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How Much Does Cochlear implant placement Cost?

The average price of Cochlear implant placement is $24,235, the minimum price is $21,642, and the maximum price is $31,000.
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Cochlear implant placementfrom $21,642from $35,000from $19,733
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Data verified by Bookimed as of March 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 113 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Cochlear implant placement Clinics: 9 Verified Options and Prices

Procedure type
Cochlear Implant Surgery (Unilateral, Includes Kanso 2 500 Series Implant)

Turkey, Istanbul

Yavuz Selim Yildirim

19 years of experience
Clinic is certified

This package features a Cochlear KANSO2-500 Series implant with included sound processor for a transparent all-inclusive price. Professor Yavuz Selim Yildirim, dual-board certified with European FEBORL-HNS and American FACS credentials, performs the surgery. He uses electroacoustic stimulation and soft surgery techniques to minimize trauma. The procedure costs around $21,890 at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. That covers the device, MRI/CT imaging, a 2-night hospital stay, VIP transfers, and a dedicated translator.

Cochlear Implant Surgery- All Inclusive Package

Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic is certified:

Prof. Dr. Salim Yuce, with 25+ years of ENT expertise and advanced training from the House Ear Institute, performs the minimally invasive procedure. The all-inclusive package, priced at approximately $21,642, covers the cochlear implant for one ear, a bilateral hearing aid, full diagnostic imaging, and a 10-day integrated program with 3 days of hospitalization and 7 days of hotel stay – both allowing a companion. Treatment at the JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital includes VIP transfers and interpreter services for international patients.

COCHLEAR & MEDEL (nucleus, rondo, kanso, sonnet, baha) Implant Surgery

Turkey, Istanbul

Serkan Orhan

23 years of experience
Clinic is certified

The package includes $31,000 of complication insurance for post-operative protection. Prof. Dr. Serkan Orhan, a university professor with Netherlands training, selects the optimal COCHLEAR or MEDEL device based on the patient's CT/MRI and hearing tests. The procedure at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital costs around $31,000. This fee covers the diagnostic scans, 2 days of hospitalization where one companion may stay, and medical report translation.

Cochlear Implant Surgery- All Inclusive Package

Turkey, Ankara

Celil Göçer

30 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Celil Göçer has performed over 900 cochlear implant procedures alongside his international research presentations. The procedure costs approximately $21,642 at the Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. This all-inclusive fee covers VIP luxury vehicle transfers, a private nurse service, and a professional medical interpreter throughout the process. Patients receive pre- and post-operative ENT specialist examinations at this regional referral center, which reports a 98% recommendation rate from international patients.

Cochlear Implant Surgery

Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic is certified:

Dr. Engin Acioglu, who has performed 900+ ENT procedures, offers a cochlear implant placement with a personalized evaluation. The comprehensive diagnostic package includes TMJ CT and MRI imaging for precise pre-operative planning. This streamlined program at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital requires only one night of hospitalization. The approximate cost of $25,000 covers the implant placement, all pre-operative tests, the hospital stay with medications, and the first follow-up consultation.

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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Yavuz Selim Yildirim

19 years of experience

Dr. Yildirim trained at top US institutions including Johns Hopkins and Harvard, specializing in cochlear implants at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

  • Expertise in otolaryngology with a focus on hearing restoration
  • Multiple research awards in ENT and rhinology
  • Associate Professor at Bezmialem Vakif University
  • Performs advanced cochlear implant surgeries
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Serkan Orhan

23 years of experience

Trained at prestigious institutions like Radboud University and the Royal National ENT Hospital in London – Dr. Orhan brings international expertise to cochlear implant placement.

  • Specialized in otolaryngology with over _doctor_5984_years_ of experience
  • Advanced training in facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty
  • Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading medical center
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Ralf Buhl

28 years of experience • 4000+ treatments performed

Professor Buhl is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in complex brain and spinal cord surgeries, including cochlear implant placement.

  • Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive research in neurosurgery
  • Performs surgeries using computerized neuronavigation for precision
  • Active in research with 47+ scientific papers published
  • Founder of a fund dedicated to brain tumor study
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Yasin Kulaksiz

9 years of experience

Specialist in cochlear implant placement with expertise in ENT surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

  • Holds a PhD in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) from Bezmialem Vakıf University
  • Expertise in surgical techniques and postoperative management
  • Specializes in patient assessment and care

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