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Vagus nerve stimulation in Prof. Atilla YILMAZ MD.

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About the clinic

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) at Neuromodulation Healthcare in Istanbul, Turkey, provides a surgical alternative for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. This procedure uses a specialized device to regulate brain signals, potentially reducing seizure frequency by up to 80% for those who do not respond to medication. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and serves patients from over 55 countries.

How VNS Therapy Works

The treatment involves a small device implanted under the skin. It sends mild electrical pulses to the vagus nerve. These pulses travel to the brain to help stop or shorten seizure activity. This method acts as a regulator for the nervous system. It is specifically for patients with intractable seizures or major depression who have not found relief through standard medical treatments.

Candidacy and Device Control

VNS is suitable for patients whose seizures continue after trying at least two different medications. Doctors must also confirm there are no brain tumors or structural issues that prevent surgery. The device includes several advanced features for patient safety:

  • Automatic activation to suppress a seizure before it starts.
  • Adjustable intensity which a doctor can change via a handheld remote.
  • Magnet wristband allowing the user to start a pulse manually if they feel a seizure coming.

Treatment in Istanbul

Neuromodulation Healthcare performs these procedures at contracted facilities like Medicana Ataşehir and Memorial Health Group. The clinic manages the entire patient journey. This starts with an online consultation to review the medical history. The team also helps with visa documents and flight tickets. Patients stay in the hospital for surgery preparation and the procedure itself. Before returning home, the clinic organizes touristic excursions and yacht tours in Istanbul.

Safety and Accreditation

The clinic is a licensed provider of international health tourism. It operates under the Travel Agency Business Certificate. By following scientific protocols, the clinic helps patients manage chronic neurological conditions when traditional drugs fail. The focus remains on improving quality of life through nerve regulation techniques.

To learn more about your eligibility for VNS therapy, you may leave a request on Bookimed for a consultation.

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.
Neurology
treatment Price
Vagus nerve stimulation $40000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Price on request
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) 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.
Additional services
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Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Küçükbakkalköy, Yüksel Sk. No:10, 34750 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

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updated 10/3/2026

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