Herniated Disk Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 16

Professor Mehmet Ozek leads the neurosurgery unit at Acibadem Altunizade after completing fellowships at Yale University and the University of Florida. Neurosurgeon consultations typically cost around A$210–A$280. A single-area MRI starts from around A$900 and 3.0T brain imaging is around A$1,800–A$2,100. The clinic specializes in discectomy and individualised treatment programs for herniated disk cases. These tailored programs costs around A$2,800–A$42,000 depending on the surgical needs. This LEED Platinum-certified facility provides a high standard of care in Istanbul.

Nanoori Hospital in Seoul treats around 58,000 spine patients yearly and specialises in herniated disk care. Diagnostic imaging starts from ultrasound at about A$300, with MRI scans available up to A$1,400. Treatment options range from minimally invasive vertebral plastic (around A$9,800) to discectomy and laminectomy surgeries typically costing around A$15,400. Their fusion surgery may cost near A$21,000, including hospital stay, anesthesia, and pre-op diagnostics. The hospital is certified by both the Korean Ministry of Health and KOIHA, with seven spine specialty departments.

HEC Turkey is a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 49 departments. The clinic focuses on connecting patients with 102 specialists across a wide range of medical fields.

• Strongest areas include general surgery, orthopedics, and internal medicine.
• Joint Commission International accreditation for quality and patient safety.
• Free patient consultations offered before scheduling procedures.

HEALTH&MORE is a private medical centre focused on spinal surgery, where surgeons use FDA-approved Medtronic neuromonitoring for safety. Non-surgical injection therapy using hyaluronic acid and autologous serum typically runs A$9,100. For surgical needs, microdiscectomy packages start from around A$8,400. Endoscopic discectomy or combined reconstruction with stabilisation typically costs around A$11,200. These all-inclusive rates generally cover the surgery, hospital stay, hotel, transfers, and a companion. Dr Murat Baloglu completed specialist spine surgery education at the University of Vienna and has performed over 2,000 operations.

Fortis Memorial Research Institute operates as a major quaternary care hub with a 1,000-bed capacity. The neurosciences department provides a streamlined 2-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion package for around A$10,500. This comprehensive price typically covers the surgical herniated disc removal and an MRI of one spinal region. Accommodation in a double-occupancy hospital room and all ground transfers are included in the cost. Dr Rahul Gupta oversees the surgical team at this flagship facility. The hospital maintains international quality and safety standards across its 11-acre campus.

Dr Sudhir Dubey has performed over 5,000 procedures and personally reviews every treatment plan at Medanta Hospital. A neurosurgeon consultation starts from around A$150, with MRI evaluations around A$600. Minimally invasive Endoscopic Discectomy typically costs around A$7,500. For complex cases, TLIF surgery is around A$12,750. These packages generally cover surgeon fees, anaesthesia, pre-op tests, and a 5-day hospital stay. The JCI-accredited facility uses a dedicated floor for orthopaedic and neurosurgical care to streamline patient recovery.

RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic) in Seoul is the only Korean clinic offering exclusive arterial stem cell therapy for herniated disk. This regenerative treatment uses direct arterial infusion for targeted stem cell delivery, aiming to boost healing and symptom relief. CT scans for diagnosis start from around A$700 to A$2,100, helping tailor the therapy. The clinic limits daily patients to two, providing VIP-level personalised care with Japanese-speaking interpreters available for international visitors.