Medical tourism in Istanbul

Founded in 2018 by surgeons Dr. Mehmet Erdogan and Dr. Gokay Bilgin, Smile Hair Clinic is a high-volume hair restoration center in Istanbul reporting over 20,000 procedures. It is known for Micro-Sapphire FUE and DHI work with all-inclusive medical-tourism packages.

• TEMOS
• Turkish Medical Association

Vera Clinic is a hair transplant center in the Kartal district of Istanbul that reports more than 40,000 procedures over roughly a decade of operation. It offers Sapphire FUE, DHI and adjunct recovery protocols, and markets all-inclusive packages to an international clientele.

• ESHRS
• Medical Tourism Association

Operating in the Sisli district of Istanbul since 2013, the Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic is one of Turkey's best-known hair restoration brands, led by dermatologist Dr. Serkan Aygin who was named Europe's Best Hair Transplant Surgeon at the 2019 European Awards in Medicine. The clinic focuses on FUE and Sapphire FUE techniques.

• European Awards in Medicine 2019

Cosmedica is an Istanbul hair restoration clinic led by Dr. Levent Acar, who has performed hair transplants there since 2007 and reports over 20,000 surgeries. The clinic is known for premium Sapphire FUE and its proprietary DHI Sapphire technique, with all-inclusive packages.

• International health tourism authorization

Asmed is a premium Istanbul hair transplant center founded by Dr. Koray Erdogan in 2001, recognized for manual FUE and his published Sequential Technique. The clinic positions itself at the high end of the market with meticulous, lower-volume procedures and per-graft pricing.

• ESHRS

Adem and Havva Medical Center is a large Istanbul aesthetic and hair restoration facility operating since 2010, reporting more than 16,000 procedures. It is known for budget-friendly all-inclusive hair transplant packages using Sapphire FUE and DHI, with a lifetime warranty on transplanted hair.

• ISO
• Turkish Medical Association

Estetik International is an aesthetic plastic surgery clinic founded in 1999 by Prof. Dr. Bulent Cihantimur, with locations in Istanbul. It performs a broad range of cosmetic surgery and is known internationally for procedures such as rhinoplasty, Brazilian butt lift and the Spider Web facelift technique developed by its founder.

• ISO 9001
• ISAPS member

Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital is an Istanbul cosmetic surgery hospital founded in 2016, with a team of plastic surgeons focused on body and breast contouring. It carries a high review volume on WhatClinic and is known for liposuction, BBL, tummy tuck and mommy makeover packages for international patients.

• FEBOPRAS surgeons

Memorial Sisli Hospital, opened in 2000, was the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation. Beyond general care, it is internationally recognized for its plastic surgery department and its IVF/ART center, whose laboratory was the first in Turkey accredited to the ISO 15189 medical laboratory standard.

• JCI
• ISO 15189

Liv Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital group in Istanbul offering plastic and reconstructive surgery to international patients. Its plastic surgery department provides rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction and abdominoplasty, with published international price ranges.

• JCI

Comfort Zone Surgery is a boutique cosmetic surgery provider in Istanbul (Eyupsultan) working with a JCI-accredited partner hospital and board-certified surgeons. It markets all-inclusive packages for BBL, mommy makeover, tummy tuck and rhinoplasty.

• JCI (partner hospital)

Asli Tarcan Clinic is an Istanbul (Zeytinburnu) health group established in 2005, best known for hair transplantation but also offering plastic and aesthetic surgery. It is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health and reports a large international patient base across hair and aesthetic procedures.

• Turkish Ministry of Health (AK-0086)

Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery clinic led by EBOPRAS-certified surgeon Ergin Er, with a high review volume on Bookimed. It focuses on facial and body contouring procedures for international patients.

• EBOPRAS surgeon

Dentakay is an Istanbul-based dental clinic specializing in dental implants, aesthetic dentistry, and orthodontics. It is an official Straumann implant provider and reports treating around 15,000 patients per year, with international-patient support including transfers.

• ISO 9001
• Straumann Official Provider
• FDI World Dental Federation member

Hospitadent is one of Turkey's largest dental groups, founded in 2006 and operating roughly 20+ branches. The Mecidiyekoy clinic offers implantology, prosthodontics, and aesthetic dentistry and serves international patients with transfers and language assistance.

• ISO Certified
• TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation
• Straumann Official Provider

DentGroup is a large Turkish dental network operating multiple clinics nationwide, with several Istanbul branches and one in Antalya treating international patients. The Maslak clinic offers Straumann implants, All-on-4/6 systems, and porcelain laminate veneers with in-house lab facilities.

