The cost of essential tremor treatment in Turkey varies depending on the procedure and related services. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, which includes fees for medical professionals, operating room charges, and follow-up care, is approximately $22,500. For a non-invasive alternative, MRgFUS (smart focused ultrasound) therapy ranges from $20,000 to $25,000. Initial diagnostics and consultations, crucial for determining the appropriate treatment, can vary from $140 to $1,500. Each treatment plan is customized based on the patient"s specific medical needs and evaluation results.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Medication treatment for essential tremor | from $250 | from $500 | from $300 |
| Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) | from $10,000 | from $16,000 | from $9,000 |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | from $21,000 | from $45,000 | from $45,000 |
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Fahad MawloodOver 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh specializes in movement disorders at Medipol University's PARMER Center.
Dr. Baris Metin specializes in Functional Neuroimaging and Epilepsy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, with experience in Turkey and Belgium.
With expertise in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), Dr. Tonge specializes in advanced, non-invasive treatments for essential tremor at Medipol University.