Most Popular Clinic for Developmental Delay Treatment
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About the clinic
Diagnosing and treating developmental delay in children is a core service at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. An initial Bayley-4 developmental test costs around $150, a neurological rehabilitation program is around $4,000, and stem cell therapy may cost about $30,000. The clinic's lead pediatric neurologist creates personalized rehabilitation plans based on thorough diagnostic assessment.
Diagnostic Process for Developmental Delays
A precise diagnosis is the first step. Dr. Selvinaz Edizer, MD, is the Pediatric Neurology Specialist. She leads the child neurological rehabilitation programs. The hospital offers comprehensive testing to find the cause of delays. Diagnostic options include:
Doctor consultation for an initial evaluation.
Bayley-4 developmental test to assess cognitive, language, and motor skills.
EEG (Electroencephalography) to check brain wave activity.
Genetic testing like karyotype analysis or Fragile X gene tests.
MRI brain scan for detailed imaging.
Laboratory tests to rule out metabolic issues.
This detailed approach allows for a fully individualized treatment plan.
Treatment Options at Memorial Şişli
The hospital provides two main pathways for treatment. Each is tailored to the child's specific needs. The goal is to address both psycho-emotional and physical developmental delays.
Neurological Rehabilitation Program: This is a comprehensive, customized program. It is designed by Dr. Edizer based on the diagnostic results. The program includes follow-up sessions to track progress. The package typically runs $4,000.
Stem Cell Therapy (UC-MSC): This regenerative treatment uses umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells. It involves four intravenous and intrathecal infusions given weekly. A dose of 1-2 million cells per kg is administered. This option may cost around $30,000.
Clinic Environment and Expertise
Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and has a 4.6 patient rating. It is the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI accreditation. The 53,000 m² facility serves patients from 92 countries. This international experience supports a high standard of family-centered care. Dr. Edizer's specialization ensures treatment addresses the whole child. To explore a personalized assessment plan for developmental delay, contacting the clinic for a consultation is the recommended next step.
Highlights
2000 Year of foundation
189 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Developmental Delay Treatment
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Joint Commission International
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Memorial Şişli Hospital: more details about the clinic
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
Hospitals of Memorial Healthcare Group in other cities:
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.
Antonio. M
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Aug 13, 2025
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Anonymous • Basalioma
Ghana
Jun 14, 2026
Verified review.
What surprised me most about my basalioma treatment wasn't the procedure itself, but the detailed skin examination I received. The surgeon was excellent. He made sure all removal options were discussed clearly, which was reassuring since I already had my diagnosis before arriving. Right now, the treated area is healing very well. While the medical care was superb and the clinic facilities are great, the administrative staff seemed a bit disorganized, which was the only downside. Despite that, based on the surgeon’s work, it’s a place I would suggest to others.
My Bookimed coordinator was highly skilled, had the passion and patience for her work and that translated to the numerous array of options provided to me to choose from based on my budget during the entire process.She interacted with me 24/7 just for us to have solution within my schedule. All information (proforma, visa assistance, travel guidance and estimated personal expenses) for the entire treatment were on point and I encourage all manner of persons seeking medical treatment abroad to choose Bookimed as their medical tourism partner.
1. Interpreter only come when the patient calls for his services and that is only during the day. If the interpreter can also support beyond the interactions with the specialist.
2. Airport and Internal movement are left to the patient to handle which can sometimes be a major challenge for some category of patients and given the language barrier.
3. Hospital discharges are very strict even if you the patient feels he/she need additional day(s) to be fit for a return to the hotel to continue the recovery.
Anonymous • Keratoplasty
Moldova
Jun 20, 2026
Verified review.
I can wholeheartedly recommend the Memorial Şişli Clinic. I underwent a deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) on my left eye, and I now feel better than I had expected. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the coordinating doctor, Sergey, and Dr Abdallah ÖZCAYA for their expertise and responsible approach. I particularly remember how Dr ÖZCAYA personally checked on me after the operation — this gave me confidence and peace of mind. The clinic was always available, and there were no additional costs. A special thank you to the interpreter, Daniela, for her excellent translation and constant help with communication.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Medical Coordinator Serhii Kravetskyi for his prompt arrangements for my treatment at the Memorial Şişli Clinic.To Professor Dr Abdullah ÖZKAYA for his high level of professionalism and the successful keratoplasty operation. To the interpreter, Daniela Tecer, for her attentive support and excellent work.
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Anonymous • Breast Implant Revision
United Kingdom
Jun 8, 2026
Verified review.
My biggest worry was what recovery would feel like this time, especially after having my old implants for well over ten years. It turned out to be about the same as my first surgery. The surgeon dr ozturk was fantastic, friendly, knowledgable and inspired confidence immediately performing a position adjustment and implant replacement, though it's still hard to compare the final result as surgery was only 5 days ago. The hospital facility was clean and private room was great. My main issue was with the general staff support, which could have been more attentive, having said that whenever I called they attended immediately and were kind. Despite that, the medical care itself was solid, and I'm satisfied with the outcome.
Translator amazing as was Dr Ozturk, friendly, professional, knowledgeable. Co-ordination of transport, Appointments etc smooth
Hospital staff could’ve been more proactive eg not leaving things out of reach, ensuring drinks etc on hand, although having said that they immediately attended any call bells and were kind, I just didn’t want to trouble them more than I needed to.
Donna Barber • Neck lift
Canada
Nov 6, 2025
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My arrival at Istanbul airport was smooth and efficient. I was met and transported to my hotel. My hotel was lovely.
Transportation from hotel to hospitals on time and efficient.
I met my advocate at international patient area, she had everything under control, all tests lined up and doctor appointments were fabulous. My advocate translated to my language at every appointment.
I’m very happy with the service and I felt very “looked after”.
My outcome is excellent and I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care.
About Bookimed service
Bookimed lovely to deal with. Reactive to my questions and concerns. Contacted me after surgery to inquire how I was doing.
Very efficient with transfers.
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Reply from Nazrin Imanova
Nov 10, 2025
Hello, Ma'am! Thank you so much for your kind review. We will be glad to meet you soon
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