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Turkey, Istanbul
Epilepsy treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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About the clinic
Epilepsy care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey includes a full range of diagnostics and treatments. Neurology consultations may cost around $220, while a long-term EEG scan is around $1,500, and advanced deep brain stimulation surgery is typically $24,000–$26,000. The program is led by Prof. Ebru Altındağ, a neurology professor with over _doctor_8433_years_ of specialized epilepsy experience and 1,100 procedures performed.
Diagnostics for Epilepsy
The diagnostic process is thorough. It starts with specialist consultations. A neurology exam can cost around $180–$250. A neurosurgery consultation is around $210. Key tests include a brain MRI with contrast, which runs about $750–850. This helps visualize brain structures. A 24-hour EEG scan monitors brain activity. It may cost $1,500–$1,900. Long-term 12-hour EEG monitoring is also available for around $1,500. Blood tests analyze potential metabolic causes and often cost $1,000–$1,500.
Available Treatment Options
The hospital offers several pathways based on diagnosis.
- Medical epilepsy treatment: This is a first-line approach. It uses personalized antiepileptic drug plans. A full package with diagnostics and consultations may cost $1,500–$1,900. The goal is long-term seizure control.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery: This is for drug-resistant epilepsy. It involves implanting a device to regulate brain activity. The procedure requires a 4–5 day hospital stay. The price for DBS surgery is around $23,750–$26,250. This typically covers the surgery and standard inpatient care.
- Online consultation: Patients can get an expert second opinion remotely. A 30–45 minute video session with a specialist costs around $320.
Expert Care and Clinic Features
Prof. Ebru Altındağ leads the neurology care. She holds a Clinical Neurophysiology subspecialty and has won National Epilepsy Congress awards. Her PhD research focused on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. The clinic itself is a JCI-accredited facility. It is Turkey's first smart-and-green hospital. It uses advanced EOS imaging for precise diagnostics. The hospital also offers free airport transfers and provides 24/7 interpreter services for international patients. This ensures accessible and high-quality care. For a personalized assessment and treatment plan, contacting the clinic directly is the recommended next step.
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1989
Year of foundation
321 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Epilepsy Treatment
300000 patients per year
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Neurology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI of the lumbar spine | $700 - $850 | |
| Brain MRI | Price on request | |
| Brain MRI with contrast | $850 | |
| Ultrasound | $150 - $300 |
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Patient reviews
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Gd Global Consulting
May 22, 2025
I had a surgery with Dr. Baris Cakir recently, and I’d like to thank you lovely nurses Servet(or Selvet) and Zeynep who looked after me well in the 6th floor of the hospital. They were so nice, always make sure If I needed something or not.
I felt so comfortable while I was recovering my surgery at the hospital.
Thank you girls :) X
mohammed k
Sep 17, 2025
I had my aortic valve surgery here with Prof. Dr. Ertan Sağbaş, an excellent surgeon who explained everything clearly and gave me great confidence. The ward nursing staff were professional, caring, and always attentive during my recovery. A special thanks to Nurse Seda, who looked after me in ICU with kindness and patience. Overall, the care I received was outstanding — highly recommended.
NABIZADA
Jun 18, 2025
Valet Theft at İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – Beware!
I had a deeply disturbing experience at İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hastanesi. While the hospital’s medical services may be acceptable, their valet parking staff are involved in theft. After using their valet service, I discovered that cash had been stolen from my car and replaced with counterfeit money.
What’s worse, when I reported this to hospital management, their response was completely irresponsible. There was no accountability, no real investigation, and no willingness to take the issue seriously. It’s incredibly disappointing and raises serious concerns about security and oversight at this facility.
A private hospital of this reputation should never allow such behavior to go unaddressed. I strongly advise others not to use the valet service, and to be extremely cautious with personal belongings when visiting.
This kind of experience is unacceptable anywhere — but especially at a hospital, where patients and their families are already in stressful situations and should feel safe.
Georgian Chere
May 8, 2025
The best hospital in the world! A team of great professionals! They saved my mother's life twice! Both the medical staff and the auxiliary staff are extraordinary people!
I have so much faith in them that I have treated my whole family here: mom, dad and wife!
Aleksandar Vasilevski
May 16, 2025
I was at the hospital. It looks perfect from the outside. But other then the payment, which was done in lightning speed, the rest of the thing does not goes smooth. They charged me for some tests, and dismissed me. Now the are asking me to do the same tests again, with explanation that they didn't do them in the first place. The thing is going on for 3 months now.
Not professional at all. very, very disappointed!!!
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Hürriyet, Abide-i Hürriyet Cd No:166, 34403 Kâğıthane/İstanbul, Turkey
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