


Stem cell therapy for arthritis in Emsey Hospital
About the clinic
Stem cell therapy for arthritis at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey may cost around $6,000 per session or $36,000 for a complete 6-session program. The treatment uses specialized human umbilical cord stem cells (hUC-MSC) and is supervised by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan, an orthopedic specialist with 23 years of experience.
About the Treatment
The therapy uses 80 million stem cells injected intravenously plus 20 million per targeted joint. Patients receive 4 initial sessions spaced 21 days apart, with 2 additional sessions based on improvement. Each session requires 1 day hospitalization.
What's Included in the Package
- Stem cell preparation and administration
- Surgeon and anesthesia costs
- All procedure-related medications
- Up to 10 days total hospital stay
- Transport and medical reports in English/French
Doctor Profile
Prof. Aydogan has performed over 1,100 orthopedic procedures. He specializes in spine conditions but also leads this advanced arthritis program. His 60 published papers and memberships in spine societies confirm his expertise.
Clinic Advantages
Emsey Hospital holds JCI accreditation and Turkey's first health tourism certificate. Their bone marrow unit has 45 dedicated beds. The 4.6 patient rating reflects high service standards.
This stem cell program may help those with joint degeneration who seek alternatives to surgery. The hospital provides full support throughout the treatment process.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Densitometry | $80 | |
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | $100 - $120 | |
| Arthroscopy | $7000 - $11000 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Stem cell therapy for arthritis | $3500 - $4500 | |
| Knee Arthroscopy | Price on request | |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | Price on request | |
| Rotator cuff repair surgery | Price on request | |
| Physiotherapy | Price on request | |
| Vertebral plastic | 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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Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
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