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How Much Does Cochlear implant placement Cost in Istanbul?

Cochlear implant placement in Istanbul typically costs from $24,000 to $34,500. The final price depends on whether the surgery is unilateral or bilateral and the specific device model chosen. Patients save around 57% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $60,000 on average. Packages often include the device, surgeon fees, hospital stay, and airport transfers.

  • Bilateral implants: Typically increases the total cost by 80-90% compared to a single ear.
  • Premium devices: Models like the Kanso 2 often command higher prices due to advanced technology.
  • Preoperative diagnostics: Includes necessary imaging such as CT or MRI scans and ENT consultations.
  • Stapedectomy: $2,900 to $5,200, an alternative middle ear surgery for specific hearing conditions.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul concentrates Turkey's highest volume of JCI-accredited centers, offering deeper specialty depth than other regional hubs. High-value packages often provide international specialists like Dr. Abdulkadir Ozgur or Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim, who have performed hundreds of successful implants. Clinics like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and Memorial Şişli bundle specialized nursing care and VIP logistics, making premium European-grade medical technology significantly more accessible.

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Cochlear implant placementfrom $21,642from $35,000from $19,750
Stapedectomyfrom $2,300from $5,000from $3,200
Data verified by Bookimed as of June 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 107 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Cochlear implant placement Clinics in Istanbul: 6 Verified Options and Prices

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Cochlear Implant Placement with Kanso 2 500 Series — Transfer & Translator Included

Turkey, Istanbul

Yavuz Selim Yildirim

19 years of experience
Clinic is certified

This package features a Cochlear KANSO2-500 Series implant with included sound processor for a transparent all-inclusive price. Professor Yavuz Selim Yildirim, dual-board certified with European FEBORL-HNS and American FACS credentials, performs the surgery. He uses electroacoustic stimulation and soft surgery techniques to minimize trauma. The procedure costs around $21,890 at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. That covers the device, MRI/CT imaging, a 2-night hospital stay, VIP transfers, and a dedicated translator.

Cochlear Implant Surgery Package

Turkey, Istanbul

ozcan Ozturk

25 years of experience
  • ozcan Ozturk is renowned for his individualized patient approach and high level of medical expertise.
  • Central Hospital serves approximately 138,000 patients annually, attracting visitors from Europe, CIS, and the Balkans.
  • Included Services: Consultation with a surgeon, post-operative care, 3 meals per day by nutritionist, follow-up visit, hospitalization, transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport.
  • Stay Info: 1 day hospital stay and 10 days hotel stay; hotel accommodation included in the price.
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Cochlear implant placement Overview in Turkey

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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 4449
Verified patient reviews - 7
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Yavuz Selim Yildirim

19 years of experience

Dr. Yildirim trained at top US institutions including Johns Hopkins and Harvard, specializing in cochlear implants at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

  • Expertise in otolaryngology with a focus on hearing restoration
  • Multiple research awards in ENT and rhinology
  • Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University
  • Performs advanced cochlear implant surgeries
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Serkan Orhan

23 years of experience

Trained at prestigious institutions like Radboud University and the Royal National ENT Hospital in London – Dr. Orhan brings international expertise to cochlear implant placement.

  • Specialized in otolaryngology with over 23 years of experience of experience
  • Advanced training in facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty
  • Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading medical center
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Yasin Kulaksiz

9 years of experience

Specialist in cochlear implant placement with expertise in ENT surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

  • Holds a PhD in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) from Bezmialem Vakıf University
  • Expertise in surgical techniques and postoperative management
  • Specializes in patient assessment and care
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Ziya Ilgin

30 years of experience

Specializes in advanced ENT procedures, including cochlear implant placement, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

  • Over 30 years of experience of experience in ENT surgery
  • Expert in rhinoplasty and septoplasty techniques
  • Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals since 2005

Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights

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MARCO MARTINEZ CONTRERAS • Cochlear implant placement
Mexico
Oct 6, 2024
Verified review.
I am pleasantly surprised and grateful to everyone who took care of me
Excellent experience. I traveled from Mexico to have cochlear implant surgery. First of all, I found this hospital thanks to the attention of Bookimed, they attended me very well, got the best option and started the whole process. At the beginning I was obviously a little bit afraid that everything was real and correct and with good results, it was the first time I used this kind of medical tourism. I searched many countries and options and found the best deal through Bookimed at Hisar Hospital in Istanbul at the best price. Now that it's all over, I am pleasantly surprised and grateful to everyone who took care of me. I am impressed with how well they have organized everything for international patients. From the transportation, to the airport-hotel-airport, hotel-hospital-hotel, in all the appointments I had, more than 3 times in two weeks. The international department assigned me one and sometimes two translators, all were very well behaved, Dr. Yabuz Selim very attentive and professional, the hospital was excellent, the package included two nights accommodation in a room with two rooms, and meals for patient and companion. Pre-operative studies, post-operative follow-up, and only the agreed amount was paid from the beginning, not a dollar more we had to pay. I had never had this experience in a hospital before. The whole procedure was fast and without complications, they checked me 3 more times without any problem. They helped me resolve all my doubts and concerns, always with excellent response through whatsapp. I sincerely recommend and thank everyone involved in Hisar Hospital. I hope I never have to go back, but if I need to, I will not even look elsewhere.
Everything was excellent. It exceeded my expectations by far.
About Bookimed service
Being my first time using a service like this, I was apprehensive at first. But when it all came together I was really satisfied with the service provided.
Аizada CHolponova • Cochlear implant placement
Kyrgyzstan
Sep 14, 2025
Verified review.
Lokman Hekim is the best!!!!!
I would recommend this clinic to you. They received us very warmly and our operation went perfectly, at the highest level. Dr Jelil Göcher is a wonderful professor 😍. The whole staff is amazing. Thank you so much to the clinic. Lokman Hekim is the best!!!!!
What we liked the most is that they provided us with a great translator, Mrs. Aytolkun. And our doctor, Celil Göçer, is the best.
There are no disadvantages
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Don’t be afraid to come. It’s the best clinic.
Anonymous • Cochlear implant placement
Sudan
Dec 19, 2024
Verified review.
very thanksfull to support us during our stay in hospital and complete my child treating plan
I like my choice for this hospital all team from our translator very helpful and our treating physician all nurse all coordinator team very thanksfull to support us during our stay in hospital and complete my child treating plan
All teams like to support us and reply all our request
Improve the requirment for any case seperated special child needed
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Nice experience
Marco Martinez • Cochlear implant placement
Mexico
Nov 3, 2025
Verified review.
And both times with excellent results
Second time he has been in Hisar's medical service. And both times with excellent results. I highly recommend him and Bookimed.
Excellent price, Dr's experience and facilities.
About Bookimed service
All very professional
idarova • Cochlear implant placement
Kyrgyzstan
Jul 27, 2023
Verified review.
Liked everything
Liked everything. Starting with the search for a clinic. Thank you very much Olga for your help and responsiveness. Worried about us.

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Updated: 11/03/2025
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