Operation by Doctor's Recommendation in Istanbul — Get 3 Top Clinic Matches with Costs

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.

• Heliport enables air ambulance transfers for emergency cases.
• All 11 surgery rooms have laminar airflow for sterile conditions.
• A 300-seat conference room connects to surgery rooms for live teaching.
• Accredited by British QHA, adding another layer of quality assurance.
• Part of the Florence Nightingale Group, which runs Demiroglu Bilim University and its medical school.

Dr. Tarik Akar brings 22 years of gastroenterology expertise, performing ARMA surgery for GERD treatment which may cost around $5,530–5,600 – typically covering the procedure, 1 night stay, and comprehensive pre/post-op care. The JCI-accredited hospital includes airport transfers, interpreter services, and 24/7 assistance. Dr. Akar's specialized training in gastrointestinal surgery ensures precise treatment for reflux conditions.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya has performed 900+ procedures since 2004, specializing in ophthalmology with 83 peer-reviewed articles. The operation package may cost $1,000–40,000 USD, typically covering surgery, 2-5 days hospital stay, meals, transfers, and interpreter services. Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation – Turkey's first – with a 90% transplant success rate. Dr. Ozkaya is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Society and European VitreoRetinal Society.

Dr. Fevzi Akkan brings 24 years of ophthalmology experience to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, which treats 66,000+ patients annually. Eye surgery programs may cost around $380-725, typically including consultation, diagnostics, private room accommodation, and transfers. The clinic is a preferred choice for international patients, with services tailored for CIS, European and Arab League visitors.

Prof. Serkan Orhan has performed 5,500+ ENT procedures over 23 years of practice, specializing in complex cases requiring prosthetics or robotic surgery. A recommended operation may cost around $9,500–26,000, typically covering the procedure, 3-day hospitalization for patient and companion, plus transfers and interpreter services. The professor trained at Radboud University and formerly taught at Istanbul University. Memorial Hospital holds JCI and ISO certifications with eco-friendly LEED Platinum facilities.

Assoc. Prof. Altan Kır has performed over 900 thoracic procedures in 18 years. Mediastinal mass resection at Anadolu Medical Center may cost $17,000-$20,000 – covering surgery, diagnostics, 5 nights stay, and transfers. The JCI-accredited hospital follows Johns Hopkins standards. Dr. Kır holds memberships in both European and Turkish thoracic surgery societies.

Dr. Alaattin Ozturk has performed 900+ general surgery procedures over more than 25 years. He is a member of the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association. The surgical package costs around $4,300. It covers the procedure, anesthesia, one night in the hospital, and three nights at a hotel for a companion. VIP transfers and a follow-up visit are also included. Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital holds JCI accreditation and ISO 9001 certification from TÜV NORD.

Professor Zafer Orkun Toktas specializes in neurosurgery at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. Procedures may cost around $16,500–29,500 USD, typically covering surgery, 7–8 days hospitalization, ICU if needed, pre-op tests, and airport transfers. The hospital serves 1.6 million patients annually from 92 countries, offering comprehensive packages with meals for patients and companions. Memorial Healthcare Group provides interpreter services and hotel booking assistance.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

Prof. Onur Yaman, President of the Middle East Spine Society, leads neurosurgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – Turkey's first private neuropsychiatric hospital ranked No.2 in Europe. Chiari Malformation Reconstruction typically costs around $19,500, covering surgery with Prof. Yaman, 5-day hospitalization (including ICU), and all pre-op tests. The JCI-accredited facility offers advanced diagnostics like brain MRI and long-term EEG under one roof, with free transfers for international patients.