DentSpa is an Istanbul dental clinic founded in 2018 offering implantology, orthodontics, and aesthetic dentistry, including same-day All-on-6 treatment. It is an official Straumann provider and holds multiple ISO certifications, serving international patients with transfers and accommodation support.

• ISO 9001:2015
• Straumann Official Provider

A specialized private bariatric clinic in Istanbul accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health, focused on surgical and non-surgical weight loss. It is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Erdem, reported to have performed over 5,000 weight-loss procedures, with all-inclusive packages emphasizing long-term aftercare.

• JCI
• ISO
• IFSO

Acibadem, founded in 1991 in Istanbul, is a large multispecialty healthcare network whose hospitals hold JCI accreditation. Its reproductive medicine program includes IVF and assisted reproductive technology, with Prof. Dr. Cem Ficicioglu among its noted specialists at Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital.

• JCI

Dunyagoz is a private eye-specialty hospital group; its Istanbul Etiler branch serves a large international patient volume and performs vision-correction surgery using bladeless IntraLase laser technology. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and ISO 9001 certification.

• ISO 9001
• International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Istanbul offering both fertility (IVF) and bariatric surgery to international patients. Its IVF program is led by Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal, while bariatric procedures are performed by Dr. Burcin Batman, with all-inclusive packages.

• JCI

Anadolu Medical Center is a JCI-accredited hospital near Istanbul, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, offering fertility (IVF) and bariatric surgery among its services to international patients. Its IVF program is associated with Dr. Tayfun Kutlu and bariatric surgery with Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal.

• JCI

Clinicana is an Istanbul-based clinic dedicated to FUE and DHI hair transplantation, treating international patients for over 14 years. It markets all-inclusive packages combining the procedure, medications, hotel stay and city tour at competitive prices.

Hermest is a surgeon-led hair transplant clinic on the Asian side of Istanbul, headed by Dr. Ahmet Murat. It promotes a doctor-driven model with proprietary 'Unique FUE', Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques, and reports over 12,000 procedures across more than 60 countries.

• Best Clinic in Europe 2018 (Die Welt)

Estepera is an Istanbul hair restoration clinic operating from Medistanbul Hospital, led by Dr. Serbulent Guzey. It focuses on FUE and DHI techniques with an emphasis on hairline design, offering all-inclusive packages to international patients.

Longevita is a UK-Turkey hair transplant provider operating in Istanbul since 2012, offering FUE, DHI and Sapphire FUE. It markets all-inclusive packages with surgery, hotel, transfers, medication and aftercare, and reports tens of thousands of international clients.

Esteworld is a long-established Istanbul aesthetic medical group with multiple locations offering hair transplantation alongside plastic surgery. It uses FUE, robotic ARTAS, Sapphire FUE and DHI techniques and serves international patients with package deals.

TecniFUE International is an Istanbul hair clinic operating since 2012 that limits intake to a small number of patients per day. It offers Sapphire Micro FUE, DHI, unshaven, afro and women's hair transplants with packages including 5-star hotel stays.

• ISO
• JCI

Heva Clinic is an Istanbul hair transplant and dental center operating since 2010, with an in-house anaesthesiologist and a medical director affiliated with the ISHRS. It offers FUE and DHI hair transplants, including afro hair work, plus cosmetic dentistry.

Sapphire Hair Clinic is an Istanbul clinic in Sisli specializing in FUE, Sapphire FUE and DHI hair transplantation, led by Dr. Busra Yakupoglu. It reports over 25,000 operations and serves patients in multiple European languages with all-inclusive packages.

• JCI
• ISO

Elithair is a large Istanbul hair transplant clinic led by founder Dr. Abdulaziz Balwi, using DHI, FUE, NEO FUE and Zero Shave FUE techniques. It operates an on-site hotel and reports over 150,000 treatments worldwide, marketing all-inclusive packages.

HairNeva is an Istanbul hair transplant clinic in Besiktas led by plastic surgeon Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guncel Ozturk (FEBOPRAS). It offers DHI, Sapphire FUE and unshaven techniques plus beard and eyebrow transplants, with all-inclusive packages and a lifetime graft warranty.

Capilclinic is a hair transplant provider with clinics in Istanbul and Spain, associated with Dr. Oguz Kayiran. It offers FUE and DHI techniques plus stem-cell treatments, marketing packages aimed at UK and European patients.

Dr. Cinik is a high-volume Istanbul hair transplant clinic led by Dr. Emrah Cinik, who in 2019 opened a hospital dedicated solely to hair transplantation. The clinic offers FUE, Sapphire FUE and DHI and holds thousands of verified patient reviews.

