Emsey Hospital’s gynecology oncology team specializes in ovarian cancer surgery, offering advanced procedures that may cost around $17,500–$27,000. Dr. Serap Kaya, a board-certified medical oncologist with specialized training from Kocaeli University, leads the team with extensive experience in complex oncology cases, including ovarian cancer management. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, ensuring high standards of care and safety for international patients.
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.
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.
SALUSS Medical Group specializes in Ovarian cancer surgery, serving international patients from 52 countries. The clinic offers comprehensive cancer treatments with a focus on gynecological oncology.
SALUSS Medical Group has locations in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Since 2001, it has treated patients from 52 countries across five continents. The clinic offers over 20 treatments across 10 specialties, with hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, and dental care as its core strengths.
Private Yunus Emre Hospital treats 70,000 patients each year across 20 departments. Its key specialties include general surgery, ENT, gynecology, cardiovascular diseases, and urology. Holds ISO 9001 certification and is a WHO/UNICEF-designated Baby Friendly Hospital.
Private Yunus Emre Hospital treats 70,000 patients each year across 20 departments. Its key specialties include general surgery, ENT, gynecology, cardiovascular diseases, and urology. Holds ISO 9001 certification and is a WHO/UNICEF-designated Baby Friendly Hospital.
Prof. Dr. Nilgün Turhan IVF Clinic is an infertility practice led by a specialist with over 30 years of experience. It specializes in IVF, assisted reproductive technologies, and gynecology. The clinic is in Beşiktaş, Istanbul's commercial and cultural center.
Prof. Dr. Nilgün Turhan IVF Clinic is an infertility practice led by a specialist with over 30 years of experience. It specializes in IVF, assisted reproductive technologies, and gynecology. The clinic is in Beşiktaş, Istanbul's commercial and cultural center.
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.
Egemed Hospitals treats 100,000 patients each year at 12 polyclinics in İzmir. It focuses on bariatric surgery, obesity treatment, and plastic surgery. International patients get 24/7 support.
Egemed Hospitals treats 100,000 patients each year at 12 polyclinics in İzmir. It focuses on bariatric surgery, obesity treatment, and plastic surgery. International patients get 24/7 support.
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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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. Aybala Akıl, MD is an OBGYN clinic in Bodrum, Turkey. It focuses on obstetrics, gynecology, and genital aesthetics. The practice treats women through reproductive years and menopause. Dr. Aybala Akıl founded it in 2018. She has over 20 years of medical experience and earned her degree at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine.
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| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| 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 |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
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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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