Herniated disc surgery in NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
About the clinic
Herniated disc surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey may cost around $5,500 for a single-level lumbar microdiscectomy. The clinic is JCI and ISO 9001:2015 certified, with Assoc. Prof. Akin Akakin leading the procedure—a spine neurosurgeon with 25 years of experience.
Surgical Options
The hospital offers two approaches for herniated disc treatment. The classic microdiscectomy removes disc fragments pressing on nerves through a small incision. Bilateral decompression with intradiscal laser may cost around $4,750. The choice depends on the patient's MRI results.
Treatment Process
- Pre-op: MRI, lab tests, and neurosurgery consultation
- Surgery: 1-2 hour procedure under anesthesia
- Hospital stay: 1-2 days depending on method
- Recovery: Most patients walk within 24 hours
The package includes airport transfers, interpreter services, and follow-up consultation. Patients receive physiotherapy guidance before discharge. Full recovery typically takes 2-4 weeks.
NP Istanbul specializes in neurological care as Turkey's first private neuropsychiatric hospital. For personalized spine treatment plans, patients may contact the hospital directly.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurologist | $300 | |
| Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon | $140 - $300 |
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NP Istanbul Brain Hospital: more details about the clinic
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital has been serving patients since 1998. It is based in Istanbul, 20 minutes away from the international airport.
The hospital was founded by Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, an award-winning specialist in neuropsychology, psychiatry, and medical science.
The NP Istanbul medical team applies evidence-based approaches to treat brain conditions regarding physical or mental issues. Among them are Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for addiction, aging-associated disease, neurological and psychological conditions as OCD, therapeutic drug blood level monitoring, phenotyping & genotyping.
The hospital offers telemedicine services (online therapy) for international patients , 24/7 emergency psychiatric service.
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