Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over _doctor_9704_years_, specializing in spinal conditions. The JCI-accredited clinic offers Spina Bifida surgery for around $15,760 – typically covering the operation, implants, 4-day hospital stay, and VIP transfers. The procedure includes intraoperative neuromonitoring and uses specialized laminar prostheses. Dr. Pınar trained in neurosurgery and focuses on preventing neurological complications.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Gokalp Silav has performed 1,000+ neurosurgeries and brings over 25 years of experience. Dr. Silav specializes in congenital spine conditions. The personal program may cost around $15,900 and includes consultation, diagnostics, surgery, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. It also includes five hospital days. Microsurgical repair uses Brainlab neuronavigation, and Memorial Sisli Hospital is JCI-accredited.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
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Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital offers combined spina bifida surgery with hydrocephalus shunting in a single session. The procedure may cost around $17,500 USD, typically covering myelomeningocele repair, 4 nights in a private room, meals for patient and companion, and preoperative tests. Professor Onur Yaman, a specialized neurosurgeon, reviews all MRI and CT scans before surgery planning. The hospital is Turkey's first LEED Platinum certified facility with eco-friendly design to enhance recovery. Free Russian-speaking translator services and airport transfers are included.
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Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.
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.
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.
Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul. It has 100 doctors across 20 departments. The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul. It has 100 doctors across 20 departments. The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
Medipol Mega University Hospital holds Joint Commission International Academic accreditation – Turkey's first private hospital with this standard. The neurosurgery team includes Prof. Dr. Bekir Yavuz UÇAR, an orthopedics and neurosurgery professor. Spinal meningomyelocele excision may cost around $11,500, covering the surgical procedure. The hospital operates advanced equipment like Da Vinci Surgical System and intraoperative MRI. Annual follow-ups are recommended for observation cases.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akin Akakin performs spina bifida surgery with expertise in dermal sinus tract excision and single level laminectomy. The all-inclusive package may cost around $15,400, typically covering surgery, pre-operative tests, 3-4 nights hospitalization, and transfers. The JCI and ISO certified hospital specializes in complex neurological procedures. Dr. Akakin holds an associate professor title in neurosurgery.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the No. 2 Brain Hospital in Europe. It is Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, certified by JCI. Core specialties include neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and addiction treatment.
Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
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.
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
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Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul. It has 100 doctors across 20 departments. The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
Founded Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.
Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.
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.
Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).
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Dr. Akin Akakin is a neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in lateral microsurgical approaches for lumbar disc surgery. He holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy from Florida University. Dr. Akakin also completed a fellowship at the same institution.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the No. 2 Brain Hospital in Europe. It is Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, certified by JCI. Core specialties include neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and addiction treatment.
Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over _doctor_9704_years_, specializing in spinal conditions. The JCI-accredited clinic offers Spina Bifida surgery for around $15,760 – typically covering the operation, implants, 4-day hospital stay, and VIP transfers. The procedure includes intraoperative neuromonitoring and uses specialized laminar prostheses. Dr. Pınar trained in neurosurgery and focuses on preventing neurological complications.
Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Gokalp Silav has performed 1,000+ neurosurgeries and brings over 25 years of experience. Dr. Silav specializes in congenital spine conditions. The personal program may cost around $15,900 and includes consultation, diagnostics, surgery, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. It also includes five hospital days. Microsurgical repair uses Brainlab neuronavigation, and Memorial Sisli Hospital is JCI-accredited.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
\n\nThe hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Many patients choose Istanbul for postnatal repair. Prices start at _op_845_city_107_price_from_. The real draw, however, is fetal surgery availability. Centers like Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa offer 21-day inpatient stays for prenatal closures. Extended monitoring like this is rare in standard medical tourism. However, it is critical for managing high-risk pregnancies safely.
