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Best Corneal transplant Clinics in Istanbul: 12 Verified Options and Prices
Dr. Derda Ozer brings 10 years of specialized experience with 900+ ocular procedures, published 35+ research papers in ophthalmology. A corneal transplant may cost around €8,500–13,000, typically covering the surgery, pre-op tests, transfers, and interpreter services. Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ozer offers both DSEK and DMEK techniques at this Turkish Medical Association-certified facility with a 98% patient recommendation rate.
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Özkaya has performed 1,100+ eye surgeries over 23 years, specializing in corneal transplants. The procedure may cost around $9,000 – typically covering surgery, pre-op consultation, post-op follow-up, and VIP transfers. Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation as Turkey's first internationally certified hospital. Prof. Özkaya authored 83+ peer-reviewed papers and holds memberships in Turkish and European ophthalmology societies.
This package includes comprehensive support for both patient and companion, with hospitalization, meals, and VIP transfers. Performed by ophthalmologist Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin, who has over 900 successful procedures, the treatment is planned at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital — part of a network treating 1.6 million patients annually. Priced at approximately $7,700, it covers consultation with a professor-level specialist, detailed diagnostics, a 2-day hospital stay, and Russian-speaking translator assistance for the full two-week Istanbul stay.
22 years of experience • 25000+ treatments performed
Clinic is certified
Surgeon's portfolio
Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 ophthalmology procedures with 21 years of experience, specializing in corneal transplants. The all-inclusive package may cost around €6,500, typically covering donor cornea procurement, pre-op tests, hotel accommodation, transfers, medications, and follow-ups. Prof. Ozer trained in vitreoretinal surgery at University of Kansas and holds associate professorship at Yeni Yuzyil University. The JCI-accredited clinic offers multiple transplant techniques (PKP, DALK, DMEK, DSAEK) with personalized recovery guidance.
34 years of experience • 20000+ treatments performed
Clinic is certified
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking at about $1,400 includes key diagnostics like corneal pachymetry, topography, and refractometry for precise measurement. Performed by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici, who has published 94 scientific papers in ophthalmology, the procedure requires a 4-day recovery in a dark room with a follow-up on day 5 for lens removal. It takes place at Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice in Turkey, where he draws on 30+ years of specialized surgical experience.
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The clinic has a welcoming atmosphere, but the wait for each appointment and an interpreter is sooo long. Doctor A. Ozkaya proved himself to be a professional, answered all our questions, the corneal transplant operation for my one-year-old child was rather quick and effective at the moment. We came across a very polite and excellent Bookimed coordinator Jan, he helped on any even minor issue, contacted the clinic, helped absolutely with everything! You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best!
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We came across a very polite and excellent coordinator, Ian, he helped with any even minor issue, contacted the clinic, helped with absolutely everything! You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best to you!
Overall, we are pleased with both the trip and the attitude of the medical staff towards us
I really liked the entire organization of my treatment, starting with the search and offer of a clinic, the organization and coordination of the trip itself. The coordinator from Bookimed, Tatyana, was always in touch and answered all our questions on time. Upon arrival at the airport, we missed (through no fault of our own) the taxi that was supposed to take us to our already reserved hotel. But Tatyana was able to coordinate all the actions so that we easily got to the hotel. Later we called our medical coordinator from the “Veni Vidi” clinic, Olga, who was in touch with us all the time, both during the consultation with Dr. Firat HELVACIOGLU, and during treatment (keratoconus). Olga was ready to translate our conversation (Turkish-Russian languages) with the doctor, but since Doctor Firat speaks excellent English, in which it was more convenient for me to communicate, there was no need for translation. Overall, we are pleased with both the trip and the attitude of the medical staff towards us. We express our gratitude for all this to both Tatyana and Olga. But, as the Doctor informed us, the final results of the treatment will be clear in approximately three months, Alikhon Mamatov
Kind attitude and explanation of Doctor Firat HELVACIOGLU, and coordinator of the Veni Vidi clinic, Olga.
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Tatiana from Bookimed’s attitude towards organizing the trip and towards me was very kind. Regularly kept in touch with all the news and adjusted our actions
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