Depression treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.

• Kidney transplant success rate of 99% and liver transplant success of 93.5% across the group.
• Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI with 97% less noise, designed for overweight and claustrophobic patients.
• Elekta Versa HD radiotherapy adapts to breathing and cuts treatment time by two-thirds.
• Da Vinci robot provides 3D 15x magnification for kidney transplant and other surgeries.
• Five minutes from Istanbul Airport with free transfers and a personal coordinator for each international patient.

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan has 17 years of neurosurgery experience, performing over 1,100 procedures. He specializes in DBS and VNS for depression at this JCI-accredited hospital. A neurologist consultation costs around $125 and a brain MRI runs $650–$700. Deep Brain Stimulation typically costs around $20,000 including a 5-night hospital stay and transfers. Vagus Nerve Stimulation may cost around $27,000 with a 7-night hospital stay.

Anadolu Medical Center is ISO accredited and operates under Johns Hopkins affiliation. The clinic primarily focuses on diagnostic services for depression, with limited treatment scope. Diagnostics start from around $284 for an EEG (Electroencephalography). Genetic screening typically runs $1,000–$2,500.

Dr. Pelin Tas Durmus has performed over 900 psychiatric procedures with 11 years of experience at Moodist Hospital's 75-bed center. Diagnostics start from $250 for an EEG. Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) typically runs $9,000-$9,280 for 30 sessions. The clinic's comprehensive 21-day depression package costs around $19,800-$19,970, which includes the hospital stay, Deep TMS and ECT if needed, MRI, pharmacogenetic testing, all meals, and airport transfers.

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital is a JCI-accredited center with a 4.6 rating and 24/7 support. Dr. Cenk Kılıç, the psychiatrist and psychotherapist, leads the depression treatment program. Diagnostics start from around $130 for psychiatry consultation, with brain MRI costing about $500. Psychotherapy sessions run around $140 and include a consultation with Dr. Kılıç.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for depression with treatment costs typically ranging from $15,600 to $22,200. The facility features advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including AI-supported MRI and PET/CT, ensuring precise and personalized treatment plans.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital offers treatment for depression at a JCI-accredited facility known for multidisciplinary care. Treatment may cost around $26,800–$29,400.

Prof. Erdem Deveci heads the psychiatry department at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital. The clinic offers comprehensive diagnostics including brain MRI for around $450. Psychotherapy sessions typically cost $150–$200, and a personal depression treatment program runs $150, covering psychotherapy, diagnostics, and medical examination.

Turkey's first private neuropsychiatry hospital uses advanced brain mapping (QEEG) for precision diagnostics. Dr. Elvan Ciftci has 14 years of psychiatric experience with academic expertise in neuroscience. A basic consultation starts around $200 for psychotherapy. The comprehensive diagnostic package costs around $2,800 and includes MRI, QEEG, and extensive neuropsychological testing. An all-inclusive 30-day intensive inpatient treatment program runs approximately $55,000.

Dr. Orhan Karaca has specialized in treating depression for 25 years at Emsey Hospital, a JCI-accredited center. A basic psychiatric consultation may cost around $100. A comprehensive package with up to seven therapy sessions typically runs $950, including transfers, translation services, and a 2-day hotel stay.