Dr. Aysun Ertaş
Check-ups & Diagnostics

4.0767 reviews
Speaks 2 languages
Academic HospitalÜsküdar, Istanbul · MoH, Health Tourism Licence +2 certificates
from €320
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Considering Academic Hospital in Altunizade, Istanbul for surgery, a scan or a check-up? This page brings together its list prices for international patients, the accreditations you can verify, what patients say in reviews and how to reach the hospital — and you can request a free, no-obligation quote in a few minutes.
Academic Hospital is a private general hospital in Altunizade, on the Asian side of Istanbul (Üsküdar district), serving patients since 1997. Around 105 doctors work across some 60 departments, and the hospital treats more than 15,000 patients a year. It is best known for spine and brain surgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, weight-loss surgery and check-up programmes, supported by in-house MRI, CT, angiography and digital mammography and a 24/7 emergency department. Quality management is certified to ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD, the hospital holds TEMOS international healthcare accreditation, and it is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health to treat international patients. Airport transfers and language assistance are free for international patients; hotel stays near the hospital are arranged on request.
Compare the specialists who treat patients at Academic Hospital and request a free quote from any of them.
Check-ups & Diagnostics
Pulmonology & Thoracic Surgery
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Gynaecology
General Surgery
Rheumatology
Orthopedics
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Gynaecology
Cardiac Surgery
Urology
Cardiac Surgery
Check-ups & Diagnostics
Hair Transplant
Oncology
Urology
4 treatments are listed at Academic Hospital, from €320 for MRI Scan up to €18,350 for Brain Tumour Surgery.
Indicative starting prices. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote after the doctor reviews your case.
| Procedure | Stay in Turkey | Recovery | Price from | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUE Hair Transplant | 3 days | 7–10 days | €1,650Save ~81% vs the UK & EU | Get price |
| Brain Tumour Surgery | 12 days | 6–8 weeks | €18,350Save ~74% vs the UK & EU | Get price |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) | 7 days | 4–6 weeks | €16,510Save ~75% vs the UK & EU | Get price |
| MRI Scan | 1 day | Minimal | €320Save ~68% vs the UK & EU | Get price |
From the first call to your check-up at home: what happens, who does it and how long it takes.
Leave your phone number and a patient coordinator for Academic Hospital calls you back within 24 hours, in English, Turkish. We ask about your goals, pass your photos or reports to the doctors and answer every question before you decide.
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You talk to the surgeons of Academic Hospital by video before you book anything, and ask about technique, experience and the result you can expect. 18 specialists are listed here: Dr. Aysun Ertaş (Check-ups & Diagnostics), Dr. Tülay Yarkın (Pulmonology & Thoracic Surgery), Prof. Dr. Ayhan Numanoğlu (Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery), Uzm. Dr. Ertan Özen (Gynaecology), Op. Dr. Fikret Düşünceli (General Surgery), Prof. Dr. Hasan Yazıcı (Rheumatology).
You receive a written, all-inclusive quote and compare plans side by side, then choose the surgeon and date that suit you. There are no booking fees. Treatments at Academic Hospital start from €320 (MRI Scan).
See pricesWe book a 4–5★ hotel near Üsküdar, Istanbul, and a VIP driver meets you at the airport. Transfers to the hospital and back are arranged for every appointment.
On arrival you have pre-op tests and a face-to-face consultation with your surgeon, and an interpreter stays with you. MRI Scan at Academic Hospital means about 1 day in Istanbul. The hospital holds MoH, Health Tourism Licence accreditation.
Before you fly home you get check-ups, a written discharge report in your language and a recovery plan. Your coordinator and the medical team follow up remotely once you are back home.
Languages spoken by the international team:
Accreditation means the hospital is regularly audited against international standards for patient safety, hygiene and clinical quality.

Address
Altunizade, Nuhkuyusu Cad. No:94, 34664 Üsküdar, İstanbul
Istanbul is home to the largest number of JCI-accredited hospitals in Turkey and specialists in every field. With two international airports and flights from more than 120 countries, it is the most convenient choice for most patients.
Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) have direct flights from most European, Middle Eastern and North American cities. Transfers to clinics take 30–60 minutes.
Professor Ferda is a mentor to the best in this sector, a doyenne of this field, and also a wonderful person. Her assistant, Dilek, is a very attentive, cheerful lady who loves her job and does it well.
First of all, I wish everyone well. I am a patient of Professor Ihsan. I came earlier, but the report couldn't be written. However, Mr. Bayram has now taken care of everything, including the prescription and report. Thank you very much, he is kind and respectful.
Ms. Dilek from the Audiology department quickly arranged our appointment and was very helpful. I would like to thank her very much; she has a very friendly and warm personality. Thank you again 🙏 …
Although it was our first time visiting the Audiology department, we were very warmly welcomed. Mr. Berk and Ms. Dilek were very helpful and attentive. I would like to thank them especially for their kind attention. It's wonderful that such people exist. I will recommend this department to everyone. Thank you so much! 🥰🥰 …
disgusting. rude. unhygienic. dont trust this hospital
Only selected 1 star because 0 isn't available. A family member of mine went into surgery in this "hospital", thinking it's a prestigious medical facility, turns out they have the worst patient treatment that our family member has ever experienced. All of the staff lacked adequate attention and supervision to a patient freshly out of a risky surgery, even if the nurses are called to the room, no one shows up or answers, let's not mention the other "staff"... either way if you care about the health of your loved ones, don't consider this place. 0/10
We had a problem with an old report, and Mr. Bayram from the reporting department provided us with a quick and definitive response, helping us correct the report. I would like to thank him very much.
The unresolved issue of the prescription was resolved by Mr. Bayram.
Ms. Gonul's guidance in the check-up unit was extremely helpful and results-oriented. I was also very pleased with the doctors who performed the examinations.
I received help and was pleased. Thank you, Ms. Gönül, for the check-up.
I liked it, it wasn't crowded. The service was attentive and highly engaging.
I am a patient of Professor Ayça Serap. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Bayram, a member of your hospital staff, for quickly completing the patient status report.
We received our report and prescription the same day, thank you to all the staff.
Mr. Bayram from your hospital staff was very helpful regarding prescriptions and reports; his attention and care were excellent. I would like to express my thanks.
Mr. Bayram, who works at your hospital, quickly resolved our prescription issue. Thank you.
If you go by car, you'll have to pay a parking fee, but there are empty spaces in the side streets. Otherwise, the hospital's service is good.
I came to Academic Hospital, I am a patient of Professor Seyfi. I would like to express my thanks to Mr. Bayram for his support in the report and prescription processes.
The staff's attention was wonderful and their experience was highly professional. A special thank you to Ms. Selma.
I gave birth here last year. The hospital staff are very attentive and friendly. The nurses who came for postpartum support were especially helpful with breastfeeding and other matters. We didn't experience any difficulties. Many thanks to the entire team.
Just back from here and I can't speak highly enough of the entire experience, I travelled over from Scotland for spinal surgery to cure my sciatica, it worked 100 %and I now have my life back,thanks to all the team.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the care, friendliness, and professionalism you showed us throughout our treatment and care process at your hospital. We especially thank Ms. Leyla and her valuable team for their close attention, support, and unwavering support from beginning to end. Thanks to your care and expertise, we overcame this challenging period much more easily and peacefully. Thank you.
I would like to thank Ms. Gonca for contacting me regarding the issue I experienced previously and for resolving it.
My patient froze and was hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Saka Academic Hospital for approximately 19 days. She was brought in in a very bad condition and is being discharged today. During this time, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Hakan Korucu, the intensive care doctor, his team, the nurses, and all the hospital administrators for their humane attitudes and for providing us with all kinds of assistance and enlightening us. I will tell everyone about this hospital and my intensive care unit.
I was only there briefly because I was unfortunately bitten by a stray cat. Since only private clinics in Turkey are apparently authorized to administer rabies vaccinations, I went to the emergency room for an initial assessment. Despite my short stay, the emergency room doctor took a lot of time for me, calmly explained everything, provided thorough information, and, most importantly, reassured me. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Even though the treatment was probably brief for the hospital, it felt very important to me at that moment – and the doctor really did take the necessary time. Furthermore, I didn't have to pay anything for the consultation and examination. Many thanks to the kind doctor and all the friendly staff! Despite the unpleasant situation, I felt very well cared for.
The brown uniform is terrible; it ruins the hospital's image. I came to the hospital feeling gloomy instead of peace and positive energy. Oh, it doesn't suit them, please abandon this practice. Thank you, Hüsbiye Vural
I underwent a comprehensive check-up at Akademik Hospital. I would especially like to thank Ms. Parla, who cared for me from beginning to end, never leaving me alone for a single second. Her cheerful demeanor, attentiveness, and meticulous follow-up were truly invaluable. I would also like to thank Professor Rabia and Professor Fikret for their professional approach, explanations, and close attention. It was a very organized and professional process where I felt safe and valued. Thank you to Ms. Parla, Professor Rabia, Professor Fikret, and the entire Akademik Hospital team.
We came for a check-up on September 30, 2026. All the staff were exceptionally diligent, helpful, and respectful. Thank you very much.
I went to this hospital seriously ill, saw a doctor, and had tests done. This is a terrible hospital that gave me an appointment for the results five days later. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Go to a state hospital instead of going here.
The hospital itself is already a good institution, but the radiology department staff deserve special mention. Two months ago, I had a brain MRI at another institution, and due to my claustrophobia, which reached traumatic levels, I had to be hesitant and try several times before finally getting one. The physical environment and the MRI machine were excellent, but thanks to the understanding and patience of the department staff—a patience you'd only expect from a child—I was able to do something I thought I couldn't do without anesthesia. I would like to express my sincere thanks to them.
I read and researched this hospital before arriving to Istanbul. The staff and doctors offer impeccable care at one of Istanbul’s most upstanding medical facilities. Dr Hasan Yazici, a world renowned rheumatologist and Dr Attila Bakan an eye doctor did an outstanding job examining and offering medical expertise and quality care. I reside in New York and am seeking to permanently relocate to Istanbul, Turkiye where I have Turkish roots. One of the main reasons being the top notch medical care Turkiye has to offer to its Turkish citizens and international patients as well. Dr Yazici pays extremely close attention to detail and I felt safe to entrust my healthcare in his hands. I have utmost respect for Dr Yazici and his decades of medical excellence. He is a wonderful fatherly figure and a great human being on top of being an amazing doctor. He referred me to Dr Attila Bakan an eye doctor for dry eyes. Dr Bakan was equally kind, expedient, paid utmost attention to detail and provided stellar medical advice and feedback. None of the top doctors in New York were able to achieve what these doctors provided within a relatively quick time frame. I profusely thanked both doctors, their assistants and all the staff most importantly Omar and Hamsa who never left my side and created a seamless experience. The quality of care at Academic Hospital epitomizes Turkish professionalism, excellent and world class medicine, and hospitality. It solidified my decision to continue using this wonderful hospital and its doctors instead of the poor quality of care in America where medicine has become a business and patient care has significantly diminished. Thank you once again. It’s a modern, clean and state of the art facility and has an excellent restaurant serving great Turkish cuisine. I highly endorse and recommend Academic Hospital. Doctors from Harvard University come to learn and train here which further attests to their excellence.
Everything is great... One negative comment. The color of your employees' previous uniforms was very nice. Why did you make them brown?
We stayed overnight at Academic Hospital due to our surgery. We felt truly fortunate to have received such care, smiles, and understanding during our time there. We especially want to thank all the nurses on the 3rd floor for their calming presence, easing my fears, and making me feel their constant support from before the surgery. Their smiles and patience were invaluable. And especially Nurse Ulya… 🌸 Her care, compassion, smile, and sincere approach were invaluable to me. She made me realize once again how important the reassurance a nurse provides to a patient and their family is during such a difficult and anxious time. We wholeheartedly thank Nurse Ulya and all the valuable staff on the 3rd floor for their efforts, care, and kind hearts. Thank you for everything. ❤️
I am experiencing problems for the past three months due to the pediatric cardiologist at the hospital where I happily gave birth in 2022, and the problematic process he has caused. I don't even want to walk past the hospital's street anymore. Despite meeting and shaking hands with the General Coordinator, our problem has not been resolved for three months, and we cannot find anyone to address it. We are not asking for a change of report or a false statement; we only requested that the doctor correct a statement he wrote in my daughter's report that wasn't there. I have presented reports from the very beginning of this process, but it remains unresolved. I declare that I am on the verge of taking this matter to legal action and the media.
We came to this hospital because my father was admitted to the emergency intensive care unit. Thanks to the accurate diagnosis made by our internal medicine doctor, Hakan Korucu, with his 35 years of experience, we are bringing my father out of intensive care today. Thank you very much, doctor, for your efforts.
My brother and I went for a bone density measurement. The entire Radiology Department was so helpful, kind, and friendly that I wanted to thank not just the lady who did the measurement, but the whole department. Thank you!
We were very pleased with the attention and care we received.
We came to the audiology department, and Ms. Dilek and Mr. Berk were very helpful.
I had a pregnancy test this morning. Why would anyone pay for a private hospital? To get quick results. They said the results would be ready in two hours, but it's been two and a half hours now, and it's no different from a state hospital. The staff are indifferent; they won't give you the necessary information unless you ask. I'm left feeling humiliated, and all my excitement and enthusiasm have been wasted. Plus, I came all the way from Ankara, and I paid almost double the price of hospitals in the heart of Çankaya, for a beta test result I could have gotten in 40 minutes. It's a real shame; I hope no one else ever has to go here.
I would like to thank all the staff in the radiology department for their swift action and friendly, positive approach.
Thank you, you're amazing, great job!
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Log in to write a reviewAcademic Hospital is in Altunizade, Üsküdar, on the Asian side of Istanbul: Altunizade, Nuhkuyusu Cad. No:94, 34664 Üsküdar. The Altunizade M5 metro and Metrobus stops are nearby; Sabiha Gökçen Airport is about 45 minutes away by car and Istanbul Airport about an hour.
