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Treatment Programs

Core Stem Cell Treatment Programs in Istanbul

Five focused regenerative pathways, one physician-led plan built around you: your diagnosis, your goals, your days in Istanbul. Start with a free consultation and know exactly what your program includes.

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At Istanbul Stem Cells, treatment programs are designed by physicians, not by templates. Our team uses fresh mesenchymal stem cells and, where appropriate, exosome strategies inside structured care pathways — with your cell dose, application routes, hospital days and aftercare all confirmed in writing before you travel. The programs below describe how we organise our clinical thinking; the right plan for you is always built case by case, starting with a free consultation.

Reviewed by: Uzm. Dr. Cihan Bolat · Reviewed · Re-review due

International patients typically begin with a confidential free consultation, continue by video before travel, and arrive in Istanbul to a fully coordinated, hospital-supported program. Read more about mesenchymal stem cell therapy, exosome therapy, or our dedicated autism stem cell program.

Patients comparing broader regenerative options can also read more About Us before exploring the focused pathways below.

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Neurological & Neurodegenerative

Regenerative support for the nervous system.

Neurological care is among the most personal and complex applications of regenerative medicine. Our neurological program is designed for patients living with chronic, progressive or post-injury conditions where conventional care alone has felt insufficient. Treatment planning is always individualized.

For complex neurological cases, application routes — including intrathecal, intravenous and intranasal — are considered as part of a structured, hospital-coordinated care pathway. Our team will walk you through each option in detail, explaining its rationale, preparation and recovery considerations.

When clinically appropriate, fresh mesenchymal stem cell applications are combined with exosome strategies to address both cellular and signaling-level support inside the same program.

Patients considering this pathway often continue to our dedicated MSC therapy page for deeper educational detail before requesting a private consultation.

Conditions we discuss most often

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

    Regenerative support pathways for relapsing and progressive presentations.

  • Parkinson's Disease

    Individualized planning for motor and non-motor symptom contexts.

  • Alzheimer's & Memory-Related

    Supportive regenerative planning for neurodegenerative concerns.

  • Peripheral Neuropathy

    Including diabetic, idiopathic and chemotherapy-related neuropathies.

  • Stroke Recovery Support

    Post-stroke regenerative planning as part of broader rehabilitation.

  • Neuroinflammatory Conditions

    Care planning for chronic neuroinflammatory presentations.

Orthopedic & Sports Injury

Joint, tendon and spine-focused regenerative planning.

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Orthopedic patients often arrive with very specific functional goals — returning to sport, climbing stairs without pain, sleeping through the night. Our orthopedic program addresses both performance-driven and quality-of-life cases with the same attention to detail.

Imaging review (MRI, X-ray, ultrasound) is always part of the planning conversation, and treatment intensity is matched to the patient. Programs combine fresh mesenchymal stem cell applications with targeted exosome support where it fits the clinical picture.

For chronic joint presentations such as knee or hip osteoarthritis, our team will openly discuss the role of regenerative care alongside lifestyle factors, conservative care and, when relevant, surgical options proposed by your referring orthopedic specialist.

If you are exploring several options, you can also compare this with our rejuvenation pathway or begin with a free case review.

Areas we plan around

  • Knee Pain & Cartilage Support

    Including chondral wear and post-arthroscopy planning.

  • Osteoarthritis

    Knee, hip and shoulder OA pathways tailored to severity and lifestyle.

  • Sports Injuries

    Return-to-sport-oriented planning for active and professional athletes.

  • Shoulder & Rotator Cuff

    Tendon-focused regenerative strategies.

  • Hip Pain

    Including early-stage degenerative and overuse presentations.

  • Back & Spine Support

    Discogenic pain, facet-related and chronic axial concerns.

  • Tendon & Ligament Recovery

    Achilles, patellar, elbow and ligamentous injuries.

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Autoimmune & Inflammatory Support

Care planning for chronic inflammatory presentations.

Patients with autoimmune or inflammatory presentations often describe a long, fragmented care history. Our role is to listen carefully, review specialist reports and design a regenerative plan that complements existing medical care rather than replacing it. We do not promise cures.

We collaborate with patients and their referring physicians to place regenerative care in its proper context — as part of a broader, individualized strategy.

Many of these conversations also involve questions about fresh MSC therapy, exosome support, and longer-term follow-up planning.

Rejuvenation & Healthy Aging

Discreet, physician-led longevity programs.

Our wellness and healthy-aging program is designed for adults seeking measured, evidence-informed regenerative support — not spa-style packages. Programs may combine MSC and exosome applications with consultations focused on recovery, vitality and long-term function.

Expect a calm, considered conversation about your goals, followed by a transparent recommendation. If a regenerative pathway is not the right fit, we will tell you so.

Patients who want to understand the science first can continue to our MSC overview and exosome overview.

General Regenerative Medicine Support

Bespoke planning for unique clinical pictures.

Many patients reach out with conditions that don't sit cleanly inside a single category. We welcome these conversations. After review, we will tell you honestly whether our program is appropriate, what realistic planning could look like and what other steps may be worth taking first.

Wherever you are in the journey, you can begin with a confidential free consultation — our coordinators reply within 24 hours.

