Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Clinics and Prices in Istanbul for Australians

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkiye, accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for meeting high standards of treatment quality and safety.

The hospital specializes in oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric procedures, including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon. It also offers comprehensive health check-ups.

Annually, over 500,000 patients seek medical care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Patients from Europe, America, Africa, CIS, and the Balkans choose the hospital for specialized and high-quality treatment.

Memorial Şişli Hospital is the first JCI-accredited centre in Turkey and maintains a formal affiliation with Johns Hopkins. Pediatric neurology consultations start from around A$200. Diagnostic testing includes Duchenne MLPA tests for around A$800 and genetic analysis for around A$1,600. Brain MRI scans typically cost around A$1,200–1,400. Daily orthopedic rehabilitation programs are available for around A$300 per day. Professor Dr Abdullah Erin brings over 37 years of experience in orthopedic surgery to the hospital’s multidisciplinary team.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.

• Equipped with MR Linac, da Vinci XI robotic surgery, and a hybrid operating room.
• Features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI, 512-slice CT, and Digital PET/CT imaging.
• Cancer center provides chemotherapy for over 40 patients simultaneously and uses multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Has a clinical research unit offering access to global treatment innovations.
• Eco-friendly, energy-efficient facility with daylit ICUs and child-friendly care areas.

Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex holds JCI accreditation and operates a specialised neurology unit led by Professor Hatice Gamze Poyrazoğlu. A diagnostic ultrasound starts from around A$300, while a CT scan is around A$700. A comprehensive neurological diagnostic package typically runs A$8,700. This covers advanced Whole Exome Sequencing, contrast brain MRI, and EEG monitoring. The price includes specialist consultations, nursing fees, and lab tests. The clinic also provides free airport and hotel transfers alongside translation services to assist international patients during their stay.

Liv Hospital Ulus operates a JCI-accredited Neurological Sciences Centre with its own stem cell laboratory. Child neurology consultations with Professor Gülşen Köse start from around A$200 and include airport transfers and translation. Specialist lab tests are around A$1,400, while a spinal MRI typically runs A$700. Botox injections for dystonia may cost A$200–500 per area. The clinic also offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), with a course of 20–30 sessions typically costing around A$7,700 as an outpatient. Free local transport is provided between the hospital and hotel.