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SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kayseri, Turkey. It treats 50,000 patients each year, both adults and children. Its strongest areas are neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and reproductology.
SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kayseri, Turkey. It treats 50,000 patients each year, both adults and children. Its strongest areas are neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and reproductology.
Gözde International Hospitals is a group of 7 hospitals serving 1.8 million patients each year. Three of its hospitals focus solely on international care. Core specialties include oncology, orthopedics, obesity treatment, hair transplants, and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Gözde International Hospitals is a group of 7 hospitals serving 1.8 million patients each year. Three of its hospitals focus solely on international care. Core specialties include oncology, orthopedics, obesity treatment, hair transplants, and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Op. Dr. Serif Yavuz's Private Practice is a plastic surgery clinic in Istanbul with a focus on natural-looking results. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Op. Dr. Serif Yavuz's Private Practice is a plastic surgery clinic in Istanbul with a focus on natural-looking results. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital on Istanbul's Asian side. It opened in 2017 and occupies a 98,000 m² facility. Its services include neurology, cardiology, oncology, breast health, ophthalmology, spine care, reproductive medicine, obesity and metabolic surgery, and robotic surgery.
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Academic Hospital is a TÜV NORD-certified private medical center in Istanbul with 60 specialist departments. It is best known for orthopedics, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital treats over 15,000 patients each year, both adults and children.
Academic Hospital is a TÜV NORD-certified private medical center in Istanbul with 60 specialist departments. It is best known for orthopedics, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital treats over 15,000 patients each year, both adults and children.
Risus Clinic Istanbul is a GHA-accredited multi-specialty clinic with 7 departments. Its main specialties are orthopedics, heart surgery, dental treatment, and plastic surgery. The clinic treats only adults and draws patients from Europe, the USA, and Latin America.
Risus Clinic Istanbul is a GHA-accredited multi-specialty clinic with 7 departments. Its main specialties are orthopedics, heart surgery, dental treatment, and plastic surgery. The clinic treats only adults and draws patients from Europe, the USA, and Latin America.
Uniqacare Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, serving 433,000 patients every year. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and transplantology. The clinic treats both adults and children and is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
Uniqacare Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, serving 433,000 patients every year. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and transplantology. The clinic treats both adults and children and is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
Private Medicabil Hospital specializes in complex surgical procedures with high success rates. Dr. Hasan Ofluoglu, a general surgeon with 16+ years of experience, focuses on stomach-related surgeries including metabolic procedures. The hospital serves a diverse international patient population and maintains dedicated surgical teams for specialized care.
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, a JCI-accredited facility, offers advanced chemotherapy for brain tumors with treatments costing around $8,700–$15,400. The hospital's oncology team includes Dr. Rahib Hasanov, a medical oncologist trained at Marmara University with experience in personalized treatments, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for complex cancers.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Prof. Serkan Keskin brings 24 years of oncology experience with 900+ gastric procedures performed. Stomach cancer surgery at Memorial Şişli may cost around $10,690–25,000 – typically covering the procedure, 5-7 nights, pathology tests, and transfers. The hospital holds JCI accreditation – Turkey's first – and follows NCCN/ESMO protocols. Prof. Keskin ranked first in Turkey's national oncology exam and has 42 international publications.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
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Dr. Erman Aytac is a professor of surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He specializes in colorectal surgery, digestive oncology, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Aytac completed a prestigious fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Digestive Diseases Institute.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.
Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.
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| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
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What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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