Turkey receives more than 1.5 million international health tourists every year, and Istanbul is where the majority of them receive treatment.
Among all Istanbul hospital groups, one name appears most consistently when international patients research complex procedures: Memorial Hospitals Group.
Memorial Hospitals Group has treated 75,000 international patients from 167 countries in a single year.
The group performs 9,000 IVF cycles per year, 3,600 cardiovascular surgeries annually, and has held continuous JCI accreditation since 2002, the first private hospital network in Turkey to do so.
My 1Health is a global medical tourism company that has partnered with Memorial Healthcare Group to connect international patients with treatment at no additional cost. Our team handles everything from record submission and cost estimates to visa support, coordination, and on-ground assistance throughout your stay.
This guide covers Memorial Hospitals Group as a whole: the strongest specialties at each location, verified 2026 costs, the step-by-step patient journey, and an honest assessment of where the group excels and where it does not.
Why International Patients Choose Memorial Hospitals Group
Memorial Hospitals Group is not a new entrant to international patient care.
It is a 25-year-old institution whose reputation is built on clinical outcomes. Here is what consistently brings patients from 167 countries to its doors.
- First JCI-accredited private hospital in Turkey: since 2002, 21st globally, continuously renewed.
- 75,000 international patients treated annually: from 167 countries across 12 hospitals.
- 99%+ kidney transplant success rate: 93.8% liver transplant success rate, one-year patient survival 98%.
- 65% IVF clinical pregnancy rate for patients under 35, versus a global average of approximately 40%.
- 24/7 International Patient Centre: dedicated coordinator assigned from first contact, not on arrival day.
- First private hospital in Turkey licensed for organ transplantation: Ministry of Health, 2004.
- Languages: English, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and French through native-speaking coordinators.
- Coordinator response time from records submission: 24 to 48 hours.
What Memorial costs versus other Istanbul hospitals Memorial Hospitals Group is mid-to-premium priced for Istanbul. What the pricing reflects is accreditation depth, 25 years of international patient infrastructure, and clinical outcomes that, in transplant and IVF, match or exceed leading Western centres at a fraction of Western prices. Whether that trade-off is right depends on your condition and your budget. This guide addresses both. |
Treatment Costs at Memorial Hospitals for International Patients (2026)
One of the most common questions we receive: Do international patients pay more than Turkish patients at Memorial?
Through My 1Health's same-price guarantee, the answer is no. You pay the standard international cash-pay rate, identical to going directly to the hospital.
There are no facilitation markups or hidden charges.
| Procedure | Memorial Cost (USD) | US/UK Equivalent | Approx. Saving |
| IVF/ICSI (one cycle) | $4,650 + medication | $15,000 to $30,000 (US) | 65 to 75% |
| Kidney transplant | $18,000 to $22,000 | $150,000+ (US) | 85%+ |
| Liver transplant | $25,000 to $35,000 | $300,000+ (US) | 88%+ |
| Cardiovascular surgery (bypass) | $10,000 to $18,000 | $30,000 to $100,000 (US) | 60 to 80% |
| TAVI | $14,000 to $28,000 | $50,000 to $80,000 (US) | 55 to 70% |
| Cancer treatment (varies) | $8,000 to $45,000+ | $80,000 to $200,000+ (US) | 50 to 80% |
| Bone marrow transplant | $30,000 to $55,000 | $200,000 to $500,000 (US) | 75 to 88% |
| Executive health check-up | $800 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $10,000 (UK/US) | 60 to 75% |
Get a personalised cost estimate for your specific procedure at Memorial.
Memorial Hospitals Group: Locations and What Each One Is Best For
Memorial operates 12 hospitals across Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya. 3 campuses carry the majority of international patient volume.
Knowing which one suits your procedure before you travel matters.
1. Memorial Sisli Hospital, Istanbul (European Side)
The group's original flagship and home to Turkey's largest IVF centre, led by Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman.
He is the former president of the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society and the pioneer of ICSI microinjection in Turkey.
