Epilepsy treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Dr. Selvinaz Edizer has 13 years of pediatric neurology experience, focusing on epilepsy with 1,100+ procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. This JCI-accredited, Johns Hopkins-affiliated center offers 3T MRI and 12-hour video EEG monitoring. Diagnostics start from around $130 for consultation, EEG monitoring is typically $1,650–$2,000, and the VNS implantation package costs $22,000–$30,000, covering surgery, device programming, and a hospital stay.

Prof. Dilek Necioglu Orken has treated epilepsy for 37 years with 1,100+ patient cases at Memorial Şişli Hospital, a JCI-accredited center. Diagnostics start from $140 for a neurologist consultation, with 1-hour EEG costing around $180–450 and brain MRI around $400–700. Vagus nerve stimulation typically runs $22,000–$30,000 including surgery, device programming, and extended care. Deep Brain Stimulation costs around $25,000–$29,000, covering the neurosurgery and device.

Prof. Dr. Barış Metin is a neurology professor with a PhD in neuroimaging and 26 years of experience. He offers comprehensive diagnostics starting with an EEG for around $200 or a neurologist consultation for around $180. A complete epilepsy diagnostics package costs around $1,450. Advanced treatment with vagus nerve stimulation surgery may cost $20,000–26,000, while deep brain stimulation runs around $24,000–28,000.

Assoc. Prof. Sait Öztürk has of epilepsy surgery experience with over 1,100 procedures. He leads the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Epilepsy Surgery Group and trained at Harvard Medical School. Diagnostics start from around $200 for a consultation. Deep Brain Stimulation surgery may cost $23,500-$28,000, while VNS with Smart or Ultra-Smart devices runs $21,500-$45,500. Packages typically cover hospitalization, surgeon fees, and transfers.

Dr. Selçuk Göçmen has specialized in functional neurosurgery for 23 years. The JCI and OECI-accredited clinic offers comprehensive diagnostics, starting from $120 for a neurologist consultation. A VNS implantation package typically runs $28,750–$35,000 and covers the device, surgery, 5-6 nights of hospital care, and an accompanying person's accommodation.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital's epilepsy neurology team includes specialists like Dr. Rahsan Adviye, who has over 22 years of experience and trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The hospital, part of the 22 years Memorial Health Group, offers treatment for epilepsy, with costs typically ranging from $7,100 to $17,500. The facility features a 19-operating-room setup with Brainlab navigation and operates a dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit.

Prof. Ebru Altındağ has 28 years of epilepsy expertise, having treated 1,100+ patients. This JCI-accredited hospital uses EOS imaging for precise diagnostics. An initial neurology consultation costs around $180-$250, with a comprehensive brain MRI around $750-$850. Medical therapy runs $1,500-$1,900 for diagnostics and planning, while DBS surgery may cost $23,750-$26,250 for the procedure and hospital stay.

Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas has 17 years of neurosurgical experience with over 1,100 epilepsy procedures. He operates at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. Diagnostics start from $180 for a neurologist consultation. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) implantation may cost $21,500–$27,000, covering the procedure, 6-7 days hospitalization, meals, and transfers. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery typically runs $25,000–$27,000 with one night stay.

Hisar Intercontinental's JCI-accredited neurosurgery center uses 3 Tesla MRI and neuromonitoring for precise intervention. Diagnostics start from around $80 for a brainstem test, with a full epilepsy panel costing $1,320–$1,500. Selective amygdalo-hippocampectomy surgery runs about $29,500 – this package includes the operation, 8 days hospitalization, neuronavigation, and personal nursing. A 30-day neurological rehabilitation program is also available for around $19,250.

Atlas University Hospital specializes in epilepsy treatment with over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery, supported by Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak, a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association and EANS Functional Group Committee member. Treatment may cost around $7,100–$17,500. The hospital operates a dedicated neurosurgery unit with advanced imaging and monitoring capabilities.