Best Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Clinics in the World: 4 Top-Rated Centers

Op. Dr. Ertugrul Pinar has performed 900+ TLIF procedures over 19 years of neurosurgery practice. The procedure may cost around $12,550 – typically covering the TLIF surgery, 3 days hospitalization, intraoperative EMG monitoring, and VIP transfers. Hisar Hospital is JCI-accredited with specialized neurosurgery facilities. Dr. Pinar uses posterior instrumentation fusion with interbody cage placement for spinal stabilization.

The clinic offers single-level TLIF fusion for around €6,500 – typically covering the procedure, 4 nights hospitalization, preoperative tests, and VIP transfers. Lokman Hekim University Hospital is ISO certified with International Health Tourism Authorization, featuring 6 operating rooms and 82 ICU beds. The package includes specialist neurosurgeon evaluation, interbody cage placement, and 6 nights total accommodation.

Prof. Dr. Sami Sokucu brings 22 years of orthopedic expertise, certified by the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT). The TLIF package may cost around $11,100 – typically covering surgery, 3 nights hospital stay, surgeon and anesthesiologist fees, and routine lab tests. VM Medical Park Florya operates as a 300-bed university hospital with 13 dedicated operating theaters.

RE:YOUTH partners with Yonsei BH Clinic, specializing in innovative arterial stem cell therapies. The clinic focuses on regenerative treatments rather than traditional spinal procedures. Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and the Korean Stroke Society, with 24 SCI theses and 50+ conference lectures. The center provides patient-centered care for international clients seeking advanced therapies.