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Kidney Transplantation: India vs Turkey
For kidney transplantation, Turkey is 28% cheaper than India when comparing the listed starting estimates — but cost is one factor of many. Below: surgeon credentials, hospital count, recovery time, and visa difficulty side-by-side.
JCI-Accredited Hospitals
2,000+ Patients Served
4.9/5 Patient Rating
130+ Partner Hospitals
Patients From 100+ Countries
Planning estimate, not a hospital quote. Confirm the procedure, inclusions, and current price with our care team. This range is estimated from US pricing and a destination multiplier; it is not a confirmed local hospital price.
India
$5,000
– $10,000 package estimate
3 JCI-accredited hospitals for kidney transplantation:
- Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (Chennai)
- Fortis Healthcare (Multiple Locations)
- Medanta - The Medicity (Gurugram)
Turkey
Lower cost$3,600
– $7,200 package estimateEstimated from US pricing
5 JCI-accredited hospitals for kidney transplantation:
- Acıbadem Healthcare Group (Istanbul)
- Anadolu Medical Center (Kocaeli (Istanbul region))
- Medipol Mega University Hospital (Istanbul)
- Memorial Şişli Hospital (Istanbul)
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | India | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (USD) | $5,000 – $10,000 | $3,600 – $7,200 |
| JCI hospitals available | 3 | 5 |
| Primary clinical language | English | Local + English |
| Medical visa | Med-Visa, 5–7 days | Standard tourist visa |
About Kidney Transplantation
Surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a donor into a person with kidney failure.