Turkey, Istanbul
Nezih Ozkan
43 years of experience
Surgical treatment of scoliosis in Istanbul typically costs from $18,500 to $32,000. Fees depend on the curve severity, the number of fused vertebrae, and the choice of implants. In the US, similar procedures cost around $115,000 on average. Istanbul offers savings of around 81%. Standard packages often include titanium implants, neuromonitoring, hospital stays, and local transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for complex spinal surgery with significantly more specialized centers than Ankara. Choosing clinics affiliated with global leaders provides immense value. For instance, Anadolu Medical Center maintains a Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliation. Expert surgeons like Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu emphasize safety by bundling advanced diagnostics like 3D CT scans and neuromonitoring into surgical packages.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Surgical treatment of scoliosis | from $19,910 | from $45,000 | from $30,000 |
| Conservative treatment of scoliosis | from $1,500 | from $3,500 | from $2,500 |
| ApiFix system implantation | from $13,000 | from $25,000 | from $25,000 |
| Scoliosis surgery | from $25,000 | - | - |
Real-time neuromonitoring enhances safety during this posterior spinal fusion using 28-34 pedicle screws and two rods. Dr. Yusuf Bayram, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with over 900 spine procedures, performs the correction at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package costs around $15,380 and covers a 7-day ward stay plus ICU nights, VIP transfers, translator services, and a personal nurse. This all-inclusive coordination supports international patients at a hospital treating 500,000+ annually.
This offer features the Stryker spinal implant system used for complex scoliosis correction. Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu, a Turkish Neurosurgical Society award winner, performs the procedure at the international-patient-focused Estexper Clinic. The package costs around $24,000 and includes preoperative MRI and 3D CT, the implant, hospitalization for 7 days, a 15-day hotel stay, and all transfers. The clinic serves over 2,600 patients annually, with significant experience treating visitors from the USA, Canada, and Australia.
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: Surgery
Day 4 to Day 10: Post-Operation
Week 2 to Week 6: Rehabilitation
Week 7: Return to work/school
Week 12: Return to sports and other activities
Week 24: Final Result
Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on the patient"s health condition and recovery speed.
Over 1,000 spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Bayram specializes in scoliosis and other spinal conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Dr. Halil Can Gemalmaz is a professor of orthopedics and traumatology in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in Turkey for 3D patient-specific orthopedic procedures. Dr. Gemalmaz specializes in robotic-assisted joint replacements for the knee and hip. He currently serves as a faculty member at Atlas University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Erman Cekic specializes in spinal surgery with extensive experience in scoliosis treatment at OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic.
Prof. Öztürk founded the Liv Spine Center, certified as a 'Center of Excellence' by AOSpine – a recognition for top spine treatment facilities.