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How Much Does Surgical treatment of radiculopathy Cost in Istanbul?

Surgical treatment of radiculopathy in Istanbul typically costs from $4,000. The final price depends on the specific surgical technique, hospital stays, and the complexity of the spinal decompression needed. Patients save around 90% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $39,000 on average. Standard packages in Istanbul usually include surgeon fees, MRI diagnostics, hospital accommodation, and VIP airport-to-clinic transfers.

  • Technique: Minimally invasive microdiscectomy typically costs less than complex spinal fusion surgeries.
  • Robotic assistance: Using robotic-assisted navigation systems adds a premium of 20-30% to base costs.
  • Clinic level: JCI-accredited facilities with specialized spine departments may have higher pricing structures.
  • Hospital stay: Complexity determines whether a patient needs two or five nights of supervised recovery.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for advanced neurosurgery, concentrating more JCI-accredited spine centers than any other city. Patients find high value at specialized facilities like Emsey Hospital, which operates a dedicated Advanced Spine Surgery Center. Leading surgeons like Professor Azmi Hamzaoglu, who founded Turkey's first spine surgery center, perform thousands of successful decompressions using advanced Japanese-trained techniques.

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Surgical treatment of radiculopathyfrom $4,000≈ $9,500≈ $7,200
Data verified by Bookimed as of October 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 38 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Surgical treatment of radiculopathy Clinics in Istanbul: 8 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

20 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
5.057 reviews
diagnostics
Brain MRI with contrast $910
MRI of one area $900
treatment
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy$4,000 - $5,000
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NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Akin Akakin

26 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
4.373 reviews
diagnostics
Complete blood count$30 - $50
CT (computer tomography)$640 - $900
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Turkey, Istanbul

Ertugrul Pinar

10 years of experience • 4500+ treatments performed
Clinic is certified :
4.5262 reviews
diagnostics
Brain MRI with contrast $700
Complete blood count $60
treatment
Laminectomy $5,000
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Erdem Hospital

Erdem Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic is certified :
4.6
diagnostics
CT (computer tomography)$336.11 - $672.22
MRI of one area$336.11 - $672.22
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Emsey Hospital

Emsey Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Ahmet Kemal Firat

25 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
4.142 reviews
diagnostics
CT (computer tomography)$400 - $500
Ultrasound$150 - $300
treatment
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy$4,000 - $7,000
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Doç. Dr. Ahmet Yıldızhan Muayenehanesi

Doç. Dr. Ahmet Yıldızhan Muayenehanesi

Turkey, Istanbul

Dr. Ahmet Yıldızhan runs a neurosurgery practice in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic focuses on spinal surgery, lumbar disc herniation, and spinal canal narrowing. Dr. Yıldızhan completed postgraduate training at Harvard University. He is an International Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. The clinic reports a 99% success rate for lumbar disc herniation surgeries. In 2014, the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge named him among the top 100 health professionals.

Micro-surgical procedures usually require a one-day hospital stay. Most patients walk the same day or the day after surgery. Recovery allows a return to daily life within three weeks. Diagnostic services include MRI, CT scans, and X-ray imaging. The team speaks English, Russian, Arabic, and German.

4.8
diagnostics
Consultation with a neurosurgeon$80 - $180
Revision of MRI results$50 - $100
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Acibadem Altunizade Clinic

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic

Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic is certified :
4.47 reviews
diagnostics
Consultation with a neurosurgeon$150 - $200
MRI of one area$650 - $1,350
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Dr. Tolgay Şatana

Dr. Tolgay Şatana

Turkey, Istanbul
4.5
Price on request
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Surgical treatment of radiculopathy Overview in Turkey

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85%
Surgery Time - 3 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 21 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 21657
Verified patient reviews - 20
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Ertugrul Pinar

10 years of experience • 4500+ treatments performed

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.

  • Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
  • Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
  • Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
  • Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.
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Mehmet Alp

34 years of experience

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in hand surgery and microsurgery with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2011, the doctor has dedicated extensive professional time to advanced surgical interventions and microsurgical techniques.

Previously, the doctor spent eighteen years at Manus Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, further refining expertise in complex hand procedures. This clinical background is complemented by a foundational fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery completed at the VKV American Hospital, establishing a long-standing commitment to excellence in the field of reconstructive and hand-focused surgical care.

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Ramazan Sari

22 years of experience

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience, specializing in radiculopathy treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

  • Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
  • Participated in EANS accreditation process during specialization
  • Former lecturer at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
  • Advanced proficiency in English for international patients
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Azmi Hamzaoglu

43 years of experience

Founder of Turkey's first spine surgery center – Dr. Hamzaoglu leads the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center with innovative techniques.

