Hydrocephalus treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav specializes in hydrocephalus with 30 years and 1,100+ neurosurgeries. The JCI and ISO-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital has a dedicated neurosurgery department using Brainlab neuronavigation. A diagnostic neurology consultation may cost around $220, with an MRI brain scan around $500–$1,000. Shunt placement surgery is around $13,250, covering the operation and a 3-day hospital stay. The pediatric package, combining lumbar puncture and shunt surgery, runs around $15,650.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar leads the multidisciplinary hydrocephalus team at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, performing over 900 neurosurgery procedures. A consultation with him may cost around $135. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement starts from $6,500 including a 2-day hospital stay and the implant. A premium hydrocephalus package is around $11,300 and covers surgery, 3 nights, MRI or CT, transfers, and an interpreter.

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, located in Şişli, Istanbul, is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, built in accordance with TÜV Hessen Green Building Certificate standards. The hospital covers 50,254 sqm across 18 stories and includes a heliport for air ambulance services. It has 251 patient beds, 51 intensive care beds, and 11 surgery rooms. The hospital is equipped with advanced technology, including the EOS device, the first in Turkey designed to reduce radiation exposure in orthopedic imaging. With JCI and ISO accreditations, it is globally recognized for its inpatient care and safety.

Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktas performs over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures in a JCI-accredited center using MRI-compatible Medtronic shunt systems. Diagnostics start from $220 for a pediatric neurologist consultation. A VP shunt revision may cost around $13,000 for the surgery and 3-day hospitalization. The VP shunt installation package runs around $17,500 – all-inclusive for a 5-day hospital stay, transfers, and meals.

Prof. Melih Bozkurt offers 24 years of neurosurgery expertise with 900+ performed procedures. The clinic holds LEED Platinum and ISO accreditations. Diagnostics start from around $130 for a neurologist consultation. Ventricular-peritoneal shunt surgery typically costs around $8,500, covering the operation and a 3-day inpatient stay. The combined shunting and myelomeningocele procedure runs $17,500–$20,000 all-inclusive.