20 Best HLA-typing Clinics in Turkey

Anadolu Medical Center has a dedicated on-site HLA Typing Laboratory. This facility has performed 3,000+ bone marrow transplants since 2010. High-resolution tissue typing for a patient may cost around $3,300. Low-resolution donor typing typically runs around $2,800. The clinic holds OECI and JCI accreditations and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Prof. Dr. Savash Kansoy leads the bone marrow transplant unit. DNA-based HLA typing is performed for both patients and potential donors here.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital provides high-resolution HLA typing for precise donor-recipient matching. This Istanbul facility is the first hospital in Turkey to hold LEED Platinum certification. Prof. Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz oversees these tests with over 25 years of experience in clinical hematology. A high-resolution test costs around $1,300 per person. Low-resolution typing typically runs around $800. The procedure is a standard outpatient blood test and does not require sedation. This JCI-accredited hospital maintains high standards for diagnostic accuracy in molecular testing.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital. It was the first in Turkey licensed for liver and kidney transplants. The hospital treats 1.6 million patients annually across oncology, general surgery, and plastic surgery.

• 80% of cancer patients receive radiotherapy with a TrueBeam STx linear accelerator.
• Cancer treatment protocols follow NCCN and ESMO international guidelines.
• General surgery covers breast-saving operations, reconstruction, and gastric bypass.
• Plastic surgery includes rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and liposuction.
• International patients can stay at a 5-star guest house with free airport transfer and interpreters.

Memorial Ankara Hospital features a specialized bone marrow transplant unit with 12 dedicated wards. Human leukocyte antigen typing at this JCI-accredited facility typically costs around $1,300. An expert consultation may cost around $200. The hospital performs all necessary testing on site for patients without previous medical records. These results help the medical team plan bone marrow transplant protocols. The clinic is part of the Memorial Hospitals Group, which treats various blood cancers and autoimmune diseases.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.

• 99% success rate for kidney transplants.
• Over 15,000 IVF procedures with a 65% success rate. Uses advanced methods like ICSI and genetic testing.
• Pediatric organ transplant for children aged 0–5 using small instruments.
• Free airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.
• Memorial Healthcare Group serves 1.6 million patients from 92 countries annually.

Prof. Dr. Bulent Unal oversees compatibility assessments here with over 25 years of experience in transplant medicine. The initial pre-transplant workup typically costs around $7,000. This package includes the HLA-typing test, blood work, radiology, and various scans. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and follows standardized testing protocols for international patients. If a transplant proceeds at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, the workup cost is generally deducted from the final surgery total. Prof. Dr. Unal is a recipient of the International Liver Transplantation Society Young Investigator Award.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex is Turkey's first privately owned cancer hospital. It is JCI-accredited and treats cancer, dental, and cardiac conditions. Over 150 doctors serve 200,000+ patients annually.

• Advanced PET-CT and Linear Accelerator for precise cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Chemotherapy unit on a separate floor that accommodates 58 patients.
• VM Floor with spacious rooms built to boutique hotel standards.
• Center of Excellence accreditations for robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.