Memorial Şişli Hospital
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu
16 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
The cost of top surgery in Turkey generally ranges from $3,900 to $6,000. Prices vary depending on the type of procedure (double incision, periareolar, keyhole), the surgeon’s experience, and the clinic’s location. In the United States, the average cost is $15,000 (per ASPS). This means top surgery in Turkey is about 67% less than in the U.S.
Turkish clinics typically include pre-operative consultations, general anesthesia, surgical fees, hospital stay for 1–2 nights, compression garments, medications, and follow-up care. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with anesthesia, hospital stay, and aftercare billed separately. Always confirm with your clinic what’s included in the package.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| Top surgery | from $3,850 | from $8,500 | from $10,000 |
Dr. Yaman performs 500-600 procedures annually, specializing in natural-looking results for breast reduction and body contouring at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
Professor Cemal Firat specializes in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with extensive expertise in microsurgery and nerve injuries.
Associate Professor Burak Özkan specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.
Dr. Kadri Ozer is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon at Aydin State Hospital. He has served there since 2015. He completed training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital with a score of 100/100 (2009–2015). He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, English program (GPA 3.06/4.00).
His international experience includes Uppsala University Hospital, Radiology (2008), and Söder Hospital in Stockholm, Hand Surgery (2012). He also trained at Osaka University Hospital, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2013), and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, Reconstructive Microsurgery (2013). He served on a humanitarian mission as a Consultant Surgeon at Namangan Children’s Hospital in Uzbekistan (Oct 2015).
His research includes a thesis on optimizing platelet-rich plasma preparation (Dec 2014). He is a member of TTB (since 2009), ACELEMDER (since 2013), TSRM (since 2013), and TPRECD (since 2016).
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Top surgery is a gender-affirming procedure that alters the chest to match an individual's gender identity.
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: