Memorial Şişli Hospital
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Betul Tavil
29 years of experience
accreditations :
Clinic is certified :
Stem cell therapy for COPD in Turkey typically costs from $12,000 to $20,000. The final price depends on the cell concentration, number of sessions, and combination with exosome nebulization. Patients save around 64% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $45,000 on average. Packages usually include cell administration, hospital stay, airport transfers, and multilingual interpretation services.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facility ensures high standards at competitive rates. For example, Memorial Şişli Hospital was the first in Turkey to earn this accreditation. While basic sessions start around $3,750, advanced protocols at Liv Hospital Ulus cost approximately $27,000. These premium options often include specialized pulmonologists like Mehmet Aydogan, who authored international COPD guides.
Why do patients choose Turkey for stem cell therapy for COPD?
Access advanced Stem cell therapy for COPD solutions in trusted clinics .
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Stem cell therapy for COPD | from $12,000 | from $32,000 | from $20,000 |
Dr. Irfan Eser specializes in thoracic surgery with over _doctor_9536_years_ of experience, focusing on advanced treatments for lung conditions.
Specializes in COPD and pulmonary diseases at Liv Hospital Ulus, with published research on innovative treatments.
Dr. Betül Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology, a world-class expert in bone marrow transplantation for children.
Why patients trust Dr. Tavil:
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: