Surgery in Istanbul typically costs from $4,200 depending on the complexity, technique used, and the clinic category. Patients save around 82% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $23,000 on average. Most clinical offers in the city are organized as all-inclusive packages covering surgeon fees, anesthesia, hospital stays, medical tests, and VIP transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's undisputed hub for surgical depth, housing more JCI-accredited facilities than Ankara or Antalya. This concentration of expertise allows even mid-tier clinics to offer robotic systems like the da Vinci. High-volume centers like Anadolu Medical Center maintain an official affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, providing US-standard protocols at local market rates. Paying for a premium package often secures a professor-level surgeon with over 15 years of experience.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Surgery | from $4,200 | ≈ $12,000 | from $5,600 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | from $3,200 | ≈ $3,200 | from $6,200 |
| Stomach resection | from $3,800 | ≈ $17,500 | from $20,000 |
| Rectal Prolapse Surgery | from $4,800 | ≈ $8,200 | from $9,000 |
| Rectal Bleeding Surgery | from $2,400 | ≈ $3,200 | ≈ $2,300 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Surgery and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Surgery journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 to Day 7 - Hospitalization
Week 1 to Week 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3
Week 4
Week 6
Each individual"s recovery process and timeline may vary. Always follow your doctor"s advice.
Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.