Anadolu Medical Center
Chemoembolization of the liver in Turkey typically costs from $7,500 to $11,500 per session. The final price depends on the tumor complexity, choice of embolic agents like drug-eluting beads, and the hospital tier. Patients save around 73% compared to the US, where the average cost is $35,000. Standard Turkish oncology protocols generally include the procedure, interventional radiology fees, and a one-night hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a facility with IASIOS certification or JCI accreditation ensures international safety standards for interventional oncology. Anadolu Medical Center and Memorial Şişli offer these high-tier credentials with established track records. For instance, Anadolu is a top-ranked MTQUA hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins. Patients should budget roughly $500 to $750 extra for diagnostic imaging like MRI to avoid unplanned expenses.
Why do patients choose Turkey for chemoembolization of the liver?
Access advanced Chemoembolization of the liver solutions in trusted clinics .
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Chemoembolization of the liver | from $7,500 | from $16,000 | from $12,000 |
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Consultation and Preperation
Day 3: Chemoembolization Procedure
Day 4: Post-Operation
Week 1: Rehabilitation
Weeks 2-4: Gradual Return to Normal Activities
Week 6: Final Result
Please note that individual recovery times and experiences may vary.
Dr. Solak specializes in chemoembolization at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with training from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.
Dr. Eda Tanrikulu specializes in medical oncology and chemotherapy at Anadolu Medical Center, with a strong focus on liver cancer treatments.
Prof. Yeşim (Yesim) Yıldırım — Medical Oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center (since 2011). ESMO-certified specialist, Professor since 2021, author of 80+ scientific publications. Trained at top centers — Rambam (Israel) and Mount Vernon (UK). Treats breast, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcomas; uses immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Why patients choose Dr. Yeşim Yıldırım:
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.
As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
| Currency | lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros) |
| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes: