About Memorial Hospitals Group, Istanbul

Memorial Health Group started with a single hospital in Sisli in 2000. It is now Turkey's largest private hospital network by reputation - 11 hospitals and 2 medical centers across 5 cities, with Istanbul as the core. Two decades in, the group is treating 75,000 international patients from over 167 countries annually. That patient volume is not built on marketing; it reflects sustained clinical outcomes across cardiology, organ transplantation, oncology, and IVF.

One specific credential sets Memorial apart: it was the first hospital in Turkey - and the 21st in the world - to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation. That was in 2002. The accreditation has been confirmed multiple times since (2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014). Being first matters here because Memorial established JCI standards in Turkish private healthcare before the concept became mainstream.

The Sisli branch was built with support from ECRI, the most authoritative hospital consultancy firm in the United States. It operates on a 53,000 sqm footprint with 252 beds, 13 operating theatres, and 4 intensive care units. The Bahcelievler branch, opened in 2018, is larger and was designed with the LEED Platinum Award concept - one of the most ecologically advanced hospital buildings in the world, with 8,000 square metres of green space accessible to patients during recovery.

International patients from the Gulf, Africa, Europe, and South Asia choose Memorial primarily for organ transplantation (90% success rate documented), IVF, bone marrow transplant, and oncological care. The Memorial International Patient Center (MIPC) operates 24/7 and has a team of native-speaking multilingual coordinators.

Hospital Profile

Treatments at Memorial Hospitals Group Istanbul

Oncology & Cancer Treatment

Memorial Sisli carries TrueBeam STx radiotherapy and IMRT, two of the most advanced radiation delivery systems available. A 64-slice CT supports precision tumour imaging. The cancer program runs medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and genetics under one roof. Bone marrow transplant is available with documented outcomes. The multidisciplinary tumour board approach means every case is reviewed across departments before a treatment plan is fixed. For cancer treatment in Turkey, Memorial's oncology infrastructure across Sisli and Bahcelievler is among the deepest available in Istanbul medical tourism.

Organ Transplantation & Bone Marrow Transplant

A 90% organ transplant success rate is publicly documented. The transplant program covers kidney, liver, and bone marrow transplant for both adult and paediatric patients. The Bahcelievler BMT center operates with HEPA-filtered rooms to protect immunocompromised patients during recovery. Memorial is internationally recognised in organ transplantation - patients from over 90 countries have used this program specifically. For transplant treatment in Turkey, Memorial's documented success rate and HEPA-equipped BMT infrastructure are specific markers worth evaluating.

Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

Full diagnostic and interventional cardiology. The Sisli branch is particularly well-known for cardiovascular surgery. Procedures include bypass, valve repair and replacement, angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Paediatric cardiology handles congenital heart conditions in newborns and children through a dedicated Neonatal ICU.

IVF & Reproductive Medicine

Memorial Sisli runs one of Turkey's highest-volume IVF centers. The center was ranked among the best in Turkey by number of successful procedures. IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, embryo storage, and genetic diagnosis of embryos (PGD) are available. For IVF in Turkey, Memorial's IVF volume and documented success rates are a practical starting point for fertility patients.

Neurosurgery

A Cyber Knife system is in operation at Memorial for brain tumour cases. Minimally invasive spinal cord surgery uses microsurgical and endoscopic techniques. Physiotherapy and rehab follow directly after surgery within the same facility. A Stroke Center is operational at the Atasehir branch.

Bariatric Surgery

Gastric sleeve and bypass are available at Memorial branches across Istanbul. The bariatric team uses minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. Pre-operative and post-operative nutritional and endocrine assessments are included. For bariatric surgery in Turkey, Memorial's network coverage across Istanbul means proximity is rarely an issue.

Robotic Surgery

Da Vinci robotic surgery at Memorial Bahcelievler is used across urology, kidney procedures, gynaecology, and general surgery. Robotic prostatectomy outcomes are documented - 95% of prostate cancer patients treated with Da Vinci were discharged on day two post-surgery.

Genetics & Genetic Diagnosis Center

A dedicated Genetics Center runs 250+ genetic tests daily. This is an unusual volume for a private hospital network and reflects Memorial's scale and equipment investment. Genetic testing is used across oncology, reproductive medicine (embryo PGD), and rare disease diagnosis.

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Labour, delivery, complex gynaecological surgery, oncological gynaecology, and hysteroscopy. The Neonatal ICU supports high-risk births and premature infants. Prof. Derin Kosebay - 45+ years in gynaecology, 116 published scientific articles, specialist in uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancer - practises at Memorial Sisli.

Key Doctors at Memorial Hospitals Group Istanbul

International Patient Services

Memorial International Patient Center (MIPC) operates 24/7 and functions as the primary coordination hub for overseas patients.

Second Opinion: Memorial physicians prepare formal second opinion reports. Medical record translation is included.

Multilingual Coordinators: Native-speaking coordinators in Arabic, Russian, English, French, and additional languages. Not interpreters - actual native speakers embedded in the patient management process.

Visa and Transfer: Visa assistance, airport-hotel-hospital transfers, and accommodation coordination.

Insurance Coordination: International insurance providers are accepted. Financial counselling and transparent billing are standard.

Post-Treatment Follow-Up: Remote consultations arranged after return home. Medical records transferred to home country physicians on request.

Why Choose Memorial for Treatment in Turkey

First JCI hospital in Turkey. 21st in the world. The historical marker aside, re-accreditation five times over is the more meaningful data point. Standards have to be maintained, not just demonstrated once.

90% organ transplant success rate. Documented. For haematology and transplant patients comparing hospitals in Istanbul Turkey, that figure matters.

75,000 international patients annually. The volume creates a clinical team that handles international cases routinely, not occasionally. Coordinators, interpreters, and logistics systems are built around this scale.

TrueBeam STx and CyberKnife. Both are active at Memorial. For cancer patients specifically, the availability of these systems within the same network is a practical consideration.

LEED Platinum hospital building at Bahcelievler. The ecological design translates to air quality, light, green space, and construction materials that directly affect patient recovery environment.

How DivinHeal Connects You

• Step 1: Share reports via WhatsApp or upload a form. All information is handled confidentially. 

• Step 2: DivinHeal coordinates with MIPC to review your case and prepare a treatment plan and cost estimate. 

• Step 3: Right Memorial Istanbul branch and a specialist selected based on your diagnosis. 

• Step 4: Visa, airport transfer, and accommodation arranged. 

• Step 5: On-site coordinator throughout your stay. Remote follow-up via DivinHeal post-treatment.

Patient Reviews

"The quality of hospital service is second to none. Well-organised, highly competent services always available. Whether doctors, nurses or reception - many hospitals should take inspiration from this model. The hospitals are like luxury hotels. You feel good, looked after throughout. The money I spent was really justified. I recommend Memorial Istanbul."

"My international coordinator did an amazing job getting me the best doctor for my procedure. Travelling to Turkey was an incredible experience."

"We visited Memorial for neurosurgery. My cousin was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumour. Local doctors offered open surgery only. At Memorial he was offered CyberKnife treatment - single session, discharged the same day. The procedure was smooth and risk free."

Website: memorial.com.tr/en