Best Clinics for Essential Tremor Treatment in Istanbul

Deep brain stimulation at NP Istanbul uses the BOSTON Deep Brain Stimulator, an FDA-approved device. Prof. Baris Metin has practiced neurology for 26 years at this JCI-accredited hospital. Diagnostics start from $200 for an EEG. The DBS package typically costs $24,000-28,000 and includes surgery, 5 days hospitalization, brain MRI, and airport transfers.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Ucer specializes in functional neurosurgery for essential tremor with 19 years of experience and 900+ procedures. Diagnostics start from $90 for an ultrasound, with a neurologist consultation at $200 and MRI ranging $1,000–$1,200. Deep brain stimulation surgery costs around $25,000–$28,000 – an all-inclusive package covering surgery, a 3–4 day hospital stay, pre-op testing, and airport transfers.

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.

Dr. Dmitry Chernykh coordinates the neurosurgery program at Medical Park Göztepe, a JCI and ISO-accredited hospital group. Diagnostics start from $200 for ultrasound, while MRI of one area typically runs $500–$700. A comprehensive DBS surgery package costs around $18,500 – it includes 4 nights hospital stay, surgeon and anesthesiologist fees, pre-op tests, and nursing services.

Emsey Hospital provides specialized care for Essential tremor, supported by JCI and ISO accreditations ensuring high standards. Dr. Ahmet Kemal Firat, a neuroradiology and oncology specialist with advanced training at Hacettepe University and US fellowships, offers expertise in minimally invasive treatments for neurological conditions.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, part of the esteemed Medipol Health Group, offers advanced treatment for Essential tremor with a focus on functional neurosurgery. The JCI-accredited facility provides comprehensive care with access to cutting-edge technologies.

TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital has 617 beds and 15 operating rooms, including a hybrid room. A movement-disorders specialist offers non-invasive neuromodulation, while neurosurgery provides DBS for medication-resistant movement disorders. Diagnostics start with ultrasound at around $200. Consultation with a treatment plan may cost around $200, EMG around $300, and MRI of one area around $500–$800. Treatment prices are not published.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Acibadem Health Group is a 20-hospital network across 4 countries with JCI and ISO accreditation. It cooperates with Harvard Medical International and Massachusetts General Hospital. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and organ transplant.

• 5,000,000+ patients treated annually by over 22,500 staff.
• Own laboratories: Acibadem LabMed, LabVital, and LabCell.
• Equipment includes Da Vinci robotic systems, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and 3 Tesla intraoperative MRI.
• Free remote consultation with treatment plan and cost. Airport pick-up and free transfer. Interpreters in 20+ languages.