Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey, Istanbul
Ali Fedakar
28 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Coronary bypass surgery in Turkey typically costs from $15,000 to $25,000. Final pricing depends on the surgical technique, number of bypassed arteries, and the clinic category. Patients save around 86% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $145,000 on average. Most Turkish medical centers include pre-operative diagnostics, ICU care, and airport logistics in their standard surgical price.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing Turkey allows access to American-standard care through specialized centers like Anadolu Medical Center, which maintains a Johns Hopkins affiliation. For complex cases, seeking professors with over 35 years of experience, such as those at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, provides significant value. While packages in Istanbul may start around $10,000, they frequently include 7-14 days of hospitalization, ensuring a safe initial recovery period before travel.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Coronary bypass surgery | from $15,000 | from $50,000 | from $30,000 |
Dr. Fatih Koç trained at Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – one of the world's top heart centers.
Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.
His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).
Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.
Dr. Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab and specializes in coronary bypass surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.
Professor David Saba brings _doctor_9900_years_ of cardiovascular surgery experience, including training at Toronto General Hospital and Germany's Hannover-Freiburg University.
A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) package in Turkey typically includes the surgical procedure, preoperative diagnostics, and a 5–7 day hospital stay. These all-inclusive bundles cover surgeon fees, anesthesia, intensive care monitoring, VIP transfers, and language support to ensure a seamless international patient experience.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many clinics offer a 5-night stay, top-tier centers like Anadolu Medical Center or Hisar Hospital often bundle 7 nights to ensure stability before travel. We see a trend where packages include 3–5 initial cardiac rehab sessions, which is vital since full recovery takes 6–8 weeks.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize confirming whether discharge medications and extended ICU stays are included, as these can add unexpected costs. They highly value having a dedicated coordinator to navigate the complex surgical schedule and recovery steps.
The success rate for coronary artery bypass grafting in Turkey ranges from 95% to 98.5%, with leading JCI-accredited cardiac centers maintaining complication rates as low as 1.2%. High surgical volumes, exceeding 20,000 annual procedures, and specialized techniques like off-pump and robotic surgery drive these excellent clinical outcomes.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While success rates are high, long-term graft patency depends heavily on the clinic volume. Centers like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental serve 250,000 patients annually, creating a high-repetition environment that typically correlates with lower surgical error rates. Always confirm if your surgeon has completed 1,000+ procedures, as experience is the primary driver of the 98.5% success figure.
Patient Consensus: Patients report a 95-100% immediate improvement in symptoms like angina at top Istanbul facilities. However, many emphasize that long-term success requires strict lifestyle changes, as the high initial success rate does not prevent future graft occlusion without smoking cessation.
Plan for a 21 to 28-day stay in Turkey for coronary bypass surgery. Most patients spend 5 to 7 days in JCI-accredited hospitals followed by 10 to 14 days of local recovery before being cleared for an international flight by senior cardiovascular surgeons.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from leading Istanbul centers like Anadolu Medical Center shows staying near the clinic for 14 days post-discharge is vital. While physical recovery starts early, the 10-day mark is the primary safety threshold for identifying late-onset issues. Choosing clinics with Johns Hopkins or Mayo Clinic-trained specialists ensures protocols specifically designed for safe international repatriation.
Patient Consensus: Patients recommend booking flexible hotel stays near the hospital to accommodate follow-up checks. Many suggest wearing compression socks and using anticoagulants to reduce travel risks during the flight home.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is not a permanent cure for heart disease. It creates a detour around blocked arteries to restore blood flow but does not stop atherosclerosis. Patients must manage underlying conditions through medication and lifestyle changes to prevent new blockages in grafts.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Expert surgeons in Turkey, such as Professor Emin Tireli who has performed over 6,000 procedures, often prioritize arterial grafts over vein grafts. Data shows arterial grafts offer superior long-term durability. When selecting a clinic like Anadolu Medical Center, check if they provide post-operative rehabilitation. This support is statistically linked to higher graft patency because it reinforces the lifestyle changes necessary to keep the new bypass open.
Patient Consensus: Many patients emphasize that the surgery is a second chance rather than a total fix. They highlight the necessity of a low-carb diet and zero smoking to avoid needing stents or reoperation within five years.