Hydrocephalus Treatment in Turkey — Page 3

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.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre on-site.
• Served patients from 62 countries through the International Patient Relations Department.
• Free medical second opinions and 24/7 multilingual support offered.
• Complimentary airport transfers provided for international patients.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 40+ scientific citations and fellowship training at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital. His expertise includes ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedures for hydrocephalus, backed by extensive research published in neurosurgery journals. The clinic serves both adults and children, with international certification for health tourism.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Medicana Sivas Hospital treats over 110,000 patients each year in Sivas. It operates 35 departments with a staff of 86 specialists. The hospital is part of a trusted national healthcare network.

• Patients come from across the region for general surgery and internal medicine.
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services support fast diagnosis.
• Private patient rooms offer comfort and privacy during recovery.

Merkez Prime Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital in Gebze, Turkey, with 60 departments. It specializes in surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, dentistry, and aesthetic medicine. The facility includes a helipad for urgent patient transfers from abroad.

• 60 physicians cover a wide range of medical fields under one roof.
• Helipad enables rapid transport of severe cases from other countries.
• Services span from dental care to advanced aesthetic procedures.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.

HEALTH&MORE is a private single-specialty clinic in Eskisehir focused on neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery. Its surgeons have performed over 20,000 complex procedures. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.

• Core procedures include scoliosis surgery, brain tumor surgery, cyberknife, and aneurysm surgery.
• Surgeons trained in the USA and use neuromonitorization and neuronavigation systems.
• Specializes in DBS (deep brain stimulation), VNS (vagus nerve stimulation), and epilepsy surgery.
• Treats around 1,500 patients per year with a dedicated team of nine specialists.