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Corneal Transplant

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Memorial Şişli Hospital
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4.6
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267 patients
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What's included in this package

Medical Procedures
  • Corneal transplant
  • Consultation with a doctor
  • Preoperative tests
  • Follow-up examination
  • Consumable materials
  • Accommodation is not included
  • Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport
Duration
  • 1 days in the hospital
  • 7 days in the hotel
Accommodation

Accommodation is not included

Transport
  • Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

24/7 Bookimed assistance

Personal medical coordinator

Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices

Patient advocacy during medical travel

Program price

$8,000
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Airfare
Hotel
Additional activities not included
Doctor
Abdullah Ozkaya
Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience
Board certified professional
Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an expert ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience in the field. He specializes in various procedures such as retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, laser eye surgery, LASIK surgery, and Macular Degeneration Surgery. He has published over 83 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 46 articles in national peer-reviewed journals. His work has been cited over 500 times. He is also an active member of The Turkish Ophthalmology Society (TOD) and European Vitreoretinal Society.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.

Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, weight loss surgery, including gastric lap banding, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.

Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.

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Location
Kaptan Paşa Mah, Halit Ziya Türkkan Sok Famas Plaza No:19 D:C, 34385 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

Why people love us

Patient reviews

4.6
Excellent score
304 patient verified reviews
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Rating breakdown
Doctor
4.9/5
Staff
4.9/5
Facilities
4.9/5
Language assistance
4.7/5
Support
4.5/5
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Анна • Corneal transplant
Belarus
Oct 25, 2021
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"You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best!" Return: "About the doctor: "Doctor A
The clinic has a welcoming atmosphere, but the wait for each appointment and an interpreter is sooo long. Doctor A. Ozkaya proved himself to be a professional, answered all our questions, the corneal transplant operation for my one-year-old child was rather quick and effective at the moment. We came across a very polite and excellent Bookimed coordinator Jan, he helped on any even minor issue, contacted the clinic, helped absolutely with everything! You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best!
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We came across a very polite and excellent coordinator, Ian, he helped with any even minor issue, contacted the clinic, helped with absolutely everything! You have wonderful employees, prosperity and all the best to you!
Ситора • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
Uzbekistan
Nov 3, 2023
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And of course, a big thank you to Anastasia, an employee of the Bookimed website ❤️
I am very pleased that I made my choice and trusted the doctor, Professor Abdullah Ozkaya. It was this doctor who inspired confidence at our first meeting, was attentive, and answered all questions clearly and correctly. The clinic did not play any significance for me when choosing. Before that I was in 3 other clinics. But the doctors in those clinics did not inspire confidence in me. I think every person should find their own doctor. And a lot depends on the translator, how correctly he will translate everything. In other clinics, translators were incompetent. And of course, a big thank you to Anastasia, an employee of the Bookimed website ❤️
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Very competent employees. Anastasia special love and gratitude. She was always in touch and answered all questions. More than once she was not rude or rude. If only there were more such dedicated people to their work
BoldErdene • Strabismus surgery
Republic of Korea
Aug 27, 2023
Verified review.
I highly recommend Memorial Şişli Hospital for anyone seeking medical treatment
I recently had strabismus surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Turkey and I am extremely satisfied with my experience. The hospital's facilities were top-notch and the staff was friendly and attentive. What stood out the most was the expertise and care provided by the doctor. The surgery went smoothly, and the post-operative care was thorough. I highly recommend Memorial Şişli Hospital for anyone seeking medical treatment.
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I am grateful to Bookimed for their invaluable assistance in connecting me with Memorial Şişli Hospital. Their platform streamlined the process and their guidance was instrumental in making my medical journey smooth and successful. Highly recommended for anyone seeking medical care abroad.
Ana • Consultation with an ophthalmologist
Georgia
Apr 22, 2022
Verified review.
I'm absolutely thrilled with the results I've seen after my visits
Yes, I'm very pleased and thankful for everything your team is doing
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Yes, I'm very pleased and thankful for everything your team is doing
Sholpan Bogussova • Consultation with creation of treatment plan
Kazakhstan
May 16, 2024
Verified review.
Allah ST bless all of above named persons that made treatment and our time in Istanbul so pleasant
I would like to thank our coordinator Hilal, her assistance was invaluable. Our doctor Abdullah is very professional and skilled, we realized that at our first meeting. Surgery went smooth, Alhamdulillah. Translators Ali, Dinara and one more girl from Kazakhstan (do not remember her name) - all of them were so much kind and perfect specialists. Allah ST bless all of above named persons that made treatment and our time in Istanbul so pleasant.
Attention of each person in clinic and coordinator. Transfer service.
Price for hospital accommodation, too expensive. We have to stay in hotel.
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Very convenient to find tge same doctor. Hilal contacted with all clinics and doctors. Responded to all questions.
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FAQ

The success rate of corneal replacement

Corneal transplant for keratoconus treatment has 97% success rate.

