Melanoma surgery in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.

The hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.

Prof. Bülent Karagöz brings 33 years of oncology experience, specializing in melanoma surgical excision with reconstruction. The procedure may cost around $12,350 – typically covering surgery, anesthesia, 2 days hospitalization, and routine lab tests. Anadolu Medical Center is JCI accredited since 2007 and follows Johns Hopkins treatment standards. Prof. Karagöz has authored 40+ cancer research publications and leads multidisciplinary tumor board reviews for each case.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.

• Kidney transplant success rate of 99% and liver transplant success of 93.5% across the group.
• Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI with 97% less noise, designed for overweight and claustrophobic patients.
• Elekta Versa HD radiotherapy adapts to breathing and cuts treatment time by two-thirds.
• Da Vinci robot provides 3D 15x magnification for kidney transplant and other surgeries.
• Five minutes from Istanbul Airport with free transfers and a personal coordinator for each international patient.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci, a leading neurosurgeon with over 1,100+ complex brain and spine surgeries performed, specializes in advanced microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for melanoma-related neurosurgical needs. He trained at Johns Hopkins University and serves as the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey, combining international expertise with cutting-edge surgical innovation. Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital offers JCI-accredited neurosurgical care with Brainlab navigation and a dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is JCI-accredited and specializes in complex surgical oncology. Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat, with training at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Mount Sinai Hospital, leads the melanoma surgery team. He has pioneered liver transplantation techniques and holds the vice presidency of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Society.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification from TÜV NORD CERT.
• 90 physicians work across 35 departments.
• Patients come from CIS, Africa, and the Arab League.
• Formerly known as Adatip International Hospital.
• Serves both adults and children.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir offers melanoma surgery with PET-CT imaging that detects tumors as small as 1 mm for precise staging. The diagnostic package costs around $1,300, typically covering oncological examination, PET-CT, and blood tests. Re-excision from the primary tumor site may cost approximately $7,500 if needed. This university hospital specializes in cancer treatment and handles 2,700 international patients annually with 5-star accommodation services.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.

• Equipped with Da Vinci, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and HIFU for non-invasive surgery.
• Performs EVAR-TEVAR for aortic enlargement and TAVI for heart valve replacement without open surgery.
• Named patient's choice for pediatric oncology and hematology oncology treatment.
• Has 35 operating rooms and a specialized Interventional Neuroradiology Department.

Melanoma surgery at Estophia Hospital may cost around $18,000 – typically covering 10 days hospital stay, 4 days 5-star hotel accommodation, PET/CT scan, and transfers. The private multi-specialty hospital reports 98% success rates for aesthetic procedures. Prof. Emin Tireli serves as treating physician for this package.