Brain Cancer Treatment in Istanbul — Page 2

Prof. Türker Kılıç is the first Turkish neurosurgeon trained on Gamma Knife at Sweden's Karolinska Institute. He works at this JCI-accredited Cancer Hospital with a dedicated neurosurgery unit. Diagnostics such as an MRI may cost around $500–$700. Treatment options include Gamma Knife radiosurgery for around $8,000 and a comprehensive Brain Tumor Excision package for around $18,500 – it includes surgery, up to 9 nights hospital stay, and transfers.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

The clinic performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a precise non-invasive technique. Diagnostics like a neurosurgeon consultation may cost around $110. An advanced Brain MRI is typically $450. Brain tumor excision surgery with neuronavigation may cost around $16,000, which includes the procedure and ICU stay. Treatments also include immunotherapy courses for around $5,000.

Medical Park Bahcelievler is a JCI-accredited university hospital with a specialized Pediatric Hematology team. The comprehensive diagnostic package runs around $5,000 and includes an MRI, genetic testing, bone marrow aspiration, and a consultation with a pediatric oncologist. The tumor excision package costs around $22,000 and covers the surgery itself, all related investigations, nursing services, and hospitalization for up to 7 days, including accommodation for one accompanying person.

Assoc. Prof. Alican Tahta is the lead neurosurgeon for brain tumor cases at Medipol Mega – a JCI-accredited 810-bed center with intraoperative MRI. Diagnostics start from around $400 for a CT scan. The clinic offers non-invasive CyberKnife and Gamma Knife radiosurgery for about $6,000 as an outpatient. Surgical tumor removal typically runs $14,000 and includes the procedure, 3–4 days hospitalization, and pre-op diagnostics.

Prof. Serdar Kahraman heads Neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus with 30 years experience. This JCI-accredited center offers Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery. Diagnostics start from $235 for a bone marrow biopsy. A brain tumor surgery package may cost around $26,000, including up to 10 days hospitalization, ICU care, and imaging.

Dr. Ozan Başkurt specializes in pediatric neurosurgery. The clinic's comprehensive brain tumor evaluation package starts from $3,050 and includes PET/CT imaging, which typically costs $1,000–$1,200. Dr. Başkurt works at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, a center that collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital. Diagnostics like a pediatric neurosurgery examination start from $150.

Estophia Hospital offers non-invasive Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery. Diagnostics start from $116 for a consultation. Gamma Knife treatment costs around $5,000 and CyberKnife runs $6,000–$6,500, both typically including doctor fees, preoperative tests, and airport transfers. Surgical resection of gliomas may cost $4,250–$12,000, covering the procedure and hospital stay.

Dr. Umut Dogu Akyurk has 17 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in craniotomy with neuromonitoring. He works at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital, which has advanced PET-CT and 3T MRI imaging. Diagnostics may start from around $100 for a blood test. Stereotaxic radiosurgery typically runs $4,500, and IMRT radiotherapy costs approximately $8,000 for 30 sessions. Surgical packages for tumor excision range from $24,500 to $30,000, often covering hospital stays, neuromonitoring, and accommodation.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital provides comprehensive brain cancer treatment with advanced technologies like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon in Radiation Oncology, along with PET-CT and SPECT-CT imaging. The JCI-accredited center specializes in integrating oncology care with modern diagnostic tools.