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Turkey, Istanbul

Epilepsy treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital

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Most Popular Clinic for Epilepsy Treatment
163 patients
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85% Patients
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About the clinic

Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul provides complete epilepsy care from diagnosis to advanced surgery. Diagnosis may cost around $150, with treatments like vagus nerve stimulation around $2,000 and surgery ranging from $15,000 to $28,000. The clinic is JCI-accredited and offers a 360-degree approach to treatment.

Comprehensive Epilepsy Diagnostics

The diagnostic process is thorough. It starts with a neurologist consultation, which may cost around $150 to $305. Advanced tests pinpoint the seizure source.

  • EEG monitoring (1-hour to 48-hour) typically costs from $400 to $2,400.
  • Brain MRI is around $400-$900, and PET/CT scans are approximately $650.
  • Genetic testing (whole exome sequencing) runs about $750-$800. Blood tests and lumbar puncture are also available.

Expert-Led Treatment Options

Prof. Dr. Kürşad Aydın leads the pediatric neurology team. He has _doctor_1556_years_ of experience and has performed over 900 procedures. He is certified in epilepsy surgery and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy.

The hospital provides several treatment paths. These are for patients whose seizures do not respond to medication.

  • Epilepsy surgery is a surgical resection procedure. It may cost between $15,000 and $25,000. The package typically includes a 3-day hospital stay and neurosurgery evaluation.
  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves implanting a device. The procedure costs around $28,000. It requires a hospital stay of 5 to 7 days.
  • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a minimally invasive implant. It may cost around $1,950 to $2,000. Patients usually stay 1-2 days in the hospital.

Advanced Hospital Setting

Medipol Mega is a large, 810-bed university hospital. It holds JCI and JCI Academic accreditation, a first in Turkey. The facility uses intraoperative MRI and advanced navigation for precise surgeries. The neuro-tech department supports the full treatment journey. The hospital provides international patient services like airport transfers and interpreters.

For personalized epilepsy treatment planning, consider consulting with the hospital's specialists directly.

Highlights

2012 Year of foundation
400 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Epilepsy Treatment
1000000 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.
diagnosticsPrice
Ultrasound$150 - $350
Brain MRI with contrast$450
MRI of the brain 3.0 T$450
EEG (Electroencephalography)$1,200
Bone marrow biopsy$1,500
Brain SPECT$1,400
Consultation with a neurologist$120
MRI of one area$450
treatment Price
Gamma Knife$6,000
Surgical treatment of epilepsy$15,000 - $25,000
Medication treatment for epilepsy$2,500 - $3,500
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery$28,000
Rehabilitation with ExoskeletonPrice on request
Snoezelen therapyPrice on request
Rehabilitation on the verticalizerPrice on request
Rehabilitation with "Lokomat"Price on request
Rehabilitation on the treadmill Anti GravityPrice on request

Clinic Doctors

Epileptologist
Tahsin Ali Zirh
Tahsin Ali Zirh
Epileptologist, Neurosurgeon
Experience 36 years
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Neurologist
Kursad Aydin
Kursad Aydin
Neurologist, Pediatric neurosurgeon
Experience 28 years
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Ebru Erbayat Altay
Ebru Erbayat Altay
Neurologist, Epileptologist
Experience 29 years
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Neurosurgeon
Mehmet Tonge
Mehmet Tonge
Neurosurgeon
Experience 15 years
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hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
Joint Commission International
US, Joint Commission International certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital
Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology
UA, Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology certificate for Medipol Mega University Hospital

FAQ

What treatments do patients most often ask for?

Patients choose Medipol Mega University Hospital most frequently to treat the following conditions: Oncology, Surgery, Pediatric Oncology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Endocrinology.

What procedures do patients have most often?

The most common procedures in the hospital are: Radiotherapy for lung cancer, Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy, Radiation therapy for Brain Tumor, Breast cancer surgery, Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor, Surgery, Lung cancer surgery, Whipple surgery.

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Ion Scripliuc • Epilepsy

Feb 22, 2024
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The professionalism of the doctors is top notch. The availability of modern equipment is attractive. The medical staff is attentive and responsive to patients. Excellent work of the international department in terms of logistics and translators, which allows you to concentrate as much as possible on the diagnosis and communication with doctors. Availability of separate rooms per patient during hospitalization. Ensuring adequate prices for hotel rooms. In simple words: the transfer operates from the airport to the hotel and back, daily to the clinic and back to the hotel. There was always a translator with us at the clinic who took us where we needed to go. We received professional medical care.
In this section I would like to note the excellent work of the translator Ayla. A wonderful young woman who exudes confidence, calmness and positivity.
I wish all translators were like Ayla).
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Асель • Epilepsy

Kazakhstan
Oct 12, 2023
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Hello! I don’t regret that I sent the request, they gave an answer in advance, there are also comments, thanks to the doctor Kurshad Aydin, he calmed us down, of course, by the Will of Allah, glory to Him, they found Kurshad on the Internet, the professor has no doubt about the words, explains everything clearly and understandably, thanks to the translator Rubaba, I translated everything word for word, I explained I don’t regret that I flew to Turkey and underwent some consultations, may Allah grant our further treatment will be even better🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻
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From the very first days of the request, the coordinators were always in touch, all the doctor’s data from Turkey was passed on to us, that is, preliminary comments on the cost of services, they even selected hotels near the clinic for convenience, thank you, Maria is immediately visible as a professional in her field, thank you very much, may Allah bless you with health🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲 🏻
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Anonymous • Epilepsy

Kazakhstan
Oct 3, 2022
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Hello! I went through a check-up at the clinic and took my daughter for an examination, everything went well, the only transfer arrived late on the 1st day of the appointment and we got to the doctor later than we booked. Then we were picked up an hour before the appointment or examination, and everyone had time ... Thanks to the translators Aysalkyn and Sofya
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Kamila • Epilepsy

Kazakhstan
Aug 3, 2023
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Everyone was at the highest level, the clinic is clean, large, the service is at the highest level, the Doctors are competent, professionals in their field. I recommend this clinic to everyone! Everything is on time, and the transfer is provided and the results of the tests are prepared on the same day
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Мадина • Epilepsy

Kyrgyzstan
Mar 20, 2025
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Thank you very much to our counsellor Marina. We went for treatment for the 3rd time. Also thank you very much to the medical staff of Medipol Clinic, especially to the attending doctor Özge Arıcı Düz.
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