Parkinson's disease treatment in Turkey — get 3 personalized clinic matches

Assoc. Prof. Zirh has performed over 1,000 DBS operations in 37 years. He holds a Guinness World Record for the largest DBS patient gathering. The $28,500 package covers surgery with a Boston Scientific rechargeable neurostimulator, 3–4 weeks stay, transfers, 3 weeks of device programming, and 1 year follow-up at this JCI-accredited university hospital.

Memorial Şişli was Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital and specializes in neurosurgery among other fields. For Parkinson's disease, the clinic offers deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery starting at $25,000 – this typically includes the implant device, surgery, hospitalization up to 14 days, and programming of the stimulator battery. Consultations with neurologists run around $140–$220, and brain MRI costs approximately $350–$700. Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktaş, a neurosurgeon at Memorial Ataşehir, reviews cases and performs DBS procedures. The final decision to proceed is made after in-person neurologist and psychiatrist evaluations. Airport transfers and interpreter services are provided at no extra charge.

Prof. Zafer Orkun Toktas performs DBS at Memorial Ataşehir, a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul. He has 16 years in neurosurgery and over 1,100 procedures. The surgery uses a Boston Scientific rechargeable battery lasting 8–10 years. Packages range from $19,500 to $27,000 depending on hospitalization length and whether battery programming happens inpatient or outpatient. Most include pre-op tests, surgery, 4–14 nights, meals, and airport transfers. Final candidacy requires neurologist evaluation on arrival.

Prof. Baris Metin brings 7 years of neurology expertise focused on movement disorders and functional neuroimaging. NP Istanbul Brain Hospital holds JCI accreditation and ISO 9001 certification. The initial consultation with brain MRI costs $625 and includes comprehensive blood work for Parkinson's differential diagnosis. If deep brain stimulation is indicated after evaluation, the full DBS package runs $25,000 with a Boston Scientific or Medtronic device, covering surgery, 5–7 days hospitalization, pre-op tests, anesthesia consultation, and post-operative neurostimulator programming. Airport transfers and interpretation services are included for inpatients.

Associate Professor Dr. Melih Ucer trained in neurosurgery at University of Wisconsin-Madison and has performed 1,100 procedures over 17 years. The clinic uses rechargeable DBS systems with an 18-year battery life. The $24,000 package covers surgeon fees, 7 days hospitalization, brain MRI, neurology consults, pre-op tests, transfers, and companion accommodation. Hotel outside the hospital is separate.