It depends on the procedure. The hospital's list prices for international patients are shown on this page in your currency — for example for brain MRI, CT, FUE hair transplant, deep brain stimulation and brain tumour surgery. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote after the doctor has reviewed your reports.
Yes. It is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, is certified to ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD and holds TEMOS international healthcare accreditation.
Doctors who treat international patients generally speak English; many nurses do not, so the international patient department provides free language assistance. Ask for an interpreter to be present on the day of your surgery and at discharge.
Transfers between the airport and the hospital and language assistance are free for international patients. Hotel nights outside the hospital stay are not included; the hospital can book a hotel nearby and bills it per night.
Send a request on this page with your recent scans or medical reports. A coordinator gets you a written quote and treatment plan from the hospital, then arranges the appointment, transfer and accommodation. You pay the hospital directly when you arrive.
Academic Hospital Istanbul is a private general hospital in Altunizade, in the Üsküdar district on the Asian side of the city. It opened in 1997 and today has around 105 doctors working in some 60 departments, treating more than 15,000 patients a year — adults and children. It is a full hospital rather than a day clinic: there is a 24/7 emergency department, operating theatres, intensive care, and its own imaging unit with MRI, CT, angiography and digital mammography. That matters if you are travelling for surgery, because scans, operation, inpatient stay and check-ups happen in one building with one medical record.
The hospital covers almost every specialty, but international patients mostly come for five areas. Prices below are the hospital's list prices for foreign patients; they update automatically on this page.
Spine and brain surgery. The neurosurgery team runs a dedicated spine centre (endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, spinal tumours) and treats brain tumours and movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor or dystonia costs €16,510–€32,110, depending on whether one or both sides are implanted and on the device. Brain tumour removal costs €18,350–€34,860; the final figure depends on the tumour's location and size, the need for intraoperative monitoring and the length of the intensive-care stay. For both, the surgeon needs your recent MRI and medical reports before giving a firm quote.
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Orthopaedics. Knee and hip replacement, arthroscopy and sports injuries are among the hospital's busiest services. If you are comparing options, see our guide to total knee replacement and the orthopaedic hospitals in Istanbul.
Plastic surgery and hair transplant. The plastic surgery department performs rhinoplasty, breast and body contouring and "mommy makeover" combinations, and the hair unit performs FUE hair transplants from €1,650 to €2,570, depending on the number of grafts. Unlike a stand-alone hair clinic, the procedure is done inside a hospital with an anaesthesiologist and emergency team on site.
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Check-ups and diagnostics. Many visitors combine a holiday in Istanbul with a full body check-up or a single scan. A brain MRI costs €410–€460 (€460 with contrast), an MRI of one other body area €320–€510 and a CT scan €320–€510. Every scan is reported by a radiologist, and the images and report can be sent to your doctor at home.
Weight-loss surgery. Gastric sleeve and bypass operations are performed by the general surgery team, with the hospital's nutrition team involved before and after surgery.
The prices above come from the hospital's price list for international patients (last confirmed by the hospital in March 2025) and are shown in your currency. A personal quote usually includes the surgeon's and anaesthesiologist's fees, the operating theatre, the hospital stay in a standard room, routine tests and medicines during the stay — the exact list is written on your quote. Airport–hospital transfers and language assistance are free. Not included: flights, hotel nights before or after the hospital stay (the hospital can book a nearby hotel, billed per night), suite upgrades and any extra tests your surgeon asks for. You pay at the hospital on arrival — nothing is charged when you request a quote.
The patient reviews on this page include the hospital's reviews from Google. Patients consistently praise the modern, clean building, the doctors and the smooth airport-to-hospital pick-up. The most common criticism is that many nurses speak little English — the international department provides interpreters, but not around the clock, so it is worth asking for one to be present on the day of surgery. Some long-stay patients also mention average hospital food, paid parking and restricted Wi-Fi. Reviews left by patients who booked through us appear on this page.
Rooms range from standard single rooms to mini-suites and suites with room for a companion. The international patient office arranges free transfers from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, language assistance and hotel bookings near the hospital.
Address: Altunizade, Nuhkuyusu Cad. No:94, 34664 Üsküdar, Istanbul. Altunizade is a central business district on the Asian side, close to the Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge). The Altunizade stops of the M5 metro line and the Metrobus are within walking distance, and the hospital is roughly 45 minutes by car from Sabiha Gökçen Airport and about an hour from Istanbul Airport, depending on traffic. Patients staying in hotels on the European side usually reach the hospital in 20–40 minutes.
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Updated 3 October 2026
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