Patient Consensus: Families value the frequent nursing checks and quick access to surgery. However, they recommend arranging written plans for rehabilitation and local follow-up care before returning home.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6ae2726a003d89b4c80ddbf2","question":"What types of Spina Bifida surgery are performed in Istanbul?","answer":"Istanbul offers full surgical care for Spina Bifida at prenatal and postnatal stages. Dedicated centers provide open fetal surgery, fetoscopic in utero repair, and postnatal closure for newborns. Clinics also perform tethered cord release and hydrocephalus treatment using ventriculoperitoneal shunts or neuro-endoscopy.
Bookimed Expert Insight: In Istanbul, a key advantage is the multidisciplinary teams that combine fetal surgeons and pediatric neurosurgeons. For example, Istinye University Medical Park offers rare in-womb fetal surgery. Patients should note that fetal repair packages often include a 21-day hospital stay. That's much longer than the 4-day stay for postnatal repair.
Patient Consensus: Surgery primarily aims to prevent further neurological decline rather than restoring lost function. Patients emphasize the importance of discussing retethering risks, as repeat procedures are common during childhood growth.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6ae27276a1d58cadb10dc2c3","question":"Who is a candidate for prenatal Spina Bifida surgery in Istanbul?","answer":"Prenatal spina bifida surgery in Istanbul is for pregnant women. Pregnant women must be at 19 to 26 weeks of gestation. They must also be carrying a single fetus with myelomeningocele. Evaluation requires confirmed Chiari II malformation and normal fetal chromosomes. Evaluation also requires no maternal contraindications, such as previous uterine scars or severe obesity.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While standard repairs are common, Istanbul specializes in high-complexity fetal cases. Clinics like Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa include 21-day hospital stays in their packages. Long-term monitoring is vital because fetal surgery carries a significant risk of premature labor. Choose a package with extended hospitalization. It makes sure immediate specialist access is available during the most critical recovery phase.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that prenatal closure is not a cure. It is a way to reduce shunt dependency. Mothers should prepare for strict bed rest and a mandatory cesarean delivery after the procedure.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul hospitals like Hisar Intercontinental often bundle neonatal intensive care with neurosurgery packages. Standard back closure packages average _op_845_city_107_price_from_. However, an important factor is the hospital’s ability to place a VP shunt immediately. Surgeons like Dr. Ertugrul Pinar at Hisar Hospital have performed over 4,000 procedures. So they can manage the initial closure and secondary hydrocephalus during the same NICU stay.
Patient Consensus: Parents emphasize that back repair happens almost immediately. Then the focus quickly shifts to monitoring for fluid buildup. Most newborns stay in the NICU for several days. Doctors check whether a shunt or additional nerve protection is needed.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from Istanbul clinics show that patients often choose Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. They go specifically for its high-volume neurosurgery department, which handles over 250,000 patients a year. A standard postnatal repair package costs around _op_845_city_107_price_from_. More complex fetal surgeries in the womb, like those performed by Dr. Ibrahim Alatas, typically require 21 days of hospitalization. This stay monitors maternal and fetal stability.
Patient Consensus: Families often emphasize that bladder management becomes a more significant long-term focus than mobility. They also stress that initial spinal closure is just the first step. It is often followed by shunt revisions or detethering surgeries years later.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"6ae2729aa1d58cadb10dc2c5","question":"What are the general steps for international patients seeking Spina Bifida surgery in Istanbul?","answer":"International patients seeking Spina Bifida surgery in Istanbul follow a clear process. It includes remote neurosurgical evaluation, personalized treatment planning, and care at JCI-accredited clinics. The process also involves a review of digital images and preoperative pediatric screenings. After that, board-certified neurosurgeons perform the postnatal or fetal intervention.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a clear difference between standard postnatal repair and fetal surgery in Istanbul. Standard packages at centers like Hisar Hospital Intercontinental typically include a 4-day stay. Fetal surgery packages at Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital extend to 21 days. Patients should choose clinics that offer pediatric intensive care units and neuronavigation to handle potential complications like hydrocephalus.
Patient Consensus: Families often note the child-focused care in specialized departments. Children can begin walking as early as 5 days after surgery with experienced neurosurgeons.
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