


Rheumatoid arthritis Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul provides comprehensive care for rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnostics start around $100 for a specialist consultation, with a full diagnostic package typically costing $950–$1,500. Medical management is available for outpatient care, while procedures like plasmapheresis may cost around $8,000 and arthroscopic surgery from $7,000. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and its rheumatology department is led by a professor with 40 years of experience managing complex autoimmune conditions.
Available Diagnostics
Diagnosis starts with specialist consultations to assess symptoms. Emsey Hospital offers advanced imaging and laboratory analysis. Options include:
- Orthopedist or Rheumatologist Consultation
- Advanced imaging (MRI spine, whole-body MRI, QCT scan)
- Extended rheumatologic blood tests and rheumatoid factor analysis
- Bone marrow biopsy for complex cases
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Package bundles these services. It typically costs $950–$1,500. It includes specialist consultations, extensive blood work, and hotel accommodation for 3-5 days. Airport transfers and translation are also provided.
Treatment Options at Emsey Hospital
Treatment is tailored based on diagnostic findings. The goal is to control inflammation and prevent joint damage. Available methods include:
- Medical Management (Drug Therapy): This involves biologic DMARDs. It helps slow disease progression. Treatment is usually outpatient or day care.
- Plasmapheresis (Blood Purification): This procedure rapidly removes harmful antibodies. The package includes 3 sessions. It costs around $8,000. It covers a 5-day hospital stay, professor supervision, and all medications.
- Joint Arthroscopy (Minimally Invasive Surgery): This surgery relieves joint inflammation. It involves arthroscopic synovectomy. The procedure typically runs $7,000–$12,000. It includes a 4-day hospital stay and 2 days of hotel accommodation post-discharge.
Expert Medical Team
Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay oversees complex rheumatoid arthritis cases. He is a hematologist and oncologist with 40 years of expertise. His specialization includes stem cell transplantation and managing lymphoma and leukemia. He holds a PhD from Japan's Mie Medical College. His experience is vital for patients with severe autoimmune complications.
Emsey Hospital supports international patients throughout their journey. This includes logistics like transfers and translation. If you are seeking a specialized approach for rheumatoid arthritis, you can contact the clinic to discuss your individual case and diagnostic results.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-body MRI | $1000 | |
| Arthroscopy | $7000 - $11000 | |
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | $100 - $120 | |
| 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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