  • Over 43 years of experience in spine surgery
  • Trained at the Minnesota Spine Center and University of Hokkaido
  • Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
  • Specializes in complex spinal conditions and surgical solutions

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Iryna Gumenchuk • Brain tumor removal
United States of America
Jul 16, 2025
Verified review.
We felt fully confident knowing we were in the hands of one of the best in his field
World-Class Neurosurgical Care and Compassion We are profoundly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Professor Ilhan Elmaci. His expertise, professionalism, and compassionate approach were evident from our very first meeting. Professor Elmaci performed the surgery to remove a medulloblastoma with extraordinary precision and care, and we felt fully confident knowing we were in the hands of one of the best in his field. Beyond his remarkable surgical skill, Professor Elmaci took the time to explain each step of the process with clarity and patience. He was always available to answer questions and offer reassurance, treating both the patient and our family with deep empathy and respect. A heartfelt thank you to Coordinator Alisher, who supported us at every step. He was always responsive, attentive, and truly dedicated to the patient’s well-being. From organizing the transfer and handling all special requirements to keeping the family updated and arranging medical needs, he made a difficult time much more manageable. The hospital staff was professional, kind, and caring throughout. We deeply appreciate the high level of expertise and personal attention that made all the difference in this journey.
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⸻ Excellent Support and Coordination by Bookimed We are very thankful to Bookimed for their outstanding support in organizing the entire process of surgery and treatment. From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping us find the best medical care possible. They guided us through every step — from selecting the right hospital and specialist to arranging the logistics of travel, appointments, and treatment. Thanks to Bookimed, we were connected with Professor Ilhan Elmaci, an exceptional neurosurgeon, and received world-class care. A special thanks to Coordinator Alisher, who was with us every step of the way. He handled all the details, ensured smooth communication between the hospital and our family, and made sure the patient’s needs were fully met. His commitment, compassion, and constant availability gave us comfort and confidence throughout this challenging time. We highly recommend Bookimed to anyone seeking reliable, efficient, and compassionate medical coordination. They truly made a difference in our experience.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale HospitalIlhan Elmaci
Anonymous • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
Uzbekistan
Dec 16, 2024
Verified review.
They brought our boy back to life
From the bottom of our hearts we would like to express our gratitude to our doctor Ilhan Elmachi and his whole team. We are from Uzbekistan and when we were diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation we realised that this is the most complicated pathology of brain neurosurgery. Our boy is only 17 years old and therefore it is understandable what grief fell on us. But thanks to the clinic manager Florence Alisher, we came across our respected doctor. The operation lasted 17 hours. Two days later our boy was already in the ward. 15 days later we were home. Our boy is healthy Ilhan Elmachi is a high professional. THANK YOU for the sensitive and caring attitude to us doctor and his team and nurses They brought our boy back to life. Such people are like stars in the desert gave us hope. All health and success in science. May Allah protect you.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale HospitalIlhan Elmaci
Mary Ndwiga • Pituitary adenoma
Oct 11, 2024
Verified review.
We would strongly recommend this team to any foreigner visiting Turkey for treatment
I landed on Bookimed while searching for further treatment.. One Dr.Hilal got in touch with me and guided me through the different options available to us. We eventually settled on Florence nightingale hospital and immediately got in touch with Alişer, who walked with us through our preparation and arrival in Turkey as well as the hospital visits. He was kind enough to guide us on what was expected and was always available even at odd hours . The doctors at the Hosp led by Prof Elle and Prof Yusef, treated us with utmost professionalism. They calmly guided us through the process and made us understand what we are dealing with. They were not quick to rush into any interventions.. we felt very safe in their hands. A special thanks to Simaza our interpreter, you are a wonderful human being. Blessings lady. To The Professors, all medical professionals at the hospital, we are grateful. Hilal, Alişer and Simaza you the best. We would strongly recommend this team to any foreigner visiting Turkey for treatment.. we were happy! Blessings
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Aleksandrs Berzins • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
Latvia
Oct 2, 2025
Verified review.
If in your country it’s hard to find experience with complex medical cases, the best and most reliable choice is Florence Nightingale Hospital
Our heartfelt thanks to Florence Nightingale Hospital My wife and I would like to share our sincere gratitude to the clinic and its amazing staff. First of all, a huge thank you to our coordinator Alisher. He organized everything — hotels, transfers, and all the logistics — at the highest level. Everything was perfectly arranged. We are truly grateful for his care and professionalism. He was always by our side, and even when we were back home in Latvia, he stayed in touch and supported us every step of the way. The attitude and professionalism of the doctors and medical staff were outstanding. As for the treatment — my diagnosis was a brain tumor located in a very delicate and complex area where surgery is extremely challenging. They managed to remove almost everything! The operation was performed by Professor Ilham Elmaci, a brilliant and highly experienced surgeon, together with his exceptional team. They did an amazing job. What impressed us most was how seriously the whole team approached their work — every morning, even on weekends, almost the entire medical team came to check on me. We would also like to thank Dr. Azat Mustafayev, a wonderful doctor who truly understands his patients and is always available and supportive. And, of course, our special thanks to all the nurses and medical staff who cared for me, helped me, and patiently put up with me! 😂 If in your country it’s hard to find experience with complex medical cases, the best and most reliable choice is Florence Nightingale Hospital. Best Regard Alexandrs and Kristina
