TOP Countries for Epilepsy Treatment — Page 14

Merkez Prime Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital in Gebze, Turkey, with 60 departments. It specializes in surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, dentistry, and aesthetic medicine. The facility includes a helipad for urgent patient transfers from abroad.

• 60 physicians cover a wide range of medical fields under one roof.
• Helipad enables rapid transport of severe cases from other countries.
• Services span from dental care to advanced aesthetic procedures.

Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.

• Holds the Baby-friendly Hospital accreditation from WHO and UNICEF.
• Offers free online doctor consultations, plus follow-up calls after treatment.
• Uses a 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients uncomfortable with closed spaces.
• Provides computed tomography with reduced radiation dose.
• Includes a 16-bed general intensive care unit and a 14-bed newborn ICU.

BIOAGE Clinic is a private medical center in Kyiv treating around 700 patients each year. It has 14 doctors across 7 departments.

• Offers a full range of outpatient and diagnostic services.
• Located in the center of Kyiv for easy access.
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each patient.

Derindere Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul serving over 106,000 patients each year. Its core strengths are orthopedics, neurology, hand surgery, and weight loss surgery. The hospital holds a TÜV AUSTRIA Certificate for safety, quality, and data protection.

• Digital hospital model with 6 operating rooms and 75 beds across 22 suites.
• Level 3 adult and newborn intensive care unit with 42 beds.
• Treats both adults and children, with 25 departments on site.
• Most patients come from Europe, the CIS, and Arab League states.

Aster Hospitals in Dubai is part of Aster DM Healthcare, a network of 26 hospitals and 19,000 employees. It offers over 55 specialties with a focus on cardiology, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spine health.

• The Aster DM Healthcare network handles 20 million patient visits each year.
• 2,900+ physicians provide care across the network.
• Cardiology team provides 24/7 access to physicians.
• Spine Health uses a multidisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and pain specialists.
• General surgery and neurosurgery emphasize minimally invasive approaches.

Prof. Dr. Ugur Isik provides specialized pediatric neurology consultations. The clinic offers comprehensive diagnostic packages from $2,000 to $3,000, including 48-hour video EEG monitoring, 3T MRI, labs, and medical consilium. Diagnostic entry points start from around $150 for a consultation.

Hospital HM Sanchinarro specializes in neurosurgery with 400,000 annual patients. Epilepsy consultations may cost around $200–$300. Dr. Niko Mihic brings 27 years of experience of emergency medicine experience from McGill and University of Montreal Teaching Hospitals, with additional roles as Chief of the Executive Health Program and medical advisor for the European Space Agency.

Mater Olbia Hospital specializes in epilepsy care with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. Dr. Giovanni Sabatino, Director of Neurosurgery, has performed over 4,000 surgical procedures, including 2,000+ as lead surgeon, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques and neuro-oncology. Epilepsy treatment may cost around $7,100–$17,500.

HEC Turkey is a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 49 departments. The clinic focuses on connecting patients with 102 specialists across a wide range of medical fields.

• Strongest areas include general surgery, orthopedics, and internal medicine.
• Joint Commission International accreditation for quality and patient safety.
• Free patient consultations offered before scheduling procedures.

National Prime Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center in Baku, Azerbaijan. The hospital runs 15 departments, including plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, and neurology. Pediatric care is offered within the ophthalmology and urology units. An internationally accredited clinical laboratory supports diagnostics. A key focus is aesthetic surgery, covering rhinoplasty, face lifting, and body reshaping.

Founded in 2018, the hospital has 13 doctors trained in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia. Specialists perform endoscopic spinal surgery and laparoscopic bariatric operations. Urologists use laser lithotripsy to treat stones. Gastroenterologists offer therapeutic endoscopy, mucosal resection, and gastric sleeve gastroplasty.

International patients get personal escorts from Heydar Aliyev Airport. Services include flight booking, interpreters on demand, and electronic medical records. Guests stay at the on-site Alba Hotel, which offers vegetarian and halal meals.