- Expertise: Prof. Antonio Russi is an apparent expert in epilepsy diagnosing and choosing the most appropriate drugs in each particular case.
- World-renowned Hospital: Teknon Hospital is a private medical facility in Barcelona, Spain that offers top-notch care for various medical needs.
- Cutting-edge Technology: The offer includes electroencephalography (EEG) to detect foci, video surveillance to analyze the activity of the brain, and blood tests.
- Online Consultations: Prof. Antonio Russi provides remote consultations via Skype and coordinates the patient for 6 months.
- Experience and Success: Prof. Antonio Russi has helped over 2,000 patients and his team have carried out about 900 diagnostic tests and over 600 surgeries.
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- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery - from 100$
This therapy uses electric currents to stimulate brain areas, treating debilitating neurological symptoms effectively and safely.
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This surgery cuts brain nerve fibers to stop severe epilepsy without removing brain tissue.
- Stereotaxic surgeries - from 8850$
The procedure uses precise coordinates to operate in small brain areas, enhancing accuracy and reducing complications.
- Vagus nerve stimulation - from 100$
This therapy sends electrical impulses to the brain, controlling mood and seizure activity, beneficial for psychiatric and epilepsy patients.
- Surgical treatment of epilepsy - from 15000$
Brain tissue removal causing seizures, improving patients" quality of life and reducing medicines.
- Extended analysis of blood - from 11$
- Consultation with a neurologist - from 18$
- Genetic screening - from 100$
- Brain MRI with contrast - from 68$
- EEG wakefulness to sleep transition - from 700$
- Complex diagnostics of epilepsy - from 3500$
- CT of the paranasal sinuses - from 39$
- Online Consultation with Epileptologist - from 800$
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Arrival
- Arrange for airport-hotel-clinic-airport transfer.
- Check into the hospital or hotel upon arrival.
- Complete necessary paperwork for treatment.
Diagnostics
- Undergo a thorough neurological examination.
- Receive a Head MRI for detailed imaging of the brain.
- Perform an EEG to study electrical activity in the brain.
Treatment plan development
- Analyze diagnostic results with the medical team.
- Discuss and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment
- Receive prescribed medication for seizure control.
- Undergo possible surgery, under general anesthesia.
- Consider other treatments like Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).
Follow-up
- Regular consultation with the medical team post-treatment.
- Adjust medication dosage based on symptom control.
Rehabilitation
- Attend physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions.
- Follow a personalized rehabilitation plan.
Please note that only a doctor can determine a personalized diagnostic and treatment plan for each patient"s unique needs. Other diagnostic methods for epilepsy could include blood tests, lumbar puncture, or additional imaging scans. Similarly, treatment options can vary and may also include dietary therapies or deep brain stimulation.
You can send us any of these diagnostic results: MRI of the brain 3.0 T, EEG (Electroencephalography), Skull CT scan, Neurological examination, etc. The doctor will analyze brain activity, identify the presence of any abnormalities in the brain structure, and assess the frequency and type of seizures.
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updated 9/29/2023- Teknon Hospital offers the most reasonable treatments for patients with epilepsy in Spain. 75% of Bookimed patients choose Teknon for seizures therapy annually.
- Before choosing a treatment, a patient should undergo a complete diagnostics for epilepsy foci detection. Prof. Antonio Russi, the best Spanish epileptologist, may carry out a complete examination on your request.
- The Professor conducts video EEG monitoring for several day to select a proper drug. During the examination, a patient takes drugs and a doctor monitors their effect on the seizures in real time.
- In 70% of cases, a patient undergoes medication therapy. In this case, the epilepsy treatment cost includes all necessary drugs and consultation with a Professor.
- 30% of people with epilepsy need to undergo surgery. The epilepsy surgery cost is determined according to the operation type and the disease foci only after the consultation with a neurosurgeon.
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Medipol University Hospital is one of the largest multi-specialty medical institution in Turkey. Daily, over 1,200 patients trust their health to Medipol's experts. The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies, i.e, Da Vinci Surgical System, Cyber and Gamma Knives. Doctors specialize in cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular treatment. Organ transplantation, bone marrow transplant and IVF are among key specialties of the hospital.
