Turkey, Istanbul
Chronic pain Treatment in Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
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About the clinic
Chronic pain treatment at Medipol University PARMER Center in Istanbul, Turkey includes specialized consultations for around $200, diagnostic imaging starting from $300, and advanced neurostimulation procedures costing around $15,000-$23,300. The center is led by Dr. Ali Zirh, a neurosurgeon with 37 years of experience and over 1,500 deep brain stimulation procedures performed.
The clinic offers a focused neurological approach to chronic pain. It uses advanced imaging to accurately locate pain sources. A neurologist consultation costs around $200 and a treatment plan consultation is a similar price. Diagnostic imaging like a CT scan or an MRI of the brain or spine typically costs around $300 each. These tools help create a precise treatment strategy.
Available Treatment: Spinal Cord Stimulation
The primary surgical treatment for chronic pain here is spinal cord stimulation (SCS). This is a two-stage neurostimulation therapy. First, a temporary trial stimulator is placed for up to 10 days. This allows the patient to test the pain relief. A permanent implant is only placed if the trial is successful.
The procedure uses modern equipment like the Intellis or Vanta systems. The complete SCS treatment package includes several components:
- Spinal cord stimulator implantation surgery
- Pre-operative Spinal MRI and Brain MRI
- 4 days of hospitalization
- Hotel accommodation and airport transfers
This comprehensive package may cost around $15,000–$23,300. The exact price depends on the specific stimulator system chosen.
Expert Neurosurgeon
Dr. Ali Zirh, MD, leads the functional neurosurgery team. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. With 37 years of experience, he has performed over 850 procedures. He is internationally trained and holds a Guinness World Record in his field. His extensive practice ensures highly specialized care for complex pain conditions.
The private PARMER Center has a 4.8 patient rating. It welcomes international patients seeking advanced neurological care. To explore if spinal cord stimulation is right for your chronic pain, you can request a consultation to discuss your individual case.
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2018
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6 doctors
Most Popular Clinic for Chronic pain Treatment
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Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
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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.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT (computer tomography) | $300 | |
| Brain MRI | $300 | |
| Consultation with a neurologist | $200 | |
| Consultation with creation of treatment plan | $200 |
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Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER): more details about the clinic
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ANDRII ZHADAN • Parkinson's disease Ukraine
Apr 21, 2025
Verified review.
Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team
Operation DBS. Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team . Because setting up the equipment is as important process for patients as the operation to install it. Honestly, I can't imagine that such an operation can be done in Ukraine.... Of course, there are young and promising doctors. But there is no equipment.
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Reply from Mahmoud Khattab
representative of Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
Jun 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your nice words. We are here all the time trying our best to get the patients satisfied and provide them with the necessary services. Moreover, what matters more is the health of the patients which the most valuable gift for us.
Farida • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Ireland
Jun 22, 2025
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We truly appreciate the support and dedication of the entire medical team
We had a very positive experience at the hospital. My father underwent surgery and we are grateful to say it was successful. The doctors and nurses were professional, attentive, and ensured he received excellent care throughout his stay. The hospital facilities were clean and well-organised, and everything went according to plan.
The only thing worth mentioning is that the total cost exceeded what we initially planned for, but overall, the quality of care and the successful outcome made it worthwhile. We truly appreciate the support and dedication of the entire medical team.
Gulziya Khadieva • Parkinson's disease Uzbekistan
Nov 15, 2022
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Thanks to doctors and translator
Very large modern clinic, helpful and friendly staff. They provided a transfer from the airport to the hotel and to the hospital. The doctor carefully examined and examined (in my opinion) competently explained everything to us, answered all our questions, prescribed treatment. We liked everything. Thanks to doctors and translator
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Reply from Mahmoud Khattab
representative of Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
Jun 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your nice words. We are here all the time trying our best to get the patients satisfied and provide them with the necessary services. Moreover, what matters more is the health of the patients which the most valuable gift for us.
Desislava • Parkinson's disease Bulgaria
Nov 23, 2022
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"But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc
I would like to express our satisfaction with the DBS operation, the stay in the hospital, which I dare to say at the world level. Dr. Ali Zirh is an absolute professional, precise, clear, concrete and above all very human. But I want to express my deepest and heartfelt thanks to our assistant from the first day, a month before we arrived at Mahmoud Kathab hospital, this young man is gifted with a huge heart, I think he was the person who made me choose MEDIPOL PARMERA etc. Ali Zarh. Last but not least, I am fascinated by the neurologist Dr. Basak and her team, who for 21 days took care of regulating the exact therapy and impulses of my husband. Our entire stay was reduced to the last detail for our benefit, to feel at home. We have not regretted it for a moment, that we chose MEDIPOL MEGA GROUP, thank you Mahmoud, you were born to help people like us!!!
Please to reword Mahmoud Kathab ,he deserved a lot!!!
Galina OGARKOVA • Parkinson's disease Kazakhstan
May 11, 2025
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Having a personal interpreter, attention at every step, did not leave for a minute, even in the operating theatre! Such support!
Professionalism of doctors!!! Having a personal interpreter, attention at every step, did not leave for a minute, even in the operating theatre! Such support!
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Thank you to my handler Olga! Her persistence and desire to help me, because I was like a kitten! I didn't know where to go and how and where to go
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Reply from Mahmoud Khattab
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Jun 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your nice words. We are here all the time trying our best to get the patients satisfied and provide them with the necessary services. Moreover, what matters more is the health of the patients which the most valuable gift for us.
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