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How Much Does Thyroidectomy Cost in Turkey?

The cost of thyroidectomy in Turkey typically ranges from $4,700 to $5,200. Pricing can vary depending on the clinic, the surgeon’s experience, whether the procedure is partial or total, and if advanced techniques like nerve monitoring are used. In the United States, the average price is $13,000 (according to AAO-HNS). This means thyroidectomy in Turkey is about 62% less than in the U.S.

Turkish hospitals usually include pre-op lab tests, general anesthesia, surgeon and hospital fees, surgical supplies, a hospital stay, and follow-up visits in the price. In the U.S., hospital and anesthesia fees are often billed separately, and follow-up care may incur extra charges. Patients should always confirm exactly what’s included in their package before booking.

Key Benefits

Why do patients choose Turkey for thyroidectomy?

  • Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals and centers accredited by Turkey’s Ministry of Health provide top-quality care.
  • Latest technologies: The use of Harmonic Scalpel devices and intraoperative nerve monitoring systems enhances precision and safety during thyroidectomy procedures.
  • High success rates: Thyroidectomy procedures in Turkey have a 95% efficacy rate for benign conditions and 90% for malignant cases. They also maintain low complication rates.
  • Expert surgeons: Leading endocrinologists and surgeons, many affiliated with the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons, have performed over 2,000 thyroidectomy cases each, ensuring experienced care.

Access advanced thyroidectomy solutions in trusted clinics from $4,328.

Data verified by Bookimed as of January 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 137 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
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Discover the Best Thyroidectomy Clinics in Turkey: 29 Verified Options and Prices

Procedure type
Parathyroidectomy, Adenoma, Unilateral Total

Turkey, Istanbul

Adnan Isgor

35 years of experience
Clinic is certified

This procedure is performed at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first Turkish facility to achieve JCI accreditation – meeting the same safety standards as top US hospitals. Dr. Adnan Isgor, a specialist in oncological endocrine surgery, leads the treatment. The package is priced at about $7,000 and includes preoperative tests and consultation. This comprehensive care occurs within a 53,000 m² center featuring 13 operating rooms and specialized expertise.

Thyroid CA - Radioiodine therapy I-131 (hospitalization is included)

Turkey, Istanbul

Akin Yildiz

34 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Individualized I-131 dosing is determined by a comprehensive diagnostic workup, including required blood panels, neck ultrasound, and thyroid scintigraphy. Dr. Akin Yildiz performs the therapy at the oncology-focused, ISO-certified Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. The cost is approximately $5,500 for the all-inclusive package, covering diagnostics, the procedure, and 1–2 nights of hospitalization. Patients follow a 1-week low-iodine diet and medication withdrawal beforehand, and enjoy Russian-speaking translators with VIP transfers.

Unilateral Total Thyrodectomy- All Inclusive Package

Turkey, Istanbul

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

29 years of experience
Clinic is certified

This all-inclusive package provides complete medical tourism support, from VIP airport transfers with a luxury vehicle to a dedicated on-site interpreter. Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak, whose 43+ published articles reflect advanced academic surgical care, performs the procedure. For about $4,330, the fee covers a thyroid ultrasound for diagnostics, surgery in a technologically equipped operating theater, and monitored recovery during a companion-inclusive hospital and hotel stay. It takes place at the Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, a JCI and ISO 9001-certified facility meeting international care standards.

Unilateral Total Thyroidectomy

Turkey, Istanbul

Vahit Mutluu

13 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vahit Mutlu combines his 12+ years of endocrine surgery expertise with active research for evidence-based care. He performs unilateral total thyroidectomy at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, which serves 120,000+ international patients annually. The package costs around $5,900, covering pre-op tests, anesthesia consultation, and 2 days of hospitalization with 24/7 nursing. VIP transfers, PCR testing, and a post-discharge control visit are included, supported by a 24/7 International Patient Office.

Partial Thyroidectomy (Unilateral, One-Sided)

Turkey, Istanbul

Nuri Alper Sahbaz

21 years of experience
Clinic is certified

Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz, one of only five surgeons in Turkey with the European Board of Endocrine Surgery Qualification, leads this partial thyroidectomy. With international training from Baylor College and the University of Texas Medical School, he has performed over 2,000 endocrine surgeries. The procedure is performed at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. The approximate cost is $4,310.

