64 Best Clinics for Spina Bifida (Cleft Spine) Treatment Abroad: Prices 2026

Dr. Bartolomé Oliver brings 49 years of neurosurgery experience, having performed over 1,100 spina bifida procedures. The JCI-accredited clinic uses a Da Vinci robot and intraoperative neural monitoring. A consultation typically costs around $660, and an MRI may run $1,030–$1,540. The surgery package, priced around $25,870–$41,160, covers the microsurgical procedure, anesthesia, and hospitalization.

Prof. Serdar Kahraman heads the neurosurgery department with 33 years of experience. The JCI-accredited center collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Diagnostics start with a neurosurgeon consultation for around $110 and include MRI 3.0T for around $700. Intramedullary tumor resection surgery may cost around $30,000 for the procedure, pre-op tests, and pathology.

Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas specializes in microscopic tethered cord release, with 17 years performing 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir. A consultation starts from $180, with an MRI costing $700–800. The tethered cord release package runs around $23,000, which includes microscopic surgery, neuro-monitoring, and a 7-8 day hospital stay. Meningomyelocele repair with a VP shunt costs around $29,500 for complete microsurgical repair.

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman is a specialized neurosurgeon focused on spina bifida at this ISO-accredited hospital. Neurologist consultation starts from $130. Diagnostics like MRI of one area may cost $600–1,000. A comprehensive surgery package with tight spinal cord release, diastometamyelia repair, and duroplasty runs $26,000–26,500. It includes microneurosurgery, neuromonitoring, one ICU night, five ward nights, and the first follow-up.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for Spina bifida (cleft spine) with a team of experienced neurosurgeons, including Dr. Mustafa Sakar, who trained in fetal Spina bifida surgery at HCor Hospital in São Paulo. The hospital features advanced neurosurgical facilities and a dedicated pediatric neurosurgery team.

Professor Shimon Rochkind brings 46 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in pediatric and adult spinal conditions. He operates at the JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center, Israel's largest multidisciplinary facility. A consultation costs around $750–$850. This covers a detailed neurosurgical evaluation to determine a personalized surgical plan for spina bifida.

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.

• Performed 6,000+ surgeries and 93,000+ consultations in 2022 alone.
• Equipped with Gamma Knife ICON, CyberKnife, Da Vinci Xi, and 3-Tesla MRI.
• Treats both adults and children, with 108 private rooms and 15 luxury suites.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified for quality and environmental management.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Sari has 21 years of neurosurgical experience, having performed 900+ procedures. The hospital is JCI-accredited and operates with a multidisciplinary team. Diagnostics include a physical consultation from $220 and a whole spinal MRI for $700–$850. A comprehensive spina bifida evaluation includes multiple imaging studies and urodynamic tests.