Parkinson's disease Treatment in Turkey — Page 3

Prof. Doğan Güçlü has performed 900+ procedures with 22 years experience, trained at Johns Hopkins. This JCI and TÜV SÜD-accredited hospital offers complete DBS packages around $23,000–$25,000. The package covers surgery, 3–4 nights in the hospital, all medical fees, and airport transfers. Diagnostics may start from $600 for an MRI or around $1,450 for a full initial workup.

Prof. Dr. Akin Akakin performs Deep Brain Stimulation with University of Florida fellowship training. This JCI-accredited center has a 95% success rate for reducing motor symptoms. Diagnostics start from $500 for an exam and MRI. The comprehensive DBS package runs $19,000–$25,000, covering surgery, a 5–7 day hospital stay, pre-op tests, and companion accommodation.

Prof. Dr. Cahit Kural offers 28 years of experience of neurosurgical experience with over 900 performed DBS procedures. This university hospital maintains a 99.9% reported success rate for DBS. Diagnostics start from $440 for a brain MRI. The all-inclusive DBS package runs $19,000–22,000, covering stereotactic implantation, 5-day hospitalization, pre-op diagnostics, a private nurse, and airport transfers.

Parkinson’s diagnostics start from $547 for a CT scan. A complete DBS program at this private adult clinic typically runs $35,000, which covers the 7-day hospital stay, the procedure with internal self-absorbing sutures, pre-op consultations, follow-up controls, and VIP airport transfers.

Nobel Medical, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease with thermal water therapy, natural mud therapy, and electrotherapy. Treatments may cost around $112,000–$132,000. Dr. Şule Temiztürk, a rehabilitation specialist with 20 years of experience of experience, focuses on neurological disorders and performs advanced injection therapies. She trained at Ankara University and has worked at leading hospitals like Şişli Eftal EAH. The clinic is popular among international patients for its holistic approach.

Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital is a private medical center in Ankara, Turkey. Its main specialties include orthopedics, general surgery, and internal medicine.

• Part of the Lokman Hekim healthcare network, one of Turkey's largest private hospital groups.
• Treats patients from across the country and abroad.
• Located in Ankara's Etlik district, near major transportation links.
• Offers modern diagnostic and treatment services across multiple departments.

Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh has specialized in functional neurosurgery for 42 years, performing over 1,700 surgeries for Parkinson's disease. The JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital offers MRgFUS – a non-invasive ultrasound procedure typically around $20,000. Deep Brain Stimulation surgery runs $28,000–$32,000, a package covering neurostimulator implantation, 4 days hospitalization, and six-month follow-up. Initial diagnostics, like a neurologist consultation, may cost around $120.

Prof. Erdal Karaöz leads a GMP-certified stem cell center, offering regenerative treatment plans for Parkinson's. The JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus features a specialized Neuroscience Center with a documented 91% survival rate. Initial diagnostics start from $180 for a consultation. Deep brain stimulation surgery costs $24,000–26,000 and includes electrode implantation, the stimulator battery, microelectrode recording, hospital stay, and follow-up programming.

Prof. Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a functional neurosurgeon. Diagnostics start from $118 for a consultation with a plan, $250 for a CT scan, and $250–$1,000 for an MRI. The deep brain stimulation package costs $18,000–$23,000, covering all major expenses – surgery, preoperative tests, 3 nights hospital plus 7 nights hotel, doctor fees, medical equipment, and airport transfers.

Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.

• First EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and Asia.
• One of the largest bone marrow transplant units in the region with 45 beds.
• JCI-accredited since 2017, also holds ISO 9001 and TÜSKA certificates.
• Offers PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC Trilogy, and nuclear medicine therapies.
• Provides airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodation for international patients.