USA · Manhattan
Hospital for Special Surgery
- Lumbar Fusion Cost$92,000
- Wait for Surgery10–14 weeks
- Languages SpokenEnglish only
- WhatsApp SupportNot available
- Travel CoordinatorPatient's burden
- Post-op TelehealthLimited, paid
Now accepting international patientsAdvanced orthopedic & spinal surgery.
Advanced orthopedic & spinal surgery.
In Istanbul.
Central Ortho & Spine is Central Hospital's internationally accredited orthopedic and spine surgery center. A team of 13 orthopedic surgeons, 3 physical therapy physicians, and 10 physiotherapists — backed by Stryker robotic technology and JCI certification.
13+
Expert Physicians
47
Countries Served
3
Istanbul Clinics
JCI Accredited
Istanbul · Kozyatağı · Ataşehir · Etiler
StrykerRobotic Certified
Clinical Team
13+
Orthopedic Surgeons
3+
PM&R Physicians
10+
Physiotherapists
1,500+
Annual Procedures
Surgical volume
47
Countries
International patients
26+
Specialists
Surgeons · PT · Physio
27
Years
Academic heritage
Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery✣Minimally Invasive Discectomy✣Cervical & Lumbar Fusion✣Scoliosis Correction✣Sports Orthopedics✣Joint Replacement✣Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery✣Minimally Invasive Discectomy✣Cervical & Lumbar Fusion✣Scoliosis Correction✣Sports Orthopedics✣Joint Replacement✣
Specialties
Six disciplines. One center.
From complex spinal reconstruction to Stryker robotic joint replacement and robotic physical therapy — every discipline under one JCI-accredited roof, coordinated by a team of 26 specialists.
01 / 06
Spinal Surgery
Cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and complex revisions through minimally invasive corridors.
↳ 8,200+ cases·4–7 day stay
Explore →02 / 06
Scoliosis Correction
Three-dimensional correction of adolescent and adult deformities using EOS imaging and pedicle screw constructs.
↳ 1,400+ cases·10–14 day stay
Explore →03 / 06
RoboticRobotic Joint Replacement Surgery
Mako robotic-arm assisted total knee, hip, and partial knee replacement — sub-millimeter precision, faster recovery, and personalized 3D planning.
↳ 600+ cases·3–5 day stay
Explore →04 / 06
Pediatric Orthopedics
Congenital hip dysplasia, clubfoot, limb deformities, growth-plate injuries, and pediatric trauma — specialist care from birth through adolescence.
↳ 900+ cases·2–5 day stay
Explore →05 / 06
Sports Medicine
ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff surgery, and elite athlete return-to-play programs.
↳ 2,100+ cases·1–3 day stay
Explore →06 / 06
RoboticRobotic Physical Therapy
Robotic-assisted rehabilitation unit with exoskeleton-supported gait training, post-surgical recovery, and neuro-rehab.
↳ Daily sessions·Outpatient
Explore →Technology
Stryker Mako
Certified Robotic Center
Stryker Mako — robotic precision at every step.
As a certified Stryker Mako robotic center, we perform total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements with sub-millimeter implant positioning — guided by real-time 3D imaging and haptic feedback.
- Sub-millimeter implant positioning via Mako robotic-arm system
- Up to 40% faster recovery compared to conventional arthroplasty
- Full Stryker implant portfolio: Triathlon, Accolade, Restoris MCK
- CT-based pre-operative 3D planning — personalized for every patient
0.1
mm precision
Mako system accuracy
Mako System
Active
Implant fit
Sub-mm
Recovery
−40%
Total Knee
Total Hip
Partial Knee
FDA · CE Marked
Our Team
13 orthopedic surgeons. One center.
Professors, associate professors, and specialist surgeons across Etiler, Kozyatağı, and Ataşehir clinics.
Full team & credentials →
Prof. Dr.
Nurullah Ermiş
AtaşehirEtilerKozyatağı
Prof. Dr.
Akif Albayrak
AtaşehirKozyatağı
Prof. Dr.
Çağatay Öztürk
Etiler
Prof. Dr.