Memorial Sisli is also the site of Turkey's first private organ transplant programme, licensed in 2004.
- Best for: IVF and reproductive genetics, organ transplantation, and health check-ups.
- IVF: 3,200 cycles per year at this site alone. ISO 15189 accredited laboratory, first in Turkey and Asia.
- Transplantation: 5,000+ transplants to date. First blood-type incompatible transplant in Turkey. First robotic kidney transplant using Da Vinci XI.
- Location: Sisli district, Istanbul, European side. Approximately 35 to 45 minutes from Istanbul Airport by private transfer.
- Accommodation: Partner hotels within walking distance from $60 to $200 per night.
Get a free cost estimate and treatment plan for Memorial Sisli
2. Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul (European Side)
The group's newest and most technically equipped campus opened in 2016.
Home to Turkey's most advanced cardiac and oncology infrastructure, and the world's first hospital to hold LEED Platinum certification.
For cardiovascular surgery and oncology radiotherapy, this is the stronger Memorial campus.
- Best for: Cardiovascular surgery, oncology, robotic surgery, and bone marrow transplant.
- Cardiovascular: 3,600 surgeries per year, 99% success rate. First robotic coronary bypass in Turkey (AESOP). TAVI, MitraClip, and full electrophysiology are available.
- Oncology: TrueBeam STx, Elekta Versa HD Signature, PET-CT. EARL Theranostics Certification, only Istanbul Hospital has this European designation.
- On-site hotel: 5-star hotel within the hospital complex for patients and families.
- Location: Bahcelievler district, Istanbul, European side. 40- 55 minutes from Istanbul Airport.
Send your medical records for a free specialist review at Bahcelievler.
3. Memorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul (Asian Side)
Specialist paediatric and adult cardiac campus on the Asian side of Istanbul, led by Prof. Dr. Hakan Ceyran.
Best suited for patients arriving via Sabiha Gokcen Airport, and the recommended campus for paediatric cardiovascular cases.
- Best for: Paediatric cardiovascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics, oncology.
- Paediatric cardiac: Dedicated children's cardiac operating theatre and paediatric ICU.
- Location: Atasehir district, Istanbul, Asian side. Approximately 20 minutes from Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Ask us about travelling to Memorial Atasehir with your family.
4. Memorial Ankara Hospital, Ankara
Memorial's capital city campus, covering the full range of specialties with particular strength in oncology and paediatric BMT. A practical option for patients travelling through Ankara Esenboga Airport.
- Best for: Oncology, paediatric bone marrow transplant, orthopaedics, and health check-ups.
- IVF: Available at the Ankara campus with an experienced fertility team.
- Location: Central Ankara. Direct international flights from most hubs.
Find out what treatment at Memorial Ankara costs in 2026.
5. Memorial Antalya Hospital (MedStar), Antalya
The group's southern Turkey campus serves international patients who combine treatment with recovery in a Mediterranean coastal setting.
- Best for: Orthopaedics, general surgery, health check-ups, dental, and plastic surgery.
- Location: Antalya city centre. Direct flights from Europe, the Gulf, and Russia.
Plan your trip to Memorial Antalya, from arrival to recovery
Which Memorial campus is right for you?
Our team confirms the right campus for your specific procedure before you travel. |
What Memorial Hospitals Group Treats Best
Not every department at Memorial carries the same clinical weight. These are the areas of genuine leadership, backed by published outcomes and clinical firsts.
1. IVF and Reproductive Genetics
Turkey's largest IVF programme by volume.
Led by Prof. Dr. Semra Kahraman, the centre has helped more than 40,000 couples have children since 2000, performing 3,200 cycles per year at the Sisli site alone.
The clinical pregnancy rate for patients under 35 using their own eggs is 65%, compared to a global average of approximately 40%.
See also: IVF at Memorial Hospital, Turkey, and Top 5 Fertility Hospitals in Turkey.
- ISO 15189 accredited laboratory: first in Turkey and Asia.
