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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Prof. Atilla YILMAZ MD.

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About the clinic

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery at Neuromodulation Healthcare in Istanbul, Turkey, provides a surgical option for patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The facility coordinates care through a network of accredited institutions like Medicana and Memorial Health Group. Patients benefit from a team that has managed 800+ DBS surgeries for people from over 55 countries.

Conditions Treated with DBS

DBS surgery helps manage symptoms when medications no longer work well or cause severe side effects. It is commonly used for Parkinson's disease and essential tremors. The procedure also treats head, voice, and hand tremors. Doctors use this method for dystonia, Meige syndrome, and Tourette syndrome. In some cases, it helps patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The Surgical Process

The surgery involves placing thin electrodes into specific areas of the brain. These wires connect to a small pulse generator placed under the skin near the collarbone. This device sends continuous electrical signals to the brain. These signals help fix abnormal brain activity. For Parkinson's patients, the stimulation may also help the brain produce more dopamine.

Pre-Operative Preparation

Safety is a priority before the surgery begins. A multidisciplinary team reviews every patient. This team includes a neurosurgeon, a neurologist, and a psychologist. An anesthesiologist, a cardiologist, and a nutritionist also check the patient's health. The medical team uses high-resolution brain CT scans for planning. They also perform a brain MRI while the patient is under anesthesia to get clear images.

Patient Care and Travel

The clinic supports international patients throughout their entire medical trip. The process starts with an online consultation to review the case. Staff members help with visa applications and flight tickets. Once in Istanbul, patients receive VIP transfers to the hospital. The package often includes a touristic excursion and a yacht tour during the recovery period. After the procedure and follow-up, the team helps organize the return to the home country.

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Highlights

2019 Year of foundation
5 doctors
150 patients per year

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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.
Neurosurgery
treatment Price
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $45000
Vagus nerve stimulation Price on request
Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) (Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM)) Price on request
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) Price on request
Baclofen Pump Surgery Price on request

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Licences

International health tourism authorization certificate for Neuromodulation Healthcare, Turkey

hospital accreditation of quality

Turkish Medical Association certificate for Prof. Atilla YILMAZ MD.
Turkish Medical Association
TR, Turkish Medical Association certificate for Prof. Atilla YILMAZ MD.

Prof. Atilla YILMAZ MD.: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul
Neuromodulation Healthcare is a Turkey-based clinic devoted to neuromodulation procedures for movement disorders and related neurological conditions. Its flagship treatment is Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, supported by dedicated programs for conditions and symptoms including dystonia, essential tremor, freezing of gait by DBS, and other DBS-related indications. The clinic also provides other neuromodulation interventions, including Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Sacral Stimulation (SNS), and Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). What patients usually notice first is the clinic’s structured “360-degree” service approach for medical travel. The process starts with online consultation, followed by patient transfer arrangements such as visa and flight-ticket procedures. After arrival, patients are hospitalized for surgery preparations, and the program continues through the post-treatment period with planned supportive activities described as tourist excursions and returning patients to their country. The clinic also emphasizes comfort during the stay with services including complimentary internet, VIP plate and unlimited refreshments, and VIP hospital room accommodation plus access to 4- or 5-star hotels nearby for patients and up to two accompanying individuals. International patients are handled through a patient-focused pathway that includes support from the planning stage to return home. The clinic presents global reach using KPI tiles that include “countries served,” and it also lists contracted health organizations such as Medicana Ataşehir Hospital, Medicana Ataköy Hospital, and Memorial Health Group. Patients’ case experience is showcased through DBS Surgery patient entries that list treated individuals from multiple countries. For transparency on website figures, Neuromodulation Healthcare displays two different KPI tile sets for DBS outcomes and service reach across different sections: one set shows “69k+ DBS Surgeries / 19k+ Successful surgeries / 236+ Contracted organizations / 32+ Countries served,” while another set shows “800+ DBS Surgeries / 1200+ Successful surgeries / 3 Contracted organizations / 56+ Countries served.” Both sets appear without an included timeframe, so the clinic’s public figures vary depending on the section where the KPIs are shown. Overall, the clinic’s profile centers on specialized neuromodulation care, coordinated patient travel logistics, and a networked hospital ecosystem for treatment delivery.
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Küçükbakkalköy, Yüksel Sk. No:10, 34750 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

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