Şevki Erdem
Kozyatağı
Doç. Dr.
Hüseyin Bahadır Gökçen
Etiler
Doç. Dr.
Ragıp Gökhan Ulusoy
Etiler
Op. Dr.
Ali Seydi Yılmaz
Etiler
Op. Dr.
Baktybek Djumagulov
Ataşehir
Op. Dr.
Can Yapıcı
Kozyatağı
Op. Dr.
Erşan Ateş
Etiler
Op. Dr.
Gökhan Yurul
Ataşehir
Op. Dr.
Hakan Bahar
Kozyatağı
Op. Dr.
Hüseyin Özcan
Ataşehir
Op. Dr.
M. Alptekin Kocaoğlu
Etiler
+ 3 PM&R Physicians & 10 Physiotherapists
Robotic rehabilitation unit — outpatient & post-surgical
The Comparison
Why patients fly 10,000 km for our care.
A direct comparison with the world's #1 ranked orthopedic hospital. Same outcomes. Different reality. We stand on equal scientific footing — and offer something HSS cannot: access, speed, and personal care.
Istanbul · Türkiye
Central Ortho & Spine
- Lumbar Fusion Cost$14,500
- Wait for Surgery7–10 days
- Languages SpokenEN · TR · DE · AR · RU
- WhatsApp Support24/7, < 5 min reply
- Travel CoordinatorIncluded, end-to-end
- Post-op TelehealthFree for 12 months
The Patient Journey
Five steps. Zero confusion.
From the first message you send us to the day you walk again — we plan every hour. The treatment is medical. The experience is hospitality.
- 01Day 0 · Online
Free Consultation
Send your MRI via WhatsApp. Hear back from a surgeon — not a coordinator — within 24 hours.
- 02Day 1–7 · Planning
Treatment Plan
Surgical or non-surgical recommendation. Itemized cost. Travel dates proposed.
- 03Day 8 · Arrival
VIP Welcome
Airport transfer, hotel check-in, and pre-op consultation. Your translator is already here.
- 04Day 10–14 · Surgery
Procedure & Recovery
Surgery in a JCI-accredited facility. Daily rounds by Prof. Dr. Ermiş himself.
- 05Year 1 · Aftercare
Lifetime Support
Free telehealth check-ins, recovery app, and a coordinator who remembers your name.
Patient Stories
The walk back to yourself.
We don't measure success in surgical outcomes alone. We measure it in grandchildren held, marathons run, and mornings free of pain.
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The NHS told me I'd wait 14 months. I waited 11 days for Central. I'm back coaching my son's football team — three months earlier than my consultant in Manchester promised.
JM
James Morrison, 52
Manchester, UK · L4-L5 Discectomy · 2025
Stuttgart · Germany
“I came here expecting good. I left having found great. Prof. Ermiş took 90 minutes for my consultation. My German doctor took 12.”
— Anneliese R., Cervical Fusion
Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
“From the airport pickup to the final goodbye, I was treated as family. The translator stayed with me every single day.”
— Fahad A., Robotic Lumbar Fusion
Expert Content
Clinical Insights & Expert Articles
Evidence-based clinical perspectives from our surgical team — for patients, families, and referring physicians.
Spine7 min read
Scoliosis Surgery in Turkey: Cost, Process & Recovery
A comprehensive guide for international patients considering scoliosis surgery in Turkey. Learn about costs (60–80% lower than the UK or US), the surgical process, recovery timeline, and what to expect at Central Hospital Istanbul.
Read article →Knee8 min read
Knee Replacement Surgery in Turkey: What International Patients Need to Know
Everything international patients need to know about total and partial knee replacement in Turkey. Costs, recovery, robotic-assisted surgery, and how Central Hospital Istanbul compares to UK and US prices.
Read article →Sports7 min read
ACL Reconstruction in Istanbul: Surgery, Rehab & Return to Sport
A complete guide to ACL reconstruction in Istanbul. Costs, graft options, the surgical process, rehabilitation protocol, and realistic timelines for returning to sport. Includes what to ask your surgeon.
Read article →Your spine deserves a second opinion.
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