- PGD available: for chromosomal abnormalities and single-gene disorders, including thalassaemia, haemophilia, and muscular dystrophy.
- First ICSI pregnancy in Turkey: achieved by Prof. Kahraman at Memorial Sisli.
2. Organ Transplantation
Memorial Sisli was the first private hospital in Turkey licensed for organ transplantation in 2004.
The group performs 260+ liver and 350+ kidney transplants per year, with a one-year kidney transplant survival rate of 98%, compared to a US average of 95.1% cited by the National Kidney Foundation.
Living donor transplants from a relative are available for international patients under Turkish law.
- 5,000+ transplants performed to date.
- First blood-type incompatible transplant in Turkey, and first robotic kidney transplant using Da Vinci XI.
- International training centre: surgeons from leading hospitals worldwide train at Memorial's transplant programme.
3. Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology
The cardiac department performs 3,600 cardiovascular surgeries and 12,000 angiographies per year, with a documented 99% success rate at Bahcelievler. Memorial was the first hospital in Turkey to perform radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmia and the first to perform AESOP robotic coronary bypass.
- Procedures: TAVI, MitraClip, TriClip, robotic bypass, electrophysiology ablation, and lead extraction.
- Paediatric cardiac: Full paediatric cardiovascular programme at Memorial Atasehir.
4. Oncology
All cancer types are treated following NCCN and ESMO international protocols. Memorial Sisli holds EARL Theranostics Certification from the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, the only hospital in Istanbul with this designation. Over 92% of brain and spinal cord cancer interventions at Bahcelievler are completed without complications.
- Technology: TrueBeam STx, Elekta Versa HD Signature, PET-CT, Da Vinci robotic oncology surgery.
5. Bone Marrow Transplantation
The BMT programme performs over 100 procedures annually with an 80% to 90% success rate. Both autologous and allogeneic transplants are available, including paediatric BMT at Ankara. The centre operates under JACIE criteria and has access to international donor banks.
IVF at Memorial Hospitals: Costs and Key Facts (2026)
IVF is Memorial's most internationally searched treatment. Based on Memorial's verified January 2026 IVF Info Pack, the package price for one IVF/ICSI cycle is $4,650. Here is exactly what that covers and what it does not.
| Included in $4,650 | Not Included |
| All consultations | Medication: $1,300 to $1,700 (paid to pharmacy by Turkish law) |
| Female hormone tests and ultrasounds after starting medication | Additional testing if required: sperm analysis, PGT, HSG, biopsy ($500 to $1,500) |
| One egg collection, anaesthesia, one embryo transfer, pregnancy test | Andrologist consultation if indicated: $210 to $250 |
IVF success rates at Memorial (2026): 65% clinical pregnancy rate for patients under 35 (global average: ~40%).
55 to 60% for patients aged 35 to 40. 55% for frozen embryo transfer. The embryology laboratory holds ISO 15189 accreditation, first in Turkey and Asia.
Total All-In Budget Estimate for One Cycle
| Item | Approximate Cost (USD) |
| IVF/ICSI package | $4,650 |
| Medication | $1,300 to $1,700 |
| Accommodation, Istanbul, 3 weeks | $1,200 to $2,400 |
| Return flights (varies by origin) | $400 to $1,400 |
| Estimated total, one cycle, including travel | $8,000 to $11,000 |
Key requirements before travelling:
- A valid marriage certificate is required by Turkish law before treatment begins.
- AMH test result and hormonal panel, if available; Memorial conducts all tests on arrival if not.
- Male partner's sperm analysis within the past year. The male partner does not need to be present for the full 3-week stay, only at the start and end.
Gender selection is not available at any Turkish hospital due to legal restrictions.
Accreditations and Clinical Firsts: Is Memorial Trustworthy?
Here is what Memorial Healthcare Group holds, verified from primary sources.
Active Accreditations
- JCI Accreditation: First in Turkey (2002), 21st globally, continuously renewed. Verified at jointcommissioninternational.org.
- American Hospital Association: First hospital in Turkey to join the AHA.
