Multiple sclerosis care at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Istanbul, Turkey includes precise diagnostics and a spectrum of treatment plans. A neurologist consultation typically costs $160-$230, while an advanced MRI brain scan is around $700. The clinic is a JCI-accredited Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate, offering advanced treatment protocols.
Comprehensive Diagnostics
An accurate diagnosis begins with a specialist evaluation. Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü, Professor of Neurology, leads the team. He is trained at UCSF and specializes in movement disorders. The full diagnostic work-up can be completed in days and includes:
- Neurologist consultation to review symptoms and history.
- Advanced imaging like MRI brain 3.0 Tesla or spinal cord scans with contrast.
- Functional tests such as Evoked Potentials (VEP/SEP) and Electromyography.
- Lumbar puncture and specific laboratory antibody panels.
This multi-test approach helps confirm MS and assess disease activity.
Personalized Treatment Options
Treatment is tailored after a full assessment. The multidisciplinary team creates an individual plan. Options range from medication to advanced cellular therapy.
- Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs): These are often first-line treatments. They include B-cell depleting agents administered as outpatient infusions or injections. The specific drug is chosen based on the latest MRI and clinical data.
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS): This non-invasive radiation option uses CyberKnife or Varian Edge technology. It may be considered for targeted central nervous system lesions. Treatment is typically performed on an outpatient basis.
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant: This intensive cellular therapy uses a protocol called VEPESIDE. It is performed in the clinic's dedicated 44-bed transplant unit. The treatment package includes pre-transplant work-up, 15 days of investigations, and post-transplant care. This comprehensive protocol may cost around $35,000.
International patients receive support like free interpreter services and airport transfers. To explore a personalized treatment plan for multiple sclerosis, you can contact Anadolu Medical Center for a consultation.
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