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About the clinic
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
The hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.
Highlights
2000
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189 doctors
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Turkey is established in 2000. It is one out 15 hospitals of Memorial Healthcare Group which serves 1,600,000 patients annually, 15,000 of them are foreigners. The Memorial Healthcare Group consists of hospitals located in Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara, Kayseri, and Diyarbakır.
According to US News & World Report, Memorial is the best group of hospitals for treatment of American patients outside the USA.
Memorial Şişli Hospital is located in the city center of the European part of Istanbul. The distance between the hospital and Istanbul Ataturk International Airport is 28 km.
Advantages of Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul
The hospital applies the latest equipment for diagnostics and treatment: 64-slice CT device for the precise tumors examination, TrueBeam STx radiotherapy device and IMRT apparatus to irradiate tumors without healthy tissues affection.
Professors and doctors who work in the hospital, regularly practice in top medical centers of Europe and the USA.
Advanced IVF Center. There is one of the best IVF centers of the country regarding the number of successful procedures in Memorial Şişli Hospital.
The assistance of international patients. The staff of the International Department assists patients in each step of medical travel.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in figures
Awards and achievements of Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul
JCI accreditation
Memorial is the 1st medical network in Turkey, which was accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) in 2002 and confirmed it in 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014. JCI certificate ensures Memorial hospitals’ compliance with high-quality criteria. Among them are a success rate of surgeries, modern equipment, outstanding coordinating processes within a medical team.
ISO 15189 certificate
The laboratory of Memorial Şişli IVF Center is the 1st in Turkey and other Asian countries which is accredited according to ISO 15189 quality requirements.
Oncology Department
Doctors of the Oncology Department carry out the treatment in accordance with the international NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) and ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) protocols.
The department is equipped with the latest radiotherapy devices — TrueBeam STx and IMRT. They irradiate tumors of up to 1.5 mm in size with high accuracy without affecting healthy tissues.
Oncosurgeons of the Memorial Şişli Hospital specialize in minimally invasive operations. They use Da Vinci robotic surgery, laparoscopy, endoscopy. Surgical intervention is performed through small punctures up to 1-3 cm. As a result, a patient has no scars after the surgery. The recovery takes only 5-10 days.
Prevention of side effects
Side effects, (vomiting and fever) occur after chemotherapy in most of the cases. To avoid such consequences, doctors prescribe immunostimulants and special drugs.
Doctors also apply a special DigniCap cap to prevent hair loss during and after chemo. This cap influences on the scalp with cold. As a result, the blood vessels constrict, so chemotherapy does not reach the hair roots.
Cancer diagnostics at Memorial Şişli, Istanbul
Bone Marrow Transplant Center
Doctors conduct a bone marrow transplant for patients with blood and lymphatic system diseases.
Specialists perform 100 such procedures annually. The success rate depends on the patient’s diagnosis — 80-90% according to the hospital’s statistics.
Doctors perform:
an autologous transplant using own patient’s cells
allogeneic transplant from relatives (unrelated donors can be found via the international bank).
The wards are equipped with HEPA-filters and separate ventilation system. It ensures sterile conditions and prevents infections.
IVF Center
Doctors treat infertility with IVF. The success rate of the procedure is 65%.
Memorial Şişli Hospital is the 1st medical center in Turkey where doctors have performed IVF with ICSI microinjections. Alike IVF procedure, ICSI fertilization technique takes place not in a test-tube, but directly in the egg cytoplasm. Due to this, chances for successful pregnancy increase.
Such procedures are carried out at the center:
Pre-implantation genetic examination of the embryo. It ensures that the baby will not have hereditary diseases.
Preparing the woman's body for embryo implantation.
Intrauterine diagnosis of the fetus.
Management of pregnancy.
Psychological counseling for a couple.
Over 3,000 in vitro fertilization procedures are performed annually. More than 10,000 babies have born since Memorial Şişli Hospital foundation.
Transplant Department
Memorial Şişli Hospital is the 1st private medical facility in Turkey where doctors conducted kidney and liver transplant. The hospital is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health to perform organ transplant procedures.
