Medipol Mega University Hospital exterior view in Istanbul, modern medical facility

Reception area at Medipol Mega University Hospital, modern design with seating

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Turkey, Istanbul

Lumbar puncture in Medipol Mega University Hospital

4.5

495

reviews

Doctor 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Staff 4.7

Language assistance 4.7

Support 4.8

2 accreditations

hospital certificates of quality

85% Patients

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The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.

About the clinic

A lumbar puncture is a diagnostic test that analyzes cerebrospinal fluid to detect infections, inflammations, or neurological disorders. Patients can access this procedure at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The exam typically costs around $100 to $500 and is performed within a facility holding Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.

Procedure Overview

This diagnostic test helps doctors evaluate the health of the central nervous system. During the procedure, a specialist collects a sample of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Medipol Mega University Hospital provides this test as part of a neurological evaluation. The results help identify conditions like meningitis, multiple sclerosis, or specific types of cancers.

Clinic Standards and Environment

The hospital holds JCI accreditation, which means it follows international protocols for patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. This facility is a large university hospital system in Turkey with dedicated departments for neurology and neurosurgery. Patients receive the test in a setting that meets global healthcare standards. The medical team uses standardized steps to perform the puncture and handle the fluid samples for laboratory analysis.

Pricing and Logistics

The price for a lumbar puncture at this hospital may cost around $100 to $500. This range serves as a baseline for the diagnostic procedure itself. The hospital is located in Istanbul, a city with established infrastructure for international patients. Because this is a diagnostic test, it is usually performed on an outpatient basis or during a short hospital stay depending on the patient's overall health needs.

To learn more about the procedure or to arrange your visit to Istanbul, you may leave a request on Bookimed.

Highlights

2012 Year of foundation

400 doctors

1000000 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.

Neurosurgery

treatment	Price
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic	$5000 - $10000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst	$16000
Gamma Knife	$6000
Herniated disc surgery	$4500
CyberKnife	$6000
Discectomy	Price on request
Brain tumor removal	Price on request
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)	Price on request
Removal of spinal cord tumor	Price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery	Price on request

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hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International

US, Joint Commission International certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital

Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology

UA, Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital

Medipol Mega University Hospital: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Medipol Mega University Hospital started providing healthcare services in July, 2012. It consists of 5 main complexes such as General Surgery Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Oncology Hospital and Dentistry Hospital.

Patients who have undergone treatment in Turkey, can make sure that it is not only popular resort, but one of the leaders of medical tourism. Bookimed offers the best hospitals in Turkey, one of which is Medipol Mega University Hospital, the first private complex in the country.

Medipol in numbers:

810 beds for hospitalization;
215 beds in intensive care units;
35 operating rooms;
3,500 employees providing high quality treatment.

The complex was formed as a result of the merger of the University and University Hospital. The structure of Medipol Mega Hospital Complex includes 4 hospitals: Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery, General and Dental Hospital. Medipol is an important link in the Turkish health system by virtue of million annual investments of approx. $150 million.

Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is equipped with modern facilities, such as the revolutionary technological systems HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), which helps to conduct non-invasive surgery to treat prostate cancer, bone marrow, and uterine myoma. Modern techniques (e.g. EVAR-TEVAR) are successfully used in the treatment of aortic enlargement, TAVI allows to replace heart valves without surgery.

Interventional Neuroradiology Department

Interventional neuroradiology is an area of expertise in the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular diseases under the guidance of high technology and imaging techniques, instead of the classic open surgery.

Diseases to be treated:

Cerebral Aneurysms;
Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation);
Dural fistula;
Carotid Cavernous fistula;
Atherosclerotic stenosis;
Retinoblastoma and other tumor treatments;
Stroke (acute stroke), sudden paralyzed state INR is the treatment of vascular bubbles leading to brain hemorrhage. This is followed by treatment of cerebrovascular arthritis and especially jugular vein stenosis.

Choosing Medipol with the help of Bookimed, patients have the opportunity to receive treatment in one of the best clinics in Turkey that has JCI accreditation. Ultra-modern equipment and advanced technologies applied in Medipol Mega Hospital speed up patient's recovery.

Additional services

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Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

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Medipol Mega University Hospital overall rate includes

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Support

Dinara Aidarbayeva • Premium Check up Kazakhstan

Apr 4, 2025

Verified review.

We were very satisfied with the quality of service

We had a check-up at Medipol global clinic, we were very satisfied with the quality of service. Everything is clear, accessible, prompt and most importantly professional! We were examined, treatment was prescribed, we will believe that it will help us and we will be cured! I would like to thank all the doctors, staff of the check-up department and interpreter Zarina for your attitude and your professional approach to each patient. I would also like to thank Svetlana, Bookimed coordinator, for the excellent organisation of our check-up and for her humanity, kindness and empathy!

