Cochlear implant placement in Turkey generally ranges from AUD $30,885 to AUD $42,895. 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 $49,330, 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 $30,945 | from AUD $35,746 | from AUD $40,751 |
| Stapedectomy | from AUD $3,289 | from AUD $4,576 | - |
Dr. has a Master's Degree in Hospital and Health Institution Management and has worked in many institutions, such as the Ministry of Health Haseki Training and Research Hospital and Bezmialem University. He has attended many international conferences and won awards, and has research papers published. His fields of expertise include Nose Aesthetics, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Losses, Ear Infections, Balance Disorders, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Polyposis, Cancer Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Disorders, Thyroid Nodules, Sinusitis, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Tonsil and Adenoid Diseases and Snoring, Sleep Apnea Surgery. He has had international experiences in the US at Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts University, and Cleveland Clinic.
Professor Serkan Orhan has performed over 5,500 procedures, including complex cochlear implants, at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.