Operation by doctor's recommendation in Turkey — Page 2

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital is a university hospital with 99.9% success rates in discectomy, brain tumor removal, and DBS. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and transplantology. It holds ISO certification and a government International Health Tourism Authorization.

• Baby-Friendly Hospital certified by Turkey's Ministry of Health and UNICEF.
• Treats 20,000+ patients annually with 50 doctors across 37 departments.
• Equipped with 6 operating theaters and a helipad.
• 82 ICU beds, including general, cardiovascular, coronary, and neonatal units.

Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.

• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for precise, customized robotic knee replacements.
• Performs spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth system for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
• Offers stem cell therapy, hydrogel therapy, and PRP for non-surgical joint and muscle treatment.
• Orthopedic surgeons have experience performing procedures in the USA and Europe.

The package at Medical Park Göztepe costs around $5,500, covering two nights in a standard room, consultations with a hematologist-oncologist and neurosurgeon, a bone marrow biopsy, a full leukemic panel, and review of pathology blocks. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and is the first private cancer hospital in Turkey, with dedicated facilities for diagnostics, including PET-CT. Airport transfers and interpreter services are included for a streamlined process.

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).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Özbaşlı is a board-certified OB-GYN with 23 years of experience of experience, specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic and genital aesthetic procedures. She holds certifications in Genital Aesthetics, Cosmetic Gynecology, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. The procedure may cost between $1,900–$3,800. Dr. Özbaşlı trained at Istanbul University and completed an observership at New York University. She performs robotic surgery and advanced cosmetic gynecology techniques.

Prof. Dr. Celil Göçer brings 29 years of ENT expertise, having performed 900+ procedures including cochlear implants. The clinic offers diagnosis-based treatment planning with packages starting around $2,000 – typically covering consultations, tests, and transfers. Prof. Göçer trained at House Ear Institute in the USA and holds professorship since 2011. Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital maintains a 4.5/5 rating from patient reviews.

Medipol Mega University Hospital holds JCI and Academic JCI accreditation – the first in Turkey to achieve both. The diagnostic package may cost around $3,000, typically including physical exam, lab tests, brain MRI, PET-CT, and lung biopsy. The hospital features advanced equipment like Da Vinci surgical robot, Gamma Knife, and CyberKnife radiosurgery. A multidisciplinary team of professors in oncology, neurosurgery, and urology handles complex procedures daily.

Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman, a renowned neurosurgeon, leads spinal myelomeningocele surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. The procedure may cost around $15,750 – typically covering excision, duraplasty with synthetic grafts, neuromonitoring, and up to 4 days hospital stay. The package includes transfers, translation services, and waived consultation if proceeding with surgery. The hospital specializes in complex spinal procedures and offers international patient support with designated shuttle services.

Assoc. Prof. Ali Erdal Karakaya brings 27 years of pediatric surgery experience with 10 international publications. The intervention package may cost around $21,000 – typically covering stricture/fistula repair surgery, 15 days accommodation, pre-op tests, transfers, and companion services. The JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital offers specialized pediatric surgical care and holds Eurospine Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence certification.

SALUSS Medical Group serves international patients from 52 countries with over 20 years of experience. The clinic offers personalized treatment recommendations after consultation, with procedures typically including hospitalization, transfers, and follow-up controls. Vitreoretinal surgery may cost around $8,820, covering the procedure and 2 nights' stay, while steroid injections run approximately £250 per session. The National Healthcare Accredited facility provides 24/7 support with translation services included.