Best Clinics for Thymoma Treatment in Turkey: 21 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Bülent Karagöz has 32 years of oncology experience and 900+ procedures, trained at Johns Hopkins. This JCI and ESMO-accredited center with Johns Hopkins affiliation uses the Da Vinci robotic system. Diagnostics start from $170 for consultations. Robotic mediastinal mass excision may cost around $17,780, which includes ICU and hospital stays, anesthesia, and pathology.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Ozturk is an oncology specialist at this 4.6-rated, JCI-accredited center. Robotic thymectomy typically costs around $26,000, inclusive of surgery, a 3–4 day hospitalization, transfers, and an interpreter. Diagnostics start from around $120 for a consultation, with a CT scan around $1,550. Conventional thymectomy may cost around $7,200, covering 1–2 hospital nights and pre-op tests.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım has performed over 900 thoracic procedures, trained via a Toronto Lung Transplant fellowship, and specializes in minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). At the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, consultations start from $110. Thymectomy VATS typically runs $7,700, which includes the surgery, ICU and hospital stay for 6 days, pre-op tests, and VIP transfers.

Prof. Hasan Fevzi Batirel is a specialist thoracic surgeon at Memorial's oncology center. The JCI-accredited clinic uses minimally invasive VATS technique for maximal thymectomy, aiming for faster recovery. Diagnostics start from $140 for a consultation and a PET/CT is around $700. The maximal thymectomy package typically costs around $10,450 and covers the surgery and a 3–4 day hospital stay.

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. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in complex brain and skull base surgeries, with training at Johns Hopkins University and a fellowship from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He chairs Turkey's Skull Base Society and has published over 110 scientific papers.

Prof. Mehmet Zeki Günlüoğlu specializes in thoracic surgery for thymoma at this JCI-accredited academic center. Diagnostics start around $350 for a biopsy. A chest CT scan may cost about $400. The surgery package for thymoma typically runs around $15,000, which includes the operation, medications, a 3-4 day hospital stay, and a post-op consultation.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers advanced care for thymoma with a team of specialized surgeons and oncologists. The hospital features cutting-edge technology, including robotic surgery and hybrid operating rooms, ensuring precise and minimally invasive treatment options. Dr. Nezih Onur Ermerak, President of the Turkish Society of Chest Wall Deformities and Pectus, has extensive experience in thoracic surgery, including thymoma procedures, with training at Washington University and Dalhousie University.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility specializing in complex surgical oncology, including thymoma treatment. Prof. Dr. Bedrettin Yildizeli, a thoracic surgery professor with international training at Marie Lannelongue Hospital and Toronto General Hospital, leads the thoracic oncology team. The hospital offers advanced diagnostics and surgical interventions for mediastinal tumors.

Memorial Ankara Hospital specializes in cardiology and oncology with JCI accreditation, offering advanced radiotherapy on TrueBeam STx and Elekta Versa HD systems. Dr. Ahmet Demir, a pediatric oncologist with 23+ years of experience, specializes in acute leukemia and stem cell transplantation, contributing extensively to pediatric oncology research.