Best Clinics for Spina bifida (cleft spine) treatment in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Doğan Güçlühan Güçlü brings 22 years of neurosurgery experience to this JCI-accredited university hospital. Diagnostics start around $100 for a blood test and $600–$800 for an MRI. Spina bifida surgery typically costs $16,000–$24,000. This package covers preliminary examinations, MRI, the surgical intervention, 4–5 days hospitalization, and all procedure-related medical fees.

Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience, delivers healthcare at international standards across Turkey and worldwide. Its newest facility, Memorial Göztepe Hospital, located on Istanbul’s Asian side, spans 81,000 m² and includes 127 outpatient clinics, 19 operating rooms, over 300 beds, and 55 intensive care units, aiming to set new benchmarks in patient care and regional healthcare standards.

The hospital features cutting-edge systems, including MR Linac, da Vinci XI Robotic Surgery, Hybrid Operating Room, Tomosynthesis Mammography, Lokomat Robotic Rehabilitation, and 512-slice CT for virtual cardiac angiography, alongside AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI, 4D Ultrasound, and Digital PET/CT for precise diagnostics and treatment.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir is a multidisciplinary medical facility based in Istanbul, a member of Liv Hospital Group.

The organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology are the leading specialties at Istinye. 

The local hospital staff provides patients with premium and luxury medical services.

Dr. Muhittin Emre Altunrende, an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree. Liv Hospital Vadistanbul’s treatment package for this procedure costs $17,000 and includes essential neuromonitoring and histology samples. The 9-day hospital stay involves 1 day in ICU and 8 days of hospitalization, alongside pre- and post-operative MRI scans. Airport transfers and translation services are also provided.

Estophia Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 98% for breast lift, 95% for liposuction, 98% for tummy tuck, 98% for ear surgery, and 98 for FUE hair transplant. Estophia Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from Europe, African countries, the USA visit the clinic most often.

Prof. Mehmet Aydogan has 17 years of spine surgery experience and over 10,000 spine procedures. The clinic is the first Eurospine-certified Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and holds JCI accreditation. Diagnostics start from $100 for a blood test, with an MRI costing around $400-500. Spina bifida corrective surgery uses the Mitrofanov technique; its package typically includes 10 days each of hospital and hotel stay, transfers, and meals.

Biruni University Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology and hematology oncology. Biruni University Hospital serves both adults and children. Patients from CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia visit the clinic most often.

Reyap Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team works in dental treatment, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery. Reyap Hospital serves only adults. Patients from Europe, Arab League States and the USA visit the clinic most often.

Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a neurosurgeon with 23 years of experience and over 5,350 surgeries. He was trained at the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA and develops innovative techniques like the PURE method. Surgical repair of spina bifida with meningocele typically costs around $12,500. This package includes a 3–5 day hospital stay in a private room, 24/7 specialized nursing care, and 15 days in Istanbul with transfers and follow-up consultations.