Diabetes mellitus treatment with stem cells in Istanbul typically costs from $7,000. Total costs depend on the cell type used, required concentration of live cells, and the number of infusion sessions. Patients save around 69% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $22,500 on average. Most Istanbul medical packages include airport transfers, accommodation, and follow-up consultations.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul holds Turkey's most concentrated cluster of JCI-accredited endocrine centers, offering deeper specialty depth than regional cities. Expert endocrinologists like Dr. Seda Turgut at Liv Hospital Ulus use advanced diagnostic protocols to tailor cell concentrations. This data-driven approach allows clinics like Memorial Şişli to maintain high international patient volumes by combining rigid clinical standards with comprehensive recovery support.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Diabetes mellitus treatment with stem cells | from $7,000 | ≈ $25,000 | ≈ $9,500 |
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Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.
Specializes in pediatric endocrine disorders – Prof. Özgen focuses on diabetes and growth-related conditions in children at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.
Dr. Kilicli has over 34 years of experience in internal medicine, specializing in diabetes treatment at top Turkish hospitals.
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina