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Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.
Prof. Dr. Akin Akakin, with 2 facts, performs complex procedures at this JCI and ISO-accredited hospital. An initial online neurosurgery consultation typically costs around $140. Brain MRI diagnostics cost $500–$700. The posterior fossa decompression surgery package runs $14,200–$19,500 and generally covers the procedure, preoperative consultations, necessary diagnostics, anesthesia, and a 4–5 day hospital stay.
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the No. 2 Brain Hospital in Europe. It is Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, certified by JCI. Core specialties include neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and addiction treatment.
The clinic's neurosurgery specialization at VM Biruni University Hospital handles Arnold Chiari syndrome for adults and children. Diagnostics start from $50 for blood panels, $200 for neurologist consultations, and $300 for brain MRI. Chiari decompression surgery costs around $18,000 – that covers the procedure, 3–6 days hospitalization including ICU, all tests and supplies, and specialist consultations.
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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.
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital ranks among Europe's top three medical institutions. It has provided care since 1867 and treats patients from infancy through 18. Core specialties include pediatric oncology, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital ranks among Europe's top three medical institutions. It has provided care since 1867 and treats patients from infancy through 18. Core specialties include pediatric oncology, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.
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Quirónsalud Madrid specializes in neurosurgery for Arnold Chiari syndrome, with a dedicated team experienced in complex neurological conditions. Dr. Luis Madero, Head of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology with _doctor_1868_years_ of experience, leads the multidisciplinary approach. The clinic participates in clinical trials for neurodegenerative disorders, offering potential treatment options.
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is JCI-accredited and handles pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and tethered cord release. The neurosurgeons have performed 900+ procedures with neuronavigation and endoscopic techniques.
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.
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NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the No. 2 Brain Hospital in Europe. It is Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, certified by JCI. Core specialties include neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and addiction treatment.
Dr. Luis Madero is the Head of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology at Quironsalud Madrid University Hospital. He specializes in treating complex blood disorders and performing bone marrow transplants. Dr. Madero serves as a Professor of Pediatrics at the Autonomous University of Madrid. He works at Quironsalud Madrid, which Newsweek ranked among the World's Best Hospitals.
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