


Moyamoya disease Treatment in Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
About the clinic
Patients with Moyamoya disease can get expert care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey. Diagnostics like a Brain MRI cost around $850, while microsurgical treatment with a full package is typically $23,800. The clinic is led by Prof. Ilhan Elmacı, a neurosurgeon with over three decades of experience.
Prof. Elmacı is an expert in neurosurgery for Moyamoya. He has 32 years of practice and over 110 scientific publications. This deep knowledge guides patient care at the JCI and ISO-accredited hospital.
Diagnosing Moyamoya Disease
The clinic offers advanced imaging to confirm Moyamoya and plan treatment. Key diagnostic tools include:
- Brain MRI with contrast for detailed brain structure analysis.
- MR Angiography (MRA) to visualize blood vessels in the brain.
- Carotid Angiography, a precise X-ray study of neck and brain arteries.
- Supporting tests like a complete blood count, which may cost around $50-$100.
Treatment at the Hospital
The primary treatment for Moyamoya at this center is microsurgical revascularization. This indirect surgery places vascularized tissue near the brain's surface. It encourages the natural growth of new blood vessels over time.
The treatment package for this procedure costs around $23,800. It is designed to cover essential needs for the patient's stay. This includes:
- The main surgical procedure.
- Hospital stay: 1 day in the ICU and 4 days in a standard ward.
- Critical pre- and post-op imaging (Brain MRI and CT).
- Nursing care and up to $3,100 for special surgical materials.
- Convenient airport transfers in Istanbul.
Patients are advised to plan for a recovery period of about two weeks in Turkey. The package does not cover flights, hotel stays outside the hospital, or additional personal medications.
About the Clinic
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is a modern, 251-bed facility. It holds both JCI and ISO accreditations, ensuring high-quality standards. The hospital features a specialized neuro-intensive care unit (ICU) and uses low-radiation EOS imaging technology. This supports precise diagnostics and safe patient monitoring.
For a detailed treatment plan, consulting with the hospital's neurosurgical team is the recommended next step.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI of the lumbar spine | $700 - $850 | |
| Ultrasound | $150 - $300 | |
| Brain MRI with contrast | $850 | |
| Brain MRI | Price on request | |
| Complete blood count | $50 - $100 |
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Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital: more details about the clinic
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, part of the Florence Nightingale Group, is located in Şişli, Istanbul. This state-of-the-art facility spans 50,254 sqm across 18 stories and features a heliport for air ambulance helicopters. It is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, designed to meet the strict criteria of the TÜV Hessen Green Building Certificate.
The hospital includes 251 patient beds, 51 intensive care beds, and 11 surgery rooms, all equipped with laminar airflow systems to ensure a sterile environment. It also has 2 specialized delivery rooms and a 300-seat conference room connected to all surgery rooms, enabling interactive medical education and scientific activities via advanced audio-visual connections.
Equipped with cutting-edge technologies, the hospital features the EOS device, the first of its kind in Turkey. This device minimizes radiation exposure in orthopedic imaging by using low-dosage 2D/3D X-ray radiation, producing both frontal and lateral images as well as 3D views of skeletal anatomy.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital holds JCI and ISO accreditations, ensuring high standards of care. It has been recognized internationally with the "Gold Seal" from an American-based non-profit for its outstanding inpatient care and safety. The hospital also received the Sign of the City award in 2014 and British QHA accreditation in 2015.
Part of the Florence Nightingale Group, established in 1989, the hospital reflects the group's dedication to excellence in healthcare. The group operates 4 general hospitals, 2 medical centers, and Demiroglu Bilim University, which includes a medical faculty, nursing school, and vocational school of healthcare.
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