All was cool.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale HospitalIlhan Elmaci
Владислав • Brain tumor
Ukraine
Sep 23, 2022
Verified review.
"Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level
Hello, my name is Vladislav Ivanov, Ukraine, Odessa city. In February 2021, my daughter Vlada was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma, we went to the doctors for a week trying to find out why the child started having severe headaches. They went through examinations, did an MRI, and as a fact, they found a brain tumor. That's when the ground slipped from under my feet. Realization has come - this has already happened, which means you need to quickly take action. The first thing we did was go to the children's hospital in Kyiv, the child was given a shunt. But unfortunately, fluid began to collect in my head and my vision began to fall sharply. The doctors explained that an operation was urgently needed. We did not have a large accumulated amount, and we decided to complete the operation abroad. We contacted Bookmed. We contacted the employee Marina. Marina quickly found a clinic for us in Turkey, organized a trip for us, flew to Turkey in a matter of days. The hospital was already waiting for us. Examined, took blood for tests and the next day an operation was scheduled. Everything went well. Then they underwent a course of radiotherapy. The results are positive, we were sent home to Ukraine (August 2021). Every 3 months they underwent MRI, the pictures were good .. But a year later, in March 2022, we heard the terrible words “relapse”, “war”. Hastily collected the necessary documents and left for Lviv. From there, by large buses, all children with cancer began to be taken out along the humanitarian corridor from Ukraine to Europe. The daughter and his wife were assigned to France. A second operation was performed, the tumor was removed, and after that a course of chemotherapy was prescribed. After a month of taking the course, the doctor said that chemotherapy was not helping. The doctor suggested experimental chemotherapy, but that didn't help either. As a result, the daughter is getting worse and worse every day. The child began to walk badly, the right leg and handle practically do not work. The child melted before my eyes. It's all very scary, but it's worse to leave Vlad without an opportunity for treatment. I again turned to Marina Bookmed Marina again very quickly found us a hospital in Turkey, helped us with the flight Paris Istanbul. Arrived at the hospital 2 days later, the operation was successful!!! After the operation, the child began to talk, swallow, and after a couple of days to walk. What I want to say Bookmed in particular Marina Provided us with moral support documentary for the second time at the highest level. Marina many thanks to you and your team THANK YOU.
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Medipol Mega University Hospital
Яна • MRI of the spine cord
Turkey
Oct 28, 2023
Verified review.
I really liked the clinic
I really liked the clinic. Logistics. Transfer. The doctors are competent. Competent. The equipment in the clinic is new and excellent. But the translators were very upset, it spoiled my impression of the clinic. This made me very sad! The quality of the translation was incompetent, poor, slow, disorganized, very often different information, they did not answer my questions and I had to ask the same question 5 times to get an answer or an appointment with the doctor. They made mistakes regarding the diagnosis. It is unacceptable . I advise you to pay attention to translators and pay attention to the quality of their work! This spoils the reputation of the clinic!
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I really liked the clinic, the doctors are very knowledgeable and competent, but I was disappointed by the translators, I didn’t like the quality of the translators’ work
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Gul'mairam • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
Kyrgyzstan
May 15, 2024
Verified review.
Overall, we are very satisfied with our visit to this clinic, the patient management tactics and we have a follow-up visit planned in 3 months
Good afternoon! We are from Kyrgyzstan! We applied to the clinic through the bookimed website. The coordinator Anastasia was very helpful, everything was organised very clearly, we were never disappointed. The clinic itself is impressive in terms of scale, cleanliness and quality of service, the staff is friendly and attentive. Our interpreter Lamia worked with us, coordinated our logistics around the clinic, tried to ensure timely appointments with doctors, she was very comfortable and easy to communicate with. But, there was a moment with the examination: we were referred to MRI, the procedure was quite long, the room was quite cold, so I was very cold. As a recommendation - it would be good to warn patients about the need to maintain a certain temperature regime in this room and somehow provide comfort as much as possible. Overall, we are very satisfied with our visit to this clinic, the patient management tactics and we have a follow-up visit planned in 3 months.
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
Max • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
Oct 7, 2023
Verified review.
He really did a great job with helping me understand and setting up everything as much as possible to enable me to have as much of a successful productive visit as I could, which I very much appreciate
