Bone marrow transplantation in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Bone marrow transplantation is a procedure to replace damaged bone marrow with healthy cells. At Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey, you can receive autologous BMT for around 30,000 EUR. This includes 90 days of post-transplant care and is performed by experienced specialist, Prof. Dr. Zafer Gülbaş.

Bone marrow transplantation can help treat various cancers and blood disorders. Anadolu Medical Center is JCI accredited and affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. This means they meet high international standards for patient care and safety.

What is Bone Marrow Transplantation?

Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside your bones. It makes blood cells. Sometimes, bone marrow becomes damaged. This can happen due to cancer, infections, or certain medical conditions. A bone marrow transplant replaces this damaged marrow with healthy cells.

At Anadolu Medical Center, they primarily perform autologous transplants. This uses your own healthy bone marrow cells. These cells are collected, stored, and then given back to you after high-dose chemotherapy.

Meet Prof. Dr. Zafer Gülbaş

Prof. Dr. Zafer Gülbaş is a leading hematologist and oncologist. He has 19 years of experience in the field. He is the founder of Turkey’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center. Prof. Gülbaş received international training in both the USA and Israel.

What Does the BMT Package Include?

The comprehensive package for autologous bone marrow transplantation includes:

• Hematology consultation
• Blood tests
• Whole-body MRI
• Preparation for stem-cell collection
• Stem cell collection
• Post-transplant care (90 days)
• Doctor fees

The initial consultation and diagnostics package costs around 2,600 EUR. This includes blood tests and an MRI. Hospital stay for diagnostics is estimated at 1 week.

Recovery time varies depending on your individual health. The Anadolu Medical Center provides 90 days of follow-up care after the transplant.

If you are considering bone marrow transplantation, Anadolu Medical Center offers expert care and a supportive environment. Feel free to explore your options and discuss your individual needs with their specialists.

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Turkey, accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment. It offers a wide range of specialties, such as oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually, for its highly successful organ transplant rate of 90%.

At Memorial Şişli, Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner is an oncologist-hematologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist. She has extensive experience in the field, and is the author of 5 medical thesis works, and co-author of 60+ medical articles, as well as 15 reports presented at scientific meetings. Dr. Güner is certified as a specialist in therapeutic apheresis, and she offers Autologous bone marrow transplantation in Turkey at Memorial Şişli.

For more information on Autologous bone marrow transplantation in Turkey and Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner, please visit Dr. Şebnem İzmir Güner's profile and Memorial Şişli Hospital's offer.

Bone marrow transplantation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul starts at $32,500 USD for autologous transplants and €57,500 EUR for allogeneic transplants from sibling donors. Prof. Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgündüz, a hematologist with 26 years of experience, leads the bone marrow transplant program. Memorial was Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital and operates a JACIE-compliant BMT center.

The hospital offers three transplant types based on donor availability. Autologous BMT uses the patient's own stem cells and costs $32,500 USD with 30–45 nights of hospital care. Allogeneic BMT from a matched sibling donor is €57,500 EUR and includes 60 nights of hospitalization. Transplants from unrelated or haploidentical donors cost €77,500 EUR.

Pre-Transplant Diagnostics

Before transplantation, patients undergo a complete workup package for $6,000 USD. This includes:

• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
• PET-CT scan
• High- and low-resolution HLA typing
• Leukemia genetics panel
• Eye, ENT, cardiology, and dental consultations

The diagnostic phase determines transplant eligibility and donor compatibility. HLA typing tests match patients with family members or registry donors. The hospital works with TÜRKKÖK, Turkey's national donor registry, and international databases.

The Transplant Process

Memorial's BMT center treats conditions like T-ALL, chronic myeloid leukemia, and neuroblastoma. All transplant rooms have ISO 5 air filtration to prevent infections. The hospital stay ranges from 30 to 60 nights depending on transplant type and recovery progress.

Prof. Tekgündüz and his team manage the entire process from donor selection through post-transplant monitoring. Compatible family donors allow immediate scheduling. Registry donor searches take additional time but expand options for patients without matched siblings.

After discharge, patients receive 30 days of outpatient follow-up care included in the package price. Full immune system recovery typically takes 12 to 18 months. The team monitors engraftment, manages medications, and watches for complications during this period.

What's Included in the Price

The transplant packages cover hospital accommodation, all medical procedures, and nursing care. Memorial provides free airport-hotel transfers and interpreter services. Staff help arrange hotel bookings for family members and translate medical reports into the patient's language.

Total costs for a sibling-match transplant range from $51,000 to $71,000 USD when combining diagnostics and treatment. Full-service packages with global donor searches cost €62,900 to €82,900 EUR. These prices do not include flights, donor search fees outside the standard package, or medications after discharge.

Memorial Bahçelievler holds ISO certification and built its facilities to LEED Platinum environmental standards. The hospital has earned a 4.6 rating from over 289 patient reviews. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific case and confirm current pricing for your transplant type.

• Dr. Mutlu Arat has performed around 562 autologous bone marrow transplants.
• Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals has been awarded the global “Gold seal” for inpatient care and safety.
• Included Services: Consultation with a cardiologist, consultation with a hematologist, PET/CT, CT of one area, MRI of one area, biochemistry blood test, complete blood count (CBC), consumable materials, echocardiography, ultrasonography, ultrasound, Anti TPO test, prolactin test, FSH test, TSH test, Anti-HCVAb test, Anti-HBC test, Anti-HIV test, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), post-op medications, medications, blood tests, sedation, preoperative tests, general anesthesia, consultation with a doctor, video or text consultation, individual patient room, VIP transfer.
• Stay Info: 30 days stay in the hospital, 30 days stay in the hotel, included in the price.