Best Clinics for Lupus erythematosus Treatment in Turkey: 24 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Sait Burak Erer has 23 years of rheumatology experience specializing in lupus, with 900+ procedures. At Memorial Şişli, Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital, he provides personalized treatment protocols. An initial rheumatologist consultation typically costs around $210. A comprehensive medical management package runs $2,000–$2,500, covering advanced diagnostics, blood tests, MRI, and a detailed pharmacological treatment plan.

Dr. Senem Tekeoğlu is a specialist in rheumatology with experience in systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosis. She treats patients at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, located 5 minutes from Istanbul Airport. Diagnostic consultations start from $150, with rheumatology panels costing around $500–$1,000. Comprehensive treatment packages, including consultations, diagnostics, hospitalization, and transfers, typically run $2,000–$10,400.

Prof. Dr. Fehim Arman, a neurologist with training at Bonn University and over 30+ years of experience, specializes in complex neurological conditions including Lupus erythematosus. His expertise spans epilepsy management and advanced neuroimaging techniques, supported by memberships in the International League Against Epilepsy and the American Academy of Neurology.

Prof. Zafer Gülbaş has 48 years of experience, performing over 3,000 transplants after training at MD Anderson. Diagnostics start from $180 for a consultation. Plasma exchange for lupus typically costs $1,900–$2,900 per session, which covers the treatment and medical supervision, at this JCI and ESMO-accredited Johns Hopkins affiliate.

Doç. Dr. Sevtap Acer Kasman, a rheumatology subspecialist, has 15 years of experience at this JCI-accredited 400-bed hospital. Diagnostics start from a $120 consultation and a $200 abdominal ultrasound. A rheumatology consultation and investigation package may cost around $500, including standard blood tests and a one-day hospitalization. A comprehensive lupus screening typically runs $1,500–$3,500 and can include echocardiography, antibody tests, and transfers.

Dr. Orhan Dalkilic has 32 years of experience as an allergist and pulmonologist. He specializes in autoimmune conditions like lupus and works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital. Diagnostic tests start from $100 for an HLA B27 analysis. The lupus diagnostic package, which typically costs around $430, covers a specialist consultation and essential laboratory tests.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.

Prof. Dr. Meryem CAN specializes in SLE at the JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital. A rheumatology consultation costs around $120–$200, which may include follow-up. Blood tests typically run $500–$800, while CT is around $350 and an MRI $540. Full outpatient diagnostics and staging may cost from $120 up to $1,190. The clinic offers interpreters and airport transfers.

This JCI-accredited Memorial Healthcare Group hospital provides specialized check-up packages for systemic lupus evaluation. The process starts with a range of comprehensive diagnostics, from an economic check-up at $120 to a detailed VIP package around $810, tailored to age and gender. Packages may include cardiologist, gynecologist, and dentist consultations alongside essential blood panels and screening. The clinic supports international patients with interpreter services and complimentary airport transfers.

Prof. Dr. Sait Burak Erer brings 22 years of rheumatology experience with over 1,100 procedures at this JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital, which holds a Johns Hopkins affiliation. Consultations with a rheumatologist typically start from $175. Comprehensive blood tests for diagnosis run from $1,000 to $2,500, while a contrast-enhanced brain MRI costs around $1,200. The initial $2,000 program includes a dermatologist consultation and required blood tests.