Bahceci IVF Clinics is a Turkish network of IVF centres founded in 1996. Its Fulya centre in Istanbul has an ESHRE-certified laboratory and offers IVF packages for international patients.
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Bahceci IVF Clinics, Istanbul, Turkey
π§ Presentation
BahΓ§eci IVF Clinics is a Turkish network of IVF centres founded by Prof. Mustafa BahΓ§eci. Its Fulya centre in ΕiΕli (Istanbul) opened in 2010 and its embryology laboratory has been ESHRE certified since 2022. Since 2025, the group has belonged to the European clinic group FutureLife.
The group claims around thirty years of activity and more than 150,000 successful treatments[1]. The Fulya centre occupies 2,500 mΒ² on a single level, with embryology, andrology and cryopreservation laboratories[2][3]. BahΓ§eci also operates centres in Ankara, Izmir, Bursa and DiyarbakΔ±r, as well as in Sarajevo, Sofia and Kosovo[4][5]. Its website highlights the βIVF Centre of the Yearβ award from the World Health Tourism Congress[1].
πΌ Areas of expertise
IVF and ICSI, with IMSI and embryo culture in Embryoscope (time-lapse)[7]
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: chromosomal abnormalities and monogenic diseases, NGS sequencing[8]
Freezing of oocytes and embryos[8]
Male infertility (advanced sperm testing, micro-TESE), hysteroscopy and endoscopic surgery[8]
βοΈ What Turkish law allows
In Turkey, ART is reserved for married couples and can only be performed using the couple’s own oocytes and sperm. Donation of oocytes, sperm or embryos is prohibited, as is surrogacy. Since 2010, the law also penalises referring patients to gamete donation abroad[10].
For a British patient, this means that Turkish Bahçeci centres do not offer egg donation, and single women and unmarried couples are not eligible.
πΆ Procedure prices
Procedure
Price £ (Bahçeci)
In the UK
IVF package with ICSI and IMSI
Β£3,369
Generally covered by your healthcare system
Price displayed in 2026 on BahΓ§eci’s international French page[7]. The package includes consultation, 3D ultrasound, stimulation and monitoring, egg retrieval under anaesthesia, AI-assisted sperm selection, ICSI, IMSI, Embryoscope culture, transfer, beta-HCG test and a French-speaking coordinator. Medications, freezing, PGT, travel and accommodation are not included in this list: ask for a written quote. In the UK, IVF and ICSI are generally covered by the NHS, subject to local criteria.
π§ββοΈ Team
The group’s website presents around thirty doctors across its centres[13]. The founder, Prof. Mustafa BahΓ§eci, is the medical director; he consults at the BahΓ§eci Women’s Health Centre and the Umut Centre in Istanbul[12]. At the Fulya centre, the establishment’s page cites in particular[2]:
Prof. Dr. GΓΌrkan BozdaΔ, gynaecologist specialising in IVF
Prof. Dr. Fazilet KΓΌbra BoynukalΔ±n, gynaecologist specialising in IVF
Prof. Γzkan Γzdamar, gynaecologist specialising in IVF
Assoc. Prof. Dr. G. Güvenç Karlıkaya, gynaecologist specialising in IVF
Assoc. Prof. Dr. IΕΔ±k Kaban, gynaecologist specialising in IVF
Initial online consultation: the doctor establishes a provisional treatment plan based on the medical file[9]
Preliminary tests (FSH, AMH, prolactin, serologies, spermogram), performed in the UK or on site[9]
Examination at the clinic on arrival, which finalises the plan
Fresh cycle: 2 to 3 weeks for stimulation, egg retrieval and embryo culture; return possible the day after transfer[9]
Frozen embryo transfer: stay of about 5 days during a subsequent cycle[9]
Beta-HCG pregnancy test after transfer, included in the package[7]
βοΈ Practical information
Formalities: British citizens are exempt from visa for stays under 90 days, with a passport valid for at least 150 days after entry[11]. Bahçeci provides an invitation letter for patients who need a visa[9].
Languages: the international service includes English, Russian, Arabic, Uzbek and Bulgarian speaking staff[9]; the French page package includes a French-speaking coordinator[7].
