Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) in Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)

Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) is a non-surgical treatment for movement disorders available at Istanbul Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) in Turkey. The complete package typically costs around $20,000 USD and includes preoperative tests, the procedure, and one day of hospitalization. The treatment is performed by Assoc. Prof. Ali ZIRH, a neurosurgeon with 31 years of experience who pioneered advanced techniques in Turkey.

About the Procedure

MRgFUS uses focused ultrasound waves guided by MRI imaging to treat movement disorders without surgery. The procedure takes 3-4 hours and requires just one day of hospitalization. Patients avoid surgical incisions and experience faster recovery times compared to traditional methods.

Doctor's Expertise

Assoc. Prof. Ali ZIRH has performed over 2,000 movement disorder surgeries, including 1,450 deep brain stimulation procedures. Trained at top institutions like Johns Hopkins University, he introduced single-cell microelectrode recording DBS to Turkey. His specialties include functional neurosurgery and movement disorder treatments.

What's Included

• MRgFUS procedure
• Laboratory tests
• Preoperative examinations
• 1 day hospitalization
• Procedure-related medications
• Room and companion meals
• Airport transfers
• Language assistance

Clinic Advantages

The PARMER center operates within Medipol Acıbadem Hospital, a 276-bed facility with advanced MRI and CT equipment. The center specializes in movement disorders and offers international patient support in 32 languages. Their staff assists with travel arrangements through offices in 22 countries.

Patients considering MRgFUS treatment can schedule a consultation with Assoc. Prof. Ali ZIRH for evaluation of their condition.