Turkey, Istanbul
Ali Irfan Emre Tekgunduz
Bone marrow transplantation at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul starts at $32,500 USD for autologous transplants and €57,500 EUR for allogeneic transplants from sibling donors. Prof. Dr. Ali Irfan Emre Tekgündüz, a hematologist with 26 years of experience, leads the bone marrow transplant program. Memorial was Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital and operates a JACIE-compliant BMT center.
The hospital offers three transplant types based on donor availability. Autologous BMT uses the patient's own stem cells and costs $32,500 USD with 30–45 nights of hospital care. Allogeneic BMT from a matched sibling donor is €57,500 EUR and includes 60 nights of hospitalization. Transplants from unrelated or haploidentical donors cost €77,500 EUR.
Pre-Transplant Diagnostics
Before transplantation, patients undergo a complete workup package for $6,000 USD. This includes:
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- PET-CT scan
- High- and low-resolution HLA typing
- Leukemia genetics panel
- Eye, ENT, cardiology, and dental consultations
The diagnostic phase determines transplant eligibility and donor compatibility. HLA typing tests match patients with family members or registry donors. The hospital works with TÜRKKÖK, Turkey's national donor registry, and international databases.
The Transplant Process
Memorial's BMT center treats conditions like T-ALL, chronic myeloid leukemia, and neuroblastoma. All transplant rooms have ISO 5 air filtration to prevent infections. The hospital stay ranges from 30 to 60 nights depending on transplant type and recovery progress.
Prof. Tekgündüz and his team manage the entire process from donor selection through post-transplant monitoring. Compatible family donors allow immediate scheduling. Registry donor searches take additional time but expand options for patients without matched siblings.
After discharge, patients receive 30 days of outpatient follow-up care included in the package price. Full immune system recovery typically takes 12 to 18 months. The team monitors engraftment, manages medications, and watches for complications during this period.
What's Included in the Price
The transplant packages cover hospital accommodation, all medical procedures, and nursing care. Memorial provides free airport-hotel transfers and interpreter services. Staff help arrange hotel bookings for family members and translate medical reports into the patient's language.
Total costs for a sibling-match transplant range from $51,000 to $71,000 USD when combining diagnostics and treatment. Full-service packages with global donor searches cost €62,900 to €82,900 EUR. These prices do not include flights, donor search fees outside the standard package, or medications after discharge.
Memorial Bahçelievler holds ISO certification and built its facilities to LEED Platinum environmental standards. The hospital has earned a 4.6 rating from over 289 patient reviews. Contact the clinic to discuss your specific case and confirm current pricing for your transplant type.