


Osteochondrosis Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, offers complete treatment for osteochondrosis and other spinal conditions. Diagnostics like a spine ultrasound may cost around $150-300, a comprehensive diagnostic package with specialist consultations is around $1,250-$1,500, and a major surgery like posterior instrumental decompression typically runs $15,000. The hospital is the first EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre in Turkey and Asia, ensuring expert-level spinal care.
Diagnostic Process
The clinic provides a full diagnostic workup to determine the cause of back pain. This includes various tests and specialist opinions to create a personalized treatment plan.
- Spine Ultrasound and Spine MRI for detailed imaging of the spine and discs.
- Neurological tests like EEG and EMG to assess nerve function.
- Consultation Bundle offering opinions from a neurologist, orthopedist, and cardiologist, plus imaging and accommodation.
Treatment Options & Surgical Expertise
Treatment is tailored to each patient's needs, ranging from conservative management plans to advanced surgical procedures. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan, an orthopedic spine surgeon with 25 years of experience, leads the team. He has managed over 10,000 spinal cases, performing more than 900 surgeries.
For cases requiring surgery, the hospital provides advanced techniques.
- Posterior Instrumental Decompression Surgery: This procedure directly relieves pressure on the spinal nerves. The price of around $15,000 covers the surgeon, hospital stay for 7 days, all meals, tests, and nursing care.
- Scoliosis Surgery Without Fusion (Vertebral Body Tethering): A motion-preserving technique that corrects spinal curvature while allowing for continued movement, an advanced alternative to traditional fusion.
About Emsey Hospital
The hospital is accredited by JCI, ISO, and TEMOS, reflecting high international standards for patient safety and care. Its 24/7 service and 9 operating rooms support complex spinal surgeries. The multidisciplinary team focuses on all-inclusive care from diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation planning.
Get in touch to discuss your condition with the spine specialists at Emsey Hospital and receive a personalized consultation.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| EEG (Electroencephalography) | $400 - $1700 | |
| Consultation with an ophthalmologist | $450 | |
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| Ultrasound | $150 - $300 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 |
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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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