Vagus nerve stimulation in Istanbul typically costs from $18,500 to $28,000 depending on the generator model and clinic tier. In the US, similar procedures cost around $47,500 on average. Patients save around 81% compared to the US. Most packages in Istanbul include preoperative tests, hospitalization, neurosurgeon fees, personal language assistance, and airport-to-clinic transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary neurosurgical hub with the highest concentration of specialized brain hospitals. Clinics here offer exceptional value by bundling full-board hospitalization into the surgical price. For instance, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is recognized as the second-best brain hospital in Europe. Expert neurosurgeons like Dr. Atilla Yilmaz, who holds international neuromodulation awards, provide care at JCI-accredited facilities for a fraction of US costs.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Vagus nerve stimulation | from $150 | from $30,000 | from $15,000 |
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