Essential tremor treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh has 30 years in functional neurosurgery, performing over 2,000 movement disorder procedures including 1,450+ DBS surgeries. This specialized center offers two precision options. MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) typically runs $15,750–$20,000, while Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery may cost $24,250–$28,000. Both are comprehensive packages that include diagnostics, the procedure, a hospital stay, and transfers.

Prof. Dilek Necioğlu Örken leads the neurology team at Memorial Şişli, a major JCI-accredited Istanbul hospital with 13 operating rooms. Diagnostics start from $180 for a consultation. Brain MRI is around $750 and an EEG costs $400-1,800. Deep brain stimulation surgery for tremor costs around $25,000–$29,000 and covers the procedure and hospital stay.

Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas has performed 900 neurosurgical procedures over 17 years at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. Diagnostics start from $180 for a neurologist consultation, with advanced imaging like a brain MRI costing around $700. The clinic offers both DBS surgery and non-invasive MRgFUS, each typically running $25,000–$27,000. Both all-inclusive packages cover the procedure and a 7 to 14-day hospital stay.

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center treating 500,000+ patients annually, with neurology services for essential tremor under the care of Dr. Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, a board-certified neurologist specializing in neurophysiological diagnostics including EEG and EMG.

The clinic is a Johns Hopkins-affiliated center, offering both HIFU and DBS for tremor control. Prof. Nijal Işık leads diagnostics, including EMG from $213 and advanced 3T MRI around $700. DBS surgery costs around $25,000–$35,000 and includes the neuromodulation system, stereotactic implantation, and a 3–5 night hospital stay. The on-campus hotel and airport transfers are included.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital holds the prestigious LEED Platinum certification and uses the Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI for precise neurological mapping. Diagnostics for tremor start around $200 for ultrasound, while an EEG and 3T MRI are about $700 each. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery typically costs around $25,700. The hospital provides free airport transfers to assist international patients during their stay. This JCI-accredited facility combines advanced neuromodulation technology with comfortable, environmentally-friendly care settings in Istanbul.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar has performed 900+ neurosurgery procedures across 15 years at this JCI-accredited hospital, which operates a da Vinci XI robotic platform. Diagnostics including an MRI scan and neurologist consultation are part of the package. The DBS surgery for essential tremor may cost around $25,000, covering the procedure, initial consultations, MRI, and VIP airport transfers.

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Osman Akçakaya, EANS certified with a Stereotactic Neurosurgery fellowship from Hannover, offers consultations at this JCI-accredited hospital. Diagnostics start from $150 for an ultrasound and $850 for a brain MRI. The all-inclusive DBS surgery package runs $23,750–$26,250, covering stereotactic neurosurgery, a 5-day stay, meals and transfers for the patient and a companion, and full diagnostics.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Istanbul. It treats 10,000+ patients each year. Core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, spinal surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Holds ISO 9001 certification from TÜV NORD CERT.
• 90 physicians work across 35 departments.
• Patients come from CIS, Africa, and the Arab League.
• Formerly known as Adatip International Hospital.
• Serves both adults and children.

Atlas University Hospital offers advanced treatment for Essential tremor, with Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak, a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association and Functional Group Committee Member of the European Association of Neurosurgery, leading the care.