6 Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Clinics in Turkey

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.

• Features an MR-LINAC, a 640-slice CT scanner, and a 3 Tesla MRI for precise imaging and treatment.
• Bone marrow transplant unit provides allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical transplants in HEPA-filtered rooms.
• 61 departments and 120 specialists cover a wide range of medical needs.
• Free interpreters in 15+ languages and airport transfers are included for international patients.
• Winner of Bookimed patient choice awards for oncology and international patient services.

Professor Dr. Abdullah Erin brings of orthopedic surgery experience, specializing in pediatric care at Memorial Şişli Hospital. This multidisciplinary center is Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital. Diagnostics start from $150 for a pediatric neurologist consultation, with advanced genetic analysis like Duchenne MLPA testing costing around $550. Orthopedic rehabilitation runs approximately $220 per day for personalized daily therapy sessions.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for Muscular Dystrophy with a team of experienced neurologists and neurosurgeons, including Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal, who has extensive expertise in neurosurgery and holds memberships in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EANS. The hospital is equipped with advanced rehabilitation technologies like the Lokomat Robotic Rehabilitation system.

With 41 years specializing in neurological rehabilitation, Fizyomer Terapia has a documented 98% success rate. Medical Director Dr. Türkan Tünerir leads a program offering advanced virtual reality and robot-assisted walking therapies. A neurology consultation starts at $80. Comprehensive 21-day rehabilitation packages run from $3,680 to $5,860, covering therapy, residence accommodation, meals, and VIP transfers.

Nobel Medical, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, offering therapies like aquatic therapy, medical massage, and electrotherapy. Dr. Şule Temiztürk, with 20 years of experience, focuses on musculoskeletal disorders and performs advanced procedures such as trigger point and intra-articular injections. The clinic is known for its thermal water and natural mud therapies, attracting international patients.

The 6,230 USD diagnostic package at JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe provides a thorough genetic and neurological workup. It includes whole exome sequencing, tandem mass spectrometry, a brain MRI, and an EEG. A basic neurologist consultation may cost around 240 USD. The package covers the full assessment, medical materials, and required doctor fees. Patients can plan for a 7-10 day stay in Istanbul to complete all testing.