Best Kidney transplant Clinics in Turkey: 27 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Çağatay Aydın brings 36 years of experience with 900+ kidney transplants performed, including leadership at Johns Hopkins Kidney Transplant Center. The procedure may cost around $19,000 – typically covering surgery, compatibility testing, 6-10 days hospitalization, and airport transfers. Medipol Mega holds JCI Academic Accreditation and achieves 98% success rates for living donor transplants. The team performs laparoscopic nephrectomy for donors, reducing recovery to 2-4 days.

Dr. Mesut Pekmez brings 23 years of kidney transplant experience with 900+ procedures performed. The package may cost around €14,500, typically covering surgery for both recipient and donor, 15 nights hospitalization for recipient (3 days ICU), 7 nights for donor, preoperative tests, and transfers. Lokman Hekim University Hospital holds International Health Tourism Authorization and ISO certification, with 82 ICU beds dedicated to transplant care.

Prof. Dr. Bulent Unal brings 29 years of kidney transplant expertise with 900+ procedures performed. Live donor transplants may cost around $22,000 – typically covering surgery, ICU, up to 15 days hospitalization for patient and 10 days for donor, plus all pre-op tests and transfers. His international training includes fellowships in Spain and USA. The clinic holds Turkish Medical Association accreditation and achieves a 4.9/5 patient rating.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soykan Barlas brings 4 years of kidney transplant experience with 20+ published research articles. The living donor kidney transplantation package may cost around $16,120 – typically covering surgeon fees, operating room charges, 3 ICU days plus 14 standard days for patient, compatibility tests ($5,000 value), and airport transfers. Medical Park Göztepe is JCI-accredited, ensuring international safety standards. The package includes 50 days of comprehensive post-transplant monitoring in Turkey.

Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat has performed 900 kidney transplants over 34 years, pioneering Turkey's first robotic kidney transplant. The procedure may cost around $18,000 – typically covering surgery, 7 nights for the patient, 3 nights for the donor, compatibility tests, and transfers. Memorial Bahçelievler maintains a 99% success rate with 300+ transplants annually. The JCI-accredited hospital offers both classical and robot-assisted approaches using the Da Vinci system.

Prof. Dr. Ayhan Dinçkan has performed 5,000+ kidney transplants, with 350 pediatric cases, demonstrating exceptional expertise. The living donor transplant package may cost around $18,000 – typically covering surgery, tests, ICU stay, medications, and transfers. As Director of Organ Transplantation at this university hospital, Dr. Dinçkan pioneered simultaneous pancreas & kidney transplants. The clinic provides 24/7 translator services and 50-day post-op follow-up for patient safety.

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu brings 22 years of transplant expertise, having performed 1,000+ liver transplants and 2,000+ hepatobiliary surgeries. Kidney transplant packages at Medical Park Antalya typically cost around $15,000–18,000 USD, covering surgery, 7-day hospital stay, 25-day hotel accommodation, and long-term follow-up for both recipient and donor. The hospital holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and maintains a 97% transplant success rate.

Dr. Erhan Tatar, a nephrology professor with 900+ kidney transplants performed, offers living-donor procedures at this JCI-accredited hospital. The package may cost around $19,000–25,000 USD, typically covering surgery, 7 days hospital stay, 7–15 days hotel accommodation, meals, and transfers. The clinic maintains low infection rates and holds TEMOS and EFQM accreditations. Dr. Tatar is an ERA-EDTA member with specialized training in nephrology.

Memorial Şişli Hospital – Turkey's first JCI-accredited facility – performs kidney transplants with a 90% success rate. The $18,000 package typically covers surgery, all doctor fees, 5-7 nights for recipient (plus companion), preoperative tests, and postoperative monitoring. Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat, a consultant at Memorial Bahçelievler, leads the transplant team. The hospital provides VIP transfers and interpreter support.