5-30% of patients have complications after the surgery.

5-7% of graft failures after corneal transplant procedure.

How much does a corneal transplant cost?

Corneal transplant cost depends on:

  • type of the corneal tissue (donor or artificial)
  • surgery method (penetrating, lamellar or endothelial keratoplasty)
  • price policy of the country where the operation is performed
  • hospital type (private or government)
  • experience of a surgeon (cornea replacement cost is higher when a world-renowned doctor conducts it).

Donor corneal graft price is 50% lower than artificial cornea transplant cost.

The difference between donor and artificial corneal implants depend on the advantages and disadvantages of the grafts.

Human donor cornea

Artificial cornea implant

Pros

Pros

  • 75% is the donor graft success rate
  • natural material
  • suitable for everybody
  • always available
  • alternative for people who are not tolerant to the cornea of a deceased donor.

Cons

Cons

  • not always available
  • rejection risk
  • rejection risk
  • expensive
Additional corneal transplant cost

According to the American National Institutes of Health, 1 out of 3 patients faces rejection after the corneal transplant in the first 5 years. In the case of rejection, a patient needs a repeated operation. A patient pays for additional surgery and diagnostics.

Corneal transplant cost also rises because of frequent eye exams. Patients need to undergo eye tests weekly, then monthly to notice possible complications during the 1st year after the procedure. An eye doctor develops the diagnostics schedule for each patient.

After the operation ophthalmologists can prescribe glasses or contact lenses to improve vision. It also affects the cornea replacement surgery cost.

Discounts

Corneal transplant cost in Asian countries is 35-70% lower than in Europe or the USA. Medical tourists worldwide choose India, Turkey or Thailand for organ transplantation including the cornea replacement.

Healthcare services in India, Turkey, and Thailand are at the same high level as in European countries, Israel or the United States. The economic development of these countries causes low corneal transplant cost. They belong to the states with the less developed economy. Nevertheless, the government spends the significant amount of money on the development of medicine here every year.

Pay attention to the fact that only private clinics offer the high level of medicine and experience of doctors.

You can learn more and ask our Medical Doctors additional questions. Submit a request on the webpage and Medical Doctor will contact you.

How much does corneal transplant surgery cost? Top-5 countries worldwide

Germany

Corneal transplant cost in Germany is individual for every patient. The prices depend on the disease, it’s stage and presence of complications. German eye surgeons use the artificial corneal grafts of high quality. Top-grade materials affect the corneal implants cost. The implants are produced by Carl Zeiss company, the most significant manufacturer of the optical devices in Germany.

Medical centers in Germany work on the deposit system. A patient has to prepay the treatment before arrival at a hospital. The final settlement is made only after discharge. The rest of unused money is returned to a patient. Some clinics work only on full prepayment.

The donor implants are not included in corneal transplant surgery cost in Germany. The Eye Bank regulates the corneal implants cost.

India

Cornea replacement surgery cost in India is much cheaper than in Europe or the USA. A patient can save up to 50% of the money for the operation. The level of medical service in Indian clinics is on the same level.

Indian doctors use analogs of expensive drugs, so-called generics for the treatment of patients. Generics significantly reduce the corneal transplant cost in comparison with other countries.

Thailand

Thailand is another country in Asia, where the eye doctors offer keratoconus corneal transplant cost 30-75% cheaper than in Europe or the US. Quality of service remains at the same level.

Thai doctors undergo internship abroad and exchange the experience with their colleagues from the USA. They provide the new technologies and the innovative methods in medical care, which increases the effectiveness of transplant procedures.

Thai hospitals look like the 5-star resorts. In addition to high-quality treatment, a patient has a good rest. Thai therapies during the recovery period speed up the healing process. A patient restores vision faster and returns to a healthy lifestyle.

The recovery period and accommodation are usually included in cornea replacement surgery cost.

Turkey

Over 500,000 medical tourists choose Turkey for treatment annually. The country is famous for its high level of service and low prices. Corneal transplant cost is 50% lower than in Europe or Israel.

Turkish eye surgeons perform corneal transplant procedures without prepayments. Patients pay the bill only after the postoperative period.

The high quality of healthcare services is confirmed by JCI (Joint Commission International) certificates. The JCI certificate is a guarantee of patients’ safety and the service quality. 46 Turkish clinics have received the certification. For comparison, there are 30 JCI certificated clinics in Israel and only 10 in Germany.

Spain

Corneal transplant cost in Spain varies due to the city and hospital status. The price for the procedure in Barcelona is higher than in Valencia or Madrid.

The price of the corneal replacement also depends on a hospital type. Corneal graft cost is more expensive in private medical centers than in the state ones.

Spanish eye specialists determine the exact donor or artificial cornea transplant cost only after full diagnostics.

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