Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

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.

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.

• Heliport enables air ambulance transfers for emergency cases.
• All 11 surgery rooms have laminar airflow for sterile conditions.
• A 300-seat conference room connects to surgery rooms for live teaching.
• Accredited by British QHA, adding another layer of quality assurance.
• Part of the Florence Nightingale Group, which runs Demiroglu Bilim University and its medical school.

Memorial Bahçelievler is the first hospital in Turkey to earn LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly, healing environment. The JCI-accredited facility uses Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI for precise joint imaging. Consultations with a rheumatologist cost around $180, while specialist orthopedic reviews are around $280. Treatment options include plasmapheresis for around $3,500 to manage autoimmune symptoms. The hospital also offers joint replacement and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries. International patients receive free airport transfers to help with travel logistics.

Dr. Vafa Guliyeva, a pediatric rheumatologist with 20+ international peer-reviewed publications, specializes in Rheumatoid Arthritis care at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. The hospital offers advanced diagnostics and treatment options, supported by cutting-edge technology including AI-supported MRI and digital PET/CT.

VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It specializes in neurosurgery, obstetrics, and gynecology. Over 150 physicians treat patients from Europe, North America, and beyond.

• 24/7 services with academic-title physicians on night shifts in cardiology, general surgery, pediatrics, and gynecology/obstetrics.
• Stroke center treats cerebrovascular occlusions within 6 hours using intra-arterial thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
• Liv Concept in 19 outpatient clinics focuses on comfort and patient privacy.
• 400 beds, 10 operating theaters, and 63 intensive care beds.
• Rooms feature natural daylight, sound and heat insulation, and antibacterial materials.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.

• 99% success rate for kidney transplants.
• Over 15,000 IVF procedures with a 65% success rate. Uses advanced methods like ICSI and genetic testing.
• Pediatric organ transplant for children aged 0–5 using small instruments.
• Free airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.
• Memorial Healthcare Group serves 1.6 million patients from 92 countries annually.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir is a university hospital affiliated with the Liv Hospital Group. Its main specialties are organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology. The hospital reports a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• The organ transplant team has completed over 1,000 liver and 5,000 kidney transplants.
• PET-CT imaging can detect tumors as small as 1 millimeter.
• Neurosurgery uses neuronavigation with 1 mm accuracy to protect brain function.
• Treats around 2,700 international patients each year.
• Located 40 minutes from Istanbul New Airport on the Bosphorus coast.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.

• Equipped with Da Vinci, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and HIFU for non-invasive surgery.
• Performs EVAR-TEVAR for aortic enlargement and TAVI for heart valve replacement without open surgery.
• Named patient's choice for pediatric oncology and hematology oncology treatment.
• Has 35 operating rooms and a specialized Interventional Neuroradiology Department.

Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.

• First EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and Asia.
• One of the largest bone marrow transplant units in the region with 45 beds.
• JCI-accredited since 2017, also holds ISO 9001 and TÜSKA certificates.
• Offers PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC Trilogy, and nuclear medicine therapies.
• Provides airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodation for international patients.