Best Clinics and Costs for Neurosurgery in Istanbul 2025
119 Recent Neurosurgery Reviews in Istanbul: Check Real Patient Experience
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What's the Cost for Neurosurgery procedures in Turkey?
The Neurosurgery Department in Memorial Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey) specializes in the surgical treatment of the brain and spinal cord tumors, arteriovenous malformation, carotid artery stenosis.
Surgeons carry out operations using microscopic and endoscopic methods. During the procedure, the doctors perform neuromonitoring. It helps to avoid damage to the brain parts which are responsible for vital functions. Patients with inoperable tumors undergo irradiation on a TrueBeam STx device.
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Craniotomy | $13000 |
Brain Aneurysm Repair | $19000 |
Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery. Valued Med Hub Hospitals provides care for both adults and children. Each year, 300 patients choose the clinic for medical treatment. Patients from CIS countries, Europe & Commonwealth, as well as the USA, Canada, and Australia, visit the clinic most often.
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Gamma Knife | $8500 |
Pituitary tumor surgery | $15500 |
Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.
The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.
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Brain tumor removal | $10000 - $15000 |
Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) | $9600 |
- Medipol is the largest medical center in Turkey. 1,200 patients are served here every day.
- One of the leading neurosurgeons in Turkey works at Medipol. Dr. Ali Zirh has over 35 years of experience. He studied in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, the USA. Dr. Ali Zirh has performed over 1,000 surgical interventions on the brain for Parkinson's disease and other pathologies treatment; over 500 deep brain stimulations (DBS) procedures. To get an appointment with Dr. Ali Zirh, point this in your request to Bookimed.
- Medipol follows strict US standards for treatment to provide world-class medical care.
- The neurosurgery cost at Medipol is about 1.5-2 times lower compared to European, Israeli, and Korean hospitals.
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Herniated disc surgery | $4000 - $8000 |
Pituitary tumor surgery | $15000 - $20000 |
Anadolu is one of the biggest and most advanced hospitals in Turkey. Here, professional neurosurgeons perform surgical and minimally invasive operations related to cranial traumas and spinal cord malfunctions. A team of neurosurgeons that perform operations, shares decades of experience and hundreds of saved lives.
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Brain tumor removal | $25000 - $35000 |
Tongue cancer surgery | $20000 - $28000 |
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, including gastric band surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
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Transnasal resection of tumor | $14400 |
Herniated disc surgery | $4000 |
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) is a private, subspecialty clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. Its main specialties are neurosurgery and neurology. The medical center serves children and adults. Most of the clinic's international patients come from Europe, the Balkans, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | $20000 |
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) | $20000 |
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey focused to treat soul/brain health related conditions. The hospital is No.2 Brain Hospital in Europe.
NP Istanbul Is the pioneer among other Turkish medical facilities to apply therapy with thought-focused medicines and treatment by brain functions measurement.
The hospital has 19 departments, 20 polyclinics, 7 laboratories. The key specialties are neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, addiction treatment. The quality of services is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO.
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Vagus nerve stimulation | $20000 - $25000 |
Medication treatment for Parkinson"s disease | $5000 - $6000 |
Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.
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Surgical removal of the brain cyst | $19000 - $25000 |
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $27500 - $29000 |
- Liv is among best neurosurgery hospitals in Turkey and worldwide — 91% is a success rate for brain and spinal cord surgeries. While the average index in Turkey is 81%. This means that there are no complications in 91 out of 100 patients after the surgical intervention.
- Over 250 successful neurosurgical operations are performed at Liv annually. This means that Liv neurosurgeons have great experience.
- You will be examined with MRI of the last generation before surgery. It creates the most detailed image of the brain and spinal cord. Due to this, a doctor chooses the best option for the surgery. You will receive the most effective treatment with minimal risk of postoperative complications.
- Liv neurosurgeons operate children and adults.
- Bookimed arranges the treatment at Liv within 5 days.
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Brain tumor removal | $17000 - $20000 |
Gamma Knife | $9000 - $12500 |
Get a Medical Assessment for Neurosurgery in Istanbul: Select Your Expert from 44 Experienced Doctors
accreditations:
- Expert in Neurosurgery, specializing in DBS for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
- Internationally trained in Germany, Spain, UK, Israel, Belgium, and USA.
- Conducted over 1,500 Neurosurgical interventions, specializing in DBS.
- Broke Guinness World Record for largest gathering of DBS patients.
- Holds EANS license and passed European Board of Neurosurgery Exam.
- Recognized with awards including the Golden Palm and International Elekta Award.
- Member of prestigious societies such as ESSFN, WSSFN, and IASP.
- Offers online consultations for Neurosurgery patients globally.
- Specializes in Neurosurgery, focusing on Gamma Knife and functional neurosurgery.
- International training in the US and Turkey; certified in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
- Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery, 2014.
- Trained at renowned institutes such as Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic.
- Holds certifications in neurosurgery, Gamma Knife, and endovascular procedures.
- Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Spine Association.
- Offers online consultations for patients seeking neurosurgical treatment.
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- Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Gökalp Silav specializes in brain and spine surgeries.
- Expert in tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and congenital spine corrections.
- Utilizes advanced neuronavigation like Brainlab for surgical precision.
- International training in the USA at reputable institutions.
- Performs approximately 400 neurosurgical procedures each year.
- Recognized for expertise in minimally invasive brain tumor surgeries.
- Board-certified in Neurosurgery with rigorous academic training.
- Member of The Turkish Medical Association and Neurosurgical Society.
- Provides online consultations for neurosurgical case evaluations.
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