Medical treatments in Iran/General & specialized surgery
Surgery in Iran for Iraqi patients
When surgery is needed, the right surgeon and the right timing make all the difference. Hemrah places you with experienced specialists at accredited Tehran hospitals, confirms your date before you leave Iraq, and manages admission, paperwork, and every practical detail — so you walk into the hospital calm and prepared.
- Who it is for
Patients who have been advised to have surgery and want a trusted, experienced surgeon
Patients facing long waiting lists or high costs at home
Complex cases requiring several specialties working together
- Treatment & stay
Laparoscopic procedures: day-case or 1 night in hospital, 5–7 days in Iran
Spine, thyroid, and vascular surgery: 2–4 nights in hospital, 7–12 days in Iran
- Recovery
Return to light activity within 1–2 weeks after laparoscopic surgery
Spine and major open surgery: 4–8 weeks, with a written recovery plan
- Results & success
Minimally invasive techniques are standard at our partner hospitals, with complication rates in line with international benchmarks.
General & specialized surgery in Iran — what to expect
Iran's university hospitals perform a very high volume of general and specialized surgery, from routine laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia operations to complex thyroid, spine, vascular, and neurosurgical procedures. Most operations are minimally invasive, meaning smaller incisions, less pain, and a shorter stay. Your pre-operative tests are completed within a day or two of arrival, surgery follows on the confirmed date, and you recover in a private room with a companion allowed to stay with you.
What Hemrah takes care of
- Case review and surgeon selection by Hemrah's medical team
- Confirmed surgery date and hospital admission before departure
- Surgeon, hospital, anesthesia, and stay coordinated for your case
- Airport welcome, private transport, and accommodation for your companions
- Recovery support and follow-up coordination after you return home
Procedures & indicative prices
The most requested procedures in this specialty, with indicative price ranges for the procedure itself in Iran compared with Turkey, and the usual length of stay in Iran.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Keyhole removal of the gallbladder for gallstones; the most common general-surgery operation.
- Iran
- $1,300 – 2,500
- Turkey
- $3,500 – 6,000
- Stay in Iran
- 1 night, 5–7 days in Iran
Hernia repair (laparoscopic or open)
Mesh repair of inguinal, umbilical, or incisional hernias.
- Iran
- $700 – 2,000
- Turkey
- $3,000 – 5,000
- Stay in Iran
- Day-case or 1 night, 4–6 days in Iran
Thyroidectomy
Partial or total removal of the thyroid for nodules, goiter, or thyroid cancer, with nerve monitoring.
- Iran
- $1,000 – 2,700
- Turkey
- $5,000 – 8,000
- Stay in Iran
- 2 nights, 7 days in Iran
Spinal disc surgery
Microdiscectomy or endoscopic surgery for herniated discs causing leg or arm pain.
- Iran
- $1,500 – 2,500
- Turkey
- $7,000 – 12,000
- Stay in Iran
- 2–3 nights, 7–10 days in Iran
Varicose vein treatment
Laser (EVLA) or radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins under local anesthesia.
- Iran
- $2,500 – 4,000
- Turkey
- $2,000 – 3,500
- Stay in Iran
- Day-case, 3–4 days in Iran
Iran
$1,300 – 2,500
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Turkey
$3,500 – 6,000
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Jordan
$4,000 – 6,500
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Europe
$9,000 – 15,000
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Prices are indicative ranges in US dollars for the procedure only, compiled from published hospital tariffs, and are not fixed or guaranteed.
Talk to us about General & specialized surgeryHow it works, step by step
One Arabic-speaking coordinator from your first message until you are safely home — at no cost to you.
- 01
Send your reports
Share your diagnosis, scans, photos, or prescriptions on WhatsApp or through our form. Everything is reviewed by our medical team.
- 02
Receive your plan
Within 48 hours you receive a recommended specialist and a treatment plan — free and without obligation.
- 03
We prepare everything
Appointments, hospital admission, entry paperwork, flights, and lodging for you and your family are confirmed before you leave Iraq.
- 04
Treatment in Iran
We meet you at the airport, stay beside you at every consultation and procedure, and translate every conversation with your doctors.
- 05
Recovery & follow-up
Your coordinator stays in touch after you return: follow-up visits, test results, repeat prescriptions, and direct contact with your doctor.
Why Iraqi patients choose Iran for this treatment
- 1Costs are typically 50–70% lower than in Turkey, Jordan, or Europe — for the same procedure, with equally experienced senior surgeons.
- 2Iran's specialists are among the most experienced in the region: high patient volumes mean your surgeon has performed your procedure thousands of times.
- 3No waiting lists. Thanks to Hemrah's direct relationships, consultations and surgery dates are usually confirmed within days.
- 4A short direct flight from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, or Erbil, a shared culture and faith, halal food, and Arabic-speaking support at every step.
- 5You recover in a calm, private setting near the hospital, with your family beside you and a companion who handles every practical detail.
Common questions about General & specialized surgery in Iran
How is my surgeon chosen?+
Our medical team reviews your reports and selects a surgeon whose sub-specialty matches your condition — for example a spine surgeon for disc disease or an endocrine surgeon for thyroid problems — not simply the first available doctor.
What tests do I need before travelling?+
Usually only the reports you already have. Pre-operative blood tests, imaging, and anesthesia assessment are completed in Tehran within 24–48 hours of arrival.
When can I fly home after surgery?+
After laparoscopic surgery most patients fly 3–5 days after the operation. After spine or major open surgery your surgeon will usually ask you to stay 7–10 days for a wound check before flying.
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