10 Best Clinics for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment in Istanbul

Prof. Erdem Turemen trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has performed 900+ endocrine procedures. At the JCI and Planetree Gold-certified Anadolu Medical Center, a Johns Hopkins-affiliated facility, his consultation runs $135–250. The comprehensive outpatient evaluation program may cost around $2,260, covering multi-disciplinary consultations, extensive lab panels, and multiple imaging studies over 7-10 days.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci has practiced endocrinology for over 25 years. This JCI-accredited hospital uses the PYXIS medication safety system. An initial evaluation consultation may cost around $180, while lab tests run about $450. A comprehensive treatment package is around $6,900. This all-inclusive option covers a 1-week hospital stay, intensive insulin therapy, and continuous glucose monitoring. It also includes diabetes management training, meals, airport transfers, and interpreter services in 15+ languages.

Dr. Gokhan Temiz specializes in kidney care with 25 years of nephrology experience and 900+ procedures. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is a LEED Platinum certified eco-friendly facility. Diagnostics start around $250 for a hormonal blood test. A consultation with Dr. Temiz may cost around $220. Ongoing diabetic nephropathy monitoring runs around $720 and includes medical supervision, consultations, and blood tests.

Prof. Betül Tavil, a pediatric hematology consultant, develops personalized regenerative treatment plans. The JCI-accredited hospital offers stem cell therapy for Type 1 Diabetes, including UC-MSC, AD-MSC, and exosome options. Diagnostics may cost around $750, covering a full blood panel and viral markers. The complete UC-MSC therapy program is around $7,250, which includes four infusion sessions and all pre-treatment tests.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for Type 1 Diabetes with a team of experienced endocrinologists, including Dr. Bulen Can, who completed subspecialty training at Istanbul University and served as a faculty member at Istanbul Medeniyet University. The hospital provides comprehensive diabetes management, including advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Fatih Can Karaca specializes in diabetes surgery. The clinic performs metabolic surgery, which may cost around $6,000 for the comprehensive package. This includes surgery, three days hospitalization with companion stay, full pre-operative diagnostics, and support services like interpreter and transfers. Diagnostics such as hormonal blood tests start from $219.

Prof. Mustafa Kendirci, a pediatric endocrinology specialist and faculty member at this JCI-accredited university hospital, oversees chronic management. Diagnostics start from around $150 for a consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist, with tests like thyroid ultrasound costing around $150. An insulin pump may cost from around $1,000 for device installation and specialist consultation.

Emsey Hospital is JCI-accredited and offers a full spectrum of care. Assoc. Prof. Dzhanan K. Yildirim focuses on stem cell therapy. Diagnostic tests start from $250 for hormonal blood work. The key treatment, hUC-MSC stem cell therapy, runs $4,800–$9,500 per session. This all-inclusive package covers 1–3 hospital days, the procedure, tests, hotel, meals, and transfers.

The multi-specialty Medipunto Clinic treats 85,000 patients annually. Located by the sea in Istanbul, its location near tourist areas is convenient for international patients. It offers VIP transfer services and partners with 5-star hotels for patient accommodation.