


Epilepsy treatment at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
About the clinic
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital in Turkey provides full-scope epilepsy care, from diagnostics to advanced neurosurgery. A consultation may cost around $350, diagnostic scans like MRI run $350–$650, and a comprehensive surgical package for epilepsy is typically between $9,600 and $10,400. Dr. Murat Yaman, a specialist neurosurgeon, leads the epilepsy surgery team and is highly praised by patients for his surgical skill.
Diagnostics and Evaluation
The clinic offers several key tests to locate the source of seizures. This is essential for planning the correct treatment.
- MRI brain imaging costs around $350–$550.
- CT brain scans are also available in a similar price range.
- A detailed neurological evaluation is conducted by specialists.
These diagnostics help identify abnormalities like cortical dysplasia.
Surgical Treatment Option
The primary surgical treatment is microsurgical lesion excision. This procedure removes the specific brain area causing the seizures, known as the epileptogenic focus. Patients typically stay in the hospital for about 5 days after surgery.
The Comprehensive Surgical Package
The hospital offers an all-inclusive package for surgical treatment. It is designed to support international patients throughout their journey.
- Pre-operation diagnostics and consultations.
- 5 days of hospitalization for surgery and recovery.
- 5 nights in a hotel for accompanying family.
- Airport transfers and interpreter services.
- Private nurse assistance for personalized care.
The package price is around $9,600–$10,400. It does not cover international flights or personal expenses. The clinic is accredited to ISO 9001 standards for quality management. Their patient recommendation rate is over 90%. For those considering surgical options for epilepsy, Lokman Hekim provides coordinated, specialist care.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT (computer tomography) | $350 - $550 | |
| MRI of one area | $350 - $550 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $575 - $650 | |
| Consultation with a neurologist | Price on request |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical treatment of epilepsy | $9573 - $10393 | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | Price on request | |
| Rehabilitation with Exoskeleton | Price on request | |
| Vagus nerve stimulation | Price on request | |
| Medication treatment for epilepsy | Price on request | |
| Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease | Price on request |
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I would definitely recommend this hospital and all the staff, I could not recommend them highly enough
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Dr Murat has magic in his hands
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For me the main thing that was prescribed everything was fulfilled 💯!
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Yenişehir, Kardelen Sk. No:2, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
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