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I honestly cannot thank the team at Galya Health enough for the experience they gave me. From the moment I arrived, Senem and her entire team made me feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. Travelling overseas for surgery is such a huge and emotional decision, but they made the entire process feel smooth and reassuring from start to finish.

Senem went above and beyond every single day — always checking in, answering questions, helping calm nerves, and making sure I was comfortable. The level of care, kindness, and professionalism from everyone involved was incredible. I never felt like “just another patient.”

The hospital staff, drivers, coordinators, and medical team were all amazing, and I truly felt looked after throughout my whole stay in Turkey. Even post-op, the support and guidance has been fantastic.

This journey has already changed my life, and I’m so grateful I chose Galya Health. If you’re nervous or considering taking this step, I can honestly say Senem and her team make you feel like family.

Thank you all so much for helping me begin this new chapter of my life 🤍

From the moment I made contact with Galya Health, the team were in touch with any questions I had. As the time got closer they checked in to make sure everything was ok and we were picked up from the airport VIP transfer, then all the pre op tests with specialists who you can wait years to see back home you see them one after the other here. They make sure your health is priority. It is scary booking something life changing like the gastric sleeve let alone a long way from home, but I can say that we have been supported so well the whole way through. The translators make sure you understand what the doctors have said and recommended. Galya Health is fantastic.

Definitely recommend booking with Gayla Health. I personally had a great experience! I appreciate the efforts for everyone involved. All staff were kind, caring and respectful. From start to finish it was a very smooth process!

I had a great experience with Gayla Health. I travelled from NZ, seeing as it was my first trip overseas I had many emotions being in a foreign country. However Senam and her team were very welcoming and I felt very comfortable under their expert care. I would recommend Gayla health to anyone looking for health care in Istanbul.

The care i received during my Gastric Sleeve was excellent. All the staff- nurses, surgeons, doctors, cleaners, nutritionist, and of course Senem and her team were amazing! Travelling from Aotearoa, New Zealand to Turkey alone was difficult for me and i was comforted and supported the whole way through. Everything was explained through the translators thoroughly and carefully was top tier. Definitely recommend.

Cannot recommend Galya Health enough for providing us with an overall exceptional experience. From pre-op communication to our arrival, this team really knows how to reduce your anxiety levels with their warm and professional welcoming right through to the day you leave. Senem, Sadek along with the team of surgeons and nurses took great care of us during our time in Turkey for my Sasi Bypass surgery. Thank you Galya health for such a seamless stress free experience. We will sure be returning to your beautiful city!

I came from North Otago New Zealand. As soon as we landed in Turkey we were very well looked after. Senem and Sadik had everything sorted.
The hospital was great! Rooms were amazing. Large, clean and very comfy.
All the staff were really good and no issues with the language barrier. There was always someone on the ward that could speak a little English and if really needed we all had Google translate.
Senem checked in all the time to make sure we were doing good.
My gastric bypass went really well and the aftercare was awesome.
Thank you Senem and the entire team at Galya Health. Best decision I ever made.

I came from Aotearoa, New Zealand to Galya Health in Istanbul Turkey to get Gastric Sleeve surgery. From the minute we arrived at Galya Health I found them to be very fast and efficient. With a language difference, we were given interpreters to help us through the process. Once surgery was completed, the staff (doctors, nurses, food delivery people and even the cleaners) were so helpful and lovely. The whole process is fast and easy.
Would highly recommend Galya Health to anyone looking a getting Gastric Sleeve surgery.

I chose Galya Health because people I trust had been there before me and their feedback, along with consistently strong reviews, gave me the confidence to book. Nine days post-op (gastric bypass), back home in Brisbane and heading to my GP to continue the journey, I can honestly say the experience lived up to every bit of that trust.

From the first message, Senem's communication was outstanding. She answered every question I had before I arrived, made sure the team had everything they needed from me, and kept my husband (who travelled with me as my support) equally informed. Once we were there, Sadik and Ahmet who greeted us were brilliant as our translators - patient, clear, and always on hand. Google Translate filled in the finer details, and my advice to anyone going is: ask every question you have and lean on the tools available to you. Language was never a barrier.

The pre-surgery process was thorough. They left no stone unturned - dietician, surgeon, psychologist, anesthetist, GP - all lined up to make sure I was ready. That level of care upfront matters.

The surgeons were wonderful. They held my hand, saw me every day, and I felt completely safe in their hands. The nursing staff were efficient and capable, and while the cultural style is very different to what I'm used to as a wahine Māori - more direct, more regimented, less overt warmth on first meeting - once we connected through humour and a bit of language, I found them deeply caring. My favourite nurse used to pinch my cheeks to keep me smiling, and that kind of moment stays with you. Even the cleaners and food staff looked after us both beautifully in our room. My husband was well fed, well informed, and well cared for alongside me.

The hospital and private room were exactly what we needed. During recovery they made sure I was up walking, taking my medications on time, and my questions were always answered.

My honest reflection: Galya is regimented in the best sense of the word - efficient, focused, expert. They do this surgery all the time and it shows. If you're going in expecting the relational warmth of home, know that the warmth is there, it just reveals itself differently. Be open to the cultural differences, use Google Translate, ask every question, and trust the process.