Safety: the Foreign Office recommends increased vigilance in tourist areas of Istanbul[11].
ποΈ Services for international patients
An international patient centre manages the medical file, quote, visa invitation letter and scheduling[9]
Negotiated rates with hotels near the clinic[9]
French-speaking coordinator included in the IVF package[7]
Group founded: 1996, with a first IVF centre at the German Hospital in Istanbul[12]
Fulya centre: opened in November 2010, 2,500 mΒ² on one level[3]
Laboratory: ESHRE certified in 2022, certification renewed in 2025[1][6]
Activity: over 18,000 IVF cycles per year according to FutureLife[4]
Owner: FutureLife group since 2025[4]
βFAQ
How long does an IVF cycle take at Bahçeci?
For a fresh cycle, the centre plans 2 to 3 weeks on site for stimulation, egg retrieval and embryo culture. A frozen embryo transfer requires around 5 days during a subsequent cycle.
What does the IVF package include?
The package displayed at Β£3,369 includes consultation, 3D ultrasound, stimulation and monitoring, egg retrieval, ICSI, IMSI, Embryoscope, transfer, beta-HCG test and a French-speaking coordinator. Ask in writing what remains at your expense: medications, freezing, PGT.
What services are available for international patients?
A dedicated centre manages the medical file, quote, visa invitation letter and scheduling. Bahçeci also has negotiated rates with nearby hotels.
Is egg donation possible at Bahçeci in Turkey?
No. Turkish law prohibits the donation of eggs, sperm and embryos, and reserves ART for married couples using their own gametes.
Is there follow-up after the transfer?
The package includes the beta-HCG pregnancy test. Most patients return home the day after the transfer.
Can I have a consultation before coming?
Yes. The doctor reviews the file online and proposes a provisional treatment plan, confirmed during the on-site examination.
What languages does the team speak?
The international service includes English, Russian, Arabic, Uzbek and Bulgarian speaking staff. The French page mentions a French-speaking coordinator.
π Location
The BahΓ§eci Fulya centre is located at 19 MayΔ±s Mah., 19 MayΔ±s Cad., Γoruh Sk., in the ΕiΕli district of Istanbul[2]. It is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 2 pm[2].
Bahçeci IVF Clinics is aimed at married couples who want to undergo IVF or ICSI with their own gametes in Istanbul. The Fulya centre has an ESHRE-certified laboratory and displays an IVF package at £3,369. Egg donation is impossible there, as Turkish law prohibits it. In the UK, IVF is generally covered by the NHS according to local criteria: compare before you travel.
Dear Bahceci IVF Team,Words cannot fully express our gratitude for everything you have done for us. After a journey filled with hope, patience, and trust in the process from your clinic ,we are now blessed with our beautiful daughter Lara.With Dr. Umit Goktolga at the helm, everyone in your team is amazing, doctors and nurses. Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, kindness, empathy and support throughout every step of this journey, also in the good and the bad times. You helped make our greatest dream come true and for that we will be forever grateful.From the bottom of our heart, thank you for giving our family the most precious gift imaginable.Yours sincerely,Jasenko, Biljana and little Lara
I loved that everyone at BahΓ§eci was super nice, welcoming and organised. I did not have to think too much, but was given all the needed information and guidance, so that I could just focus on being well and getting pregnant π A huge compliment to the entire team, from the receptionists to the fertility specialists, all of them are so sweet, full of empathy and highly professional at the same time. I would highly recommend to anyone who struggles with infertility.
I had a truly wonderful experience at Bahceci Clinic in Sarajevo. The staff was kind, professional, and very supportive. I felt comfortable and well cared for throughout my visit. The doctor explained everything clearly and answered all my questions with patience. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking quality care and a compassionate approach.
Dear All,The hospitality of the Hospital and warmly welcoming of them in which was the great and never forget them. 7/24 hours you can call them and you can get answer in quickly. Always try to find a solution. Before we had visited them, we made searched the qualifications and technical equipment of the hospital. It is a fact that, I can humbly state that more than the perfect.