• Turkish Ministry of Health
• ISHRS Associate Member

Lema Clinic is an award-winning Istanbul dental clinic specializing in veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening and Hollywood Smile makeovers. It offers German-brand implants and all-inclusive packages with 5-star hotel and VIP transfers, advertising lifetime treatment guarantees.

Dentakademi is an Istanbul oral and dental healthcare center operating since 2013, serving local and international patients across all dental specialties including implant-supported prostheses, laminate veneers and maxillofacial surgery.

Multi-specialty private hospital in Istanbul operating for over 40 years, with five dedicated plastic surgery rooms alongside dental, aesthetic and weight-loss departments. Serves several thousand international patients annually from Europe, North America, Australia and CIS countries.

• ISO
• International Health Tourism Authorization

Istanbul aesthetic surgery group with Atasehir and Levent branches offering plastic surgery, hair transplantation, dermatology and dentistry. Reports more than 50 specialists and around 10,000 patients a year across roughly 5,000 square metres of clinic space.

• JCI
• Ministry of Health license

Istanbul medical tourism clinic offering plastic surgery, hair transplantation and dental treatment with all-inclusive packages. Known for VASER/laser liposuction and body-contouring procedures for international patients.

Large multi-specialty hospital in Sisli, Istanbul, part of Group Florence Nightingale and among the first Turkish hospitals to gain JCI accreditation. Treats over 300,000 patients a year and offers plastic surgery alongside cardiology, oncology and orthopedics.

• JCI
• ISO

Bariatric and metabolic surgery practice led by Dr. Murat Ustun, operating from the JCI-accredited Liv Vadi Hospital in Istanbul. Reports more than 8,000 weight-loss procedures and offers gastric sleeve, bypass, mini-bypass and endoscopic options.

• JCI (hospital)

One of Turkey's oldest private ophthalmology networks, founded in 1992 in Istanbul, performing tens of thousands of eye operations annually. Offers LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, I-Lasik and Trans-PRK refractive surgery.

• ISO 9001
• Ministry of Health license

Specialist eye hospital in Istanbul established in 1984, with around 25 doctors and three operating rooms. Treats refractive errors and other ocular conditions including LASIK laser vision correction.

Istanbul fertility group founded in 1996 by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bahceci, running Turkey's largest IVF center at its Fulya site. The only center in Turkey to hold the ESHRE laboratory certification, performing thousands of IVF cycles a year.

• ESHRE laboratory certification

Istanbul hospital opened in 1989 by Prof. Dr. Teksen Camlibel, described as one of the first IVF centers in the city. Performs over a thousand IVF cycles annually and specializes in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive medicine.

IVF center in Beylikduzu, Istanbul, part of the Medicana group, headed by Prof. Dr. Selman Lacin with specialists largely trained in the EU or USA. Offers a full range of assisted reproduction including ICSI, IMSI and PGD.

Private multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul (formerly Adatip International Hospital), treating roughly 10,000 patients a year with about 90 physicians. It is JCI-accredited and offers male breast reduction, rhinoplasty and body-contouring to international patients with all-inclusive packages.

• JCI
• ISO 9001

Aesthetic surgery and medical-aesthetics clinic in the Nisantasi district of Istanbul, founded by Dr. Leyla Arvas. It reports welcoming several thousand patients a year and offers body-contouring including BBL and mommy makeover.

• Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
• ISAPS member

Large private healthcare group in Istanbul operating multiple hospital locations across the city. It runs a high-volume bariatric program (gastric sleeve, bypass and balloon) alongside plastic surgery, serving many international patients with all-inclusive packages.

• Health Tourism Authorization Certificate

Aesthetic surgery clinic based in the Sisli district of Istanbul that markets all-inclusive cosmetic surgery packages to international patients. It publishes fixed package prices covering surgery, hotel, transfers and interpreter services.

• Health Tourism Authorization Certificate

Istanbul clinic in the Sisli district focused on hair transplantation with a selection of aesthetic surgery procedures. It lists fixed USD prices for Brazilian butt lift and DHI hair transplantation and operates as a Bookimed partner.

Istanbul plastic surgery practice led by Dr. Yurdakul Ilker Manavbasi, a member of the Rhinoplasty Society with a focus on nasal surgery, large-volume liposuction and BBL. The clinic publishes USD prices and serves international patients.

Istanbul plastic surgery clinic led by Dr. Mustafa Aydinol, a member of the Turkish and international aesthetic plastic surgery societies, specializing in body contouring, mommy makeover and gynecomastia revision. It markets all-inclusive packages with published USD pricing.

One of Turkey's largest private hospital complexes, opened in 2012 in Istanbul as the flagship of the Medipol Healthcare Group. It is JCI-accredited and runs a high-volume bariatric surgery program for international patients alongside oncology and cardiovascular surgery.

• JCI