Professionalism of doctors, efficiency and attitude to patients

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The coordinator Svetlana helped us with the organisation of the trip (airport-hotel transfer, clinic hotel (each visit), airport hotel, programme selection, etc.). I would like to express my gratitude to her for her kindness, for the way she managed to make us feel at ease, for her professionalism (she clarified in detail what was bothering us and together with the clinic in online format selected a check-up programme), for her humanity and for her support. She was always in touch with me and at the end she was very worried about the results of the check-up. Such an attitude to a complete stranger is rare nowadays. I thank Svetlana and wish her health, happiness, prosperity and all the best 🌷🌷🌷🌷

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Владислав • Brain tumor Ukraine

Sep 23, 2022

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"Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level

Hello, my name is Vladislav Ivanov, Ukraine, Odessa city. In February 2021, my daughter Vlada was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, we went to the doctors for a week trying to find out why the child started having severe headaches. They went through examinations, did an MRI, and as a fact, they found a brain tumor. That's when the ground slipped from under my feet. Realization has come - this has already happened, which means you need to quickly take action. The first thing we did was go to the children's hospital in Kyiv, the child was given a shunt. But unfortunately, fluid began to collect in my head and my vision began to fall sharply. The doctors explained that an operation was urgently needed. We did not have a large accumulated amount, and we decided to complete the operation abroad. We contacted Bookmed. We contacted the employee Marina. Marina quickly found a clinic for us in Turkey, organized a trip for us, flew to Turkey in a matter of days. The hospital was already waiting for us. Examined, took blood for tests and the next day an operation was scheduled. Everything went well. Then they underwent a course of radiotherapy. The results are positive, we were sent home to Ukraine (August 2021). Every 3 months they underwent MRI, the pictures were good .. But a year later, in March 2022, we heard the terrible words “relapse”, “war”. Hastily collected the necessary documents and left for Lviv. From there, by large buses, all children with cancer began to be taken out along the humanitarian corridor from Ukraine to Europe. The daughter and his wife were assigned to France. A second operation was performed, the tumor was removed, and after that a course of chemotherapy was prescribed. After a month of taking the course, the doctor said that chemotherapy was not helping. The doctor suggested experimental chemotherapy, but that didn't help either. As a result, the daughter is getting worse and worse every day. The child began to walk badly, the right leg and handle practically do not work. The child melted before my eyes. It's all very scary, but it's worse to leave Vlad without an opportunity for treatment. I again turned to Marina Bookmed Marina again very quickly found us a hospital in Turkey, helped us with the flight Paris Istanbul. Arrived at the hospital 2 days later, the operation was successful!!! After the operation, the child began to talk, swallow, and after a couple of days to walk. What I want to say Bookmed in particular Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level. Marina many thanks to you and your team THANK YOU.

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Ion Scripliuc • Epilepsy Moldova

Feb 22, 2024

Verified review.

The professionalism of the doctors is top notch

The professionalism of the doctors is top notch. The availability of modern equipment is attractive. The medical staff is attentive and responsive to patients. Excellent work of the international department in terms of logistics and translators, which allows you to concentrate as much as possible on the diagnosis and communication with doctors. Availability of separate rooms per patient during hospitalization. Ensuring adequate prices for hotel rooms. In simple words: the transfer operates from the airport to the hotel and back, daily to the clinic and back to the hotel. There was always a translator with us at the clinic who took us where we needed to go. We received professional medical care.

In this section I would like to note the excellent work of the translator Ayla. A wonderful young woman who exudes confidence, calmness and positivity.

I wish all translators were like Ayla).

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Яна • Сonsultation with a dermatologist Turkey

Feb 2, 2024

Verified review.

Very satisfied and liked it

I see this clinic on a regular basis. I like everything very much. Large and clean clinic. Competent doctors are working. The first two times there were problems with translators, 2 translators were illiterate and irresponsible. Then they replaced me and gave me a very responsible and decent translator. Very satisfied and liked it

Logistics attentiveness. Drivers. Coordinators

Please pay attention to the old girl. My translator and I ask you to have a conversation with her! Due to her inattention and irresponsibility, I lost my appointment with the dermatologist and had to wait an additional 1.5 hours. Plus, after that she didn’t translate for me and asked another girl, but she spoke English and was not a native speaker of my language! Please pay attention to this

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I would like to thank Yulia for her attentiveness and responsiveness to me

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YUliya • Lymphangioma Ukraine

Jan 26, 2024

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The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive

Everything is very well organized, fast communication between the doctor, translator, and financial department. We had a problem with housing, they didn’t abandon us at night, the clinic staff helped. We did an examination, so I can’t say about the results of the treatment yet. The facilities at the clinic are wonderful, we consulted with 2 doctors, we have a diagnosis and a treatment method. The radiologist is competent and specialist, but not verbose. I didn’t have enough explanations about the risks, etc., the plastic surgeon explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, he was a very nice person. The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive. The diagnosis has been made, treatment methods have been determined, we plan to come for treatment in six months, because the prices are too expensive for us. I can write about the quality of treatment after treatment.

The organization from arrival to departure is superb.

All liked it.

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They always answer quickly; when I was traveling, I felt supported and that they wouldn’t leave me alone in a foreign country.

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Lumbar puncture in Medipol Mega University Hospital

About the clinic

Procedure Overview

Clinic Standards and Environment

Pricing and Logistics

Highlights

Get a free consultation

Treatments prices in the clinic

Before & after photos (2)

How are we doing?

hospital accreditations of quality

Medipol Mega University Hospital: more details about the clinic

Medipol in numbers:

Interventional Neuroradiology Department

Patient reviews

Dinara Aidarbayeva • Premium Check up Kazakhstan

We were very satisfied with the quality of service

Владислав • Brain tumor Ukraine

"Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level

Ion Scripliuc • Epilepsy Moldova

The professionalism of the doctors is top notch

Яна • Сonsultation with a dermatologist Turkey

Very satisfied and liked it

YUliya • Lymphangioma Ukraine

The organization of the trip is at the highest level, the organization is impressive

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