Conservative Treatment Of Scoliosis Clinics Abroad — Page 4

Prof Dr Suleyman Bulent Bektaser specialises in conservative scoliosis management – a non-surgical treatment option. Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility treating 350,000 patients annually. Its dedicated International Patient Relations Department serves patients from 62 countries. Support includes 24/7 multilingual assistance, complimentary airport transfers and free medical second opinions.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital with the BESTcare safety system, which eliminates medication and test errors. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients and provides free airport transfers and interpreter services through its International Department. SNUBH is part of the Seoul National University network with a 140-year heritage and holds GHA accreditation and Newsweek recognition.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital specialises in non-surgical, bracing and physiotherapy-based scoliosis treatment. The JCI-accredited facility treats 600,000 patients annually. Dr Erdinc Genc brings orthopaedic expertise from fellowships at the American Hip Institute in Chicago and the UPENN Sports Medicine Center. He uses stem cell therapy for related joint conditions. A typical treatment programme may cost around A$5,600–A$8,400.

Biruni University Hospital specialises in Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) – a technique that corrects scoliosis while preserving spinal flexibility. Dr Turgut Akgul, a board member of the Turkish Spine Society, leads the orthopaedic team. The TEMOS-accredited university hospital opened a new 80,000 m² campus in 2023 and serves patients from Australia, Europe and North America.

Gachon University Gil Medical Centre is a large JCI-accredited hospital with 1,600 beds and advanced diagnostic imaging, including 3.0T MRI. This supports accurate assessment for non-surgical scoliosis management. The hospital is a one-hour drive from Incheon International Airport and has 24/7 emergency and telemedicine services.

Gangnam Severance Hospital's neurosurgery team performs the most scoliosis operations in South Korea. Its 1,300 annual surgeries reflect deep experience. The clinic is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul's Gangnam district. It has two Tomotherapy devices for high-accuracy radiation. Free airport transfer and interpreter services are available.