


Syringomyelia Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
The Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, provides expert diagnosis and neurosurgical treatment for syringomyelia. An initial spinal assessment package is typically around $1,250, advanced imaging such as an MRI costs about $400-$500, and all-inclusive suboccipital decompression surgery runs approximately $21,000. The clinic is the first Eurospine-certified center in Turkey, a key mark of excellence for complex spine surgery.
Diagnostic Evaluation for Syringomyelia
Precise diagnosis is crucial. The clinic offers a comprehensive diagnostic package. This initial assessment typically costs around $1,250. The package includes several key components:
- Specialist consultation with a neurosurgeon
- 3 Tesla Whole Vertebral MRI for detailed imaging
- X-ray and basic blood tests
- A 3-day guest house stay, transfers, and translation services
Individual diagnostic tests are also available. A spinal cord MRI may cost around $180. An MRI of one specific area is typically $400-$500. An ultrasound exam runs about $150-$300.
Neurosurgical Treatment for Syringomyelia
Surgical intervention is performed by Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk. He is a specialist neurosurgeon with 10 years of experience. He performs suboccipital decompression surgery. This procedure addresses Chiari malformation, a common cause of syringomyelia.
The complete surgical package is typically around $21,000. It provides comprehensive care for a 10-day hospital stay. The package includes major components:
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- Use of the operating room
- All hospitalization, meals, and nursing care
- Necessary laboratory tests, imaging, and medications
- Daily visits from the physician
Emsey Hospital is accredited by JCI and holds a Eurospine Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence title. Its advanced equipment includes 3 Tesla MRI and stereotactic technology. If you are considering evaluation for syringomyelia, you can request more information from the clinic.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 | |
| EEG (Electroencephalography) | $400 - $1700 | |
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| Consultation with an ophthalmologist | $450 | |
| Ultrasound | $150 - $300 |
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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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