Spinal pain treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

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. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu has 24 years of neurosurgical experience and over 900 spinal procedures, focusing on complex cases. He operates at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. A neurosurgeon consultation may cost around $220. The clinic performs microscope-assisted lumbar microdiscectomy and posterior segmental fixation for 2–6 levels, with procedures typically around $34,500 and including the surgery, consultations, and key diagnostics.

This JCI-accredited university hospital features an 810-bed facility with Da Vinci and CyberKnife systems. Diagnostics start from $120 for a consultation, with MRI scans typically costing around $400. Non-surgical outpatient options include neural therapy injections, which may cost about $700 for three sessions, and a 10-session physical therapy package for around $3,500.

Dr. Mehmet Ali Taskaynatan, a pain treatment specialist with 75 years of experience and 900+ procedures, practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. Diagnostics start from $180 for a consultation. Minimally invasive spinal procedures typically cost around $10,300 including a hospital and hotel stay. Microsurgical intervention is around $24,000 as an all-inclusive package covering imaging, surgery, a 5-day hospital stay, and transfers.

Dr. Idris Avci has performed 900+ spine procedures over 11 years at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric center. Diagnostics such as an EEG may cost around $200, and an MRI of one area typically runs $800-1,000. A lumbar laminectomy package may cost around $20,000 and includes the neurosurgery, pre-op labs, a 4-day hospital stay, medications, and transfers. Physiotherapy programs start from $300.