50 Best Sex Reassignment Surgery Clinics in Istanbul

Dr. Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu has performed 900+ gender affirmation surgeries with 16 years of specialized experience. The procedure may cost around $9,100 – typically covering surgery, anesthesia, 2 nights hospital stay, 7 nights hotel accommodation, pre-op tests, and VIP transfers. Trained at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Uzunoglu operates at Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital with 13 dedicated ORs. The 53,000 m² facility serves international patients from 92 countries.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a multi-specialty private hospital serving international patients, strategically located in Istanbul. Formerly known as Adatip International Hospital, the facility has a track record handling complex procedures.

Prof. Dr. Baris Nurogluu brings 33 years of specialized experience with 1,100+ gender-affirming procedures. The all-inclusive package may cost around $17,630 – typically covering surgery, 2-3 nights hospitalization, hotel stay, transfers, and follow-up care. Trained at Uludag University and Ankara Training Hospital, Prof. Nurogluu holds EBOPRAS certification and is listed among the top 50 plastic surgeons worldwide. The clinic maintains a 97% recommendation rate from 4,500+ international patients annually.

Dr. Buğra Çetin brings 13 years of advanced genital reconstructive surgery experience, trained in the USA and Germany and certified by the European Board of Urology. The all-inclusive package may cost around $19,000 – typically covering peritoneal or zero-depth vaginoplasty, 3-day hospital stay, 7–10 nights hotel accommodation, and VIP transfers. Dr. Çetin holds ESSM and ISSM memberships and oversees each procedure at the high-volume Istanbul clinic, where the team has a 98% recommendation rate.

Dr. Suheda Cildir has performed 900+ sex reassignment procedures with personalized treatment plans. The all-inclusive package may cost around $4,500 – typically covering surgery, 1 night hospital stay, 5 nights in a 4-star hotel, VIP transfers, and 24/7 nurse supervision. The ISAPS-accredited clinic follows international standards, with Dr. Cildir holding certification from the same society.

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.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir is a university hospital affiliated with the Liv Hospital Group. Its main specialties are organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology. The hospital reports a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• The organ transplant team has completed over 1,000 liver and 5,000 kidney transplants.
• PET-CT imaging can detect tumors as small as 1 millimeter.
• Neurosurgery uses neuronavigation with 1 mm accuracy to protect brain function.
• Treats around 2,700 international patients each year.
• Located 40 minutes from Istanbul New Airport on the Bosphorus coast.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.

• Equipped with MR Linac, da Vinci XI robotic surgery, and a hybrid operating room.
• Features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI, 512-slice CT, and Digital PET/CT imaging.
• Cancer center provides chemotherapy for over 40 patients simultaneously and uses multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Has a clinical research unit offering access to global treatment innovations.
• Eco-friendly, energy-efficient facility with daylit ICUs and child-friendly care areas.

Soraca Med is a government-authorized private medical center in Istanbul. It specializes in cosmetic surgery, dental care, hair transplants, and weight loss. Prices run about 70% below EU/US benchmarks.

• All-inclusive packages include accommodation, airport transport, city tours, and shopping trips.
• Doctors monitor patients 24/7 and offer guidance throughout the recovery period.
• The clinic carefully selects surgeons to maintain high care standards.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association for professional competence.
• Costs and procedures are laid out transparently with no hidden fees.

Dr. Mesut Inan has performed 1,000+ plastic surgery procedures over more than 10 years of experience. A surgery package at Grand Clinic may cost around $28,400. This typical program includes the procedure, one night in the hospital, and 5 nights at a 4-star hotel. It also covers VIP transfers and necessary follow-up checks. The clinic uses internal self-absorbing sutures to avoid the need for stitch removal. Patients stay at a multidisciplinary hospital with a 24-hour emergency department for added safety.