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Turkey, Istanbul

Arnold Chiari syndrome Treatment in Emsey Hospital

4.4

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Doctor 4.6

Facilities 4.6

Staff 4.6

Language assistance 4.6

Support 4.7

6 accreditations & 1 licence

hospital certificates of quality

78% Patients

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About the clinic

Treatment for Arnold Chiari syndrome is available at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. An initial diagnostic consultation may cost around $100, while advanced imaging like a spinal MRI runs approximately $400-$500. The primary treatment, suboccipital decompression surgery, costs around $19,000-$19,500. Emsey's Advanced Spine Surgery Center is the first in Turkey to receive certification from the international EUROSPINE organization.

Diagnostic Process for Arnold Chiari

Emsey Hospital provides a thorough diagnostic pathway. A comprehensive evaluation is the first step. This often begins with an initial consultation and a tumor marker blood test. More advanced imaging is typically used to confirm the diagnosis and plan surgery. Available options include:

MRI of the spine cord: This specialized scan provides detailed images of the spinal canal and cord.
MRI of one area: This focuses on the cervical spine and the base of the skull, which is key for Arnold Chiari.
Biopsy: In certain complex cases, a biopsy may be performed to analyze tissue.

Surgical Treatment Options

Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk, a neurosurgeon with over a decade of experience from top institutions like Hacettepe University, leads the surgical team. The hospital offers the complete spectrum of surgical care for this condition.

The primary procedure is suboccipital decompression surgery. This operation relieves pressure on the brainstem and spinal cord. It involves removing a small piece of skull bone at the base of the head. The typical hospital stay for this procedure is 7 to 10 days.

For patients who also develop a fluid-filled cavity in the spinal cord (syringomyelia), a second procedure called syringoperitoneal shunting may be recommended. This surgery places a small tube to drain excess fluid from the spinal cord into the abdomen. It typically requires a hospital stay of about 5 days.

Inclusive Treatment Packages

The clinic structures care into clear, comprehensive packages. The suboccipital decompression surgery package, priced around $19,000-$19,500, is extensive. It covers nearly all hospital-related expenses:

Hospitalization for up to 10 days with all meals included.
Pre-operative consultation, routine blood tests, and all medications.
Full operating room costs, nursing services, and medical equipment.
Daily visits from the doctor, airport transfers, and interpreter services.

The follow-up syringoperitoneal shunting package costs around $12,000. It includes a 5-day hospital stay, consultation, tests, and operating room fees. This structured approach helps patients manage the full scope of their neurosurgical care at the JCI-accredited hospital.

You can receive a detailed consultation to create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific condition.

Highlights

2012 Year of foundation

88 doctors

4800 patients per year

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

diagnostics	Price
Tumor Marker Blood Test	$100 - $1000
MRI of one area	$400 - $500
MRI of the spine cord	$180
Biopsy	$1500

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Licences

International health tourism authorization certificate, Emsey Hospital, Turkey, 2017

hospital accreditations of quality

The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) by WHO and UNICEF

, The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) by WHO and UNICEF certificate for Emsey Hospital

Turkish Medical Association

TR, Turkish Medical Association certificate for Emsey Hospital

TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation

DE, TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Emsey Hospital

Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT

DE, Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Emsey Hospital

International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate

TR, International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate certificate for Emsey Hospital

International Organization for Standardization

CH, International Organization for Standardization certificate for Emsey Hospital

Emsey Hospital: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

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.

Additional services

Transfer

Airport to clinic

free

Clinic to airport

free

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Requirements for admission

Payment methods

Cash

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Patient reviews

4.4

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32 patient verified reviews

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Emsey Hospital overall rate includes

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Anonymous • Infertility Libya

Feb 4, 2024

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برنامج بوكيميد ممتاز الناس اللي فيه ممتازين

السلام عليكم ورحمه الله كبرنامج بوكيميد ممتاز الناس اللي فيه ممتازين الرد ممتاز بس اخر مره عن طريق مستشفى ام سي تركيا المترجم شخص اسمه عيسى ضعيف جدا في الترجمه وما يترجم ليش في كلام الدكتور لان الدكتور تكلم فتره طويله وكانت الترجمه فتره بسيطه فكان في اشياء كثيره ما يترجمش فيها لي وما استفدتش منها اي حاجه وما استفدتش من الكشف دكتور

May the peace and mercy of God be with you. As a great program, the people who use it are great. The answer is excellent, but the last time was through MC Hospital Türkiye. The translator is a man named Issa. It is very weak in translation and does not translate. Why is this from the words of the doctor? Because the doctor spoke for a long time, and the translation was short, so there was a lot of things. It does not translate for me, and it did not benefit me at all, and the examination didn't help, doctor

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Юлия • Obesity Poland

Sep 21, 2023

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Everything was super, I recommend this to everyone clinic 🥰

I liked everything very much, we were met at the airport, we were put up in a luxury hotel, it is located next to the hospital, it is very convenient, the next day we met at the hospital with an interpreter, we went around, we waited for all the tests and on the same day the operation was performed, the care was super, they were discharged on the third day. Everything was super, I recommend this to everyone clinic 🥰

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Анар • Consultation rheumatologist Kazakhstan

Dec 19, 2022

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From personal experience, very bad. Money was taken, no treatment was prescribed. Diagonstik proiti from morning to evening turn from one office to another. I went for 2 days, my condition worsened and I left. Transfer managers, the hotel is well organized. And you should not go to the clinic, the doctors do not understand the patient. This is not a clinic, probably a diagnostic center. With my shortness of breath, I almost died in the corridor, they did not provide honey. help. Generally Emsey for me

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Ануар Амангельдинович • Burkitt"s lymphoma Kazakhstan

Apr 18, 2022

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"I wish you prosperity and even more joy for all patients to give

Hello everyone, we are still being treated, the treatment process has not been completed. But we all like it and the doctors are qualified, all the staff are kind. We like it here. I wish you prosperity and even more joy for all patients to give

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Лилия • Consultation with a cardiologist Ukraine

Jan 2, 2022

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Thank you Burak Taimen for a highly qualified consultation!

Great clinic! Well-tuned system for a comfortable stay, examination, treatment. Thank you for the translators! There are many helpers from the doctors who accompany you and you feel cared for and cared for. Specialists are specific, clear in their recommendations. Good equipment. Thank you Burak Taimen for a highly qualified consultation!

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I am very satisfied!

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