21 Best Hydrocephalus Surgeries, Shunt Surgeries Clinics in Istanbul

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.

• Heliport enables air ambulance transfers for emergency cases.
• All 11 surgery rooms have laminar airflow for sterile conditions.
• A 300-seat conference room connects to surgery rooms for live teaching.
• Accredited by British QHA, adding another layer of quality assurance.
• Part of the Florence Nightingale Group, which runs Demiroglu Bilim University and its medical school.

Memorial Şişli uses Brainlab neuronavigation for V-P shunt surgery and revision. A selected package may cost around $12,000, including four nights, follow-up, standard inpatient medications, and complication insurance up to $30,000. The shunt tool fee, take-home medications, and extra nights are not included. Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav has performed 1,000+ procedures over 30 years. The hospital was Turkey’s first JCI-accredited hospital.

Hydrocephalus shunt placement at Memorial costs around $8,500 USD, covering 3-night hospitalization and pre-op MRI scans. The JCI and ISO-certified clinic provides Russian-speaking interpreters and airport transfers. Dr. Selvinaz Edizer brings expertise with 4 published neurosurgery cases. The package includes anesthesia, follow-up care and hospital coordination services, while shunt devices require separate payment according to individual needs.

Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures with 17 years of specialized experience. VP shunt surgery with programmable valve may cost around $15,000 – typically covering the procedure, 3 days hospitalization, cranial MRI/CT scans, and transfers. The JCI-accredited clinic uses Medtronic MRI-compatible VP shunt systems, following international safety standards. Prof. Toktas provides pediatric neurology consultations and ophthalmological exams as part of the comprehensive care package.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital holds JCI accreditation and operates within a massive 81,000 m² facility. The neurosurgery team uses a hybrid operating room to combine advanced imaging with surgery. For complex cases, they use neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI for real-time guidance. The clinic provides 55 ICU beds for recovery and dedicated pediatric care. Prof. Dr. Adnan Dağçınar and Prof. Dr. İbrahim Ziyal lead the department using microsurgery and endoscopic techniques. The hospital also features Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified medical building.

Prof. Serdar Kahraman brings of neurosurgery experience, specializing in hydrocephalus procedures with neuronavigation precision. Third ventriculostomy may cost around $13,050 – typically covering surgery, 5-day hospitalization, and transfers. The JCI-accredited clinic partners with Johns Hopkins Medicine, offering US-standard care at lower costs. Prof. Kahraman trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital and leads the neurosurgery department.

Prof. Mustafa Bozbuga has performed neurosurgery since 1994, specializing in hydrocephalus and shunt procedures. The ventriculoperitoneal shunt package may cost around $7,850 – typically covering neurosurgery consultation, surgery, pre-op tests, anesthesia, and 3 nights hospitalization. NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is JCI and ISO 9001 certified, partnered with Üsküdar University, and offers free interpreter services.

Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç brings 34 years of neurosurgery experience, trained at Sweden's Karolinska Institute. Hydrocephalus surgery may cost around $25,125 – typically covering shunt removal, endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy, 3 nights hospitalization, and all doctor fees. The JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex is Turkey's largest hospital group with 150+ specialists.

Associate Professor Dr. Melih Uc brings 19 years of neurosurgery expertise with specialized training at University of Wisconsin. Hydrocephalus shunt surgery may cost around $18,000–$21,000 – typically covering the procedure, 4-day hospital stay, tests, transfers, and companion accommodation. The clinic offers both standard and programmable shunt options. Valued Med Hub Hospitals holds Turkish Medical Association accreditation with a 4.7/5 patient rating.