Patient information
What happens at each step, from booking to follow-up, and how to prepare for your consultation and procedure day.
From booking to follow-up
- 1
Booking
Book by phone or WhatsApp. You can send your imaging and reports in advance.
- 2
First consultation
Your history is taken, a physical and neurological examination is carried out and your tests are reviewed together. Further tests are requested if needed.
- 3
Treatment plan
Medication, exercise, physiotherapy or interventional options are explained with their possible benefits and risks. Decisions are made together.
- 4
Procedure day
Procedures are performed in a licensed healthcare facility with imaging guidance under sterile conditions. After many procedures you can go home the same day; some require a short hospital stay.
- 5
Follow-up
The effect of the procedure is reviewed at a follow-up visit. You can call or message us with questions in the meantime.
What to bring to your first visit
- Your passport or ID
- MRI, CT or X-ray images and reports (CD, USB stick or download link)
- A list of all the medicines you take, with doses, including supplements
- The name and dose of any blood thinner or anti-platelet medicine
- Reports from previous procedures, operations or hospital stays
- Any known allergies
- A pain diary, if you keep one
Before an interventional procedure
- Follow the fasting instructions you are given.
- Only stop blood thinners after agreeing a plan with the doctor who prescribed them.
- If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar on the morning of the procedure and discuss your medication doses in advance.
- Tell us before the procedure if you have a fever, an active infection or could be pregnant.
- Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to remove, and leave jewellery and valuables at home.
- Bring someone who can take you back to your hotel or home; do not drive on the day.
This list is for general information only.
Before your procedure
Before any interventional procedure, its purpose, how it is done, its possible risks and the alternatives are explained to you. Once your questions have been answered, you sign an informed consent form. You can always decline or change your mind.
A companion. After procedures with sedation, or procedures that may cause temporary numbness in the legs, you should not travel home alone or drive. We recommend bringing someone with you on the day.
Written summary. After the procedure you receive written information about what was done and what to watch for. Keep it with you if you see another doctor.
When to contact us straight away. If you develop a fever, increasing redness or discharge at the injection site, new weakness, problems controlling your bladder or bowels, or a severe headache after a procedure, contact us without delay. In an emergency, call 112 in Türkiye.
After the procedure
Can I drive after the procedure?
Please do not drive on the day of the procedure. If you had sedation or your legs feel numb, someone should take you home. Ask your doctor when it is safe for you to drive again.
When can I go back to work?
Many people with desk-based jobs return within a day or two. If your work is physically demanding, the timing is agreed with your doctor based on the procedure and your recovery.
Is it normal to have more pain afterwards?
Yes. Some tenderness at the injection site or a temporary increase in pain is common in the first few days. Where a steroid is used, its effect usually starts within a few days, and a wrapped ice pack and the painkillers your doctor recommends can help in the meantime.
How is follow-up arranged?
The timing of your follow-up depends on the procedure and is confirmed before you leave. If you live abroad, follow-up can continue by video call or messages, and you receive a written summary to share with your own doctor.
When should I call straight away?
Call without delay, or go to the nearest emergency department, if you develop a fever, increasing redness or discharge at the injection site, a severe headache that worsens when sitting or standing, new or increasing weakness in your arms or legs, or problems controlling your bladder or bowels. For breathing difficulty or facial swelling, call your local emergency number.
How to reach the clinic
- Address
- Göztepe Mah. Bağdat Cad. Alemdar Apt. No:213 D:3Kadıköy / İstanbulDirections(opens in a new tab)
- info@husnususlu.com
- Opening hours
- Every day08:00-18:00
Getting here and appointments
The clinic is on Bağdat Caddesi in Göztepe, Kadıköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Göztepe station on the Marmaray line and the buses along Bağdat Caddesi are the easiest public transport options. Use the map link for directions.
Consultations are by appointment only. You can confirm your time by phone or WhatsApp.
Planning a consultation in Istanbul?
Send us your reports for a preliminary review, or ask a question on WhatsApp.
Call:+90 216 234 18 81