


Thyroid cancer Treatment in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey offers full-service thyroid cancer care. Consultations and tumor marker tests begin around $100, while an MRI of the neck may cost about $400. Surgical treatment with a comprehensive package typically runs between $4,800 and $6,000. Patients are treated by a professor of general surgery with 26 years of experience at this JCI-accredited facility.
Thyroid Cancer Diagnostics
The diagnostic process at Emsey Hospital is thorough. It helps confirm the cancer and determine its stage. The clinic offers a wide range of tests for this purpose.
- Tumor Marker Blood Test (TSH, FT3, FT4, Tg, ATG)
- Neck Ultrasound
- MRI Scans of the neck or spine
- Dermatoscopy for skin checks
- Routine blood work (Hemogram)
This detailed approach provides the information needed for a precise treatment plan.
Surgical Treatment Options
Emsey Hospital specializes in surgical procedures to remove thyroid cancer. Two main surgical approaches are available. Both are performed by Prof. Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal.
He is a Professor of General Surgery with 26 years of clinical experience. His expertise ensures careful planning and execution of each operation.
- Thyroidectomy Package: This is a comprehensive option for complete removal. It uses neuromonitoring to protect vocal cord nerves during surgery. The package is around $4,800–$5,850. It includes a 2-night hospital stay, all operating room fees, pathology, and surgeon costs.
- Thyroid Resection: This procedure involves partial or total removal of the gland. It focuses on precise removal of cancerous tissue. The surgery may cost around $4,500–$6,000 and includes the hospital stay.
Clinic and Support Services
Emsey Hospital is an internationally accredited facility. It holds JCI, ISO, and TÜSKA certifications. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology like 3 Tesla MRI and LINAC Trilogy radiotherapy.
Support for international patients is a key feature. The clinic provides free airport transfers and interpreter services. This makes the journey for treatment smoother.
If you are considering treatment for thyroid cancer, you can discuss your diagnostic and surgical options with the specialists at Emsey Hospital.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $100 - $1000 | |
| Biochemical blood analysis | Price on request | |
| MRI of one area | $400 - $500 | |
| Dermatoscopy | $100 - $500 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $180 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid resection | $4500 - $6000 | |
| Mastectomy | Price on request | |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Removal of liver cancer | Price on request | |
| Removal of colon cancer | Price on request |
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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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