Turkey, Istanbul
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) in Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
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About the clinic
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a pain management procedure available at Medipol University Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center in Istanbul, Turkey. The treatment may cost between $1,600 and $26,600 USD depending on the approach. The clinic offers this procedure under Dr. Ali Zirh, a neurosurgeon with 37 years of experience and 1,500+ procedures performed.
About the Procedure
Spinal Cord Stimulation helps manage chronic pain when other treatments fail. It involves implanting a small device near the spinal cord. The device sends electrical pulses that interfere with pain signals before they reach the brain.
Treatment Process
The procedure happens in two stages. First comes a trial period lasting up to 10 days. Temporary leads connect to an external neurostimulator. If pain relief proves successful, doctors proceed with permanent implantation.
Patients can choose between two systems:
- Intellis - rechargeable neurostimulator
- Vanta - recharge-free system
What's Included
The treatment package covers:
- Spinal cord MRI and brain MRI scans
- 4-day hospital stay
- Hotel accommodation after discharge
- Transport between airport, hotel, and clinic
About the Specialist
Dr. Ali Zirh specializes in stereotactic neurosurgery with international training. He holds a Guinness World Record for organizing the largest gathering of DBS patients. His 37-year career includes 850+ deep brain stimulation procedures.
The clinic maintains a 4.8/5 rating from patient reviews. Those considering SCS can request a consultation to discuss their specific case.
Highlights
2018
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6 doctors
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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.
Neurology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Brain MRI | $300 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) | $15000 - $23300 | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | Price on request | |
| Stem Cell Therapy | Price on request |
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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.
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
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.
Anonymous • Parkinson's disease Ukraine
Jun 6, 2025
Verified review.
Sensitive, intelligent, caring Liana - thank you for your attention, organisation and support at the highest level
The competence of our medical coordinator Liana played an important role, it was thanks to her that we believed and decided to go for examination and consultation. Sensitive, intelligent, caring Liana - thank you for your attention, organisation and support at the highest level and we hope for further cooperation with you!
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The driving force was the support of the medical coordinator Liana. The transfer and interpreter at the hospital is important.
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