


Neuroblastoma Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey offers full treatment for neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. Options range from blood tests starting around $100 and PET-CT scans to a complete surgical package around $39,000. The clinic provides care in Turkey's largest pediatric bone marrow transplant unit and partners with Johns Hopkins.
Prof. Birol Baytan, M.D., leads pediatric oncology at the hospital. He has over three decades of specialized experience treating childhood cancers. As a bone marrow transplant specialist, he brings extensive knowledge to complex cases.
Diagnostic Options
The clinic provides thorough diagnostics to guide treatment. Key tests include:
- Tumor Marker Blood Test: May cost between $100 and $1,000.
- MRI Imaging: Typically runs from $400 to $500 for one area.
- PET-CT Scan: Usually included in diagnostic packages.
- Specialist Consultations: A consultation with a professor is around $450.
These are often part of a complete diagnostic package. This package typically costs from $1,300 to $11,000. It includes the PET-CT, blood tests, and a specialist consultation. The package also covers a hospital stay of up to 10 days and local hotel accommodation.
Surgical Treatment
The primary treatment for neuroblastoma is surgical resection to remove the tumor. This is offered as an all-inclusive surgery package.
The package costs around $39,000. It covers the entire surgical process and recovery. Key inclusions are:
- Surgery and all operating room charges.
- Fees for the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- A 30-day stay in a standard hospital room.
- Full nursing services during the hospitalization.
Hospital staff provide care in a JCI-accredited facility. They also offer free transfer and interpreter services to support international families. To explore personalized treatment options for neuroblastoma, you can request a consultation with the hospital.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy | $1500 | |
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $100 - $1000 | |
| Ophthalmoscopy | $100 - $250 | |
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| Consultation with an ophthalmologist | $450 |
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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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Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
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