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.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is Israel's largest multidisciplinary facility, ranked among the Top 10 clinics globally for medical tourism by Newsweek. The neurosurgery department specializes in glioma resection, with Dr. Zvi Ram – a top neurosurgeon who heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and performs advanced procedures like brain mapping and deep brain stimulation. The center maintains a 90% oncology treatment success rate and treats over 400,000 patients annually.
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.
Memorial Antalya Hospital was the first in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation and treats over 1,500,000 patients annually. For glioma resection, the clinic uses neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI to protect healthy brain tissue during surgery. Every case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary oncology council involving surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists. Prof. Dr. Mahmut AKYÜZ leads the neurosurgery department with a focus on advanced microsurgical techniques. The hospital also offers TrueBeam STx technology for integrated cancer care and complete rehabilitation support after the procedure.
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Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital offers glioma resection with a 99.9% success rate for brain tumor removal. The all-inclusive package may cost around $12,350 – typically covering the procedure, 7-day hospital stay, preoperative tests, medications, and transfers. The university hospital features 6 operating theaters with latest technology and 82 ICU beds. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
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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.
SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital led the first pediatric clinical trial in Europe for a vaccine against diffuse brainstem glioma. The center offers laser thermal ablation, a minimally invasive technique that can reduce recovery time to under 48 hours. Every child receives personalized care through a Precision Oncology Program using molecular profiling and methylome analysis. This specialized hospital performs 16,000+ surgeries annually and holds accreditation from the National Board of Health. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient's specific molecular diagnostics.
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Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex offers specialized neurosurgical care for glioma resection, with a team of experienced neurosurgeons. Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, the first Turkish neurosurgeon trained in radiosurgery at Sweden's Karolinska Institute, brings advanced expertise in brain tumor treatments. His extensive research in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology includes fellowships at Harvard Medical School and memberships in international neurosurgical societies.
Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex is Turkey's first privately owned cancer hospital. It is JCI-accredited and treats cancer, dental, and cardiac conditions. Over 150 doctors serve 200,000+ patients annually.
Valued Med Hub Hospitals operates under an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. The neurosurgery team uses MRI and CT imaging guidance to locate and remove gliomas while protecting healthy brain tissue. For tumors near critical areas, surgeons offer awake surgery with local anesthesia to monitor brain function. The clinic supports 300 international patients annually with full service, including private transfers and 24/7 interpreters. Post-surgical care may include adjuvant radiotherapy to lower the risk of recurrence.
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku is a JCI-accredited hospital with 100% compliance. It is part of the Turkish Liv Hospital brand. The hospital specializes in heart surgery, plastic surgery, transplantology, and medical check-ups.
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku is a JCI-accredited hospital with 100% compliance. It is part of the Turkish Liv Hospital brand. The hospital specializes in heart surgery, plastic surgery, transplantology, and medical check-ups.
Memorial Şişli Hospital offers VATS wedge resection – a minimally invasive approach with 4-5 days hospitalization and faster recovery. The procedure may cost around $13,500, typically including surgery, anesthesia, 1 day ICU care, and 4-5 days hospitalization. As Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital since 2002, Memorial Şişli provides international patient support with interpreters and VIP transfers. Prof. Dr. Çagatay Sait Tezel specializes in thoracic surgery with expertise in lung metastasectomy.
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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.
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Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region. It specializes in orthopedics and transplantology, performing the most successful transplants in Turkey. The hospital holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Dr. Turker Kilic is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul. He was the first Turkish physician to complete radiosurgery training at Sweden's Karolinska Institute. Dr. Kilic specializes in complex spine surgeries and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He underwent postdoctoral research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex is Turkey's first privately owned cancer hospital. It is JCI-accredited and treats cancer, dental, and cardiac conditions. Over 150 doctors serve 200,000+ patients annually.
Memorial Şişli Hospital uses intraoperative MRI (IOMRI) and neuromonitoring for glioma resections, ensuring complete tumor removal while protecting brain function. The package typically costs around $19,000 USD, covering microsurgical excision, 5–7 days hospitalization (including ICU care), pre-op tests, transfers and interpreter services. As Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital, Memorial maintains international safety standards for neurosurgical oncology procedures.
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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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