MRI of the lumbar spine Clinics in Italy — Prices & Packages 2026

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How Much Does MRI of the lumbar spine Cost in Italy?

MRI of the lumbar spine in Italy typically costs from $200 to $400. The final price depends on the clinic tier and the protocol used. Patients in the US pay about $900 for the same scan. Italy offers savings of approximately 67%. Most centers in Milan and Rome provide results on the same day.

Diagnostic contrast: Typically adds 20-30% to the base cost for clearer spinal imaging.
Clinic location: Prices in Milan often run 10-15% higher than in smaller regional cities.
Specialist review: Fees often increase if a senior neurologist reviews the scan results.
Sedation: Adding light sedation for claustrophobic patients increases the final price.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialized orthopedic center can provide better value for spinal issues. IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio in Milan handles 75% of Italy's revision orthopedic surgeries. This high volume suggests a high level of expertise in reading lumbar scans. Clinics like San Raffaele also offer research-grade technology for complex neurological cases. These facilities treat over 300,000 patients annually and hold JCI-level IRCCS certifications from the Italian Ministry of Health.

	Italy	Turkey	Austria
MRI of the lumbar spine	from $200	from $100	from $300

Data verified by Bookimed as of July 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 81 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Discover the Best MRI of the lumbar spine Clinics in Italy: 4 Verified Options and Prices

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San Donato Hospital

Italy, Milan

Clinic is certified :

San Donato Hospital is an IRCCS-accredited cardiology and cardiac surgery center. It performs over 9,400 heart and blood vessel operations each year – the most in Italy. Core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation.

97% success rate for cardiac surgeries, one of the highest in Europe.
Over 3,000 children treated internationally for congenital heart defects.
Telepresence robots allow patients to connect with doctors anytime.
Over 20,000 coronary artery bypass and heart valve surgeries performed.
A hotel on the clinic grounds for patient and family stays.

treatment
Herniated disc surgery	$10,275.19 - $12,558.57

San Raffaele

Italy, Milan

Clinic is certified :

San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.

Performs over 52,000 surgeries a year and treats 12,000 cancer patients.
Equipped with 3 da Vinci robots, Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife, and PET-MRI.
Performed the world's first intrauterine spina bifida surgery.
The hematology unit has completed over 1,000 bone marrow transplants.
Part of Gruppo San Donato, a network treating 5 million patients annually.

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IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

Italy, Milan

Clinic is certified :

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio is Italy's first orthopedic hospital and a government-authorized research institute (IRCCS). Its core specialties include joint surgery, spine surgery, and stem cell therapy. Part of Gruppo San Donato, the country's first healthcare network.

91% success rate for orthopedic surgeries – the highest in Italy.
Performs 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in the country.
Uses EOS, a 3D imaging system with lower radiation than a standard X-ray.
RE.GA.IN stem cell unit is among few in Europe with government approval for treatments.
Listed in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and World's Best Specialized Hospitals.

treatment
Discectomy	$11,987.72
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic	$11,987.72

Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Italy, Rome

Clinic is certified :

Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy is a Rome hospital founded in 1932 and part of GVM Care & Research. It treats around 15,000 patients each year. The hospital is accredited by the Italian National Health Service.

Won Bookimed patient choice awards for robotic prostate surgery and medical check-ups.
Houses 145 doctors and 50 departments.
Located on Via Aurelia, near Vatican City.

treatment
Discectomy	$19,408.7 - $28,542.2

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Dec 20, 2024

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