| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | from $23,000 | from $45,000 | from $45,000 |
| Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease | from $1,000 | from $2,000 | from $1,800 |
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Fahad MawloodDr. Ali Zirh has performed 1,500+ DBS procedures over 31 years, trained at Johns Hopkins and pioneering microelectrode recording in Turkey. The $28,000 package typically includes surgery, 3-day hospitalization, 3 weeks of neurostimulator programming, guesthouse stays, and transfers. Medipol University Parkinson’s Center offers complete DBS care with advanced electrophysiological mapping and 6-month follow-up.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Ucer has performed 900+ neurosurgery procedures over 18 years, specializing in DBS surgery. The procedure may cost around $28,000 USD – typically covering the Boston rechargeable DBS device, 3-4 days hospitalization, pre-op tests, and 21 days hotel stay with companion accommodation. VMH Biruni University Hospital holds international health tourism accreditation and maintains a 98% patient recommendation rate. Dr. Ucer trained in neurosurgery and spine neurosurgery, focusing on advanced neurological treatments.
Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktaş has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over 9 years, specializing in deep brain stimulation. The procedure may cost around $26,500 – typically covering surgery, 4 nights hospitalization, brain MRI, transfers, and follow-up care. Memorial Ataşehir Hospital holds JCI accreditation, Turkey's first, with international safety standards. The package includes interpreter services and companion accommodation during the hospital stay.
Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 17 years, specializing in DBS with rechargeable implants. The package may cost around $20,000 – typically covering surgery, rechargeable system, 7-night stay, transfers, and follow-up care. He trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital and holds a professorship. The JCI-accredited hospital features a dedicated neurosurgery department with 10 operating theaters.
Prof. Dr. Baran Yılmaz brings 21 years of neurosurgical experience with 1,100+ procedures performed. The clinic offers DBS packages costing around $20,000–24,000 USD, typically covering surgery with rechargeable implant, 5-7 nights hospitalization, pre-op diagnostics, and transfers. As a university hospital, Istinye Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir combines research with clinical care, using neuronavigation for 1mm precision. The package includes 24/7 nursing care, neurological rehabilitation, and accommodation for one companion.
Over 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a pioneer in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson’s and movement disorders.
Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, trained at University of California San Francisco.
Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries – Prof. Dr. Arslan brings 20+ years of neurosurgical expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
Pioneering expert in deep brain stimulation who trained neurosurgeons internationally – Dr. Kocabicak leads Turkey's National Deep Brain Stimulation Association based at Atlas University Hospital.
Written by Kateryna Zamkovska