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Fahad MawloodDiscectomy in Istanbul typically costs from $4,500 to $9,000. Total costs depend on the surgical technique, hospital tier, and the number of spinal levels treated. Patients save around 74% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $26,500 on average. Packages usually include preoperative tests, neurosurgeon consultations, hospitalization, and VIP airport transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey's primary hub for complex neurosurgery, handling significantly more international spinal cases than Ankara. High-value options exist at JCI-accredited centers like Anadolu Medical Center, which maintains a Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliation. For superior cost-efficiency, look for packages at Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI accreditation, often bundling all-inclusive diagnostics.
| Istanbul | Austria | Spain | |
| Discectomy | from $4,500 | ≈ $8,200 | ≈ $5,800 |
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | from $5,000 | ≈ $9,500 | ≈ $8,200 |
| Herniated disc surgery | from $4,500 | ≈ $9,500 | from $11,000 |
Prof. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu has performed 900+ spinal surgeries with 24 years of expertise in neurosurgery. Lumbar microdiscectomy may cost around $9,000 – typically covering pre-op MRI, microscope-guided surgery, 3-day hospital stay, and transfers. The JCI-accredited clinic offers posterior fixation for $25,160 if needed. Prof. Hanimoglu combines microscope and navigation techniques for minimally invasive procedures.
Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas specializes in microscopic and endoscopic discectomy with 17 years' experience and 1,100+ procedures performed. At Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – JCI-accredited – the package for single-level lumbar discectomy may cost around $7,750, typically including surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op MRI, meals, transfers, and post-op consultation. The neurosurgeon trained at leading Istanbul hospitals and offers both surgical approaches based on patient needs.
Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman performs spine surgery using microscope navigation and neuromonitoring for precision. An anterior cervical discectomy package typically costs around $13,200, covering the surgery, one hospital night, pre-op tests, and transfers. With 10 years specializing in spine neurosurgery, he holds a patent for a spinal device and operates within the JCI-accredited, LEED Platinum-certified Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital uses O-Arm technology to provide real-time 3D navigation during spine surgery. This system helps surgeons achieve higher precision while neuromonitorization protects nerves during the procedure. The hospital was the first in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation, meeting strict international safety standards. Operations take place in a hybrid operating room designed for complex neurosurgery. As part of a health group with over 25 years of experience, the clinic focuses on reducing risks through advanced surgical imaging and specialized spine care.
Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman brings 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 - Discectomy
Day 4 to 7 - Post-operation
Week 1 to 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3 to 4 - Recovery
Week 5 onwards
Note: The above schedule is a general guide. Each patient"s recovery process may vary based on individual health conditions.
Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases, bringing expertise to Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Over 1,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Bayram specializes in spinal surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.
Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in spinal surgeries, including discectomy, with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience at Anadolu Medical Center.