Turkey, Istanbul
Corneal transplant in Liv Hospital Ulus
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About the clinic
A corneal transplant at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $6,000 per eye. This procedure involves replacing damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue from the USA. The JCI-accredited hospital offers a complete package with surgery, hospital stay, and post-op care guided by ophthalmologist Mediha Tok Cevik.
Treatment Details
The hospital performs penetrating keratoplasty under general anesthesia. This full-thickness corneal transplant requires one overnight hospital stay. Patients typically remain in Turkey for 7-10 days for follow-up care.
What's Included
- Corneal transplant with USA-sourced donor tissue
- General anesthesia
- 1 night hospitalization
- Pre-op tests (OCT and Specular Microscopy)
- Airport transfers (5 km range)
- Interpreter services
Preparation and Recovery
The donor cornea typically becomes available 4-7 days after deposit. Pre-op requires consultation and imaging tests. Post-op care includes monitoring during the 7-10 day stay with follow-up appointments.
The hospital provides transparent pricing and meets international standards. Patients considering this vision-restoring procedure can contact the clinic for personalized information.
Highlights
2013
Year of foundation
320 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Corneal transplant
331500 patients per year
13200
Operations per year
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Liv Hospital Ulus
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Ophthalmology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Examination of eyes | $180 | |
| Cataract diagnostic before OP | $150 - $250 | |
| Fluorescein retinal angiography | $704 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal transplant | $5500 - $6000 | |
| Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) | $1250 - $1350 | |
| Retinal detachment surgery | Price on request | |
| Cataract surgery with IOL replacement | Price on request | |
| Strabismus surgery | Price on request | |
| Cataract surgery (one eye) | Price on request | |
| LASIK eye surgery | Price on request |
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Joint Commission International
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Joint Commission International certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT
DE,
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
US,
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
US,
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US,
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Patient choice in Diagnostics
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Patient choice in Diagnostics certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
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Best patient assistance certificate for Liv Hospital Ulus
Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital, located in Ulus, Istanbul, is a leading healthcare facility 30 minutes from Istanbul’s International Airport. Spanning 30,000 m², it houses 50 specialized clinics, three of which are Centers of Excellence, treating 50,000 international patients annually.
Key Centers and Services:
Bone Marrow Transplant Center. With over 1,000 procedures performed, the center offers autologous and allogeneic transplants, using stem cells from bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood for patients aged 18 and above.
Cancer Center. Liv provides comprehensive cancer care, including Cold Cap Therapy to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT for tumor removal, HIPEC for abdominal cancers, and Oncogramme testing to personalize treatment. The Pediatric Oncology Council tailors pediatric oncology treatment plans.
Robotic Surgery Center. Certified by the SRC Excellence Center, Liv Hospital offers minimally invasive surgeries using robotic technology, reducing recovery time, bleeding, and pain and focusing on tumors in various organs.
Neurological Sciences Center. Liv’s specialists have performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate, treating neurological disorders with advanced technologies and specialized units.
Orthopedic Clinic. Using the MakoPlasty robotic system, Liv’s orthopedic team performs minimally invasive knee replacements with a 97% success rate. The clinic collaborates with AOSpine for trauma and joint surgeries.
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Anonymous • Ophthalmology Kyrgyzstan
Feb 16, 2025
Verified review.
the transfer is excellent
The clinic and staff are good, the transfer is excellent
About Bookimed service
Anastasia is an excellent professional and a lovely person. She supported me all the time, both before and after the trip, answered all my questions and showed great understanding and competence. It was a pleasure to communicate with her!
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Reply from Margarita Shurubayeva
representative of Liv Hospital Ulus
Apr 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with both our clinic and staff. We're also glad to know that the transfer service met your expectations. Wish you all the best!
Your satisfaction is very important to us
Ольга • Laser eye surgery Germany
Sep 12, 2020
Verified review.
"I RECOMMEND UNIFORMALLY !!!"Return: "About the doctor: "Doctor of the aphthalmologist Belma Karini, I can only recommend, golden pens!" "About the clinic: "The clinic is new, the wards are very clean and comfortable
Everything went at the highest level. In the beginning, there were inconsistencies in the organization, which were immediately resolved for the benefit of the client, that is, me. Doctor of the aphthalmologist Belma Karini, I can only recommend, golden pens! The result of the operation exceeded all expectations not only of mine, but also of the doctor. Special thanks to the translator Dinara, she will not forget anything, she will organize everything, everything is clear and harmonious with her. The clinic is new, the wards are very clean and comfortable. I would say the Chambers are more like a luxury hotel suite. Everything in the shower glistens with towels, shampoos, etc. I RECOMMEND UNIFORMALLY !!!
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Mohamed • Glaucoma Egypt
Nov 20, 2019
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