Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Feride Gokce Demir
21 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Plasmapheresis in Istanbul typically costs from $3,200 per session. The final price depends on the underlying medical condition, the volume of plasma exchanged, and the equipment used. Patients save around 54% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $7,000 on average. Most Istanbul clinics bundle the treatment with specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, and basic medical medications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul offers a unique concentration of university hospitals like Medipol Mega that integrate plasmapheresis into complex oncology and neurology programs. While many seek this for single sessions, the best value is found in JCI-accredited centers affiliated with US institutions, such as Anadolu Medical Center. These facilities offer plasma exchange under protocols identical to Johns Hopkins Medicine but at a fraction of the cost.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Plasmapheresis | from $3,200 | ≈ $2,000 | from $12,200 |
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Please note that each patient"s case is individual and the provided schedule is an approximate plan. The actual process may vary based on individual health conditions and the doctor"s advice.
Dr. Zafer Gulbas founded and directs Turkey’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Anadolu Medical Center. He is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in complex blood cancers and clotting disorders. Dr. Gulbas trained at top global institutions, including MD Anderson and Fred Hutchinson in the USA. He performs autologous and allogeneic transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia.
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.
Dr. Nuran Burcu Arkali is a neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in electrophysiology and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Arkali completed a master’s program in electrophysiology at Istanbul University. She helped establish the neurology clinic and intensive care unit at Diyarbakir Training Hospital.
Dr. Gökhan Temiz is a nephrologist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has authored over 60 scientific publications in international journals. This makes him one of Turkey's most published experts in kidney transplantation. Dr. Temiz specializes in chronic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis. He completed training at Munich Technical University in Germany.
Istanbul is a safe, tech-focused hub for plasmapheresis with JCI-accredited hospitals like Memorial Şişli and Anadolu Medical Center. International patients are treated in modern apheresis units inside full-service medical centers. Neurologists and hematologists oversee the care, and the hospitals follow strict global safety rules.
Bookimed Expert Insight: One major safety advantage in Istanbul is the high patient volume at multi-specialty centers. Medipol Mega University Hospital treats over 1,000,000 patients each year. Their apheresis teams handle rare complications more often than smaller clinics. For complex blood filtration, always choose these high-volume, JCI-accredited centers over boutique medical tourism clinics.
Patient Consensus: Patients stress how important it is to pick full-service hospitals with dedicated apheresis units. Recovery often means managing vascular access points, so having a doctor in the room during the 60–90 minute sessions is a big plus for safety.
Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure that filters blood to remove harmful antibodies, proteins, or toxins linked to autoimmune and neurological disorders. Patients choose Istanbul for its JCI-accredited hospitals and specialized hematology units. They also get access to apheresis technology at costs far below those in Western countries.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul clinics like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental often bundle plasmapheresis with HEPA-filtered rooms and multidisciplinary teams. Data shows specialized centers here serve over 250,000 patients annually. Choosing a clinic affiliated with global leaders like Johns Hopkins helps make sure protocols meet international safety standards for complex blood filtration.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that this is a serious medical treatment, not a wellness detox. Most report needing about 5 sessions for neurological relapses and recommend preparing for long sessions with snacks and entertainment.