Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 3

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital uses the EOS system for low-radiation orthopaedic imaging. Initial consultations with an orthopaedist are around A$400, while blood tests start from around A$100. A medical programme for rheumatology typically runs A$4,200 for diagnostics and consultations. For targeted pain management, a radiofrequency ablation package is around A$12,500. This includes one night in hospital, an MRI scan, meals, and airport transfers. Associate Professor Ramazan Sari has published over 100 articles and specialises in complex spinal interventions tại this JCI-accredited centre.

Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex holds JCI accreditation and features a dedicated VM Floor with hotel-standard rooms. Dr Mustafa Ferhat specialising in rheumatology leads the diagnostic process. A consultation with an orthopaedist typically costs around A$200. Diagnostic imaging including CT scans and high-level MRI are around A$700 to A$1,000. A structured diagnosis package may cost around A$1,000, covering rheumatology exams and blood tests. The clinic provides free airport-hotel transfers and translation services for those travelling from Australia.

Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a multidisciplinary centre accredited by the Turkish Medical Association that regularly treats Australian patients. Lab tests start from around A$100. Specialist orthopaedic or rheumatologist consultations are around A$300. A hip and lumbar MRI typically runs A$1,500. For more intensive care, a comprehensive program may cost around A$2,800–5,600. This package covers physiotherapy sessions, multiple specialist consultations, an MRI, and airport transfers. Most patients spend 5 to 8 days at the clinic for follow-up and treatment.

Nobel Medical is the only facility in Turkey featuring hot mineral water and mud well therapy. Doctors there combine thermal springs with robotic gait training and Antalgic-Trak spinal decompression. Individual physiotherapy sessions start from around A$300. A 17-night rehabilitation package typically costs around A$5,400. This covers accommodation, half board, airport transfers, and multiple daily therapies including aqua therapy and medical massage. A 21-night comprehensive package is around A$6,900. These programs include a doctor examination with an interpreter for clear communication.