I had my baby the very first round of IVF that I did in this clinic.I recommend it to everyone and wish you all luck! Thank you Bahceci in Sarajevo where I conceived my baby boy who is now 6 months old! π₯°
I am deeply disappointed with the clinicβs approach and lack of transparency regarding requirements for IVF procedures. Nowhere on their website does it state that couples from abroad must be married, provide a marriage certificate, or that they do not recognize non-marital partnerships, even if supported by notarized declarations. This critical information is completely omitted, leaving couples unaware of these conditions until they are already engaged in the process.To make matters worse, once the clinic finds out that a couple is not officially married, they abruptly cut off communication. Such behavior is utterly disgraceful and shows a lack of respect and understanding for people who are already going through an emotionally taxing journey.I strongly urge the clinic to update their website with clear and accurate information about their requirements and adopt a more humane and professional attitude towards their patients. People deserve better.
I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Rami, Dr. Γmit, Dr. Mesic and the entire team at BahΓ§eci Clinic for making our dream of becoming parents come true. From the very first consultation, their professionalism, compassion, and dedication were evident.The entire team went above and beyond to guide us through every step of the IVF process with patience and understanding. They always made us feel supported, answering all of our questions and addressing our concerns with care and expertise.The entire team created such a warm and welcoming environment, making what could have been a stressful journey feel manageable and even uplifting. Their commitment to excellence and personalized care truly sets them apart.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done for us. We will forever cherish the role you played in helping us build our family.
First of all, we would like to thank our doctor Mr. Γmit, my nurse Ms. Elif and our Embryologist Mr. Cihan. They informed us of all the details of our procedure from start to finish at every stage. They also answered all our questions patiently. They also followed me up and reminded me of my medication and vitamin schedules. All the staff at the BahΓ§eci clinic, from the reception to the operating room, are very polite and friendly. They work with a very professional system. We never waited long in the waiting room. The results of blood tests and other tests come back very quickly. Also they pay great attention to hygiene. We are very pleased that we entrusted ourselves to safe and experienced hands. We came from America. I will also recommend it to my friends in New York. Because you can never get such a good service for these prices. Thank you BAHCECΔ°β¦
Words canβt explain how my husband and I felt after receiving a positive pregnancy test . We are 9 weeks along ! πAfter 6 years of trying we decided to visit Bahceci clinic in Sarajevo . They made our dream come true π₯° Big thank you for all staff in Sarajevo and Tuzla clinics , very professional and helpful and very knowledgeable. They Guided us thru all process and made as comfortable as possible.π₯°Big shout to Dr. Aldina , Dr.AdmirProf Dr Γmit GΓΆktolga. MSc Chan GoktasElif, Jasmina , Dzenana β¦.See yβall soon with the baby π
There are not enough words to describe how thankful me and my husband are for everything you guys have done. We especially want to give a huge thank you, to Prof. Umit Goktolga and Dr. Admir Rama for their great work. BahΓ§eci is welcoming and professional. You are always greeted warmly and with respect from beautiful, kind nurses (especially Dzejlana), girls from the front desk, and all BahΓ§eci team, they all made us feel comfortable, special and gave us the strength to keep going. Thanks to you soon I am giving birth to our bundle of joy, our baby boy. We are forever grateful. See you all again for baby number two!! Amela & Amer β€οΈ
High level service and approach. Very skilled amd proffesional stuff, pleasant to be there. Also very succesfull IVF clninic with confirmed results in IVF filed. Currently Sarajevo and Tuzla Clinics are opened. Bright future is ahead of Bosnian Bahceci IVF.
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[4] FutureLife. FutureLife Group growth accelerates with the strategic acquisition of the Bahceci Group. Consulted in 2026. View source
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[6] Bahçeci. The success and quality of the Bahçeci Embryology Laboratory certified by the international ESHRE certificate. Consulted in 2026. View source
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[10] GΓΌrtin Z. B., Reproductive Biomedicine & Society Online. Patriarchal pronatalism: Islam, secularism and the conjugal confines of Turkey’s IVF boom (2016). Consulted in 2026. View source
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