Herniated disc surgery in Istanbul typically costs from $3,500 to $6,500. The final price depends on the surgical technique, the number of spinal levels treated, and the clinic's tier. Patients save around 89% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $42,500 on average. Most Istanbul packages include the operation, pre-surgical tests, hospital stay, local transfers, and language assistance.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey's primary neurosurgical hub, holding more specialized spinal centers than Antalya or other regional cities. This concentration of expertise allows for highly competitive all-inclusive pricing. For example, Anadolu Medical Center is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, providing top-tier academic expertise. Meanwhile, Memorial Şişli Hospital was the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey, offering established safety protocols for international patients.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Herniated disc surgery | from $3,492 | from $20,000 | from $10,000 |
This minimally invasive microsurgical approach uses microscopic visualization for precise disc removal. Dr. Ertugrul Pinar, a neurosurgeon with 900+ herniated disc procedures, performs the surgery at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. The package costs around $3,880 and covers a neurosurgeon consultation and surgery, pre-operative tests, a 2-day hospital stay, and a 5-day hotel stay with airport transfers and an interpreter.
Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman brings 37 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise with training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The lumbar microdiscectomy package may cost around $10,600 USD – typically covering surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op tests, and transfers. Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI accreditation as a Top 10 medical tourism hospital and maintains a Johns Hopkins Medicine partnership.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Week 6-12 - Rehabilitation
Month 3-6 - Final Result
Please note that this timeline is a general guide. Each patient"s recovery may vary.
Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain and spine conditions, including herniated discs, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Professor of Neurosurgery specializing in complex spinal cases – Dr. Kaya heads the neurosurgery department at Anadolu Medical Center.
Dr. Yılmaz trained at Yale School of Medicine – a leader in spinal surgery – and specializes in herniated disc procedures.
Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including herniated disc procedures, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.
Written by Anna Leonova