TOP Countries for Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment — Page 4

Ospedale San Raffaele pioneered the world’s first intrauterine fetal surgery for spina bifida in 2018. Neurosurgery professor Mortini offers online second-opinion consultations for 410 USD. He reviews all required imaging like MRI in DICOM format. The clinic’s comprehensive spina bifida treatment program typically costs around 41,160 USD for a personalized plan.

Specializing in spinal developmental surgeries, Assoc. Prof. Muhittin Emre Altunrende operates at a JCI-accredited center collaborating with Boston Children's Hospital. Diagnostics start from $150 for consultation, with an MRI of lumbar vertebrae costing around $750. Comprehensive spina bifida surgical packages typically cost $14,000–$15,750 all-inclusive – covering procedures like diastematomyelia or myelomeningocele excision, a 3–6 day hospital stay, airport transfers, and translation.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Prof. Mehmet Aydogan has 26 years of experience of spine surgery experience and over 10,000 spine procedures. The clinic is the first Eurospine-certified Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and holds JCI accreditation. Diagnostics start from $100 for a blood test, with an MRI costing around $400-500. Spina bifida corrective surgery uses the Mitrofanov technique; its package typically includes 10 days each of hospital and hotel stay, transfers, and meals.

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.

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.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre on-site.
• Served patients from 62 countries through the International Patient Relations Department.
• Free medical second opinions and 24/7 multilingual support offered.
• Complimentary airport transfers provided for international patients.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital operates as Korea's first digital hospital, featuring the BESTcare system for enhanced treatment safety. It specializes in orthopedics and handles 1,500,000 patients annually. The multidisciplinary team includes specialists trained in spinal conditions.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.