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Private Medicabil Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Bursa. It specializes in orthopedics, neurosurgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital is affiliated with Ranawat Orthopaedics Center and is an AOSpine Europe education center.
Dr. Abdallah focuses on neurosurgical interventions, including brain aneurysm repair, with training from Balikesir University – one of Turkey's top medical schools.
Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.
Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.
Dr. Ozgur Taskapilioglu is a neurosurgeon at Private Medicabil Hospital in Bursa. He has performed thousands of complex neurosurgical procedures throughout his career. Dr. Taskapilioglu specializes in cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, and epilepsy surgery. He also treats congenital spine anomalies and pediatric conditions like hydrocephalus.
Private Medicabil Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Bursa. It specializes in orthopedics, neurosurgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital is affiliated with Ranawat Orthopaedics Center and is an AOSpine Europe education center.
Dr. Yusuf Bayram has completed 1,100+ spine procedures across _doctor_7378_years_ at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital. He performs Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) with intraoperative EMG monitoring for precise nerve protection. Diagnostics start from $50 for a blood panel and a CT scan costs around $280–550. A comprehensive TLIF surgery package runs $12,550–$15,350 including instrumentation, hospitalization, and consultations.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Prof. Mehmet Aydogan brings _doctor_2827_years_ of spine surgery experience and has performed 900+ procedures, with training from UCLA. He performs Lumbar Dynamic Stabilization Surgery with flexible implants to preserve spinal motion. The JCI-accredited center includes intraoperative neuromonitoring. Diagnostics start from $180 for a blood analysis. The spinal surgery package may cost around $10,400, which covers the procedure, 5 days hospitalization, tests, and meals.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
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