Best Clinics for Hydrocephalus Treatment

Herzliya Medical Center is a private hospital with 350 specialists and 20,000 surgeries each year. It treats patients from 50 countries. Its strongest specialties are orthopedics, neurosurgery, and oncology.

• Performs 5,000 orthopedic procedures each year.
• Ministry of Health inspection: patient safety scored 100, infection prevention scored 99.
• VIP patients receive an individual coordinator and a translator.

Bumrungrad International Hospital specializes in neurosciences with a dedicated neurosurgery team. The facility is recognized among the top hospitals in Southeast Asia and treats over 1 million patients annually. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai, a neurosurgeon with of experience, completed his fellowship at Temple University Hospital.

Nordwest Clinic is a German hospital that developed innovations like 3D ultrasound and anticancer vaccines. Its main specialties are oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, gynecology, urology, and surgery. Named a TOP German hospital by Focus and among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Oncology and Hematology Center is ESMO-certified – only 22 clinics worldwide hold this status.
• Only certified center in the region for focused ultrasound (FUS), recognized by Time magazine as a top invention.
• Comprises 5 research institutes, 11 specialized clinics, and 17 certified centers.
• Treats over 60,000 patients annually with 286 doctors across 28 departments.
• Single wards with WiFi, TV, and meals. Translation services provided for international patients.

Emsey Hospital's neurosurgeon Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk has 10 years as a hydrocephalus specialist at this JCI-accredited 254-bed center. Diagnostics start from $2,000 for an exam, MRI, and blood tests. A shunt surgery for hydrocephalus may cost around $4,000 and includes the procedure and post-operative care. Comprehensive surgical packages with accommodation and transfers typically run $30,000–$35,000.

Interbalkan European Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital linked with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. It specializes in robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology. The center belongs to Athens Medical Group, Greece's largest hospital network.

• First hospital in Southern Greece to install the Da Vinci robotic system. Surgeries use just 1 cm punctures.
• Oncology department shares experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. Offers IMRT and targeted therapy.
• Neurosurgery treats Parkinson's and Tourette's with deep brain stimulation. Also performs minimally invasive spinal procedures.
• Full check-up screens your health in one day. Options include cardiac, urological, gynecologic, and general programs.
• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for international patient care.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in minimally invasive procedures for women, focusing on aesthetic results with small incisions to minimize scarring. The multidisciplinary hospital treats various conditions, including Hydrocephalus, with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Paik Nam-sun, a renowned surgeon with extensive experience in breast and thyroid cancer, leads the team, bringing expertise from his pioneering work in breast-conserving surgery and innovative stomach cancer techniques.

GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery is a focused neurosurgery clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico. It treats around 700 patients each year with a team of two specialists. The clinic's single department is dedicated entirely to neurosurgical care.

• Operates as a high-specialty center, meaning it focuses only on complex brain and spine cases.
• Located in Guadalajara, a major medical hub in Mexico with good international flight connections.
• Personalized care from a small, specialized team rather than a large hospital setting.

With 18 years of specialization in pediatric and functional neurosurgery, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kılıç leads the program at Estophia Hospital. The package for shunt implantation surgery typically costs around $15,500 – covering the entire stay from the surgery and 2-3 days of hospitalization to hotel accommodation and airport transfers. Diagnostics start from $116 for a consultation, with Brain MRI running $300–$500.

Artemis Hospitals is a JCI and NABH accredited hospital with 11 Centers of Excellence. It has over 400 doctors across 40 specialties with over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007. Best known for transplantology, oncology, and neurosciences.

• First hospital in India to offer Image Guided Radiation Therapy for cancer.
• First and only center in Haryana licensed for renal transplant.
• Transplant center performs liver, kidney, heart, pancreas, cornea, and bone marrow transplants.
• Receives 500 new patients per day.
• International department with 40 staff provides interpreters, visa support, and accommodation assistance.

Biruni University Hospital has 617 beds and 15 operating rooms, including one hybrid room. Hydrocephalus care is available through its neurosurgery department, with pediatric and neonatal intensive care support. Children aged 0–12 can also access the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Center. Consultation with a treatment plan may cost around $170. An MRI of one area may cost around $500–$800. The hospital holds TEMOS and ISO certifications and offers a free medical second opinion.