


Spinal Cord Injury Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
The Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, provides complete care for spinal cord injuries. The clinic is the only EUROSPINE-certified Spine Center in Turkey and Asia. Diagnostic procedures such as densitometry start from $80, while a comprehensive diagnostic package is around $1,200. Surgical treatments can range from a $12,000 basic package to an extended $23,400 surgical program.
Expert Diagnosis and Evaluation
The process begins with a precise diagnostic evaluation. Emsey Hospital uses advanced imaging for a clear assessment. Available diagnostics include:
- Densitometry to measure bone density
- Spine cord MRI and Whole Vertebral MRI for detailed imaging
- Scintigraphy and X-rays
- Blood tests and a consultation with a spine specialist
A dedicated diagnostic package costs around $1,200. It includes a consultation, full spine MRI, X-rays, and blood tests. This package also covers three nights in a hotel for two people.
Surgical Treatment by a Leading Surgeon
Prof. Mehmet Aydogan, MD, leads the spine surgery team. He has 17 years of experience and has performed over 10,000 spinal procedures. He is a member of the North America Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society. His team uses a minimally invasive approach for surgeries like foreign body removal. They utilize high-quality, US-made medical materials.
Comprehensive Treatment Packages
The clinic offers all-inclusive surgical packages for patient convenience. The basic surgery package typically costs around $12,000. It includes:
- Seven days of hospitalization
- The surgery, anesthesia, and operating room charges
- Necessary tests and medical materials
The extended spine surgery package is around $23,400. It provides more comprehensive care. This package covers:
- Consultation and blood tests
- Reoperation if needed and all OR fees
- Ten days in the hospital followed by 15 days in a hotel
- Three daily meals and daily physician visits
Both packages simplify logistics for international patients. Emsey Hospital holds JCI and ISO accreditations. For a complete evaluation and personalized treatment plan, consulting with their spine specialists is the recommended next step.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Densitometry | $80 | |
| CT (computer tomography) | $400 - $500 | |
| Arthroscopy | $7000 - $11000 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 | |
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | $100 - $120 |
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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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