The cost of reconstructive surgery in Turkey, specifically microvascular surgery, starts approximately at $5,000. This price can vary based on the specific procedure and clinic. Some packages offer additional services to enhance the patient"s experience and recovery.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| Reconstructive surgery | from $3,500 | from $9,000 | from $20,000 |
| Reconstruction of foot joints and toes | from $5,700 | from $12,000 | from $20,000 |
| DIEP Flap Reconstruction (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Surgery) | from $9,500 | from $22,000 | from $35,000 |
| Breast reconstruction surgery | from $4,607 | from $15,000 | from $30,000 |
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This single-day program for foot contracture correction at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital includes one night of required hospitalization. Dr. Mehmet Alp, a Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Specialist with 900+ procedures performed, handles the case. The package costs around $4,600, covering surgery, tests, consultation, and airport transfers. The hospital's international standards serve patients from 167 countries, offering multidisciplinary care in its large Istanbul facility.
This comprehensive package includes hospitalization with accommodation for one guest, airport transfers, and dedicated English or Russian interpreter services. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurklu, who leads a university Hand Transplantation Department, performs this procedure at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. The clinic holds Turkey's first JCI Accreditation Certificate, meeting international patient safety standards. At about $7,400, the fee covers a required PCR test, anaesthesia consultation, post-discharge follow-up, and all medical report translations. Over 89% of patients recommend this hospital for its coordinated care.
Combined implant and fat grafting addresses volume and soft tissue defects. Dr. Hasan Sahin, with 12,000+ aesthetic surgeries performed, does this reconstruction at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package costs around $3,100 and includes surgery, a 2-night hospital stay, and 6 nights at a Ramada or Mercure hotel. Pre-op tests, airport transfers, a VIP translator, and a postoperative bra are all covered.
Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction with immediate Motiva® implant placement restores a natural breast contour using patient's own tissue. Dr. Murat Yaman, who performs over 500 breast procedures annually, conducts the personalized planning and surgery at the JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. Priced at about $4,870, this all-inclusive package covers mammography diagnostics, surgery with US FDA-approved silicone implants, a 5-day hospital stay, premium VIP transfers, and professional interpreter services.
Dr. Yaman treats 500-600 patients annually, specializing in natural-looking reconstructive and aesthetic results at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
Performed over 12,000 aesthetic surgeries for more than 5,000 patients – Dr. Sahin specializes in complex restorative plastic surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Dr. Calik specializes in reconstructive surgery, offering expertise in both aesthetic and medical reconstructions at Soraca Med Istanbul.
Op. Dr. Yunus Emre Şeker is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Antalya. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Akdeniz University Hospital. He trained under Prof. Ömer Özkan. He was an active team member in uterus and double-arm transplant surgeries.
In 2023, he won second place (Clinical Branch) in the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition. He taught plastic surgery at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He has spoken at national congresses and contributed to publications.
Clinical focus: rhinoplasty (ultrasonic, ethnic), facial rejuvenation, breast aesthetics, body contouring, reconstructive surgery.
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.
As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
| Currency | lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros) |
| 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 |
In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