Memorial Şişli transplant specialists practice in European and American hospitals. The organ transplant procedures for international patients are performed only from a related donor.
The success rate of the kidney transplant is 99%, the liver — 93.5%.
Neurosurgery Department
Specialists of the Neurosurgery Department perform operations for children and adults with brain and spinal cord tumors, diseases of the nervous system. A team of neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, oncologists provides the treatment.
Here is a center for minimally invasive spinal cord surgery. Doctors apply microsurgical and endoscopic techniques to operate the spinal cord. Due to this, a surgical intervention is low injuring; a risk to affect nervous ends is reduced.
After the surgery, a team of physiotherapists and rehab specialists works with patients.
Service for international patients
Accommodation
Patients stay in 1-, 2-bed rooms. There are a bathroom, TV, WiFi in each room.
On the territory of Memorial Şişli building, there is a 5-star hotel with 8 standard and 2 luxury rooms.
Transfer
The staff members of the International Department assist an airport-hospital transfer for patients.
Language assistance
The hospital provides services of a medical interpreter.
A ward at Memorial, Turkey
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Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model
The quality of the hospital service is second to none, with well-organised, highly competent services that are always available to patients.
Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model.
The hospitals are like luxury hotels, you feel good, you are looked after and followed throughout your stay.
Finally, the money I spent there was really justified.
Thank you to everyone who looked after me during my 14-day stay.
Of course I recommend Istanbul Memorial Hospital.
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Aug 13, 2025
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Mihail
• Heart сheck up
United States of America
Aug 4, 2025
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I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment.
Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health.
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally.
I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
With respect and gratitude,
Mikhail Garamita
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment.
Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health.
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally.
I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
With respect and gratitude,
MG
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Amanda Kirby
• Breast reduction
United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2025
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I honestly had an amazing experience
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Having breast reduction and uplift surgery is something that I had wanted for numerous years but due to underlying health conditions I knew it wouldn't be straight forward.
When I eventually made the decision I couldn't have made a better decision.
From the initial contact and liason s from Bookimed to the transfers, hotel, hospital tests, surgery and post surgery support was more than I could have asked for.
The interpreter Bayza was exceptional and made me feel relaxed throughout the process. The hospital staff and especially my surgeon Dr Kadriye who was so friendly and professional throughout. I honestly had an amazing experience.
All my health issues were taken very seriously and accommodated for by giving me the relevant tests and aftercare.
I would advise from my personal experience to take clothes that button or unzip after surgery .And my must have item would be my neck cushion that I took with me for after surgery for when you have to sleep upright.
Memorial Sisli was outstanding. And I am so happy with outcome. Thankyou all .
The photos were from the morning of surgery and the 7th day after.
The reassurance,confidence, understanding and professionalism of surgeon.
And of course the outcome!
The food on the ward.
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Responds quickly
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Keeps intouch from initial contact.
Anonymous
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Uzbekistan
Jul 16, 2025
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hopefully we will succeed very much believe in Dr Semre 🙏
To be honest, we found the clinic by searching for the top 10 hospitals in Turkey and chose Memorial, the call centre was very adequate, we were met at the airport by a special clinic transfer car, which was very convenient for us! Then we had a consultation with doctor Semre Kahraman, she explained us the next steps of our operation (IVF) in a very clear language. We are planning to have the operation at the end of November hopefully we will succeed very much believe in Dr Semre 🙏, I forgot to mention the consultation was free which surprised me very pleasantly 😳 as last year I was in Medipole there I paid 220$ for the consultation.
I liked Dr Semre the best.
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I started telling all my relatives and friends from Uzbekistan about the clinic
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Julija
• Breast cancer
Slovakia
Oct 17, 2024
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Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience
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The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained the procedure in detail. Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience. And even though I was coming in with a slight fear and a tiny panic attack, there was really no need to worry, everything is on a highest level! Thanks to all!
Translators were top notch! Everything was amazing, I can't select just one thing.
Had issue with payment, it kept getting rejected and due to this I wasn't admitted right away. But once payment went through, all services followed smoothly.
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