As scary as this was, I reflect now and think - I did this, on the other side of the world, in a completely different country, culture, and language, and it was great. I trusted what others had told me, and I'd pass that trust on without hesitation.

Highly recommend Galya Health. Ngā mihinui to Senem, the surgeons, the nurses, and the whole team.

My experience with Galya Health was phenomenal. Senem and Sadik's communication made everything so easy, they took care of everything! I was very impressed how cooperative the doctors and nurses were during my recovery. Support has been nothing but top-notch! Highly recommend!!!

A massive shout out to Senem and her Team, from the Airport to fly home home day, the Hospital rooms, Staff, Doctors have been nothing but so very kind. Rooms fit for Kings n Queens..Thank you so very much Senem..Highly recomend Galya Health..❤️❤️❤️❤️

Senem and her team are fantastic at what they do. They went above and beyond for myself and my support person. We got the VIP treatment right from when we stepped of the plane with a great transfer service. The Galya health team were with us the whole way through pre op testing and after surgery. The nurses, doctors and other hospital staff were very caring and everything runs like a well oiled machine. I would recommend Galya health to anyone.

El paso definitivo a una nueva vida saludable.
Galya Health es una empresa segura, fiable y clientecéntrica.
Totalmente recomendable.

Galya Health was soooo amazing to work with. Everything was very easy and seamless. I am a naturally nervous person and when it came time to actually book in with the Galya, Senem made the whole process so easy and not one detail had been missed. Everyone that Senem organised knew exactly who we were and where we were going. When we got to the hospital everything happened really fast which I appreciated so much. The surgeons were amazing!!!! Although stern, I just knew that they cared about the patients. The nurses, translators and other hospital staff were the best and knew exactly what they were doing and offered so much support. There was always someone around if I needed help with anything. If I had the choice to do it all again I would 100% do it with Galya health.

I’ve recently returned from Istanbul after having gastric sleeve surgery, and honestly everything went so smoothly. I was a bit uneasy travelling with everything going on in the world, but Senem reassured me the whole way that there was nothing to worry about—and she was absolutely right. I also missed my flight home, and even though her job was technically done, Senem went above and beyond to help me. She organised accommodation for me and made sure I was safe and back at the hotel until I could catch my next flight.

As soon as I arrived, Sadik took care of everything. He organised all my pre-op appointments, translated everything for me, and was so informative and friendly. Arriving in a foreign country not knowing anything can be overwhelming, but he made me feel completely safe and comfortable.

Overall, my experience with Galya Health was 10/10—I genuinely can’t fault it. I would definitely go back again. The surgery went really well, and I even spent my last few days exploring Sultanahmet, visiting mosques, and meeting locals. Such a beautiful place—I can’t wait to return again soon! ☺️

Travelling 17,000km for surgery was a massive decision, and one that took me a minute to decide on. Im 2weeks post op from gastric sleeve with Gayla Health and feeling good.
Here are my takeaways...
Senem and the translator team are fantastic. Transfers between airport, hotel and hospital are luxury vehicles with very friendly drivers. The surgeons did a wonderful job. Istanbul is an incredible part of the world. The hospital itself was clean and comfortable.
I do have some negatives however, hence the 4stars and they are not to do with Galya, but the hospital staff.
The nursing staff were not overly attentive, and I had to keep calling them to remove/change my fluid bag as I was left for hours hooked up.
When I was wheeled into theater, not a single person spoke to me to advise what was happening, I was already nervous and this heightened my anxiety.
While having lines put in my hands, the nurse had her phone between her shoulder and ear chatting to someone and stuck me in the wrong place causing a massive instant bruise and pain.
There was no countdown to goingbunder anesthetic, someone just pushed the mask on my face while I wasn't looking, then I woke up when it was all done.
I feel that whole experience could have been better if I was communicated with during prep for the operation.
The Lionel Hotel was clean and very comfortable. The room came with breakfast for my support person and myself, I only wish the restaurant had some soups on the menu I could enjoy, as I was liquid only at this time.
Overall, im glad I went with Galya but I hope that others have a better experience with hospital staff than I did.

Great service from airport pick up to drop off. You are well looked after by everyone - even the sweet cleaner. Our main contacts are very good with translations and helpful when we had questions. Definitely had nerves but was reassured along the way. After care in hospital was amazing, my support person was also well looked rather - many shops/mini supermarkets very near hospital so she was able to go for a wander take pics of cats and buy food, hospital also feeds them and there is a cafeteria onsite. Room was very nice with own bathroom and great views! Hotel Lionel for post hospital is very nice too! Happy with progress so far, thank you Galya!

An amazing life changing experience, I would highly recommend Galya. Beautiful people top notch professional pre & post care during my surgery & stay. Being my first time to Turkey I felt safe al my needs taken care of, and the Hotel stay with meals included was 5 star experience and I would definitely return. Senem was an amazing liaison for me and my friends absolutely a blessing to work with and everything was perfect

From the transfers from the airport to the amazing care of the doctors and nurses at Galya, I would highly recommend them if you are serious about bariatric surgery. To Senem and the team that looked after us well, thank you so much. Our timing, we didn't get to experience your country, but i will say, I'll be back. 🫶 so make sure you book an extra couple of days.

Senem and Sadik from Gayla health were awesome! They were incredibly helpful, friendly and attentive. The doctors and nurses were great and so lovely.