Astrocytoma Treatment Clinics in Turkey — Page 2

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital reports a 99.9% success rate for brain tumour removal operations. This university hospital features 6 operating theatres and an extensive intensive care unit. Diagnostic tumour marker blood tests start from around A$200–300. A brain MRI typically costs around A$600–900. Surgical removal packages are around A$23,900. This price generally includes the procedure, anaesthesia, 5 nights of hospitalisation, and 5 nights of hotel accommodation. The package also covers airport transfers and pre-operative examinations.

Medical Park Göztepe was the first private cancer hospital in Turkey and holds JCI accreditation. Professor Turker Kilic leads the neurosurgery unit. He was the first Turkish doctor trained in radiosurgery at the Karolinska Institute. Diagnostic CT scans start from around A$700 and biopsy is around A$2,800. A surgical tumour removal package typically runs A$29,800. This covers the neurosurgery consultation, preoperative tests, and up to 9 days in hospital including ICU. Airport transfers and translation services are provided at no extra cost.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer completed neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA and has performed 1,100+ procedures. Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a multi-specialty centre treating both adults and children. Consultations with an oncologist start from around A$300. Diagnostic MRI typically costs around A$600, while a CT scan may cost around A$300–500. Astrocytoma surgery is around A$25,200. This package includes a 4-day hospital stay, lab tests, nursing care, and airport transfers. Spinal resection surgery typically runs A$29,400.

Memorial Ankara Hospital is JCI-accredited and offers Astrocytoma treatment with TrueBeam STx and Elekta Versa HD radiotherapy devices. Diagnostics start from around A$300 for consultation, with PET/CT scans around A$840 and MRI around A$910. Craniotomy surgery typically runs from A$18,600 to A$24,900, including transfer, language help, and admission. They use hybrid operating theatres for precise open brain surgery. Free airport transfer and language assistance are available to ease travel from Australia.

Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex is the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean, known for its advanced oncology units. Diagnostics for astrocytoma start with Tumor Marker Blood Tests from around A$70. Brain MRI, CT, and PET/CT scans are available, typically costing between A$280 and A$1,100. The hospital holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and uses modern equipment like LINAC linear accelerator to support precise diagnosis under the care of Dr Mustafa Serkan Alemdar, a medical oncologist trained at Akdeniz University.

Turan Turan Health Group is a robotic surgery and orthopedic center in Bursa, Turkey, with over 25 years of experience. It specializes in robotic joint replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery. The clinic treats around 18,000 patients each year.

• Uses the NAVIO 7 system for precise, customized robotic knee replacements.
• Performs spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth system for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
• Offers stem cell therapy, hydrogel therapy, and PRP for non-surgical joint and muscle treatment.
• Orthopedic surgeons have experience performing procedures in the USA and Europe.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir functions as a multidisciplinary hub for difficult neuro-oncology cases. The centre uses PET-CT and microsurgery with neuronavigation to protect brain function. An oncologist consultation typically costs around A$200, while a PET/CT scan is around A$900–1,000. Histopathology revision may cost around A$700–1,700 to confirm tumour subtype. A six-session chemotherapy course typically runs A$5,500, and a full 33-session radiotherapy course costs around A$6,300. The facility treats 2,700 international patients annually and provides assistance with airport transfers and hotel bookings.

Medipol Mega University Hospital uses intraoperative MRI and navigation to guide astrocytoma removals. An oncologist consultation starts from around A$200 and a brain MRI is around A$800. A nine-day diagnostic package costs around A$2,900. Surgery typically runs A$25,200–28,000, covering two nights' hospital stay. Other options include outpatient chemotherapy from around A$700 per course or precision radiosurgery using CyberKnife and Gamma Knife. Professor Nejat Akalan heads the neurosurgery department and specialises in glioma treatment using the O-arm imaging system.

Emsey Hospital is a JCI-accredited centre featuring advanced 3 Tesla MRI and LINAC Trilogy radiotherapy technology. A brain MRI starts from around A$600. A full diagnostic package costs around A$1,800–2,100, including specialist consultations, scans, and blood tests. Options for treatment range from stereotaxic radiosurgery for around A$6,300 to IMRT radiotherapy packages costing around A$11,200–12,300. Complex craniotomy surgery is typically around A$35,000, covering neuronavigation, hospital fees, and transfers. Dr Umut Dogu Akturk performs these neurosurgical procedures with on-site neuronavigation for real-time precision.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Turkey is JCI-accredited and equipped with Gamma Knife and Da Vinci robotic surgery for advanced astrocytoma care. The hospital offers free medical second opinions, 24/7 multilingual support, and complimentary airport transfers for international patients. While specific treatment prices aren’t listed, the centre supports comprehensive cancer care with advanced diagnostics and treatments in a modern facility with 301 beds and 13 operating rooms. Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan specialises in brain tumours including astrocytoma and is trained in oncology research.