Epilepsy treatment at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.
About the clinic
Comprehensive epilepsy care is available at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. A consultation with a neurologist may cost around $180, while advanced brain diagnostics like an EEG are around $400. Surgical treatments like Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) implantation are typically $21,500-$27,000. Leading the neurosurgery department, Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas brings 15 years of experience and has performed over 1,100 procedures.
Diagnostics for Epilepsy
The clinic provides a full diagnostic workup. This helps pinpoint the type and cause of seizures. Patients receive an individualized assessment.
- Consultations: Available with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pediatric neurologists. These meetings may cost around $180-$220.
- Brain Imaging: A specialized Brain MRI with an epilepsy protocol is around $700. It helps locate potential abnormalities.
- Electrophysiology: A 1-hour EEG (electroencephalogram) to measure brain wave activity may cost around $400.
- Genetic Testing: The Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) test for genetic forms of epilepsy is around $1,000.
- Complete Package: A comprehensive epilepsy diagnostic package is available for around $2,220.
Surgical Treatment Options
For drug-resistant epilepsy, the hospital offers advanced surgical procedures. These are performed by Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas and his team.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): This surgery implants a small device to send electrical pulses to the brain. It aims to reduce seizure frequency. The procedure includes 6-7 days of hospitalization, meals, an interpreter, and airport transfers. The cost is typically between $21,500 and $27,000.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): This technique involves implanting electrodes in specific brain areas. It modulates abnormal activity that causes seizures. The surgery includes a 1-night hospital stay and may cost between $25,000 and $27,000.
The JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital specializes in epilepsy care. Patients interested in exploring their treatment options can request a detailed consultation to discuss the best path forward.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a neurologist | $180 | |
| Brain MRI | $700 | |
| Ultrasound | $250 - $350 | |
| EEG (Electroencephalography) | $385 | |
| MRI of one area | $600 - $1000 |
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Küçükbakkalköy Mah. Vedat Günyol Cad. No: 28-30, 34758, Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey
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