London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, works with three top London teaching hospitals. It specializes in liver and kidney transplants and liver surgery. The London Liver Center has been a leading UK unit for over 20 years.
London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, works with three top London teaching hospitals. It specializes in liver and kidney transplants and liver surgery. The London Liver Center has been a leading UK unit for over 20 years.
Prof. Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu has performed 900+ spinal surgeries with 24 years of expertise in neurosurgery. Lumbar microdiscectomy may cost around $9,000 – typically covering pre-op MRI, microscope-guided surgery, 3-day hospital stay, and transfers. The JCI-accredited clinic offers posterior fixation for $25,160 if needed. Prof. Hanimoglu combines microscope and navigation techniques for minimally invasive procedures.
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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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Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is Turkey’s first LEED Platinum-certified hospital. It is part of the country’s largest healthcare network, Memorial Healthcare Group. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas specializes in microscopic and endoscopic discectomy with _doctor_6357_years_' experience and 1,100+ procedures performed. At Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – JCI-accredited – the package for single-level lumbar discectomy may cost around $7,750, typically including surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op MRI, meals, transfers, and post-op consultation. The neurosurgeon trained at leading Istanbul hospitals and offers both surgical approaches based on patient needs.
The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.
Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.
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Memorial Göztepe Hospital uses O-Arm technology to provide real-time 3D navigation during spine surgery. This system helps surgeons achieve higher precision while neuromonitorization protects nerves during the procedure. The hospital was the first in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation, meeting strict international safety standards. Operations take place in a hybrid operating room designed for complex neurosurgery. As part of a health group with over 25 years of experience, the clinic focuses on reducing risks through advanced surgical imaging and specialized spine care.
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Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.
Prof. Dr. Serdar Kahraman brings _doctor_420_years_ of neurosurgical expertise with training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The lumbar microdiscectomy package may cost around $10,600 USD – typically covering surgery, 3 nights' stay, pre-op tests, and transfers. Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI accreditation as a Top 10 medical tourism hospital and maintains a Johns Hopkins Medicine partnership.
Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu Medical Center's affiliation with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.
\n\nOncology, hematology-oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties at Anadolu Hospital.
\n\nThe medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world, according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes high standards of health care for medical tourists.
\n\nPatients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Nigeria choose Anadolu Medical Center.
\n\nThe Anadolu Medical Center is a highly regarded medical facility located on the coast of the Marble Sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable, with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu Medical Center is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
\n\nThe procedure involves removal a herniated disc to lessen spinal nerve pressure, easing pain, enabling body movement.
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