Spina Bifida surgery in Istanbul – TOP 10+ Clinics and Costs 2026

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How Much Does Spina Bifida surgery Cost in Istanbul?

The average price of Spina Bifida surgery in Istanbul is $5,483, the minimum price is $4,515, and the maximum price is $6,450.

	Turkey	Austria	Spain
Spina Bifida surgery	from $6,450	from $35,000	from $30,000
Fetal surgery for spina bifida	from $6,500	from $130,000	from $120,000

Data verified by Bookimed as of February 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 53 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Spina Bifida surgery Packages in Istanbul — February 2026

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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Turkey, Istanbul

Ertugrul Pinar

7 years of experience

Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over _doctor_9704_years_, specializing in spinal conditions. The JCI-accredited clinic offers Spina Bifida surgery for around €13,400 – typically covering the operation, implants, 4-day hospital stay, and VIP transfers. The procedure includes intraoperative neuromonitoring and uses specialized laminar prostheses. Dr. Pınar trained in neurosurgery and focuses on preventing neurological complications.

Best Spina Bifida surgery Clinics in Istanbul: 21 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Memorial Şişli Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Gökalp Silav performs 400+ brain and spine surgeries annually, using Brainlab neuronavigation for precision. Spina bifida repair at Memorial Şişli may cost around €14,000 – typically covering surgery with neuromonitoring, 5-day hospitalization, and diagnostics. The hospital is JCI-accredited, Turkey's first to meet international safety standards. Dr. Silav specializes in congenital neurosurgical corrections with 400+ procedures performed.

diagnostics
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	$220

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Zafer Orkun Toktas

17 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas has performed 1,100 neurosurgical procedures with 17 years of experience of specialized spina bifida repair experience. The complete package may cost around $29,500 – typically covering meningomyelocele microsurgery, VP shunt installation, MRI diagnostics, skin grafts, and pediatric follow-up during hospitalization. Memorial Ataşehir Hospital holds JCI accreditation with 4.6/5 patient ratings and provides airport transfers with interpreter services.

diagnostics
MRI of the lumbar spine	$600
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	$220

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Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (former Adatip International Hospital) is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. Top specialties here are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery. Lokman Hekim serves both adults and children. Patients from the CIS, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.

diagnostics
MRI of the spine cord	$575 - $650

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Medipol Mega University Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Medipol Mega University Hospital holds Joint Commission International Academic accreditation – Turkey's first private hospital with this standard. The neurosurgery team includes Prof. Dr. Bekir Yavuz UÇAR, an orthopedics and neurosurgery professor. Spinal meningomyelocele excision may cost around $11,500, covering the surgical procedure. The hospital operates advanced equipment like Da Vinci Surgical System and intraoperative MRI. Annual follow-ups are recommended for observation cases.

diagnostics
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	$250
Revision of MRI results	$200

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital offers combined spina bifida surgery with hydrocephalus shunting in a single session. The procedure may cost around $17,500 USD, typically covering myelomeningocele repair, 4 nights in a private room, meals for patient and companion, and preoperative tests. Professor Onur Yaman, a specialized neurosurgeon, reviews all MRI and CT scans before surgery planning. The hospital is Turkey's first LEED Platinum certified facility with eco-friendly design to enhance recovery. Free Russian-speaking translator services and airport transfers are included.

diagnostics
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	$220

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Doğan Güçlühan Güçlü brings 22 years of neurosurgery expertise, focusing on complex spine conditions. The JCI-certified hospital offers a spina bifida surgery package around $16,000 USD – typically covering the procedure, pre-op tests, MRI scan, 4-5 day hospital stay, and medications. The facility features 13 operating theaters and provides airport transfers for international patients.

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Surgery Time - 4 hours

Stay in the country - 14 days

Rehabilitation - 30 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

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Erkan Kaptanoglu

34 years of experience

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spina bifida, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience. His research on spinal cord injuries has earned multiple awards.

Completed fellowship in spinal cord injury at University of Toronto
Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine organizations

Selman Dogan

20 years of experience

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in spinal surgery and sports traumatology, bringing extensive expertise to complex spine conditions like spina bifida at Hisar Hospital.

Board-certified in orthopedics with fellowship in orthopedic oncology
Manages trauma treatments of spine and extremities
Trained at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
Specializes in pediatric conditions including hip dysplasia

Gursel Saka

29 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in Spine Surgery, including complex Spina Bifida cases, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Completed specialty training at University of Health Sciences
Expertise in Trauma Surgery and Arthroplasty
TUBITAK XI. Technology Awards Finalist in 2014
Associate Professor at Health Sciences University

Ilhan Elmaci

39 years of experience

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci brings 30+ years of neurosurgery expertise to complex Spina Bifida cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in micro neurosurgery
Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for spinal conditions
Former Chief of Clinic at EANS-accredited neurosurgery center
Founding chairman of Skull Base Society in Turkey

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