- ISO 15189, IVF and Genetics Laboratory: First in Turkey and Asia.
- EARL Theranostics Certification: European Association of Nuclear Medicine. Verified at eanm.org. Only the Istanbul hospital has this designation.
- LEED Platinum Certificate: World's first full-service hospital to hold this award (Bahcelievler campus).
- EFI Accreditation: Tissue Typing and Immunology Laboratory, first in Turkey.
- SRC Accreditation: Surgical Review Corporation for specialised surgical care.
- First private organ transplant licence in Turkey: Turkish Ministry of Health, 2004.
JCI accreditation means Memorial operates to the same clinical governance, safety, and patient rights standards as leading US teaching hospitals.
See the JCI accreditation standards for details.
Clinical Firsts at Memorial
- First ICSI pregnancy in Turkey (Prof. Kahraman, Memorial Sisli).
- First robotic kidney transplant in Turkey using Da Vinci XI.
- First non-haemocompatible paediatric liver transplant in Turkey.
- First AESOP robotic coronary bypass in Turkey.
- First radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmia in Turkey.
- First private organ transplant licence in Turkey.
- First embryonic stem cell sequence in Turkey.
Memorial Healthcare Group appeared in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2025 and 2026, the first year Turkish hospitals were included in the global ranking.
The specific position should be confirmed directly with the hospital.
From First Enquiry to Flying Home: Your Patient Journey
Here is what the international patient journey at Memorial Hospitals Group looks like, step by step, and exactly where My 1Health supports you.
Step 1: Submit Your Medical Records
Send your existing reports, scans, diagnosis summary, and treatment history to My 1Health. Send your records here.
We collate your records, format them correctly for Memorial's international patient department, and submit them on your behalf.
The initial clinical review is completely free. No financial commitment. No travel required.
- IVF patients: AMH result, hormonal panel (FSH, LH, E2, TSH), previous IVF reports, partner's sperm analysis from within the past year. Memorial conducts all tests on arrival if not available.
- Transplant and oncology patients: Most recent consultant's notes, imaging, biopsy results, and blood type. Specialist review and initial clinical opinion within 48 to 72 hours.
Step 2: Free Treatment Plan and Video Consultation
After the specialists review your records, you receive a personalised treatment plan and cost breakdown at no charge.
For IVF patients, this takes 2 to 5 working days; for transplant and oncology patients, up to 7 days, depending on complexity.
A free 10 to 15-minute video consultation with the treating doctor is available before you commit to travel.
My 1Health prepares you for this call so you arrive with the right questions.
Step 3: Travel and Logistics
Once you decide to proceed, My 1Health and Memorial's International Patient Services team coordinates every aspect of your trip.
- Airport transfers: Private transfer from Istanbul Airport (35 to 45 minutes to Sisli, 40 to 55 minutes to Bahcelievler) or Sabiha Gokcen (20 minutes to Atasehir). You are met on arrival and taken directly to the hospital or your accommodation.
- Visa: Most nationalities enter Turkey via e-visa, processed in 24 to 72 hours. Medical visa letters are provided by Memorial on request.
- Accommodation: Memorial Sisli does not have an on-site hotel. Partner hotels near Sisli run from $60 to $90 per night (budget) or $120 to $200 (mid-range). For IVF patients staying three weeks, a serviced apartment is more practical. The Bahcelievler campus has a 5-star hotel on-site.
- Companions and living donors: My 1Health confirms companion room availability alongside your booking and coordinates separate logistics for organ transplant donors.
Step 4: Admission and Treatment
Every international patient at Memorial is assigned a personal coordinator on arrival. This coordinator attends every appointment, communicates with the clinical team, and handles daily logistics.
Interpreter services are free of charge in English, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, and French. The International Patient Centre is staffed 24/7.
From our experience coordinating cases at Memorial, coordinator quality is consistently strong. For less common languages, confirm interpreter coverage before travel. This should not be assumed.