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Mustafa Solak

20 years of experience
Dr. Solak specializes in head & neck cancers, including thyroid conditions, with training at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Completed fellowship at Cancer Institute of Hacettepe University Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Deals with…
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Nuri Alper Sahbaz

21 years of experience
Dr. Nuri Alper Sahbaz is an experienced endocrine and general surgeon. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He also gained advanced clinical experience at Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School. He holds…
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Pekize Eker Balcioglu

24 years of experience
Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in thyroidectomy with a strong background from Marmara University's General Surgery Department. Graduated from Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine Completed residency at Marmara University, focusing on general…
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

20 years of experience
Dr. Alemdar specializes in thyroidectomy with extensive training in medical oncology and internal medicine. Board-certified in medical oncology Over 15 years of clinical experience Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

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Rosé • Thyroidectomy
Belgium
Feb 9, 2024
Verified review.
I am now trying to go on a medical trip again. The new system sucks. When you enter your phone number you have to receive a verification code to do a request. I didn't receive any code. I talked to the operator. They stringed me allong for almost a week,promising that the medical coordinator would contact me. Nothing happened. I am sick and they are truly not helpfull at all. Terribly !!@
About Bookimed service
New system sucks. Upon trying to put in a request the verification code never came. I talked with customer service who stringed me allong for. several days promising me that a medical coordinator would contact me via whatt's app. It never happened. 4 times they made eccuses and promises. Never got an treatment plan or an estimate !!!!
KLAVDIIA PARGACHEVA • Thyroid resection
Montenegro
Mar 13, 2025
Verified review.
I am very glad that I made this choice
I had to have my thyroid investigated and cut out if the investigations confirmed it. I was supposed to fly to the Russian Federation, but I couldn't. With the help of the Bookmed website, I asked for a suitable hospital and I was matched. I liked the offer from Lokman Hekim Istanbul - they provided me with a hotel, a ward, all the necessary tests, and everything was organised in a short time, but enough time for the treatment. I decided to choose Lokman Hekim Istanbul. I am very glad that I made this choice. Everything was very clear: we were met at the airport, brought to the hotel. When we had to go to the hospital, a car came to pick us up. They took us everywhere we needed to go for treatment, even to the pharmacies. When we arrived at the hospital, I was examined by the doctor Alaattin Ozturk. I told him about my symptoms and the analyses already done in the RF. The doctor studied all this, sent me to have a blood test and an ultrasound (we paid for the ultrasound ourselves, as it was not in the plan). All the analyses and ultrasound were done quickly. After that the doctor decided to operate on me on the same day. I was scared, but Dr Alaattin Ozturk's confidence reassured me. I realised that I was in good hands and everything was going well. Also the interpreter and coordinator Olga was very helpful, caring and "warm" in her communication. All this helped me to get through the stress before the operation, even though I was very reluctant to have it. We waited in the ward. At that time a nurse came and very carefully put a catheter in advance. This is a huge problem for me: before the catheter was put already in the operating theatre, and it was a torment - I was always stabbed all my hands, because my veins "hide". But here the nurse put the catheter in so painlessly that I didn't even realise it was already in place. About an hour later, I was taken into the operating room. The doctor translated to me what was being done to me before the operation, and once again I would like to say a big thank you to him. I was very afraid that I would lose my voice because they often nick the ligaments, but when I woke up everything was fine. I woke up easily. The first day after the operation I was up and feeling relatively fine considering I had the operation. The hospital staff were very caring: they took my blood pressure and temperature and put me on painkillers. I did not feel unwell. I would like to tell you separately about the ward. We were lying alone with my husband. The only disadvantage was that it was difficult for him to sleep on the couch. But everything else was just fine. I have never been in the hospital so well, and believe me - I have a lot of experience =) The bathroom is like in a good hotel: great shower, I was even able to take it. The ward is big, with good and different lighting, with a comfortable table. Everything was great, I was very comfortable. I had more problems with cystitis and Olga organised for me to see a urologist. He helped to solve the problem. I was given an antibiotic and a drip with a catheter free of charge. When we were discharged, we were taken to a pharmacy where we could buy everything. Then my husband was also taken to see a hair transplant surgeon, also free of charge and also by car. I saw the doctor on the last day - he removed my stitches and asked me to send him some tests. I was very happy that it was him who operated on me, and I was even sad to part with Olga. When the histology was ready, it turned out that I had cancer, and it was good that everything was done in time. If I have any health problems, I will definitely come back to this hospital. The people who work there treat patients and their families with care. I would also like to add that the Bookimed service made me very happy: they were interested in my health and asked me if I was OK. I liked the hospital they chose for me.
Doctor, staff, interpreter, great hospital. The ward is super
A little couch for the husband😅
