Prof. Melih Bozkurt offers 24 years of neurosurgery expertise with 900+ performed procedures. The clinic holds LEED Platinum and ISO accreditations. Diagnostics start from around $130 for a neurologist consultation. Ventricular-peritoneal shunt surgery typically costs around $8,500, covering the operation and a 3-day inpatient stay. The combined shunting and myelomeningocele procedure runs $17,500–$20,000 all-inclusive.
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Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized neurosurgical care for hydrocephalus, with Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal leading the team. Dr. Ziyal has extensive experience as Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University, specializing in skull base tumors and cerebrovascular diseases. The hospital features advanced neurosurgical facilities, including hybrid operating rooms and AI-supported imaging for precise diagnostics.
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.
Dr. Roth Jonathan brings _doctor_3483_years_ of neurosurgery specialization. His center performs 2,500+ neurosurgeries annually at the JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center. Diagnostics start with consultations at $750 and brain MRIs cost around $1,450. Treatment options include VP shunt revision, which may cost around $10,770 and includes the surgery and hospital stay. For comprehensive care, a 15-day program is around $55,000.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
The Neurosurgery Department at Solingen performs over 1,000 surgeries per year as an academic hospital of the University of Cologne. PD Dr. med. Ralf Buhl has completed 5,000+ neurosurgeries over more than 15 years and collaborates with specialists from Boston and Cleveland hospitals. Diagnostics start with a spine MRI for around $500 or a brain MRI with contrast for $800–$1,500. While shunt surgery prices depend on the case, craniotomy typically runs $38,000–$48,000 with the same pricing for local and international patients.
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Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.
Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 33 years of neurosurgery experience to NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited center. Diagnostics start with an online neurosurgeon consultation from $140, with brain MRI around $500–700. A comprehensive hydrocephalus assessment package runs $3,840, including consultations, MRI, brain mapping, and 14 sessions each of physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Uc is a neurosurgeon with 17 years of experience and 1,100+ procedures, having trained at the University of Wisconsin. A neurologist consultation starts from $120. An MRI may cost around $230-$1,200, depending on the area. Surgical shunt implantation costs around $18,000, and the programmable shunt surgery runs about $21,000. Both surgical packages are all-inclusive, covering the device, the 4-day hospital stay, nursing, tests, transfers, and accommodation for an accompanying person.
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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.
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.
Memorial Antalya Hospital is the first private facility in Turkey licensed for organ transplants, reflecting high surgical standards for neurosurgery. This JCI-accredited clinic provides a 5-star guest house and free airport transfers for international patients. A consultation with a neurosurgeon costs around $200. Diagnostic options include tumor marker blood tests for $100 and an MRI of a single area for around $500. A spine cord MRI is about $800, while a biopsy typically costs $1,000–$1,800.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital's neurosurgery team has performed 1,100+ pediatric procedures with Brainlab neuronavigation for precision.
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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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.
Head of Functional Neurosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 – Dr. Martínez Álvarez specializes in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. He specializes in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments for brain tumors and vascular malformations. He serves on the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.
Dr. Jonathan Roth is a neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery. He completed specialized training at Cornell Medical Center and NYU Langone Health. Dr. Roth treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and pituitary adenomas.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
The procedure involves opening the skull to access the brain, enabling doctors to treat neurological conditions effectively.
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