Prof. Dr. Ali Metin Gorguner is a thoracic surgery specialist with _doctor_3003_years_ of experience in lung cancer treatment, trained at Istanbul University and Yedikule Chest Diseases Center. The clinic's thoracic surgery program offers advanced diagnostics and interventions, including endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) and interventional bronchoscopy. Procedures typically range from $12,500–$24,000 at this JCI-accredited facility with dedicated thoracic surgery expertise.
Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.
Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.
Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.
Hermes Clinics is a doctor-founded healthcare center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, and dental care. A team of physicians founded the clinic in 2019. The medical team has coordinated care for over 30,000 patients. Treatment is provided through licensed partner hospitals and clinics across Istanbul.
Weight-loss services include gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures. Dental patients receive full-mouth restorations such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants. The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification for its international processes. Oncology care includes stereotactic radiosurgery with Gamma Knife and CyberKnife. Patients also get lifelong aftercare support after weight-loss surgery.
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Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group. It treats 600,000 patients each year with a focus on cardiology, oncology, and heart surgery.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.
Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.
Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Acibadem Altunizade Clinic offers lung cancer treatment programs ranging from $5,000-$25,000, including surgical intervention and chemotherapy. The LEED Platinum-certified facility provides comprehensive molecular testing covering EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, and PD-L1 for personalized treatment. Two leading oncologists review each case, with Prof. Dr. Süleyman Alıcı specializing in lung cancer treatment protocols. Additional diagnostic services like PET-CT (around $700-$800) and NGS Foundation One Dx ($3,050) are available separately.
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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.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim, a thoracic surgeon with _doctor_2952_years_’ experience, performed Turkey's first clinical overseas lung transplant study and participated in 85 transplant surgeries in Toronto. VATS lung cancer surgery may cost around $8,000, typically covering the procedure and pathology examination. Dr. Yildirim is a member of EACTS and works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, which offers both surgical and advanced radiotherapy options for lung cancer.
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. Dr. Serkan Keskin brings 24 years of oncology experience with 900+ lung cancer surgeries performed. The clinic offers robotic-assisted procedures using Da Vinci technology for minimally invasive approaches. The diagnostic package may cost around $7,320, typically including PET-CT, brain MRI, and EBUS-bronchoscopy biopsy. Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation – Turkey's first since 2000 – with a 4.7/5 rating from 345 reviews. The surgery package covers airport transfers, interpreter services, and post-op follow-up.
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Dr. Cemalettin Ertekin is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He won the National Scientific Patent Award and the Istanbul Surgical Association first prize. Dr. Ertekin is a professor specifically focused on pancreatico-biliary and trauma surgery.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
Professor Sinem Iliaz specializes in lung cancer surgery at Biruni University Hospital, with a PhD in Chest Diseases from Istanbul University.
Dr. Sinem Iliaz is a pulmonologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a member of the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Iliaz treats lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea. She won third prize in the ERS Respiratory Championship as part of the Turkey team.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
The doctor is a highly specialized pulmonologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory conditions. Clinical focus areas include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. The doctor is proficient in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pleural fluid drainage.
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Dr. Nail Paksoy is an associate professor of medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Paksoy specializes in lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses modern immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols. His clinic is JCI-accredited for high safety standards.
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| 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 |
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