Step 5: Discharge and Flying Home
Before discharge, you receive a complete written post-treatment protocol covering medications, monitoring schedules, warning signs, and how to reach the Memorial team remotely.
Follow-up video consultations with your Memorial specialist are available after you return home.
- IVF patients: Fly home 2 to 3 days after embryo transfer. The pregnancy test is conducted approximately 12 days later and can be done at a local clinic in your home country.
- Kidney transplant patients: Turkish law requires a mandatory return visit at 6 weeks for DJ stent removal. My 1Health coordinates the scheduling. Factor this return visit into your planning from the start.
The Honest Assessment: What Memorial Gets Right and Where It Falls Short
Every hospital guide praises Memorial. Here is our assessment, based on cases we have coordinated there.
What Memorial Gets Right
- IVF outcomes: Above global average at a verified package cost. Largest single-centre programme in Turkey with an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory.
- Organ transplantation: First licensed, longest track record, strongest published outcomes in Turkey's private sector.
- Coordinator quality: Among the best in Istanbul. Fast internal response times, strong English coverage, 24/7 availability.
- Accreditation stack: JCI since 2002, EARL Theranostics, ISO 15189, EFI, SRC. No other Istanbul private hospital holds this combination.
- Cardiovascular breadth: TAVI, MitraClip, robotic bypass, electrophysiology. Full interventional programme at high volume.
- Paediatric capability: Liver transplant and cardiac surgery for children at Atasehir. Paediatric BMT in Ankara.
Where Memorial Falls Short
- Bariatric surgery and standalone cosmetic procedures can be done at a lower cost at comparable Istanbul hospitals.
- Bahcelievler, not Sisli, is the stronger campus for oncology radiotherapy and cardiac surgery. Confirm which campus handles your specific procedure before you travel.
- IVF legal restrictions- No gender selection at any Turkish hospital. Egg donation is restricted to heterosexual married couples with anonymous donors only.
- Peak period wait times: January to March and September to October see 1 to 3 weeks longer appointment waits. Build this into your planning if timing is sensitive.
Our overall verdict Memorial is a strong, credible choice for IVF, organ transplantation, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation. It is one of a small number of Istanbul hospital groups we recommend without reservation for complex procedures. It is not the right group for patients whose primary decision driver is the lowest possible cost. Our team will tell you honestly if a different hospital serves you better for your specific case. |
How to Start Your Treatment at Memorial Through My 1Health
Here is why using My 1Health is different from contacting Memorial directly.
- Same price guarantee: You pay the same as going directly. No markup. No facilitation fee on the hospital bill. My 1Health is compensated by the hospital network.
- Prior coordination experience: We have coordinated cases at Sisli, Bahcelievler, and Atasehir. We know the teams, the response patterns, and which departments produce the strongest outcomes for which case types.
- End-to-end coordination: Records, consultations, visa, transfers, accommodation, treatment, and follow-up. You focus on your health.
- Honest matching: If Memorial is not the right hospital for your case, we will tell you. Our track record is built on correct matches, not on directing every patient to the same hospital.
- Our track record: 52,000+ patients assisted from 95+ countries. 350+ JCI-accredited hospital partners. Operating since 2018.
Getting started takes one step. Send us your condition, any test results you have, and the treatment you are researching.
We respond within 24 hours with an honest assessment of whether Memorial is the right fit and what the first steps look like.
There is no commitment at this stage. No payment. No obligation.
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Sources and Citations
- Joint Commission International accreditation registry. jointcommissioninternational.org
- National Kidney Foundation: transplant success rates. kidney.org
- NIH/PubMed: IVF clinical pregnancy rate data. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9291686/
- Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2025/2026. newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2025
- Turkish official e-visa portal. evisa.gov.tr
- PubMed: air travel after embryo transfer. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30953655/
- European Association of Nuclear Medicine EARL Theranostics Certification. eanm.org
- JCI Accreditation Standards. jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci
- Memorial Healthcare Group IVF Info Pack Version 8.6, January 2026. Primary source document provided by the hospital.
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