MRI of the spine cord in Italy 2026: Cost, Clinics & Reviews

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

MRI of the spinal cord in Italy typically costs from $330 to $500. The final price depends on the clinic tier and the protocol used. Patients save around 77% compared to the US. In the US, this diagnostic costs $1,800 on average. Prices often include the scan and a preliminary radiologist report.

Contrast agents: Using contrast dye usually increases the base price by 20-30%.
Location: Prices in Milan can be 10-15% higher than in smaller Italian cities.
Clinic type: Private research hospitals often charge more than standard outpatient centers.
Complexity: Scanning multiple spine segments like cervical and lumbar costs more.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a research-focused hospital in Milan provides access to high-precision imaging and specialists. San Raffaele treats over 300,000 patients annually and holds IRCCS research accreditation. IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio handles 75% of Italy's complex orthopedic revision surgeries. These centers offer deep expertise in spinal diagnostics that smaller clinics may lack. High patient volumes at these facilities suggest reliable diagnostic accuracy for complex spinal cases.

	Italy	Turkey	Austria
MRI of the spine cord	≈ $330	from $150	≈ $380

Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 77 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO

Italy, Milan

Clinic is certified :

International Organization for Standardization

Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation

World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek

World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek

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
Knee replacement	$18,000 - $26,000
Herniated disc surgery	$10,000 - $12,000

San Raffaele

San Raffaele

Italy, Milan

Clinic is certified :

Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation

World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek

San Raffaele Hospital uses both advanced MRI and PET-MRI devices for spinal imaging. These specialized scanners provide high-resolution views of spinal cord pathologies. Specialized neuroradiologists from the Neurosurgery Department interpret the results. The facility holds IRCCS accreditation as a scientific research hospital. This status supports the use of the latest imaging protocols for complex spinal cases. The diagnostic process benefits from a multidisciplinary team approach in Milan. Each scan is reviewed by experts focused specifically on neurological disorders.

treatment
Craniotomy	$25,000 - $45,000
Rectal resection	$18,000 - $30,000

La Madonnina Clinic

La Madonnina Clinic

Italy, Milan

La Madonnina Clinic is a multidisciplinary hospital in central Milan, part of Italy's San Donato network. It specializes in medical check-ups, obesity treatment with intragastric balloons, and plastic surgery. The clinic has treated high-profile patients including Silvio Berlusconi and AC Milan players.

Open-type 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients with claustrophobia or excess weight.
Elipse intragastric balloon inserted endoscopically in 10 minutes with no incisions.
Orbera-365 balloon – the world's most popular weight loss method with over 280,000 sold.
Plastic surgeons use computer modeling to show patients their results before surgery.
Custom menu from the on-site restaurant. Family members can stay in the same room.

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Updated: 11/06/2026

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