About Medicana Health Group
One of Turkey's Trusted Hospitals for International PatientsMedicana Health Group
With 4 JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul and Ankara, 1,300+ specialist doctors, and a transplant programme that holds 3 world firsts, no other Turkish private hospital can match it; it ranks among the best hospitals in Turkey.
Medicana combines state-of-the-art surgical technology with the depth of a true multidisciplinary specialist network.
It delivers internationally standardised care across organ transplant, oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, IVF, and weight loss surgery for patients from 50+ countries.
Choosing Medicana means the logistics of travelling to Turkey for treatment are managed before you land: your scans reviewed, your cost confirmed in writing, your airport transfer booked, and your coordinator available throughout your stay and after you return home.
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Always Health Travel
Ange Assistance
AXA PPP Healthcare
BIA Assistance
Eurocross Turkey
FC Global Assistance
Marine Med Assistance
MARM Assistance
Medicline Health Services
Orion Assistance
Remed Assistance
Swan International Assistance
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Medicana Health Group's Accreditation & Awards
- JCI Accreditation
- EFQM Excellence Model Award
- Turkish Ministry of Health Service Quality Standards Certification
- WHO and UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital (BFH) Designation
- Member of the Association of Private Hospitals and Medical Institutions (OHSAD)
- American Society for Quality membership
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.How do I contact Medicana's international patient support team?
Appointments, medical consultations, and treatment planning at Medicana Health Group in Istanbul and Ankara are coordinated through the International Patient Care team, available 24/7.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
- Telephone: +1 718 550 0880
- Email: [email protected]
The team arranges in-person appointments, online video consultations, second medical opinions, and full treatment coordination, connecting you directly with Medicana's specialist doctors without delays.
Is Medicana Health Group JCI accredited?
Yes. Four hospitals within the Medicana network hold JCI accreditation: Medicana International Istanbul, Medicana Bahcelievler, Medicana Camlica, and Medicana International Ankara.
JCI accreditation is the internationally recognised benchmark in hospital quality and patient safety, reviewed and renewed through independent formal assessment cycles.
How much does treatment cost at Medicana Health Group in Turkey?
Treatment costs at Medicana are significantly lower than equivalent procedures in the UK or United States, with pricing confirmed in writing before you travel. Key cost comparisons:
- Knee replacement (unilateral): 9,000 to 10,000 EUR vs 10,000 to 15,000 GBP UK private
- Brain tumour surgery: 14,000 to 20,000 EUR vs 30,000 to 70,000 GBP UK private
- Kidney transplant: 18,000 to 20,000 USD vs 400,000+ USD USA
- Gastric sleeve surgery: 2,800 to 4,500 GBP vs 8,000 to 13,000 GBP UK private
- Coronary bypass: 23,000 EUR vs 120,000 to 200,000 USD USA
Medicana accepts 12 named international insurance providers including AXA PPP Healthcare and Always Health Travel. A written, itemised cost estimate is provided before you commit to travelling.
Which specialties is Medicana Health Group most recognised for internationally?
Medicana Health Group is particularly recognised for organ transplantation, oncology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, IVF, bariatric surgery, and orthopaedics among international patients.
The transplant programme holds world firsts:
- Turkey's first ABO-incompatible kidney transplant (2005), the world's first simultaneous kidney and coronary bypass (2012), and the world's first international cross kidney transplant (2013).
- Medicana International Istanbul was Turkey's first private hospital to operate LINAC with IMRT, PET-CT, and nuclear medicine within one cancer facility. The cardiac programme performs 4,000+ surgeries annually.
Will there be someone who speaks my language at Medicana?
Yes. Medicana provides professional interpreter services across 12 languages, including Arabic, Russian, French, Romanian, German, Albanian, Macedonian, Bosnian, Georgian, Persian, English, and Dutch.
Every international patient is assigned a dedicated coordinator from first enquiry through to post-treatment follow-up, and language support is available throughout every stage of your stay.
What happens to my care after I return home from Medicana?
Medicana's international patient team remains accessible for remote follow-up after you return home via WhatsApp and email, available 24/7.
Before you leave Turkey, you receive a written discharge summary, medication plan, wound care instructions, and follow-up imaging schedule in a format your home-country GP or specialist can act on directly.
Medicana's team can share operative records with your home-country physician on request and arrange remote consultations with the treating specialist if concerns arise.