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- Sourasky specialists carry out a complete diagnostics for patients with epilepsy to help them avoid surgery. Full diagnostics and the proper drugs selection is a primary option to fight against epilepsy. 70% of patients receive medication treatments.
- Before prescribing the drug for epilepsy, the doctors perform positron emission computed tomography using the FLAIR technology. It creates an image of pathological areas. Such a survey allows specifying the form of epilepsy and choosing the most effective medication.
- Sourasky neurosurgeons perform MRI-guided laser ablations when drugs do not help. 75% of ablations are successful according to the Epilepsy News Today online edition.
- Sourasky Medical Center offers a reasonable epilepsy surgery cost among the Near Eastern clinics. The price depends on the average price policy in Israel and local citizens' income.
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NP Istanbul Brain Hospital is the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey focused to treat soul/brain health related conditions. The hospital is No.2 Brain Hospital in Europe.
NP Istanbul Is the pioneer among other Turkish medical facilities to apply therapy with thought-focused medicines and treatment by brain functions measurement.
The hospital has 19 departments, 20 polyclinics, 7 laboratories. The key specialties are neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, addiction treatment. The quality of services is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and ISO.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul. It is the 1st hospital in Turkeу and the 21st in the world accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) for the high quality of treatment.
Memorial Şişli specialties are the following: oncology, bone marrow transplant, in vitro fertilization (IVF), neurosurgery, and organ transplant. The success rate of organ transplant at Memorial is 90%.
Patients from 92 countries choose Memorial Şişli for treatment annually.
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HEALTH&MORE is a private single-specialty medical center located in Eskisehir, Turkey. The team is dedicated to Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Spinal Surgery. HEALTH & MORE is number 1 in spine and neurosurgery with its experienced and talented doctors. Scoliosis surgery, spine tumors surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, epilepsy surgery, VNS, DBS, brain tumors, cyberknife, aneurysm surgery are the most performed surgeries in the clinic. HEALTH & MORE specializes in spine and neurosurgery only. The main factor that makes us different is that each of our surgeons develops themselves by specializing in different diseases. Our clinic, with its qualified surgeons and modern infrastructure, offers first-class comprehensive treatments to patients from all over the world.
Why patients prefer HEALTH & MORE
- Personalized treatment options with a patient-oriented approach
- Specialization in neurosurgery only
- Moden infrastructure and state-of-the-art medical equipment
- Offering the best treatment at the most economical prices
- Well-trained and experienced surgical team
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Memorial Atasehir Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul which belongs to the large Memorial Healthcare Group. The Memorial Atasehir specialties are organ transplant (with 99.5% success rate for liver and 99% for kidney), in vitro fertilization (65% success rate), oncology, cardio- and neurosurgery.
The hospital has Joint Commission International (JCI) certificate for the compliance with international treatment standards, quality, and safety. JCI is a global organization that controls the quality of medical services worldwide.
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- Sant Joan de Déu is a leading Spanish center for epilepsy therapy in children according to the local Ministry of Health report.
- Doctors provide 1,000 consultations and help 100 children with seizures annually.
- Sant Joan doctors carry out a comprehensive diagnosis to detect epilepsy foci location and choose the most proper therapeutic technique. In most of the cases, specialists prescribe drug therapy.
- 30 of the little patients undergo surgery. The epilepsy surgery cost at Sant Joan de Déu stands upon the epileptic foci location and surgery type.
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- Bumrungrad Hospital is popular among international patients for the excellent level of neurosurgery. 25 neurologists and neurosurgeons help patients with epilepsy to get rid of the disease.
- Bumrungrad specialists are the first in Thailand to perform SEEG (stereoelectroencephalography) for children. It is a surgical intervention that helps to determine the exact epileptic foci in the brain.
- SEEG helps to make the diagnosis of epilepsy more accurate and choose the most appropriate treatment method.
- The epilepsy treatment cost at Bumrungrad is 2-3 times lower than in European facilities. However, it is 2-3 times higher than in Indian and Turkish ones. The price mainly depends on the treatment method and epileptic foci location.
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
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Anadolu Medical Center is a multidisciplinary facility providing American treatment standards at affordable prices in Istanbul (Turkey). Anadolu affiliates with the Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the best medical facilities in the USA.
