Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Clinics in Germany: 8 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Marcel Dihne has specialized in neurology since 2004, focusing on deep brain stimulation with academic backing from the University of Cologne. The complete DBS package may cost around €85,000 – typically covering surgery, 4-7 days hospitalization, MRI, EEG, and neurological consultations. The clinic holds multiple certifications from WHO, German Cancer Society, and TÜV RHEINLAND, ensuring adherence to international standards. Prof. Dihne received the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation Research Award for clinical stem cell research.

Prof. Dr. Peter Paul Urban—listed among Germany's top neurologists—leads the Parkinson's diagnostics team at Asklepios Barmbek, ranked #2 globally for medical tourism. The outpatient evaluation package costs around €1,100, including anamnesis, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan by the Chief Physician. This ISO 9001:2015 certified clinic offers multidisciplinary care with neurologists, radiologists and physiotherapists collaborating on each case.

Nordwest Krankenhaus is a multi specialized medical institution, a leading hospital in Germany due to development of innovations, such as 3D ultrasound, anticancer vaccines in targeted therapy. It comprises 5 research institutes and 11 specialized centers.

Asklepios Nord is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Hamburg. It is included in the biggest medical network in Germany — Asklepios Kliniken.

Pediatrics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, maxillofacial surgery are the main specialties at Asklepios Nord.

Asklepios Nord is regularly ranked among TOP hospitals in Germany for dentistry, ophthalmology, proctology.

72,000 patients receive treatment in the hospital annually.

Asklepios Klinik Altona is a university hospital of Hamburg, one of the oldest medical facilities in Northern Germany. The medical center belongs to the hospitals’ group of Asklepios Kliniken. Asklepios Altona Hamburg specializes in robotic surgery, gastroenterology, abdominal surgery, neurology, and oncology specialties.

95,000 patients get treatment annually here.

Charité is the most famous university hospital in the whole Europe which was founded yet in 1710. The majority of patients choosing treatment in Germany prefer this clinic because of its high popularity and good reviews. International patients are not a priority for Charité, so patients from other countries should be prepared for long terms of application processing and absence of foreign patients reception service.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic specializes in neurosurgery with Dr. Uwe Neubauer, Director of Neurosurgery, leading Deep Brain Stimulation procedures. The hospital is part of Gesundheit Nord network and was recognized by Focus magazine among Germany's top medical institutions. DBS surgery typically costs around $13,500–$18,400. The clinic handles 40,000 patients annually across its multidisciplinary departments.

Prof. Peter Berlit is awarded by Focus Magazine as one of the leading specialists in neurological disorders treatment.