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Diagnostic and interventional radiology in Türkiye — MRI 3T, PET/CT, angiography.

Precision imaging and image-guided minimally invasive procedures — within 1–2 days.

What you get

DICOM read within 24 hours
PET/CT with PSMA, FDG, DOTATATE
24/7 interventional team

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SECOND OPINION ONLINE

Second opinion from a radiologist — within 48 hours, free

Send DICOM images and reports — a sub-specialty radiologist returns a written conclusion.

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Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.

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Coordinator reviews

Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.

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Video consultation

The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.

What to send

Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
Histology report (if available)
Slides or blocks for review (optional)
Current therapy list

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5 PROCEDURES

What we image and treat in radiology

Full scope of diagnostics and image-guided interventional procedures.

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MRI 3T (any region)

METHOD
1.5T or 3T with contrast

TIMELINE
30–60 min

3TContrastDWI
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Oncology PET/CT

METHOD
F-18 FDG, PSMA, DOTATATE

TIMELINE
2 hours

FDGPSMADOTATATE
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CT angiography

METHOD
256-slice with contrast

TIMELINE
1 hour

CT-Angio3D256-slice
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Tumour embolisation

METHOD
TACE / TARE via femoral access

TIMELINE
2–3 days

TACETAREHCC
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Image-guided biopsy

METHOD
Under CT or ultrasound

TIMELINE
1 day

CT-guidedUS-guidedVAB

TREATMENT METHODS

Radiology methods

From MRI 3T to interventional radiology — ESR and ACR standards.

MRI 3T

High-field MRI for neuro, cardiac and musculoskeletal imaging.

3 clinics

PET/CT

F-18 FDG tumour markers, PSMA for prostate, DOTATATE for NETs.

2 clinics

Interventional radiology

TACE, TARE, embolisation, drainage, biopsies.

2 clinics

Digital angiography

Bi-plane DSA for neuro- and cardio-vascular work.

2 clinics

RADIOLOGY & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · TEAM

Professors you get direct access to

Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.

Prof. Dr. Kamil Karaali

Professor at the Department of Radiology

Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya

Prof. Dr. K. Özenç Minareci

Professor of Interventional Neuroradiology

Liv Hospital Ulus / Vadistanbul, Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Can Çevikol, MD

Head of Radiology

Akdeniz University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Gokhan Arslan

Professor of Radiology

Akdeniz University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Utku Senol

Professor of Radiology

Akdeniz University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Timur Sindel, MD

Professor of Radiology

Akdeniz University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Metin Cubuk

Professor of Radiology

Akdeniz University Hospital

Assoc. Prof. MD. Ali Koçyiğit

Associate Professor of Radiology u00b7 Interventional Radiology

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemal Kara, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Liv Hospital Ulus

Prof. MD. Kazım Özenç Minareci

Professor of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology

Liv Hospital Ulus | Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Assoc. Prof. Selim Bakan, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Memorial Bahu00e7elievler Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gürhan Adam, MD

Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology

Memorial Bahu00e7elievler Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ercüment Ünlü, MD

Professor of Radiology

Memorial Bahu00e7elievler Hospital

Dr. Fatihan Hürgün, MD

Radiology Specialist

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Dr. Murat Oynak, MD

Interventional Radiology Specialist

Memorial Antalya Hospital

CLINICS

Clinics where treatment takes place

JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.

Akdeniz University Hospital

Крупнейшая университетская клиника средиземноморского региона Турции. 1 267 коек, 29 операционных, 43 клинических отделения. Мировой лидер в трансплантации — первая…

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Liv Hospital Ulus

Флагманская клиника группы Liv Hospital в престижном районе Улус. JCI-аккредитация, первый сертификат SRC по роботизированной хирургии за пределами США, 154…

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İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

Многопрофильный кампус Liv Hospital в европейской части Стамбула, открыт в 2016 году. 60+ отделений, da Vinci, 3 Tesla MRI.

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Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Крупнейшая клиника Memorial Health Group в Стамбуле. Первая полноценная клиника в мире с LEED Platinum. 320 коек, 15 операционных (включая…

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Memorial Antalya Hospital

JCI-аккредитованная клиника группы Memorial Health Group в Анталье. Лауреат European Healthcare Awards 2021 как лучшая частная клиника Турции. 132 койки,…

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DIAGNOSTICS

Full imaging suite

MRI, CT, PET/CT, ultrasound, X-ray, angiography — on modern equipment.

