Parkinson's disease treatment at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, provides advanced treatment for Parkinson's disease. Diagnostics start at around $120, with the non-invasive MRgFUS procedure costing $20,000–$21,000. The deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgical package runs $28,000–$32,000. The hospital's International Training Center for DBS is led by a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of dedicated clinical experience.

Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh leads the functional neurosurgery team. He is a Professor of Neurosurgery with 42 years of total medical experience. He has personally performed over 1,700 Parkinson's surgeries and implanted more than 1,200 brain pacemakers.

Diagnostics for Parkinson's Disease

The initial assessment at Medipol Mega includes a detailed evaluation. Available diagnostic tools are:

• Neurology consultation (may cost around $120)
• Neurosurgery consultation (typically $150–$200)
• Brain MRI with contrast (around $300–$450)
• CT scan (around $400) and EEG (around $1,200)

A combined Consultation & Diagnostics Package may cost around $700. It typically includes a physical exam, specialist consultations, a brain MRI, and necessary blood tests.

Surgical Treatment Options

The clinic offers two main surgical approaches for symptom management.

• Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS). This is a non-invasive procedure. It uses focused ultrasound waves guided by MRI to target and treat tremors. There are no incisions, and it is often an outpatient treatment. The price of around $20,000–$21,000 usually covers examinations, MRI/CT scans, and the procedure itself.
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery. This involves implanting electrodes and a neurostimulator. It provides continuous electrical impulses to control symptoms. The surgery may use microelectrode recording and intra-operative navigation for precision. The comprehensive package, around $28,000–$32,000, includes a 4-day hospital stay and 3–4 weeks in a guesthouse. It also covers the surgery, anesthesia, neurostimulator programming for 3 weeks, and follow-up for 6–12 months.

The JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital provides a complete care pathway. Patients receive expert evaluation and have access to both advanced non-invasive and implantable treatments. To explore a personalized treatment plan, you can contact the hospital for a consultation.