Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Uc is a neurosurgeon with 17 years of experience and 1,100+ procedures, having trained at the University of Wisconsin. A neurologist consultation starts from $120. An MRI may cost around $230-$1,200, depending on the area. Surgical shunt implantation costs around $18,000, and the programmable shunt surgery runs about $21,000. Both surgical packages are all-inclusive, covering the device, the 4-day hospital stay, nursing, tests, transfers, and accommodation for an accompanying person.
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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.
Memorial Antalya Hospital is the first private facility in Turkey licensed for organ transplants, reflecting high surgical standards for neurosurgery. This JCI-accredited clinic provides a 5-star guest house and free airport transfers for international patients. A consultation with a neurosurgeon costs around $200. Diagnostic options include tumor marker blood tests for $100 and an MRI of a single area for around $500. A spine cord MRI is about $800, while a biopsy typically costs $1,000–$1,800.
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Prof. Dr. Kürşad Aydin brings _doctor_1556_years_ of pediatric neurology experience to this JCI-accredited 810-bed facility. Diagnostics start from $120 for a neurologist consultation, with brain MRIs under anesthesia around $850. The shunting operation package may cost around $10,000, covering physical exam, lab tests, surgery, and a 10-day follow-up. For complex cases, a revision of a shunt with cranioplasty typically runs around $25,000 including surgery and hospitalization.
Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.
Memorial Ankara Hospital holds JCI accreditation for its neurosurgery and pediatric care services. The facility operates advanced surgical suites with specialized neurological monitoring systems.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz is a specialist in Hydrocephalus surgery. The multispecialty university hospital uses neuronavigation technology for microsurgical precision. Diagnostics typically start from around $100 for a neurologist consultation, with MRI scans running $400–$550. The all-inclusive surgical package may cost around $18,000, covering the operation, a day in ICU, and five days of inpatient care.
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Emsey Hospital's neurosurgeon Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk has 10 years as a hydrocephalus specialist at this JCI-accredited 254-bed center. Diagnostics start from $2,000 for an exam, MRI, and blood tests. A shunt surgery for hydrocephalus may cost around $4,000 and includes the procedure and post-operative care. Comprehensive surgical packages with accommodation and transfers typically run $30,000–$35,000.
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With 18 years of specialization in pediatric and functional neurosurgery, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kılıç leads the program at Estophia Hospital. The package for shunt implantation surgery typically costs around $15,500 – covering the entire stay from the surgery and 2-3 days of hospitalization to hotel accommodation and airport transfers. Diagnostics start from $116 for a consultation, with Brain MRI running $300–$500.
Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.
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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Dr. Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, a leading center for neurosurgery research and innovation.
Dr. Baran Yil is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yil treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.
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Dr. Kenan Kapici is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Kapici served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University. He has held senior leadership roles at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.
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Professor Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with a focus on Hydrocephalus.
Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.
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