Limb lengthening clinics in Iran
2 independently-verified clinics in Iran. Clinic-published prices: $12,500–$45,000 (2 of 2 publish one). Methods offered: Ilizarov, LATN, LON.
Iran has two listed centres with a wide method gap: a Tehran clinic founded in 2001 using LON, LATN and its own 'MTN' telescopic-nail technique, and a Yazd hospital running Ilizarov packages with a month of accommodation included. Our directory records roughly $12,500–$45,000, frame package at the bottom, nail packages at the top. Both run multilingual international programmes. The friction is not medical: sanctions mean foreign bank cards do not work inside Iran, so payment is cash or clinic-arranged, and visa rules vary sharply by passport. MTN is proprietary, not a PRECICE-class device, so ask for its published outcomes.
Side-by-side comparison
| # | Clinic | Lead surgeon | Methods | Price | Directory Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Limb Lengthening Center of Iran Tehran | Dr. Nader Motallebizadeh | LON, LATN | $30,000–$45,000 | 4.3 / 5 110 reviews · 3 platforms | T2 |
| 2 | Mortaz Hospital Yazd | Dr. Babak Saberi | Ilizarov | $12,500–$17,500 | 4.1 / 5 424 reviews · 2 platforms | T2 |
International Limb Lengthening Center of Iran
Dr. Nader Motallebizadeh, MD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1983–1990); Orthopedic surgery specialty, Kerman University of Medical Sciences (1992–1996); Ilizarov Fellowship, Ilizarov Center, Kurgan, Russia (2003); Iran Medical Council Registration #31368; Member, Iranian Association of Orthopedic Surgeons; Member, Iranian Inventors Society; Member, World External Fixation Society; Best Inventor Award (2004); 600+ limb lengthening procedures performed; 3 published peer-reviewed studies including 'Bilateral Leg Lengthening Over Nails: Our Experience with 143 Cases' (Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2014); Developer of the MTN (Modified Telescopic Nailing) method — described as exclusive to Iran
Mortaz Hospital
Dr. Babak Saberi, MD, Orthopedic specialty (Iran Univ. of Medical Sciences)
Limb lengthening in Iran: common questions
How much does limb lengthening cost in Iran?
2 of the 2 clinics we list in Iran publish a price: ranges from $12,500 to $45,000 (USD, checked September 2026). The device and the number of bones lengthened drive most of the spread. Get a written quote that lists what is included, and compare it with other countries in our cost guide.
How many limb lengthening clinics are there in Iran?
We list 2 verified clinics in Iran (Tehran, Yazd). All of them have enough independent reviews (30 on one platform, 40 in total) to carry a Directory Score. A listing is not an endorsement: each profile shows its verification tier and the sources we used.
Which limb lengthening methods are available in Iran?
Clinics we list in Iran offer Ilizarov, LATN, LON. None of them lists an internal lengthening nail such as PRECICE, so expect an external frame (Ilizarov, LON or similar) for at least part of treatment. Compare devices on our methods page.
Who performs limb lengthening in Iran?
Named lead surgeons at clinics we list in Iran include Nader Motallebizadeh (International Limb Lengthening Center of Iran); Babak Saberi (Mortaz Hospital). Each clinic profile links the surgeon's own page and the sources behind it. Confirm that the surgeon who consults you is the one who operates, and browse every profile on our surgeons page.
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