Memorial Şişli Hospital
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Betul Tavil
29 years of experience
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Pediatric oncology treatment in Turkey typically costs between AUD $24,558 and AUD $98,375. Total costs depend on the cancer type, required therapy cycles, and the specific surgical or medical procedures needed. Choosing Turkey can lead to 40–80% savings compared to private healthcare costs in Australia.
Typical Pediatric Oncology Costs in Turkey
Most specialised pediatric oncology centres are located in Istanbul and Ankara. These cities offer advanced medical infrastructure and shorter waiting times than the Australian public system. Request a consultation with a specialist to get accurate pricing for your child's specific treatment plan.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Radiotherapy | from AUD $5,646 | from AUD $7,763 | from AUD $17,643 |
| CyberKnife | from AUD $6,704 | from AUD $42,342 | from AUD $16,231 |
| Brain tumor removal | from AUD $5,928 | from AUD $42,342 | from AUD $21,736 |
| Bone marrow transplantation | from AUD $50,811 | from AUD $70,570 | from AUD $77,627 |
| Autologous bone marrow transplantation | from AUD $42,342 | from AUD $56,456 | from AUD $59,279 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Pediatric Oncology treatment upon arrival and use a flexible instalment plan if needed.
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Associate Professor Ozer is an ocular oncology specialist who has performed over 25,000 procedures, focusing on rare childhood eye cancers like retinoblastoma.
Professor Tavil is a distinguished specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who has successfully treated over 500 children with leukemia. She is a recognised expert in managing blood cancers and rare genetic blood disorders in patients from birth to 18 years.
Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.
Professor Demir is a distinguished paediatric oncologist at Memorial Ankara Hospital specializing in childhood blood cancers and bone marrow transplantation.
Leading Turkish hospitals for paediatric oncology include Medipol Mega University Hospital, Anadolu Medical Center, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. These JCI-accredited centres specialise in complex cases like leukaemia and neuroblastoma. They provide treatments like bone marrow transplants and robotic surgery, guided by multidisciplinary tumour boards.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Medipol Mega University Hospital stands out because it performs the highest number of transplants in Turkey. This volume is critical for families. High-volume centres often have more experience managing post-transplant care. The hospital also offers CAR T-cell therapy. This is a vital option for children with refractory leukaemia, provided by Professor Ceyhun Bozkurt.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey report that diagnostic staging and scans happen very quickly. This speed provides huge relief during an uncertain time. One patient noted that specialists explain risk categories in simple terms. This helps families understand all possible treatment options in detail before starting therapy.
Turkey is safe and highly capable for paediatric oncology. Leading hospitals in Istanbul and Ankara offer specialised bone marrow units. They also provide infection-controlled isolation rooms and modern radiotherapy. Facilities like Anadolu Medical Center maintain international standards. Their JCI accreditation and affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine support this.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish paediatric units often employ multidisciplinary tumour boards. In these boards, surgeons, oncologists, and geneticists review every case locally. This collective approach helps families avoid fragmented care. At Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, this integrated model supports complex organ transplants for children. These include children as young as newborns.
Patient Consensus: Families in Turkey often praise the warm, child-friendly atmosphere. They also appreciate the ease of having 15+ languages spoken in clinics. Parents note that airport transfers and personal coordinators are included. This makes navigating treatment far less stressful.
Turkey offers advanced paediatric oncology through JCI-accredited hospitals that combine multidisciplinary teams and modern technology. High success rates for childhood cancers, such as 90% in specific transplants, attract families from 167 countries. Clinics provide immediate access to intensive treatment without the waiting lists common in several western countries.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish oncology hubs often house chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical units in one building. At Memorial Göztepe Hospital, up to 40 children can receive chemotherapy simultaneously while multidisciplinary tumour boards review their progress. This integrated setup lets specialists adjust treatment daily based on rapid lab results. That speed is vital for fast-growing childhood tumours.
Patient Consensus: Parents find relief in how quickly Turkey-based clinics finish diagnostic staging and scans after a diagnosis. Families note that specialists explain risk categories in simple terms. They also provide constant support throughout the intensive treatment process.
Australian parents can easily arrange a second opinion in Turkey before travelling for paediatric oncology. Leading JCI-accredited hospitals provide remote consultations where specialised oncologists review medical reports and pathology. These sessions confirm diagnoses or adjust treatment plans for complex cases like neuroblastoma or leukaemia.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many think a second opinion is just a video call, the real value lies in multidisciplinary boards. At centres like Memorial Göztepe, cases are reviewed by teams across 39 departments, including on-site genetics labs. This means the treatment plan accounts for rare markers before any travel is booked, potentially saving weeks of diagnostic time once in Istanbul.
Patient Consensus: Parents find that Turkish specialists explain risk categories in simple terms and arrange necessary staging scans very quickly. They note that acting immediately on a second opinion often provides the relief needed. This helps them feel they are in safe hands during a frightening time.
Patients receive a comprehensive medical packet and a structured aftercare plan. This ensures continuity with local specialists. Turkish centres provide pathology reports, imaging studies, and detailed treatment records. Ongoing support often includes remote reviews by the Turkish medical team. They monitor the recovery process.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish oncology centres often use multidisciplinary tumour boards to plan the return home. At Memorial Göztepe Hospital, specialists across departments review each case together. This ensures the aftercare plan covers surgical, radiological, and nutritional needs. The plan is compiled into a single, coordinated document before the patient departs.
Patient Consensus: Families in Turkey find relief when doctors explain risk categories simply and expedite staging scans. Patients appreciate that specialists are always available to resolve issues quickly during the transition home.
Treatment stays in Turkey for paediatric oncology range from 2 to 4 weeks for diagnostics and surgery. Intensive therapies like bone marrow transplants often require 3 to 4 months. Turkish JCI-accredited centres customise timelines. These depend on the specific cancer type and the child's response to therapy.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data suggests multi-specialty centres in Istanbul often provide initial staging results faster than generic hospitals. Memorial Şişli is one such centre. These facilities use on-site 3 Tesla MRI and digital PET/CT systems. This helps cut diagnostic wait times. For Australian families, this speed is vital. It allows treatment to start days earlier, which can improve long-term outcomes.
Patient Consensus: Families note that Turkish clinics conduct staging and scans very quickly. This provides immediate relief after a diagnosis. Parents often mention that specialists explain risk categories in simple terms. They also keep coordinators available for support throughout the stay.
Starting paediatric oncology treatment in Turkey requires a child's comprehensive medical history, original pathology slides, and DICOM imaging files. JCI-accredited centres like Memorial Şişli Hospital and Anadolu Medical Center use these to verify diagnoses before starting intensive therapies such as chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish clinics often accept existing diagnostic reports to avoid redundant tests. Hospitals like Medipol Mega University Hospital, which patients recently ranked best for paediatric cancer care, use on-site molecular labs to verify high-risk neuroblastoma or leukaemia markers within days of arrival. This speed is critical for starting time-sensitive protocols.
Patient Consensus: Parents in Turkey found it a huge relief that staging tests and scans happened very quickly. Families note that doctors explain risk categories in simple terms and include children in diagnosis discussions when appropriate.