Lisa Hughes • Herniated disk Albania
Nov 13, 2025
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The cost was much less than anticipated
I saw the doctor, had am MRI, then received appropriate treatment the same day. The cost was much less than anticipated
Turkey, Ankara
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
19
patients
chose clinic for Neurosurgery Treatment
98% Patients
recommended this clinic
About the clinic
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is available at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital in Turkey. The procedure may cost around €22,000 and is performed by Prof. Dr. Cahit Kural, a neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience and 900+ procedures completed. The hospital boasts a 99.9% success rate for DBS surgeries and holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.
About the Procedure
DBS surgery involves implanting a brain stimulator using stereotactic techniques. Microelectrode recording helps ensure precise placement. Patients typically stay 5 days post-surgery for monitoring. Battery activation occurs 10-15 days later, requiring an additional 2-3 day hospital stay.
What's Included
- DBS surgery with stereotactic technique
- Microelectrode recording
- Pre-op diagnostics (MRI, CT, blood tests)
- 5 days post-op hospitalization
- 7 days hotel stay with companion
- Airport transfers and interpreting services
- Neurosurgeon consultation
Specialist Profile
Prof. Cahit Kural leads the neurosurgery department with 27 years of practice. His 900+ procedures demonstrate extensive DBS experience. The 5-star rated specialist focuses exclusively on neurosurgical interventions.
Hospital Facilities
The university hospital features 6 operating theaters and a helipad. It maintains 82 ICU beds and 134 inpatient beds. The facility holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Patients receive comprehensive care from diagnosis through recovery. Contact the hospital to discuss your specific needs for DBS treatment.
Highlights
2008
Year of foundation
50 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
20000 patients per year
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Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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Special offers
Neurosurgery
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
The special offer has a standard range of medical services offered by a clinic, additional benefits like accommodation, transfer and etc.
Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Diagnostics
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Angiography | $850 | |
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | Price on request | |
| X-ray examination | $110 - $330 | |
| Consultation with an anesthesiologist | $547 - $766 | |
| Brain MRI | $440 - $660 |
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International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
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International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate certificate for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
International Organization for Standardization
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International Organization for Standardization certificate for Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital: more details about the clinic
Turkey, Ankara
As of January 1, 2020, the hospital has been serving as a University Hospital under the name "Lokman Hekim University Health Application and Research Center." The facility includes 6 fully equipped operating rooms and a helicopter pad to accommodate patients arriving via Air Ambulance.
The hospital features a General Intensive Care Unit with 51 beds, a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with 6 beds, a Coronary Intensive Care Unit with 4 beds, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 21 incubators, totaling 82 intensive care beds. Additionally, there are 134 patient beds, bringing the total capacity to 216 beds.
The hospital supports the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, conducted by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, and has been awarded the Baby-Friendly Hospital certificate as part of this initiative.
During the pandemic, the Lokman Hekim University Health Application and Research Center, as part of the Lokman Hekim Health Group, has continued to be a source of healing by providing safe healthcare services with the highest precautions, specifically for COVID-19.
Additional services
Transfer
Airport to clinic
free
Clinic to airport
free
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily
Requirements for admission
Payment methods
Cash
Credit cards
Age
0 -
150
Deposit and Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit is unrequired.
What procedures do patients have most often?
The most common procedures in the hospital are:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Sfica Monica • Consultation with a neurosurgeon Romania
Sep 21, 2024
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Totally recommend 100%
Great medical team! 🤍
The Translator's did not know medical terminology, and staff didn't know at all English, but we've managed with translation applications.
They had to reopen me as a distancer put between my vetebras slipped (needed a bigger size to be put in there)
Now im recovery nice and well and all thanks to these wonderful people's that helped!
Totally recommend 100%
I liked when i complained about pain, they did an X-ray and found that there was a problem.
I woke up from the surgery screaming of pain, and they keep me like that for almost 2 hours (some protocols), for me it was unhuman to go through that excruciating paint and nobody give me a damn pill.
About Bookimed service
Extremely great collaboration and support! Thank you for having the patience with me, and give me all the support.🤍Andicen Dist. Polatlı 2 Ave. Idil St. No:44 Sincan Ankara/Turkey
updated 1/4/2026
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