Herniated Disk Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 7

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul operates a dedicated spine centre using O-Arm navigation for surgical precision. Professor Çağatay Öztürk leads the department, bringing experience from over 100 international publications. Orthopaedic consultations start from around A$200, while a lumbar MRI is around A$1,100. Microdiscectomy packages typically run A$12,600 and include 3 nights in hospital. Complex fusion surgery costs around A$28,000, covering a 5-day stay. Non-surgical rehabilitation programs are also available for around A$12,400. Patients receive free airport transfers and interpreter services throughout their visit.

Estophia Hospital provides a full spectrum of care, from physical therapy to major spinal reconstruction. Consultations with a treatment plan start from around A$200. Non-surgical options include ozone or PRP therapy packages for around A$4,900, covering one night in hospital and transfers. For surgical needs, microdiscectomy packages with cage implantation typically run A$15,400–19,600. Stem cell therapy is also available for around A$18,900. Opr Dr Fatih Arslanoglu is a lead orthopaedic surgeon at the centre who specialises in complex spinal procedures.

Emsey Hospital is an EUROSPINE-accredited Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence. Diagnostic packages start from around A$1,100–1,500, covering a 3 Tesla MRI, specialist consultation, and several nights in a hotel. Removal of a herniated disc typically runs A$3,200. Complex procedures like ACDF are around A$3,900, while multi-level TLIF fusion ranges from around A$19,600 to A$56,000. Professor Mehmet Aydogan completed a spine fellowship at UCLA and has managed over 10,000 cases. Surgical packages generally include hospital stays, meals, and airport transfers.

SALUSS Medical Group organises all-inclusive surgical packages that bundle treatment with travel logistics. An MRI of one area starts from around A$1,200. Physical examinations cost around A$200 but are free if the patient undergoes surgery. A surgical package typically runs between A$10,500 and A$12,300. This covers the operation, 2 nights in hospital, and blood tests. It also includes 4 nights in a hotel, VIP airport transfers, and translation services. The clinic holds National Healthcare Accreditation and treats over 600 international patients annually.

Avicenna International Hospital was ranked the second best facility in Istanbul in 2023 and treats 175,000 patients annually. Diagnostic imaging starts from around A$200 for ultrasound and A$500 for an MRI. Surgical options include discectomy for around A$7,400–8,200 and laminectomy for around A$8,200–11,500. A comprehensive stabilisation package costs around A$16,400–24,600, covering four days in hospital, five nights in a hotel, and VIP transfers. Dr Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren uses minimally invasive techniques and has performed over 900 procedures.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul specialises in minimally invasive surgery using the latest da Vinci robotic system. Diagnostics start from around A$40 for a neurosurgeon consultation. Imaging options include ultrasound for about A$180 and lumbar spine MRI for around A$460. The hospital is known nationally for quality and serves mostly women, with short hospital stays and a range of accommodation options nearby. Most patients won’t need extended stays, making it convenient for Australians travelling for treatment.