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Neurological Sciences Center at Florence Healthcare International
Center of excellence

Neurological Sciences Center

The Neurological Sciences Center cares for disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system, uniting neurology and neurosurgery with advanced imaging and radiosurgery (including Gamma Knife) to diagnose and treat conditions from stroke to brain tumors.

Medically reviewed by the Florence Healthcare medical team · Last reviewed June 2026

Overview

One coordinated team, one plan for your care

Neurologists and neurosurgeons work side by side, supported by advanced imaging and a dedicated neuro-intensive-care team, covering stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, brain and spinal tumors, and more.

International patients receive a coordinator, a clear plan and a transparent cost estimate before travel, with remote review available for complex neurological cases.

Programs & sub-specialties

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Stroke care
  • Epilepsy
  • Gamma Knife radiosurgery
  • Neuro-rehabilitation
Why Florence

Why patients choose the Neurological Sciences Center

Neurology and neurosurgery, together

Neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuro-intensive-care specialists plan medical and surgical care jointly for every patient.

Advanced neuro-imaging and radiosurgery

High-field MRI, image-guided navigation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery support precise diagnosis and treatment of the brain and spine.

Built for international patients

A dedicated coordinator, care in your language, invitation letters for your visa, airport transfers and a transparent cost estimate before you travel.

Accredited quality & safety

Care delivered to internationally recognized JCI standards across our Istanbul hospitals, with outcomes tracked and reviewed.

Find the care you need

Treatments & procedures we offer

Explore the procedures our team performs. Each has a clear, answer-first guide covering what it involves, recovery and a transparent cost estimate — select any treatment to learn more.

Conditions we treat

Explore related conditions
  • Stroke
  • Brain tumors
  • Epilepsy
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Spinal disorders

Understand your diagnosis

Plain-language, provider-reviewed articles on conditions, tests and procedures in our Health Library.

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Medical Technologies

Precision for the brain and spine

Neurological care depends on seeing clearly and treating precisely — whether the answer is medication, surgery or radiosurgery.

  • High-field MRI and advanced neuro-imaging
  • Image-guided neuro-navigation in the operating room
  • Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery
  • A dedicated neuro-intensive-care unit
  • A comprehensive stroke pathway and neuro-rehabilitation
Neurological Sciences Center at Florence Healthcare
Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
International patients

Your journey, supported before, during and after

From your first message to your follow-up back home, a dedicated coordinator handles the details — so you can focus on your treatment, in your language.

  1. Step 1Planning your tripVisa invitation, checklist and a clear plan
  2. Step 2Travel & arrivalFlights, airport transfers and a warm welcome
  3. Step 3During your stayAccommodation, interpreters and daily support
  4. Step 4Recovery & aftercareFollow-up before you fly home, and from home
35+
Years of experience
20,000
Operations per year
4
Hospitals nationwide
800
Bed capacity

Neurological Sciences Center — frequently asked questions

Gamma Knife is a non-invasive form of stereotactic radiosurgery that targets brain lesions precisely without a surgical incision. It is used for certain brain tumors and vascular and functional disorders, when clinically appropriate.

Yes. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons plan care jointly, so medical and surgical options are weighed together for each patient.

Yes. Send your MRI/CT and reports and our specialists provide an independent opinion before you decide on treatment or travel.

Ready to plan your treatment?

Share your reports for a free, no-obligation second opinion and a transparent cost estimate — usually within 48 hours.

JCI Gold Seal of Approval

Accredited to Joint Commission International (JCI) standards

Quality and patient safety reviewed against the JCI 8th Edition — see our accreditations.