Memorial Şişli Hospital
Complex treatment of neuroblastoma in Istanbul typically costs from $28,000 to $75,000. The final investment depends on the tumor stage, required cycles of chemotherapy, and whether advanced interventions like stem cell transplants are necessary. Patients save around 77% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $150,000 on average. Most Istanbul clinic offers include airport transfers, language assistance, and coordination of multidisciplinary pediatric care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's undisputed leader for pediatric oncology, concentrating the highest density of JCI-accredited bone marrow transplant units. Medipol Mega University Hospital and Emsey Hospital operate some of the largest BMT facilities in the region. This clinical depth allows for complex multidisciplinary care under one roof. Expert oncologists like Dr. Hilmi Apak provide specialized protocols that integrate chemotherapy with advanced transplantation techniques common in top-tier hubs.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Complex treatment of neuroblastoma | from $28,000 | from $180,000 | from $70,000 |
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Please note that each case is unique and the above timeline is an estimate. Your healthcare team will provide a personalized treatment plan.
75+ international publications in pediatric oncology – Dr. Apak leads the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa with 26 years of experience of specialized experience.
The doctor graduated from Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and completed a specialization in the Thoracic Surgery Clinic at the same institution in 2008. Specializing in chest diseases and surgery, the doctor has expertise in esophageal surgery, thoracic sympathectomy for hand sweating, and primary lung surgeries and biopsies. The doctor is also skilled in performing both flexible and rigid bronchoscopy and diaphragm surgery.