| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endocrinologist consultation | from USD 20 | — | — |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
The approach is determined by an endocrinologist after an examination, taking into account your body mass index, any associated conditions and the cause of weight gain: hormonal disorders, eating habits or a combination of both. This decides whether diet, exercise and medicines that regulate appetite and metabolism will be enough, or whether a procedure will be needed. MediUkraine arranges an endocrinologist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod.
One of the effective methods is bariatric surgery. It is considered for a body mass index above 35 kg/m² with associated conditions, or above 40 kg/m² without them. Gastric bypass, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy are performed laparoscopically, which shortens rehabilitation and lowers the risk of complications.
Interventional methods, such as an intragastric balloon, reduce the stomach's usable volume without surgery. This option is chosen as preparation for an operation or for patients with moderate obesity.
The result depends on following the recommendations and on regular medical supervision: in the first year patients usually lose 30–50% of their excess weight. MediUkraine keeps you in touch with the clinic at every stage.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
The approach to obesity treatment is chosen according to the degree of the disease and any associated conditions, combining conservative and surgical methods. Conservative therapy means dietary correction designed by a dietitian, physical activity programmes and behavioural therapy. Medicines that act on appetite and metabolism are prescribed under the supervision of an endocrinologist. This approach is recommended for class I–II obesity and is the first-line option for most patients.
Minimally invasive procedures occupy the middle ground. They include an intragastric balloon, which limits how much you can eat, and endoscopic techniques that reduce the volume of the stomach without full surgery. These procedures are performed at specialist clinics, cause minimal trauma and involve short rehabilitation.
Bariatric surgery remains the main option for severe obesity. The core operations are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding. At the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, an endocrinologist will assess your condition and advise where and how to have surgery if it is needed; MediUkraine helps arrange the consultation.
Recovery after obesity treatment takes a long time and requires consistency and lifestyle changes. The adaptation period varies depending on the chosen method: conservative therapy, medication or surgery. After gastric bypass or gastric banding, a gentle diet is followed for the first 2-4 weeks, with a gradual return to normal food. During this time you need regular consultations with a dietitian and a gastroenterologist, who monitor how your recovery is going.
Physical activity is increased gradually and under the supervision of specialists. The first weeks are light walks; after about a month the load is increased depending on how you feel. Psychological support also plays an important role: it makes it easier to adapt to a new lifestyle and reduces the risk of relapse.
MediUkraine organises the whole route, from treatment to rehabilitation: we arrange a consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the doctor advises where and how to continue treatment, and help ensure proper medical follow-up at every stage of recovery.
An obesity treatment programme is drawn up individually, combining conservative and surgical methods. The choice of approach depends on your body mass index, any associated conditions and individual indications. The aim is not only to reduce body weight but also to bring metabolic parameters back to normal.
The conservative part consists of diet therapy supervised by a dietitian, therapeutic exercise and, where needed, medication. Medicines that reduce appetite and improve metabolism are prescribed after a comprehensive examination and assessment of organ function. Regular monitoring of body weight and metabolic parameters shows when the programme needs adjusting.
The MediUkraine team will arrange an endocrinologist consultation at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and help organise follow-up throughout the course of treatment.
Obesity treatment in Ukraine is more affordable because medical services cost less to provide. The first step at the partner clinic is an endocrinologist consultation, from USD 20: the doctor will assess your condition and advise where and how to continue treatment.
MediUkraine quickly arranges appointments with the right specialists and books diagnostics without long waits, so metabolic disorders can be treated effectively at a moderate price.
A comprehensive weight-loss programme in Ukraine includes consultations with an endocrinologist, a dietitian, a psychologist and, where needed, surgery. You receive personalised treatment without the cost of clinics abroad. Using a coordination service shortens the search for a doctor, and we check the medical staff's qualifications in advance.
Treatment safety rests on clinical protocols and national healthcare standards. The partner clinic MediUkraine works with is licensed for medical practice. Before any procedure you undergo comprehensive diagnostics, including a cardiac examination, blood tests and an assessment of your psychological state, which reduces the risk of complications.
At the partner clinic, an endocrinologist assesses your condition, orders tests if needed and advises where and how to proceed with treatment. If surgery is needed, anaesthesia is provided according to established clinical protocols.
MediUkraine guides you from the first consultation to rehabilitation: we help you choose a method that suits your health indicators and support you during your stay at the clinic. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English. The next step is yours: send a request and we will agree a consultation date at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
It is a doctor-led weight-loss programme: changes to your diet, physical activity, new habits and, where needed, medication or bariatric surgery. The aim goes beyond the number on the scales: it is to normalise metabolism and reduce the strain that excess weight places on the body.
The first step is an endocrinologist consultation at the partner clinic, from USD 20. The cost of further treatment depends on the method and the scope of examinations, so the doctor gives the plan and cost estimate after the examination, and MediUkraine helps you get it before you travel.
No special procedures are needed before the first consultation; it is enough to bring any test results you already have. Before treatment, however, the doctor will order an examination: blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, and a hormone profile.
The programme is intended for people who are overweight or have obesity, and for those who cannot lose weight on their own. Conditions whose course is linked to weight, such as diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension, are another reason to seek help.
These usually include blood tests for glucose and cholesterol, an assessment of liver and kidney function, and blood pressure measurement. The endocrinologist may add thyroid hormone tests, and before surgery a cardiac examination and an assessment of your psychological state.
Follow-up programmes last from several months to a year, depending on your goals and state of health. After bariatric surgery, the first 2-4 weeks are spent on a gentle diet, and supervision by a dietitian continues after that.
Yes. As weight goes down, metabolic parameters improve, and these are exactly what the doctor monitors throughout the programme. Patients report more energy and feeling lighter, and after bariatric surgery they lose 30–50% of their excess weight in the first year.
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