Melanoma surgery in Istanbul typically costs from $4,000 to $6,000 depending on the tumor stage and surgical margins. Patients save around 64% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $13,800 on average. Most Istanbul clinic quotes include the surgical procedure, hospital stay, pathology reports, and follow-up consultations with oncology specialists.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey's primary hub for oncology, concentrating more JCI-accredited centers than any other Turkish city. Patients find unique value at Anadolu Medical Center, which maintains a formal affiliation with Johns Hopkins Hospital. This allows access to US-level protocols at local rates. Experts like Dr. Haluk Duman and Dr. Mustafa Solak bring experience from top US institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center. Choosing these integrated centers ensures seamless transitions from surgery to advanced immunotherapy or targeted therapy without needing separate hospital transfers.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Melanoma surgery | from $4,000 | ≈ $3,800 | ≈ $3,200 |
| Wide excision of melanoma | ≈ $4,400 | ≈ $2,600 | ≈ $2,600 |
| Topical therapy of melanoma | ≈ $1,800 | ≈ $1,800 | ≈ $2,200 |
| Mohs microsurgery | ≈ $1,100 | ≈ $1,500 | ≈ $1,400 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4-7 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Please note that these timelines may vary depending on individual recovery rates and the complexity of the surgery.
Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Specializes in melanoma surgery with fellowship training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – one of Turkey's leading oncology centers.
Dr. Haluk Duman is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in reconstructive surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors. Dr. Duman completed a high-level fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. He treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex hand and maxillofacial conditions.
Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, seeing patients at Istinye Liv University Hospital.