MRI 1.5T / 3T

Any anatomical region with contrast.

30–60 min

CT 256-slice

Low-dose, angiography, virtual colonoscopy.

1 hour

PET/CT

F-18 FDG, PSMA, DOTATATE — oncology staging.

2 hours

Ultrasound + Doppler

All organs, vessels, contrast-enhanced ultrasound.

30 min

Interventional radiology

Biopsies, drainage, embolisation.

1 day

PRICE SNAPSHOT

Radiology pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA

Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.

Procedure	Türkiye	EU / USA	Savings
MRI 3T (1 region)	$200 – 400	$1 200 – 2 500	−80%
PET/CT FDG (whole body)	$800 – 1 200	$3 500 – 6 000	−75%
PET/CT PSMA	$1 500 – 2 200	$5 000 – 8 000	−72%
CT 256-slice + contrast	$200 – 400	$1 000 – 2 000	−78%
TACE (1 session)	$3 500 – 6 000	$15 000 – 30 000	−78%

The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.

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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked about Radiology & Interventional Radiology

When do I actually need a 3T MRI instead of a 1.5T?

3T MRI doubles the signal-to-noise ratio, giving sharper images and shorter scan times. It is preferred for brain (MS plaques, tumors, epilepsy), pituitary, inner ear, prostate multiparametric MRI, musculoskeletal cartilage and small joints, and MR angiography. 1.5T is still equivalent or better for patients with implants, claustrophobia, very large body habitus, or routine spine and abdominal imaging. Memorial, Liv, Akdeniz and Memorial Antalya all run both.

PET-CT versus contrast CT - which one should I have for cancer staging?

For most solid tumors that are FDG-avid (lung, lymphoma, head-neck, esophagus, colorectal, melanoma, breast), PET-CT outperforms contrast CT in detecting nodal and distant metastases and changes management in 15-30% of cases. Contrast CT remains first-line for primary local staging, vascular planning and follow-up of established lesions. For prostate cancer we use PSMA-PET; for neuroendocrine tumors, Ga-68 DOTATATE PET-CT.

What types of image-guided biopsy do you perform?

Our interventional radiologists perform ultrasound-guided biopsies for thyroid, breast, liver, kidney and superficial lymph nodes, and CT-guided biopsies for lung, retroperitoneum, bone and deep abdominal lesions. MRI-guided biopsies are used for prostate fusion sampling. Core-needle and fine-needle aspiration are tailored to tumor type. Complication rates - pneumothorax, bleeding - stay under 2-5% with same-day discharge in most cases.

How often should I have a mammogram - and at what age?

Average-risk women: annual digital mammography from age 40 to 74, or biennial from 50 depending on guideline used (ACR/ACS/EUSOBI). Dense breasts (BI-RADS C/D) add supplemental ultrasound or abbreviated breast MRI. High-risk women (BRCA1/2 carriers, prior chest radiation, strong family history) start contrast breast MRI at age 25-30 alternating with mammography from 30. Tomosynthesis (3D mammo) is standard at Memorial and Liv.

Is TACE available for hepatocellular carcinoma, and who qualifies?

Yes - transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is the standard locoregional therapy for intermediate-stage HCC (BCLC B): multinodular disease, preserved liver function (Child-Pugh A or early B), no vascular invasion, no extrahepatic spread. Drug-eluting bead TACE (DEB-TACE) gives more consistent dosing than conventional TACE. Our interventional radiology team also offers TARE (Y-90 radioembolization) and ablation (RFA, microwave) for selected lesions under 3 cm.

Can your radiologists give a second opinion on imaging done abroad?

Yes. Upload the original DICOM files (not screenshots) via our secure portal; we re-read them on diagnostic-grade monitors with the same PACS software the on-site teams use. A written second-opinion report in English plus your language is delivered in 48-72 hours, often with reconstructions or measurements the original report missed. Cost is typically $80-250 per study depending on modality and complexity.

I had an allergic reaction to CT contrast - what alternatives do I have?

True iodinated contrast allergy is rare; most reactions are mild. For confirmed prior reactions we offer (1) non-contrast CT with optimized protocols, (2) MRI with gadolinium - usually well tolerated even by iodine-reactive patients, (3) ultrasound or contrast-enhanced ultrasound with microbubbles, or (4) premedication with corticosteroids and antihistamines 12-13 hours before iodinated contrast in selected cases. eGFR is checked before any contrast.

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