# Can I just contact the Istanbul hospital directly instead of going through OncologyIstanbul?

Source: https://oncologyistanbul.com/answers/can-i-contact-the-hospital-directly-instead
Last updated: 2026-07-10

Yes, that's always your right. Under the planned model (a stated policy — partner contracts are not yet signed), every partner agreement will include a price-parity clause: you would never pay more going through OncologyIstanbul than booking directly, because hospitals — not patients — will pay the service's fixed fee. Going through the service adds the free tumor-board review, competing itemized quotes from multiple hospitals, and a coordinator handling translation and logistics. Direct, you negotiate alone with one hospital instead of several bidding for your case. See how the fee model works.

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