


Parkinson's disease treatment at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
About the clinic
Parkinson's disease treatment at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital in Turkey includes diagnostics and advanced surgical intervention. A brain MRI may cost around $440-$660, while the comprehensive Deep Brain Stimulation surgery package is typically around $19,000-$22,000. The clinic reports a 99.9% success rate for DBS, led by neurosurgeon Prof. Dr. Cahit Kural with 27 years of experience.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery
This is the primary surgical treatment offered. It involves implanting electrodes into specific brain areas. The procedure uses stereotactic DBS implantation with microelectrode recording for precision.
Patients stay in the hospital for about 5 days after surgery. The battery for the device is activated 10-15 days later. A further 2-3 day hospital stay is needed for battery calibration and adjustment.
The complete treatment package includes several key services:
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure
- 5 days of hospitalization
- Pre-operative MRI and CT scans
- Required biochemistry tests and doctor consultations
- Support from a private nurse and interpreter
- Airport transfer services
Medical Team and Diagnostics
Prof. Dr. Cahit Kural, a Professor of Neurosurgery, leads the treatment. He has performed over 900 procedures in his 27-year career. He provides personal evaluations to create individual treatment plans.
Before surgery, the clinic conducts thorough diagnostics. Available tests include:
- Brain MRI
- CT (computer tomography) scan
- Biochemistry blood tests
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital holds international health tourism authorization. It is a university hospital with modern facilities. Patients can contact the clinic to discuss their specific condition and treatment plan.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Brain MRI | $440 - $660 | |
| CT (computer tomography) | $550 - $880 |
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The cost was much less than anticipated
Sfica Monica • Consultation with a neurosurgeon Romania
Totally recommend 100%
Anonymous • Consultation with a hematologist United States of America
Anyway, he is willing to do the bone marrow analysis which will give us some answers
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Andicen Dist. Polatlı 2 Ave. Idil St. No:44 Sincan Ankara/Turkey
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