Best MRI of the Lumbar Spine Clinics in Turkey

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.

• A designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
• 150 physicians on staff across 42 departments, with 13 operating theaters.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• Accepts international patients and those covered by state social security (SGK).

Fizyomer Terapia is a private multi-specialty center in Eskisehir with 24 years of experience. Its intensive rehab programs achieve a 98% success rate for cerebral palsy, stroke, and spinal cord injuries. Core specialties also include neurology, dental treatment, and aesthetic medicine.

• Treats over 10,000 patients each year from CIS countries, Europe, and Africa.
• Runs 40 departments serving both adults and children.
• ISO-certified and a member of the Turkish Medical Association.
• Specializes in rehabilitation for brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, and stroke recovery.

Avicenna International Hospital was ranked 2nd best in Istanbul by Clinicspots. This multi-specialty center treats 175,000 patients each year. Core specialties include neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Part of the Avicenna Hospitals group, operating for over 30 years with four locations across Istanbul.
• Patients come from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.
• Holds IFSO certification for obesity and metabolic surgery.
• Accredited with ISO 9001 (TÜV NORD) and ISO 45001 for quality and safety.
• Offers ambulance services for rapid access across the city.

Emsey Hospital is a EUROSPINE Spine Center of Excellence using a 3 Tesla MRI for high-resolution imaging. This powerful scanner provides detailed views of the lumbar-sacral spine and sacroiliac joints. A diagnostic package typically costs around $1,300. This includes the 3-region MRI, blood tests, and medical consultation. It also covers up to 3 days of guest house accommodation. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan leads the department with over 20 years of experience. The facility holds JCI accreditation and international health tourism certificates.

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.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group. It treats 600,000 patients each year with a focus on cardiology, oncology, and heart surgery.

• Opened in 2022 with 14 operating rooms and a 52-incubator neonatal ICU.
• PET-CT completes a full-body tumor scan in 5 minutes, with 4x higher contrast than standard PET-CT.
• Radiation oncology uses TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems for stereotactic treatments in 1–5 days.
• Nuclear medicine department offers Lu-177 PSMA/DOTA and Y-90 microsphere therapies.
• Cardiology and cardiovascular surgery perform TAVI, coronary bypass, and carotid artery procedures.

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.

Neurosurgeon Dr. Mehmet Beşir SÜRME is a state multi-specialty medical center in Eskisehir, Turkey. It focuses on neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. The clinic is headed by a specialist in deep brain stimulation and is certified for health tourism.

• Deep brain stimulation treats Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremor.
• Vagus nerve stimulation helps with resistant epilepsy and major depression.
• Spinal cord stimulation addresses neuropathic pain, paraplegia, and incontinence.
• International patients come from the Balkans, Asia, and CIS countries.

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.