Before contacting us, many patients also read more About Us and our patient experience page.

Clinical condition library

Thirty-seven focused guides. Six clear clinical pathways.

Navigate by clinical pathway, then choose the relevant condition. Every guide separates established care from current human research, evidence limits, and the records needed for an Istanbul review.

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Clinical pathway

Neurological

Evidence guides for conditions affecting cognition, movement, sensation, and neurorecovery.

Explore the category overview
  1. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)Open the evidence guide
  2. Alzheimer's DiseaseOpen the evidence guide
  3. Autism Spectrum SupportOpen the evidence guide
  4. Cerebral PalsyOpen the evidence guide
  5. Migraines and Chronic HeadachesOpen the evidence guide
  6. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Open the evidence guide
  7. NeuropathyOpen the evidence guide
  8. Parkinson's DiseaseOpen the evidence guide
  9. Post-Stroke RecoveryOpen the evidence guide
  10. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)Open the evidence guide
  11. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Open the evidence guide
  12. Trigeminal NeuralgiaOpen the evidence guide
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Clinical pathway

Autoimmune and Inflammatory

Systemic, connective-tissue, skin, and bowel conditions separated by diagnosis and evidence.

Explore the category overview
  1. Autoimmune ConditionsOpen the evidence guide
  2. Crohn's DiseaseOpen the evidence guide
  3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Open the evidence guide
  4. Lupus (SLE)Open the evidence guide
  5. PsoriasisOpen the evidence guide
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Open the evidence guide
  7. SclerodermaOpen the evidence guide
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Clinical pathway

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal

Joint, tendon, spine, and complex-pain guides organized around anatomy and function.

Explore the category overview
  1. ArthritisOpen the evidence guide
  2. Back PainOpen the evidence guide
  3. FibromyalgiaOpen the evidence guide
  4. Knee ArthritisOpen the evidence guide
  5. Orthopedic and Sports InjuriesOpen the evidence guide
  6. OsteoarthritisOpen the evidence guide
  7. Rotator Cuff DiseaseOpen the evidence guide
  8. Spinal Arthritis and Facet SyndromeOpen the evidence guide
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Clinical pathway

Organ and Systemic

Lung, kidney, heart, metabolic, liver, and infection-related evidence guides.

  1. COPDOpen the evidence guide
  2. DiabetesOpen the evidence guide
  3. Heart Failure and Heart DiseaseOpen the evidence guide
  4. Kidney Disease and CKDOpen the evidence guide
  5. Liver FailureOpen the evidence guide
  6. Lyme DiseaseOpen the evidence guide
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Clinical pathway

Reproductive and Urologic

Private, evidence-led guides for vascular and ovarian health questions.

  1. Erectile DysfunctionOpen the evidence guide
  2. Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)Open the evidence guide
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Clinical pathway

Regenerative Medicine and Wellness

Healthy-aging and hair-restoration guides with measurable outcome planning.

Explore the category overview
  1. Anti-Aging and LongevityOpen the evidence guide
  2. Hair LossOpen the evidence guide
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Conceptual anatomy visualization

Hospital · sedation-supported

Intrathecal

A route into the cerebrospinal fluid space. It is considered only after specialist review and in an appropriately equipped hospital, with sedation support and continuous monitoring.

  • Neurological
  • Autism program
  • Spinal cord injury
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Hospital or clinic · monitored

Intravenous

The systemic route. An infusion is used when whole-body distribution is the clinical goal, with preparation, monitoring and observation defined for each patient.

  • Every program
  • Autoimmune
  • Rejuvenation
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Preparation moment

Clinic · brief visit

Intramuscular

Places the planned preparation into muscle tissue during a brief clinic visit. The site and protocol follow the individual treatment plan.

  • Orthopedic
  • Recovery
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Ultrasound-guided planning

Clinic · ultrasound-guided

Intra-articular

A joint-directed route for selected orthopedic plans. Ultrasound guidance and sterile technique support precise placement inside the joint space.

  • Knee and hip
  • Shoulder
  • Sports injury
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Non-invasive route

Clinic · non-invasive

Intranasal

A gentle, non-invasive application through the nasal route, intended to reach the nasal and olfactory pathway. It forms one part of a broader plan when the medical team considers it appropriate.

  • Neurological
  • Autism program

The full route atlas

Eight application routes, planned one case at a time. The routes featured on this page are marked in copper.

See the treatment programs
  1. IntrathecalHospital · sedation-supported
  2. IntravenousHospital or clinic · monitored
  3. IntramuscularClinic · brief visit
  4. Intra-articularClinic · ultrasound-guided
  5. IntranasalClinic · non-invasive
  6. Facial and skin injectionsAesthetic suite · superficial
  7. Scalp applicationClinic · superficial
  8. Targeted local injectionClinic · imaging-guided

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Each plan begins with a confidential review of your medical history, recent imaging (MRI, X-ray, ultrasound) and laboratory work. Our medical team — led by Uzm. Dr. Cihan Bolat — then proposes a clinical pathway tailored to your diagnosis, treatment goals, travel logistics and the duration you can spend in Istanbul. We never apply templated protocols.

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