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I would also like to add that I was very pleased with BookMed's service: they were interested in my health and asked me if I was OK. I liked the hospital they chose for me.
Anonymous • Consultation with a surgeon
Ukraine
Sep 24, 2020
Verified review.
Liv hospital is a terrible clinic! We were very disappointed, it’s good that they went to the memorial on time from there and didn’t perform the operation on my grandfather, conducted an examination in another clinic where they began to fully deal with him and sort out his problem with a council of doctors, in Livonia we just shouted that the situation was an emergency and it was necessary urgently to take action and just wanted to put on the operation the next day without looking at the tests and the like !!!!
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Оксана • Consultation with an endocrinologist
Ukraine
Mar 15, 2021
Verified review.
Diagnostics is at the level, but you will not receive a conclusion and diagnosis, there will also be problems with translation into Russian, you will not wait for them. The clinic is not interested in treating you, it is possible to operate, there is no medication.
About Bookimed service
I don't even know who it is.
Dinara • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Kazakhstan
Aug 4, 2023
Verified review.
Before I went, I told them that I needed some kind of operation. At the end, after all the tests, they tell me that this operation is not suitable for you. It turns out I went in vain and spent the money. double expense. I'm disappointed
Georgia Michel • Consultation with an endocrinologist
Georgia
Mar 21, 2024
Verified review.
For the first time in a really long time, I feel cared for by a doctor and their staff!
The doctor and the video consultations’ moderator (who also is my coordinator) are so patient, helpful, understanding, accommodating, and trustworthy. For the first time in a really long time, I feel cared for by a doctor and their staff! I would recommend this platform and this hospital to anyone who needed treatment!
I really did appreciate that. My doctor allowed me to speak uninterrupted and listened attentively.
The connection quality of the video consultation was a little bit choppy, but that could very well have been from my own Internet. I would not be quick to assign blame to the hospital and their computer or Wi-Fi.
aljawhra • Consultation with an endocrinologist
Saudi Arabia
May 25, 2023
Verified review.
My stay was excellent in all aspects, the room was comfortable and appropriate, the staff were very cooperative
My stay was excellent in all aspects, the room was comfortable and appropriate, the staff were very cooperative, the treatment felt that I benefited from it from the first day, although I went to several clinics in Germany, the Czech Republic and Hungary, but Nobel is more practical and serious in the matter of treatment
Зухра • Consultation with an endocrinologist
Kazakhstan
Aug 1, 2022
Verified review.
Good evening! The clinic is good. But I didn’t like the doctor, I’ll say right away. He didn't explain the whole situation. Went to the endocrinologist. Not an expert in his field.
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Марина Сергеевна Серёгина
Ukraine
Jun 17, 2018
Verified review.
The trip gave a positive result
We were diagnosed in Medical Park. We paid attention to the high level of medicine in Turkey and modern equipment, which is important for the correct diagnosis. The diagnosis was made in Kiev. The friendly attitude of the medical staff of the clinic, the round-the-clock support and assistance of Bookimed coordinator Lisa Dudnik, the support of the coordinators of the clinic made our stay at the clinic comfortable. The attending physician Veysel Kydyr helps us in correction of treatment and after returning home. Many thanks to Bookimed for the work done. The trip gave a positive result. We have a wish - clinic to make translations of medical documentation in a shorter period, and our medicine to rise to such a level that our loved ones receive medical care at the proper level in their country.
Stanislav Gart • Diabetes type 2
Ukraine
Jul 7, 2024
Verified review.
I was very satisfied
Hazem
Egypt
Feb 23, 2019
Verified review.
I'm satisfied
Muhammed • Thyroid disease
Gambia
Nov 1, 2019
Verified review.
Good
About Bookimed service
Yea am 100% satisfied with bookimed an much regard to dr mariia bondar.

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Updated: 03/13/2025
Authored by
Anna Leonova
Anna Leonova
Head of Content Marketing Team
A certified medical writer with 10+ years of experience, developed Bookimed’s trusted content, backed by a Master’s in Philology and medical expert interviews worldwide.
Fahad Mawlood
Medical Editor & Data Scientist
General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
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FAQ about Thyroidectomy in Turkey

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

What is the level of medicine in Turkey?

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.

What should you know about Turkey before the trip?

Currencylira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros)
Best period for the tripMay-October
LanguageTurkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)
Visais not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit
Time difference with Europe3 hours
Time difference with the USA8 hours
CapitalAnkara
Medical tourism centerIstanbul
Popular resortsAlanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris

What hotel services are provided here?

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.

When is the best time to travel to Turkey?

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.

Do I need a visa?

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.

What documents are required to apply for a visa to Turkey for treatment?

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:

  • ID card
  • confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
  • certificate of income and availability of funds ($50 per day per person)
  • insurance policy for a stay in Turkey (original and copy)
  • 2 photos (5x6)
  • visa receipt
  • booking of flight and hotel
  • medical opinion about the need for treatment.

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