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Turkish medical group and six-time NBA champions unite around a shared vision of performance and accessibility.
“The Bulls didn’t just win championships. They brought basketball to the world. That’s exactly what we’re doing with healthcare.”
With these words, Dr. Emrah Cinik, founder of the globally recognized medical group bearing his name, announced today that Dr. Cinik has become an Official Global Partner of the Chicago Bulls for the 2025-2026 NBA season.
Why the Bulls?
For Dr. Cinik, the choice was obvious.
“When you think about the Bulls, you think about Michael Jordan. You think about six championships. You think about a team that never lost when it mattered most,” says Dr. Cinik. “But what I admire most is what they did beyond the court. They made basketball a global language. They opened doors for millions of fans who had never seen an NBA game. That’s the kind of impact we want to have in healthcare.”
The Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s didn’t just dominate the sport. It transformed it. Six NBA titles, two three-peats, and a legacy that still resonates across every continent. For Dr. Cinik, who has spent nearly two decades building his own legacy in aesthetic medicine, the parallels are striking.
Precision, Not Just Excellence
Dr. Cinik is careful about the words he uses.
“Everyone talks about excellence. It’s become a buzzword,” he says. “What matters to me is precision. The right gesture, at the right moment, with the right vision. That’s what separates good from great. That’s what Jordan understood. That’s what we practice every day in our operating rooms.”
Since founding his clinic in Istanbul in 2007, Dr. Cinik has performed over 50,000 procedures for patients from more than 100 countries. His team operates from a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 operating rooms and a multilingual staff dedicated to one goal: delivering results that change lives.
“A hair transplant, a smile makeover, a cosmetic procedure ,these aren’t just medical acts,” Dr. Cinik explains. “They’re moments of transformation. People come to us because they want to feel like themselves again. Our job is to make that happen with precision, care, and respect.”
A Bridge to America
This partnership marks a significant step in Dr. Cinik’s international expansion, particularly toward North America.
Healthcare costs in the United States have reached record highs, pushing a growing number of Americans to seek alternatives abroad. Turkey has emerged as a global leader in medical tourism, offering world-class procedures at a fraction of US prices. Dr. Cinik has been at the forefront of this movement, welcoming thousands of American patients to Istanbul over the years.
“Americans are smart. They do their research,” says Dr. Cinik. “They know that paying $15,000 for a procedure in New York when you can get the same quality , or better , for $3,000 in Istanbul doesn’t make sense. What we offer is not cheap healthcare. It’s smart healthcare.”
By partnering with one of America’s most iconic sports franchises, Dr. Cinik is strengthening that bridge.
“The Bulls have fans everywhere. In Chicago, in Los Angeles, in London, in Dubai. They’re a global brand with American roots. That’s exactly who we want to talk to.”
Healthcare Without Borders
At its core, this partnership is about more than visibility. It’s about a shared conviction.
“I grew up believing that quality healthcare was a privilege,” Dr. Cinik reflects. “That if you didn’t have money, you didn’t have options. I built my career to prove that wrong. World-class care should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy few.”
Just as the Bulls brought basketball to audiences far beyond American borders, Dr. Cinik has made it his mission to bring world-class medical care within reach of patients who might otherwise never access such expertise.
“The Bulls didn’t gatekeep greatness. They shared it with the world. That’s exactly what we do. Every patient who walks through our doors , whether they’re a professional athlete or a teacher from Manchester , receives the same level of care, the same precision, the same attention.”
Bringing the Partnership to Life
The collaboration will be activated through digital campaigns and social media initiatives connecting the Bulls’ global fanbase with Dr. Cinik’s vision of accessible, high-performance healthcare.
“This is just the beginning,” says Dr. Cinik. “We’re not here to put our logo on a screen. We’re here to start a conversation. About performance. About transformation. About what’s possible when you refuse to compromise.”
About Dr. Cinik
Dr. Cinik is a multi-specialty medical group headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with an international presence that includes a clinic on Harley Street in London. The group specializes in advanced hair restoration, cosmetic surgery, dental treatments, and medical aesthetics.
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Emrah Cinik, the group has treated more than 50,000 patients from over 100 countries. Its approach combines cutting-edge techniques , including Sapphire FUE and DHI hair transplantation, with a patient-first philosophy focused on natural results and lasting satisfaction.
The medical team operates from a modern hospital facility in Istanbul featuring 28 operating rooms and a multilingual staff committed to delivering a seamless experience for international patients. From consultation to follow-up, every step is designed to meet the highest standards of safety, comfort, and clinical precision.
Dr. Cinik has earned the trust of professional athletes, public figures, and thousands of individuals worldwide. The recent opening of a Harley Street clinic in London extends the group’s capacity to support patients across Europe and beyond.