Dr. Ertugrul Pinar has performed 900+ procedures over _doctor_9704_years_ of neurosurgery. The JCI-accredited clinic offers Foramen Magnum Decompression and Duraplasty. A consultation with a neurosurgeon may cost around $160 and an MRI of the lumbar spine around $415–$615. The main decompression package costs around $11,000. It includes pre- and post-op consultations, 3 nights hospitalization, meals, airport transfers, and translation.
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.
Memorial Şişli Hospital has a JCI-accredited neurosurgery team led by specialists like Selvinaz Edizer. A neurologist consultation may cost around $120–$220. Brain MRI diagnostics start from $750. Surgical treatment for Arnold Chiari syndrome typically runs $9,950–$19,000 and often includes pre-op tests, ICU care, multi-day ward stay, and meals.
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\n\nOncology, hematology-oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties at Anadolu Hospital.
\n\nThe medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world, according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes high standards of health care for medical tourists.
\n\nPatients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria choose Anadolu Medical Center.
\n\nThe Anadolu Medical Center is a highly regarded medical facility located on the coast of the Marble Sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable, with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu Medical Center is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
\n\nProf. Zafer Orkun Toktas has _doctor_6357_years_ of specialized neurosurgery experience with 1,100+ procedures. He performs microsurgical decompression with duraplasty at this JCI-accredited hospital. A neurosurgeon consultation is around $180, and an MRI of one area costs around $600–$1,000. The microsurgical decompression package costs around $11,000–$19,500, including the surgery and a 4-5 day hospitalization.
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.
Prof. Dr. Melih Bozkurt is a neurosurgeon with _doctor_7268_years_ of experience specializing in Chiari malformation. He performs surgical decompression at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a JCI and LEED Platinum-accredited center 5 minutes from the airport. Diagnostics start from around $130 for a consultation. Treatment costs vary; craniotomy typically runs between $13,000–$17,000, while an all-inclusive Chiari surgery package for syringomyelia may cost around $49,980.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for Arnold Chiari syndrome with Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal, a neurosurgeon with extensive experience, including roles as Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. The hospital is equipped with advanced neurosurgical technologies and operates under international standards.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.
Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in Arnold Chiari syndrome with _doctor_6810_years_ of neurosurgical experience, including advanced training at Johns Hopkins and an EANS board certification. He has performed over 1,100 complex brain and spinal procedures and chairs the Skull Base Society in Turkey. The clinic is JCI-accredited and features Brainlab navigation for precise interventions.
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.
Prof. Dr. Akin Akakin, with 2 facts, performs complex procedures at this JCI and ISO-accredited hospital. An initial online neurosurgery consultation typically costs around $140. Brain MRI diagnostics cost $500–$700. The posterior fossa decompression surgery package runs $14,200–$19,500 and generally covers the procedure, preoperative consultations, necessary diagnostics, anesthesia, and a 4–5 day hospital stay.
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.
The clinic's neurosurgery specialization at VM Biruni University Hospital handles Arnold Chiari syndrome for adults and children. Diagnostics start from $50 for blood panels, $200 for neurologist consultations, and $300 for brain MRI. Chiari decompression surgery costs around $18,000 – that covers the procedure, 3–6 days hospitalization including ICU, all tests and supplies, and specialist consultations.
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VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.
Memorial Şişli Hospital's neurosurgery team has performed 1,100+ pediatric procedures with Brainlab neuronavigation for precision.
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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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. 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. Ahmet Nadir Tosyali is a pediatric surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He holds the Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate. Dr. Tosyali treats complex conditions like Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and spina bifida. He provides care at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu Medical Center's affiliation with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.
\n\nOncology, hematology-oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties at Anadolu Hospital.
\n\nThe medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world, according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes high standards of health care for medical tourists.
\n\nPatients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria choose Anadolu Medical Center.
\n\nThe Anadolu Medical Center is a highly regarded medical facility located on the coast of the Marble Sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable, with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu Medical Center is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
\n\nDr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.
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.
The procedure involves opening the skull to access the brain, enabling doctors to treat neurological conditions effectively.
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