MRI of the lumbar spine in Istanbul — Page 2

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Emsey Hospital is a EUROSPINE Spine Center of Excellence using a 3 Tesla MRI for high-resolution imaging. This powerful scanner provides detailed views of the lumbar-sacral spine and sacroiliac joints. A diagnostic package typically costs around $1,300. This includes the 3-region MRI, blood tests, and medical consultation. It also covers up to 3 days of guest house accommodation. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan leads the department with over 20 years of experience. The facility holds JCI accreditation and international health tourism certificates.

Avicenna International Hospital was ranked 2nd best in Istanbul by Clinicspots. This multi-specialty center treats 175,000 patients each year. Core specialties include neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Part of the Avicenna Hospitals group, operating for over 30 years with four locations across Istanbul.
• Patients come from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.
• Holds IFSO certification for obesity and metabolic surgery.
• Accredited with ISO 9001 (TÜV NORD) and ISO 45001 for quality and safety.
• Offers ambulance services for rapid access across the city.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group. It treats 600,000 patients each year with a focus on cardiology, oncology, and heart surgery.

• Opened in 2022 with 14 operating rooms and a 52-incubator neonatal ICU.
• PET-CT completes a full-body tumor scan in 5 minutes, with 4x higher contrast than standard PET-CT.
• Radiation oncology uses TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems for stereotactic treatments in 1–5 days.
• Nuclear medicine department offers Lu-177 PSMA/DOTA and Y-90 microsphere therapies.
• Cardiology and cardiovascular surgery perform TAVI, coronary bypass, and carotid artery procedures.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.

• Holds the Baby-friendly Hospital accreditation from WHO and UNICEF.
• Offers free online doctor consultations, plus follow-up calls after treatment.
• Uses a 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients uncomfortable with closed spaces.
• Provides computed tomography with reduced radiation dose.
• Includes a 16-bed general intensive care unit and a 14-bed newborn ICU.

Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and part of one of Turkey's largest hospital groups. Its core strengths include the Organ Transplant Center, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Cardiology.

• Organ Transplant Center provides dedicated follow-up care for kidney transplant patients.
• Cardiovascular team handles all types of open and closed surgery, including neonatal and pediatric cases.
• Painless kidney stone breaking with ESWL system, available in only a few centers worldwide.
• A Sleep Lab that diagnoses over 80 different sleep and waking disorders.
• Authorized Aviation Medical Center serving pilots and air traffic controllers since 2014.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.

Prof. Gursel Turgut's Private Practice is a plastic surgery clinic in Istanbul led by a professor with decades of experience. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and maxillofacial surgery. Patients come from Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.

• Also treats patients from the Balkans and the Arab League.
• Offers both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures within plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery.