Cochlear implant placement in Turkey generally ranges from AUD $31,333 to AUD $43,518. The final cost depends on the specific device model, such as the Cochlear Kanso or Nucleus series, and whether the procedure is unilateral or bilateral. In Australia, this surgery often costs around AUD $50,046, meaning patients can save approximately 25% by travelling. Packages typically include the implant device, hospitalisation, surgery, and airport-to-clinic transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with comprehensive diagnostic inclusions provides the best overall value. High-tier packages start around A$30,300 at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. These often include 21 days of hotel accommodation and full board. This is ideal for Australians needing an extended stay for initial programming. Specialists like Prof. Yavuz Selim Yildirim at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental have performed over 900 procedures. Selecting such experienced surgeons ensures you are paying for high surgical volume and technical expertise.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Cochlear implant placement | from AUD $31,394 | from AUD $36,265 | from AUD $41,342 |
| Stapedectomy | from AUD $3,336 | from AUD $4,642 | - |
Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He holds a unique fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is one of few Turkish physicians in this global group. Dr. Yildirim is also a Fellow of the European Board of ORL-HNS.
Professor Serkan Orhan has performed over 5,500 procedures, including complex cochlear implants, at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
Dr. Yasin Kulaksiz is a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in cosmetic and functional nasal surgery, including complex revision rhinoplasty. Dr. Kulaksiz is a member of the European Rhinologic Society. He authored a 2024 book chapter on practical approaches in medical aesthetics.
Dr. Ziya Ilgin is an ENT specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He focuses on rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and surgical treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Ilgin graduated from the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He treats a wide range of complex ear, nose, and throat disorders.