Oncology, hematology oncology, urology, neurosurgery, women's health, IVF, and check-up are the leading specialties in Anadolu Hospital.
The medical center is among the Top 10 hospitals in the world according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), an international organization that promotes excellent standards of health services for medical tourists.
Patients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan choose Anadolu Medical Center.
Summary about Anadolu from patients' reviews:
The Anadolu Clinic is a highly-regarded medical facility located on the coast of the marble sea. It is renowned for its professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail. The staff is polite, attentive, and responsive to patients' needs. Highly-trained and skilled doctors are available for comprehensive examinations and treatments, and the recovery room is bright and comfortable with a beautiful view. Patients have benefited from the services of an excellent translator, Elmira, and the support of coordinators Zakhida, Bakhtygul, and Amina, Gayana. The clinic also offers a transfer service from the airport to the hotel and back, as well as booking a hotel conveniently located 10-15 minutes away. Anadolu is the perfect choice for a successful treatment and recovery.
Top 5 Anadolu Advantages:
- Highly skilled and experienced medical staff
- Advanced equipment
- Personal coordinators and interpreters
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Wide range of medical services and treatments
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The Hospital is a multidisciplinary medical center. It is a part of Asklepios Kliniken, the most significant German hospitals' network.
Asklepios Barmbek specializes in Oncology, Oncohematology, Surgery, and Pulmonology.
80,000 patients from Germany and other countries worldwide receive treatment annually here.
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Emsey Hospital is one of Turkey’s multi-specialty private medical center, provides health services in the A+ Class level hospital. The hospital has ISO and JCI accreditations as a reliable medical center. As a general hospital, the facility provides treatments in general medicine, surgical medicine and internal medicine. Emsey Hospital provides healthcare services to patients from all around the world since 2012. The hospital has Advanced Spine Surgery Center performing congenital and complicated orthopedic treatments from scoliosis to spine fusion surgeries. The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit is one of the largest BMT unit in Turkey with 45 beds.
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A comprehensive epilepsy center is a part of Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler in Istanbul. This is the center with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.
Memorial Bahçelievler is among the top epilepsy centers due to the “green hospital” conception. The hospital rooms are designed in that way to positively affect the patient's psychological condition. Only living hypoallergenic plants are used in the design.
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Hadassah Medical Center is a state multi-specialty medical center located in Jerusalem, Israel. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and hematology oncology. Every year, over 150 Hadassah doctors are included in the TOP of the best doctors by Forbes magazine. Hadassah Medical Center serves both adults and children. 1,000,000 patients choose Hadassah Medical Center to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Europe & Commonwealth and Arab League States visit the clinic most often. In 2017, Melania Trump, former First Lady of the USA, visited Hadassah Medical Center as a leading Israeli hospital.
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FAQ about Epilepsy Treatment
What does determine the epilepsy treatment cost?
The epilepsy treatment cost depends on what therapeutic method a patient will undergo — medication therapy or surgery.
Before prescribing the therapy, an epileptologist carry out a complete examination of a patient. For example, specialists in the Teknon Epilepsy Institute provide electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring for 3 days.
During the procedure, a patient receives antiepileptic drugs. The doctor can immediately track the effect of drugs on the brain, replace it or adjust the dose. If the drugs do not work, an epileptologist send a patient for the surgery.
What method of epilepsy treatment cost higher?
70% of people with epilepsy receive medication treatments. The medication treatment cost is rather lower than surgery, because there is no intervention. However, a patient have to buy the drugs after they run out.
What does the epilepsy surgery cost depend on?
The epilepsy surgery cost depends on:
- type of surgery
- kind of technology
- location of clinic
- experience of a surgeon.
What does affect the epilepsy surgery cost most of all?
What is the epilepsy surgery cost? — one of the most crucial questions for people requiring this treatment option.
The exact price for operation varies in different countries and medical facilities. The average cost depends on:
- price policy within the state
- hospital brand recognition
- neurosurgeon's experience
- volume and complexity of surgery.
Except for these factors, some additional aspects may increase or reduce the epilepsy treatment cost. Among them is the type of ward, meals, interpreter service, etc. Each patient may agree or refuse these services.
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