Neuritis of the facial nerve treatment in Istanbul — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.

The hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility, specializes in comprehensive neurological care including neuritis of the facial nerve. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas, an experienced neurosurgeon, provides expert diagnosis and treatment for facial nerve disorders.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hale Basak Caglar directs the Radiation Oncology department, bringing 20 years of expertise. The clinic holds JCI and Johns Hopkins affiliation, utilizing CyberKnife for precise, non-invasive nerve treatment. Diagnostics may start from around $175 for a consultation and $213 for electromyography. The CyberKnife SRS package runs around $9,500, including imaging and transfers. Facial nerve reconstruction surgery typically costs $20,220–25,000, covering the operation and a hospital stay.

Dr. Hatice Hale Tuzun has practiced neurology for over 30 years, performing 900+ procedures. She works at the JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, Turkey's first LEED Platinum certified green hospital. Diagnostics start from around $130 for a neurologist consultation. The basic diagnostic package costs around $800, and complex facial nerve surgery using a microvascular muscle transfer technique typically runs around $12,900, including a 2-day hospital stay.

Dr. Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak has 23 years in neurology with 900+ facial nerve procedures at this JCI-accredited hospital. The initial neurology consultation costs around $135. The comprehensive evaluation package is typically $3,310, including neurology and physical therapy consults, a Brain MRI, blood tests, and 15 sessions of neurological rehabilitation. EMG for facial nerves costs around $305. Botox injections for hemifacial spasm run about $550 per ampoule.

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon specializing in skull base tumors and aneurysm surgery, with extensive experience at Marmara University and international training at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute. He is a member of AANS, CNS, WFNS, and EANS.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon with of experience, specializing in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery for Neuritis of the facial nerve. He trained at Johns Hopkins University and completed fellowships in endoscopic skull base surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. The clinic operates a dedicated neurosurgery unit with advanced neuroimaging and microsurgical techniques.

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak, a neurosurgeon and founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association, brings extensive expertise in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery. He has published over 46 international articles on Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, with specialized training at Maastricht University's Neuroscience Department. The clinic offers advanced treatment for neuritis of the facial nerve, leveraging his 30 years of experience in neurosurgical interventions.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir is a university hospital affiliated with the Liv Hospital Group. Its main specialties are organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology. The hospital reports a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• The organ transplant team has completed over 1,000 liver and 5,000 kidney transplants.
• PET-CT imaging can detect tumors as small as 1 millimeter.
• Neurosurgery uses neuronavigation with 1 mm accuracy to protect brain function.
• Treats around 2,700 international patients each year.
• Located 40 minutes from Istanbul New Airport on the Bosphorus coast.

Medipol Mega offers CyberKnife radiosurgery – a non-invasive, precision nerve therapy. Prof. Kürşad Aydin brings 28 years of neurology and pediatric neurosurgery experience. Neurologist consultations cost around $120, with comprehensive diagnostics like brain MRI for approximately $400. The CyberKnife treatment may cost from $5,000 for precise radiation therapy, which excludes accommodation and flights.