General Introduction

Diseases Treated with Stem Cell Therapy


The application area of stem cell therapy is expanding every day. Here are the disease groups where it is most frequently used:



  1. Neurological Diseases


When the nervous system is damaged, it struggles to repair itself. Stem cell therapy is used in this context to regenerate nerve cells and support functions.



  • Parkinson’s disease

  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia

  • ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder



  1. Orthopedic Diseases and Sports Injuries


Joints and bones can wear out over time. Stem cells are used to repair cartilage and bone tissue.



  • Knee and hip osteoarthritis

  • Meniscus and ligament injuries

  • Sports injuries

  • Chronic back and low back pain



  1. Cardiovascular Diseases


Heart muscle tissue damaged after a heart attack can be supported with stem cell therapy.



  • Heart failure

  • Vascular diseases

  • Tissue loss after a heart attack



  1. Metabolic and Autoimmune Diseases


Stem cell therapy also shows promise for chronic diseases that progress with excessive immune system reactions or cell damage.



  • Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus)

  • Lupus

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Crohn’s disease


Stem Cell Therapy in Turkey and Medical Tourism


Turkey has become one of the most preferred countries in the world for medical tourism in recent years. Especially for stem cell therapy, thousands of patients from Europe, the Middle East, and America prefer Turkey.


The main reasons for this are:



  • Expert Medical Staff: Professors with international experience and multidisciplinary treatment teams

  • Modern Hospitals: JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited centers equipped with advanced technology

  • Affordable Cost: Up to 60% more affordable treatment options compared to Europe and the USA

  • Easy Access: Turkey, especially Istanbul, is in a location easily accessible by international flights

  • Treatment + Tourism Opportunity: Patients can both receive treatment and discover the touristic and cultural beauties of Turkey


Advantages of Stem Cell Therapy


The advantages provided by stem cell therapy are increasing patients’ interest in this method:



  • It speeds up the recovery time

  • Side effects are minimal

  • It can be applied with non-surgical or minimally invasive methods

  • A personalized treatment plan can be created

  • It increases the quality of life in chronic diseases