Turkey, Istanbul
Stem cell therapy for COPD in Liv Hospital Ulus
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About the clinic
Stem cell therapy for COPD at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $27,000. The treatment uses umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and exosomes administered intravenously and via inhalation. Prof. Dr. Ferah Ece, a pulmonologist with 27 years of experience and training at Johns Hopkins and MD Anderson, leads the therapy.
Treatment Details
The therapy includes 3 stem cell doses and 3 exosome doses. Stem cells are given through IV while exosomes are inhaled. Each session allows same-day discharge with no overnight stay required. Patients need to stay in Turkey for about 15 days to complete all sessions.
What's Included
- 3 stem cell doses via IV administration
- 3 exosome doses via inhalation
- Laboratory licensed by Ministry of Health under GMP conditions
- Free airport transfer in select areas
- Free interpretation services
Doctor Profile
Prof. Dr. Ferah Ece specializes in pulmonology and lung cancer. She completed postdoctoral training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and interventional bronchoscopy training at Johns Hopkins. With 27 years of experience, she is a member of IASLC and ACCP.
Clinic Features
Liv Hospital Ulus is JCI accredited and serves 50,000 international patients annually. The hospital group maintains a Ministry of Health-licensed GMP laboratory for cell therapy. This ensures quality and safety standards for stem cell treatments.
The therapy aims to reduce inflammation and improve respiratory function in COPD patients. Additional tests like CT scans and pulmonary function tests cost extra. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific needs and treatment options.
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2013
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320 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Stem cell therapy for COPD
331500 patients per year
13200
Operations per year
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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.
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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 • Stem Cell Therapy Germany
Aug 1, 2025
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Service top 6 stars
The service of Bookimed top very much patience and empathy despite the clear.the professor Erdal Karaöz his professional competence top, experience, versatility, seriousness and integrity, the best of its kind.the clinic can keep up with the best in the world like Panama Stemm Cell where many famous people like Tony Robbins were. A great treatment, I will repeat this in December with my wife.
Service top 6 stars .from the airport to the hotel and daily to the clinic all around care taxi and interpreter included.
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