Spine cyst treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

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.

• Features an MR-LINAC, a 640-slice CT scanner, and a 3 Tesla MRI for precise imaging and treatment.
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• 61 departments and 120 specialists cover a wide range of medical needs.
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Associate Professor Ilknur Saral brings specialist spine surgery to Memorial Şişli Hospital, a first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey. Diagnostics start from around $180 for a blood panel. A neurosurgery consultation costs around $200. The comprehensive cyst removal package typically runs $15,000–$17,250 and covers 4–6 days of hospitalization, surgery with posterior segment instrumentation and neuromonitoring, and meals.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, part of the JCI-accredited Memorial Healthcare Group, specializes in neurosurgery with a multidisciplinary approach to spine cyst treatment. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas, a neurosurgeon with extensive experience across major Istanbul hospitals, leads the spine care team.

Professor MD Mehmet Caglar Berk heads the neurosurgery department at JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center, a partner of Johns Hopkins Medicine. A consultation with a neurosurgeon for spine cysts may cost around $110, with MRI diagnostics typically starting from $380. Non-surgical management is prioritized, with a comprehensive physiotherapy package costing around $2,000. This includes daily therapy sessions and spinal manipulations over a 3-12 day assessment.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci, a neurosurgeon with training at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University, leads the spine program with _doctor_6810_years_ of expertise. He founded the Skull Base Society in Turkey and holds EANS certification, specializing in complex spinal procedures. The JCI-accredited clinic operates with Brainlab navigation and a dedicated neurosurgical ICU.