


Ankylosing spondylitis Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul provides comprehensive care for ankylosing spondylitis. Options range from $80 densitometry scans to $12,000 stem cell therapy and $24,000 surgical packages. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and is a EUROSPINE Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence, led by experienced specialists like Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine. Early diagnosis and a tailored management plan can slow its progression. Emsey Hospital offers a full spectrum of modern diagnostic and treatment services in one location.
Diagnostics for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Emsey's rheumatology team uses advanced equipment for accurate assessment. A dedicated rheumatology screening package may cost around $950. Diagnostics help determine disease activity and the best treatment path.
- Densitometry scan typically costs around $80.
- MRI of the spine cord costs around $180.
- Extended rheumatology diagnostics, with extensive lab work and scans, is around $2,750.
- The diagnostic process often includes consultations with cardiologists, neurologists, and rheumatologists.
Available Treatment Methods
The hospital offers non-surgical, surgical, and regenerative medicine options. The choice depends on the stage of the disease and the patient's individual symptoms.
- Initial conservative therapy involves DMARD medications and specialist follow-up. It may cost between $1,000 and $2,750.
- Stem cell therapy is a regenerative approach. One cycle includes 6 sessions and may cost around $12,000. It aims to reduce inflammation.
- Surgery for ankylosing spondylitis is performed for advanced cases. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan, an orthopedic spine surgeon with decades of experience, leads this team.
Surgical Package Details
The all-inclusive surgical package for AS may cost around $24,000. It covers the entire in-patient process for patient convenience.
- Pre-operative consultation with a professor and all necessary tests.
- The surgical procedure using modern orthopedic techniques.
- A 10-day hospital stay with meals and full nursing care.
Emsey Hospital provides a structured approach to managing ankylosing spondylitis. Patients can discuss all available options, from diagnostics to advanced surgery, with the specialist team.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 | |
| Densitometry | $80 | |
| Scintigraphy | $280 | |
| Complete blood count | Price on request |
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Emsey Hospital: more details about the clinic
Emsey Hospital is a private institution located on the Asian side of İstanbul. It was established in 2012 to provide high-quality healthcare services to patients in Turkey and worldwide. The hospital is equipped with high-tech Technology and has 254 beds, 9 operating rooms, and 46 medical departments.
There are 104 doctors, 20 professors, 16 general, 38 neonatal intensive care beds, 5 ambulances, and 800 experienced medical professionals to provide the best possible care for patients. Emsey Hospital has the largest pediatric and adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit in the region, with 45 beds. The exclusive Technology of the hospital are such as:
- PET-CT;
- 3 Tesla MRI;
- Biopsy (Bone, Bone Marrow, Lung, Tru Cut, Punch, Tumor, Excisional, Frozen, etc.);
- Pathology, Immunohistochemical Staining, Genetic Tests;
- Radiotherapy Device Linac Accelerator (LINAC) Trilogy Device (IMRT, SRS, VMAT, IGRT, EBRT);
- Wire Scoliosis Surgery Vertebral Body Tethering;
- Custom Made Prosthesis;
- Stereotactic Surgery (Neurosurgery);
- Neuronavigation;
- Nuclear Medicine (PSMA, DSMA, DOTA TATE PET, İodine therapy, Actinium Therapy, Lutetium Therapy etc.);
Several departments are located at Emsey Hospital, including Orthopedics & Spine Surgery Centre of Excellence, Pediatric and Adult Hematology, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical, gynecologic and Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology, General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery Departments, medical oncology, cardiology, Interventional Radiology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, IVF, and obesity surgery.
The hospital offers complementary services such as:
- airport transfers;
- interpreters;
- accommodation arrangements for international patients, etc.
The hospital received several accreditations in 2017, including the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, which is a globally recognized accreditation for Healthcare facilities that meet international standards of quality and patient safety.
Emsey is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization certificate (Document number: 001) issued by the Ministry of Health along with the ISO:9001 Quality Management Certificate, TÜSKA (Türkiye Health Care Quality and Accreditation Institute) certificate included with the Turquality certificate proceed by the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
Certificates for inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and treatment services following ISO:27001 are also available. The approval process of the TEMOS accreditation (Excellence Medical Tourism v.3.0) is in progress.
According to EUROSPINE, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Advanced Spine Surgery Centre has been registered and successfully awarded accreditation to the Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence.
Emsey Hospital Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence is the first Eurospine-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and the territory of Asia.
Overall, Emsey Hospital is a well-respected Healthcare institution in İstanbul that offers high-quality medical services to patients worldwide.
A residence collaborates with the hospital, which provides significant advantages and accommodation opportunities for the hospital's international patients — Emin Residence.
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