Consultation with a neurosurgeon in Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
About the clinic
A consultation with a neurosurgeon at the Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) in Istanbul, Turkey, helps evaluate neurological conditions. This medical review typically runs $200 for an initial meeting. The center focuses on movement disorders and is part of a large university medical network.
The Specialist and Expertise
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Zirh leads the diagnostic process at the clinic. He is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Zirh holds an EANS diploma and is certified by the European Board of Neurosurgery. He also has a Master's degree in Neurophysiology. This specialist focuses on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery to examine patient symptoms.
What the Consultation Includes
The diagnostic meeting helps determine the next steps for a patient's health. The following details apply to the offering:
- Specialist Review: A direct meeting with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Zirh is around $200.
- Movement Disorders Focus: The clinic specializes in identifying issues related to Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
- Multilingual Support: Staff can provide patient services in 32 different languages at the affiliated hospital.
About the Clinic
PARMER is a specialized center within the Medipol University system. It functions as a hub for patients with complex neurological needs. The facility uses protocols shared with Medipol Acıbadem Hospital for international patient care. Patients visit this center to get a precise look at their neurological health from an internationally certified expert. For more information or to book an appointment, you can leave a request on Bookimed.
Highlights
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $300 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) | $15000 - $23300 | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | $19800 - $22950 | |
| Removal of spinal cord tumor | Price on request | |
| Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | Price on request | |
| Stereotaxic surgeries | Price on request |
Clinic Doctors
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Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER): more details about the clinic
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) is a private specialty center in Istanbul, Turkey. It opened in 2018 as part of Medipol University. The center diagnoses and treats Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in children and adults.
Center Profile and Recognition
PARMER is recognized as a Center of Excellence and Education for movement disorders. Neurologists and neurosurgeons from the region come here for hands-on training. This includes deep brain stimulation surgery and device programming.
Boston Scientific chose PARMER as its education and excellence center. The center signed a similar agreement with Abbott in 2019.
Movement Disorder Care
Neurology
Neurologists diagnose Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders and plan each patient’s treatment.
Conditions treated include:
- Essential tremor and other tremors
- Dystonia
- Parkinson-plus syndromes
- Huntington’s disease
- Tardive syndromes
- Chorea and paroxysmal dyskinesias
- Myoclonus and Wilson’s disease
Medication comes first for Parkinson’s-related movement symptoms. If it doesn’t control symptoms well enough, surgery becomes an option.
Neurosurgery and Deep Brain Stimulation
PARMER performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. DBS sends electrical signals to targeted brain areas, so it changes how cells there behave.
During DBS, surgeons use microelectrode recording and single-cell stimulation. This technique reads activity from individual brain cells.
For tremor, the center also offers MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). It treats a targeted area without an incision.
Rehabilitation and Speech Therapy
Physical therapy covers walking, balance, and coordination training for movement disorders. Speech therapists treat speech and swallowing problems linked to Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Speech treatment includes Lee Silverman Voice Therapy. For swallowing, therapy can involve exercises and changes to food texture.
Diagnostic and Treatment Technology
ExcelsiusGPS provides robotic navigation during DBS surgery. A lab on-site supports genetic diagnostic testing.
With the Biodex balance system, therapists assess fall risk and run balance exercises. Its interactive programs target the specific balance problem found, so training fits each patient.
International Patient Background
PARMER treats international patients from these regions:
- Europe and the Balkans
- The United States and Canada
- Australia
Additional services
Patient reviews
View 45 reviewsANDRII ZHADAN • Parkinson's disease Ukraine
Ali Zirch is the best and he has a good team
Gulziya Khadieva • Parkinson's disease Uzbekistan
Thanks to doctors and translator
Farida • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
We truly appreciate the support and dedication of the entire medical team
Desislava • Parkinson's disease Bulgaria
"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
Galina OGARKOVA • Parkinson's disease Kazakhstan
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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