I had some logistical problems leading up to my arrival, but i got great help from translator whom helped me throughout my stay, with translations as well as guiding me through the stepps by Wassim. He really did a great job with helping me understand and setting up everything as much as possible to enable me to have as much of a successful productive visit as I could, which I very much appreciate. The coordinator at the location also did a good job of trying to piece together a solution as we tried to find out if I could see some specific doctors whilst i was there which im thankful for.
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If I have to use my critical eye, I would say, maybe outline the importance of having all the documents of MRI and scans available and underscore the importance of certain time frames when it comes to meeting certain doctors as some can be very busy if one meeting is missed.. And also maybe get all the information from the manager to the local manager about case, because I for example had a problem earlier with getting diagnosed, and would like to give that information to the local manager that earlier, I have had problems with that exact step, so we know to check extra well to see how we can get around finding a solution to my problem with that in mind, knowing it can be hard to find a diagnose, and to be a little extra prepared to navigate this problem.
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Allan MacKay • Discectomy
United States of America
Apr 23, 2026
Verified review.
Based on my journey so far, I would absolutely point a friend in this clinic's direction
If you're considering a discectomy/lumbar fusion and wondering where to go, I can speak to my experience here. The entire team deserves a 5/5 rating. Truly. From the surgeon's clear communication to the attentive staff, I felt I was in good hands throughout the entire process. The clinic environment itself was also comfortable and well-run. I’m still in the early phase of recovery, but the confidence I have in the care I received makes a huge difference. Based on my journey so far, I would absolutely point a friend in this clinic's direction. It was the right choice for me.
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Anonymous • Gamma Knife
Bulgaria
Sep 11, 2025
Verified review.
Благодарим на лекарите, които поеха нашия случай, тъй като беше доста сложен
Имахме доста сериозно образование АВМ за което намерихме лечението в клиниката. Тъй като резултатът изисква време, все още не можем да преценим дали е било успешно лечението, но за сега всичко ни хареса. Надяваме се, че ще получим позитивен финален резултат без сериозни странични ефекти. Ще проследяваме състоянието след лечението в клиниката. Благодарим на лекарите, които поеха нашия случай, тъй като беше доста сложен, а също и на Алишер, който помогна с организацията на лечението.
Отношението на докторите
Медицински персонал, освоен докторите не иска много да говори на английски.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Chris • Herniated disk
Canada
Jan 22, 2023
Verified review.
"If you find yourself in need of Dr Kamran Aghayev’s skills I would recommend him without reservation
I can not say enough as to how good Dr Kamran Aghayev and him team are. Dr Kamran is so skilled and professional as well as so approachable. His staff made the entire experience so smooth and trouble free, they will make sure you don’t worry for anything. The hospital is very good and the nurses are great, friendly, considerate and professional. If you find yourself in need of Dr Kamran Aghayev’s skills I would recommend him without reservation.
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I am completely satisfied with the service from Bookimed and Chukwu. Chukwu, thank you for your attention and time, you were the first factor to help me choose Dr Kamran Aghayev and I have no regrets. I wish you all the best.
Dr. Kamran Aghayev Neurosurgery Clinic
Keith Bertling • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
United States of America
Nov 14, 2023
Verified review.
I was treated here like royalty
My whole family against me coming to turkey for this operation from the Us they were very scared and I was a little nervous as well . Wish they could have come and seen how I was treated here like royalty . Hate to admit it but would have never got this kind of service in US. I think everyone here that was involved doctors nurses interpreters drivers and sure left some out behind the scenes. Would definitely recommend and come back again
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This was my first experience and if ever need be would recommend and use again
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Mehmood • Consultation with a neurosurgeon
United Kingdom
Oct 14, 2023
Verified review.
so far the best decision that I have ever made was to choose VMH hospitals for my surgery!!! 10/10
Highly recommended place for surgery, telling you from my own experience cause I went there for it and it was successfully done under the supervision of professional surgeons and doctors, my special thanks to the Team for rhw assistance throughout, the price is also commendable since it includes transport as well, so far the best decision that I have ever made was to choose VMH hospitals for my surgery!!! 10/10
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Natalіya Lytsiv • Acoustic neuroma
Ukraine
Aug 8, 2025
Verified review.
Thank you for your care, support and quality treatment!
We are extremely satisfied with everything: from the first consultation to the last visit. I was also impressed with the attitude of the hospital staff - not only with their high professionalism, but also with their sincere sensitivity and attention to patients. Thank you for your care, support and quality treatment!
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Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Татьяна • Consultation with a neurologist
Ukraine
Oct 22, 2022
Verified review.
The result was perfect!Return: About the doctor, About the clinic, About the results, About the experience, Most positive sentence: The result was perfect!
My stay at the clinic went great! I want to express my deep gratitude to my coordinator Zakhida, she solved all my questions very quickly and besides, she turned out to be a very polite and sympathetic person. All my recordings went according to plan, if there were questions, they were resolved immediately
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Anadolu Medical Center

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