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Turkey, Ankara

Spina Bifida surgery in Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

4.9

reviews

Doctor 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Staff 4.8

Language assistance 4.8

Support 5.0

4 patients

chose clinic for Spinal Surgery

98% Patients

recommended this clinic

About the clinic

Spina Bifida surgery at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital in Turkey may cost around €9,500. The procedure is performed by Dr. Cahit Kural, a neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience and 900+ surgeries performed. The hospital holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.

About the Procedure

The surgery involves microsurgical excision with continuous neuromonitoring. It specifically treats diastematomyelia, a form of spina bifida. The technique includes duraplasty and filum terminale release for complete correction.

What's Included

Pre-op consultation with the neurosurgeon
Complete surgical procedure with intraoperative neuromonitoring
5 nights hospitalization with companion
3 nights hotel accommodation after discharge
Interpreter support during treatment
VIP transfers between airport, hotel, and hospital
Post-operative check-up

Doctor Profile

Dr. Cahit Kural leads the neurosurgery department. With 27 years in practice, he specializes in complex spinal conditions. His expertise in intraoperative neuromonitoring enhances surgical safety.

Hospital Features

The university hospital spans 17,500 m² with helipad access. It holds Baby-Friendly certification, ensuring specialized pediatric care. The facility follows international treatment protocols.

For patients considering this treatment, the complete package covers all essential aspects from surgery to recovery support.

Highlights

2008 Year of foundation

50 doctors

20000 patients per year

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Cardiology

diagnostics	Price
CT (computer tomography)	$550 - $880

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Licences

Valid medical license for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

hospital accreditations of quality

International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate

TR, International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate certificate for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

International Organization for Standardization

CH, International Organization for Standardization certificate for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Ankara

As of January 1, 2020, the hospital has been serving as a University Hospital under the name "Lokman Hekim University Health Application and Research Center." The facility includes 6 fully equipped operating rooms and a helicopter pad to accommodate patients arriving via Air Ambulance.

The hospital features a General Intensive Care Unit with 51 beds, a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with 6 beds, a Coronary Intensive Care Unit with 4 beds, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 21 incubators, totaling 82 intensive care beds. Additionally, there are 134 patient beds, bringing the total capacity to 216 beds.

The hospital supports the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, conducted by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, and has been awarded the Baby-Friendly Hospital certificate as part of this initiative.

During the pandemic, the Lokman Hekim University Health Application and Research Center, as part of the Lokman Hekim Health Group, has continued to be a source of healing by providing safe healthcare services with the highest precautions, specifically for COVID-19.

Additional services

Transfer

Airport to clinic

free

Clinic to airport

free

Language assistance

Available

free

Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Requirements for admission

Payment methods

Cash

Credit cards

Age

0 - 150

Deposit and Cancellation/Refund Policy

The deposit is unrequired.

Patient reviews

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Govand Shuany

Mar 28, 2025

I had a great experience at Lokman Hekim Hospital. The staff is extremely helpful and professional, always ready to assist with a smile. The doctors are highly skilled and take the time to explain everything in detail, ensuring that patients feel comfortable and well-informed. A special thanks to Dr. Bahri GÖK, who performed robotic surgery on my father. He is an exceptionally skilled doctor, very kind, and always supportive throughout the process. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Buland from the PR team. He was with us throughout our stay, making us feel at home and ensuring that everything went smoothly. His kindness and support made a big difference. The hospital is well-organized, clean, and equipped with modern facilities. I truly appreciate the high level of care and professionalism. Highly recommended!

Monica Moldovan

Oct 23, 2024

After my successful back surgery, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Zakariya, the translator, and the outstanding team at Lokman Hekim Hospital. From the first consultation to the operation, I was treated with exceptional care and professionalism. Mr. Zakariya’s support ensured I understood every step, and his kindness made the process smoother. The medical staff’s dedication to my well-being, from pre-op to recovery, gave me great confidence in the outcome. I’m incredibly grateful for their hard work, which has improved my quality of life. I highly recommend Lokman Hekim Hospital and Mr. Zakariya for their compassionate, expert care.

احمد الزبيدي

Jun 2, 2025

It was a good experience at tithe lokman hekim hospitals from the doctor Mehmet Emin şimşek and his asistens tell the workers and the international team Safia Amal and Zakaria and Avan too we are super great full for them and last but not least miss Aliya

Jeff Bertram

Dec 12, 2024

About 3 weeks ago I flew (alone) to Ankara from Atlanta, GA and had a reverse shoulder replacement preformed. While the trip itself was pretty rough (never fly Pegasus airlines if you can help it), the surgery itself was a complete success. My translator, Mahnaz, was fantastic and I felt very comfortable with the care I received from the staff and I must congratulate the surgeon for a job well done. I have more feedback than I could ever fit in this space but overall I'm super confident that my recovery is going well. I would definitely recommend Lokman Hekim and would be happy to answer any questions about my experience getting to that remote part of the world. All the best / Jeff Bertram

xogr shera

Feb 2, 2025

i have been visiting lokman hekim hastanesi for 3 years now, it is an amazing hospital and all of their doctors are very caring and very gentle. i also wanted to thank ms AVAN GÜNEŞ for being our translator and trying her best with us, she is a very good translator and we owe her a lot. thank you very much lokman hekim hastanesi❤️