	$5,000 – 8,000	3 nights, 7–10 days in Iran
Gastric balloon A soft balloon placed in the stomach by endoscopy for 6–12 months, without surgery.	$1,500 – 2,500	$2,500 – 4,000	Day-case, 3–4 days in Iran
Revision bariatric surgery Conversion or repair of a previous sleeve, band, or bypass that has failed or caused complications.	$4,500 – 7,000	$7,000 – 11,000	3–4 nights, 10 days in Iran
Post-bariatric body lift Removal of excess skin from the abdomen, arms, or thighs after major weight loss.	$1,500 – 3,500	$6,000 – 10,000	2–3 nights, 10–12 days in Iran

Iran

$2,000 – 4,500

Gastric sleeve

Turkey

$4,000 – 7,000

Gastric sleeve

Jordan

$6,000 – 9,000

Gastric sleeve

Europe

$12,000 – 20,000

Gastric sleeve

Prices are indicative ranges in US dollars for the procedure only, compiled from published hospital tariffs, and are not fixed or guaranteed.

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How it works, step by step

One Arabic-speaking coordinator from your first message until you are safely home — at no cost to you.

01
Send your reports
Share your diagnosis, scans, photos, or prescriptions on WhatsApp or through our form. Everything is reviewed by our medical team.
02
Receive your plan
Within 48 hours you receive a recommended specialist and a treatment plan — free and without obligation.
03
We prepare everything
Appointments, hospital admission, entry paperwork, flights, and lodging for you and your family are confirmed before you leave Iraq.
04
Treatment in Iran
We meet you at the airport, stay beside you at every consultation and procedure, and translate every conversation with your doctors.
05
Recovery & follow-up
Your coordinator stays in touch after you return: follow-up visits, test results, repeat prescriptions, and direct contact with your doctor.

Why Iraqi patients choose Iran for this treatment

1Costs are typically 50–70% lower than in Turkey, Jordan, or Europe — for the same procedure, with equally experienced senior surgeons.
2Iran's specialists are among the most experienced in the region: high patient volumes mean your surgeon has performed your procedure thousands of times.
3No waiting lists. Thanks to Hemrah's direct relationships, consultations and surgery dates are usually confirmed within days.
4A short direct flight from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, or Erbil, a shared culture and faith, halal food, and Arabic-speaking support at every step.
5You recover in a calm, private setting near the hospital, with your family beside you and a companion who handles every practical detail.

Where you will be treated

Multi-specialty & complex care
Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex
Iran's largest university hospital complex. A referral center for cancer treatment, complex surgery, transplants, and cases that require several specialties working together.

Common questions about Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery in Iran

Which procedure is right for me — sleeve or bypass?+

The sleeve is the most common choice and suits most patients. Bypass is often recommended for patients with severe reflux or long-standing diabetes. Your surgeon makes the recommendation after reviewing your reports, and explains both options to you in Arabic before you decide.

What follow-up do I receive after returning to Iraq?+

A staged diet plan, a supplement schedule, and video or phone check-ins with your dietitian at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Your coordinator also arranges blood tests in Iraq and forwards the results to your surgeon.

Can I combine weight-loss surgery with a tummy tuck?+

Body-contouring is best performed 12–18 months after bariatric surgery once your weight is stable. Many of our patients return for it; we offer package pricing with our plastic surgery partners.

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