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Corneal transplant in Medipol Mega University Hospital

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About the clinic

Corneal transplant surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $12,500–$24,000 depending on the technique. The JCI-accredited hospital offers multiple transplant methods performed by Assoc. Prof. Aylin Kılıç, Turkey's representative to the International Society of Refractive Surgery.

Treatment Options

The hospital provides three corneal transplant techniques:

  • Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) - Full-thickness transplant costing around $15,000 for one eye or $24,000 for both
  • DALK - Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty at approximately $12,500 per eye
  • DMEK - Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty also around $12,500 per eye

What's Included

The treatment package covers:

  • Surgery using chosen technique
  • Pre-operative examination
  • 3-4 nights hospitalization
  • Post-operative eye medications
  • Transportation services
  • Translation assistance

Medical Expertise

Assoc. Prof. Aylin Kılıç specializes in corneal procedures with expertise in modern transplant techniques. She has represented Turkey in refractive surgery organizations since 2007. The hospital operates advanced eye surgery suites with laser technologies.

Patients typically stay 5-10 days in Turkey with a follow-up visit scheduled within 9 days after surgery. The package excludes personal expenses and accommodation outside the hospital.

Highlights

2012 Year of foundation
400 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Corneal transplant
1000000 patients 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.
Ophthalmology
diagnostics Price
Examination of eyes $250
treatment Price
Corneal transplant $15000
Kidney transplant Price on request
Liver transplant Price on request
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hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International  certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Medipol Mega University Hospital: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Medipol Mega University Hospital started providing healthcare services in July, 2012. It consists of 5 main complexes such as General Surgery Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Oncology Hospital and Dentistry Hospital. 

Patients who have undergone treatment in Turkey, can make sure that it is not only popular resort, but one of the leaders of medical tourism. Bookimed offers the best hospitals in Turkey, one of which is Medipol Mega University Hospital, the first private complex in the country.

 

Medipol in numbers:

  • 810 beds for hospitalization;
  • 215 beds in intensive care units;
  • 35 operating rooms;
  • 3,500 employees providing high quality treatment.

The complex was formed as a result of the merger of the University and University Hospital. The structure of Medipol Mega Hospital Complex includes 4 hospitals: Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery, General and Dental Hospital. Medipol is an important link in the Turkish health system by virtue of million annual investments of approx. $150 million.

Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is equipped with modern facilities, such as the revolutionary technological systems HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), which helps to conduct non-invasive surgery to treat prostate cancer, bone marrow, and uterine myoma. Modern techniques (e.g. EVAR-TEVAR) are successfully used in the treatment of aortic enlargement, TAVI allows to replace heart valves without surgery.

 

Interventional Neuroradiology Department

Interventional neuroradiology is an area of expertise in the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular diseases under the guidance of high technology and imaging techniques, instead of the classic open surgery.

Diseases to be treated:

  • Cerebral Aneurysms;
  • Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation);
  • Dural fistula;
  • Carotid Cavernous fistula;
  • Atherosclerotic stenosis;
  • Retinoblastoma and other tumor treatments;
  • Stroke (acute stroke), sudden paralyzed state INR is the treatment of vascular bubbles leading to brain hemorrhage. This is followed by treatment of cerebrovascular arthritis and especially jugular vein stenosis.

Choosing Medipol with the help of Bookimed, patients have the opportunity to receive treatment in one of the best clinics in Turkey that has JCI accreditation. Ultra-modern equipment and advanced technologies applied in Medipol Mega Hospital speed up patient's recovery.

 

Additional services
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Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

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Serhiy Hranka • Corneal transplant Ukraine

Jun 20, 2019
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Subhash Juneja • Kidney transplant Canada

Aug 23, 2024
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They rejected for further treatment not due to medical reason but argument came between two doctors
Support service like translator, van drivers
Ego of doctors. My doctors at Canada told me, I am ok to get kidney transplant. Medipol doctors with big nose are too proudy. I will not recommend anyone to go to Medipol
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Medical doctors are irrational in treatment

Dr Hany Abdellatif Olama • Kidney transplant Egypt

Mar 30, 2024
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On the whole a very good hospital, the staff is punctual and very helpful

On the whole a very good hospital , the staff is punctual And very helpful. Dr hany Olama
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Very good experience with Bookimed, and very helpful

Astrid • Kidney transplant Australia

Feb 23, 2021
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The team was very professional and understanding

So far we only had an initial consultation. Even though we haven’t received the answers we hoped for, we can only say good things about the team participating in the consultation. The team was very professional and understanding. They listened to our questions and patiently answered them all.

TEM Avrupa Otoyolu Göztepe Çıkışı No: 1 Bağcılar/İstanbul

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