Best Clinics for West syndrome Treatment in the World: 86 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Antonio Russi founded the clinic's Epilepsy Institute with over 53 years treating severe seizures. He has performed 1,100+ procedures like robotic SEEG surgery and vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implantation. An initial consultation costs around €600. A full diagnostic package with PET-CT, MRI, and genetic testing typically runs €2,000–€2,500. Surgical treatments are extensive: robotic SEEG surgery costs around €45,000, microsurgical resection about €55,000, and VNS implantation around €65,000, each including the procedure, hospital stay, and post-op care.

Prof. Dr. Kürşad Aydın has 28+ years in pediatric neurology at Medipol Mega, a large 810-bed JCI-accredited university hospital with epilepsy surgery capability. A consultation typically costs around $120. The complete West syndrome diagnostic package runs $1,900–$2,300 and includes pediatric neurologist exam, brain MRI, 24-hour EEG monitoring, and airport transfers.

Dr. Veronika Chernukha brings 29 years of pediatric neurology experience and leads the neuro-oncology unit at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, a JCI-accredited center. Diagnostics start from around $310 for basic laboratory tests. A consultation with a pediatric neurologist typically runs about $950, with a full evaluation package including MRI review and extended EEG costing around $1,200.

Prof. Baris Metin offers 25 years of neurology expertise, focusing on West syndrome at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. An initial consultation runs around $300 and an EEG may cost $200. The diagnostic epilepsy package is typically $1,890 including MRI and sleep QEEG. For drug-resistant cases, vagus nerve stimulation is an option, with a package around $20,000–$26,000 covering the device, hospital stay, and follow-up programming.

Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Selen Karalök is a pediatric neurology specialist at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. Diagnostics start from around $150 for a consultation. Comprehensive bundles including whole-exome sequencing run about $1,650. The clinic offers a ketogenic diet program that costs approximately $1,650–$2,300 and includes hospitalization for preparation and monitoring.

Dr. Selvinaz Edizer has 12 years of pediatric neurology experience with 900+ procedures. At the JCI and ISO-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, diagnostics may start from $120 for a consultation. Treatment options include a $4,000 initial hospitalization package with EEG and MRI or a ketogenic diet starting around $1,000. Vagus nerve stimulation typically runs $22,000–$30,000 for device implantation and programming.

This Johns Hopkins-affiliated center specializes in pediatric neurology, led by Professor Sinan Chomu. Diagnostics start with a consultation at around $180, with an EEG costing about $400 and an MRI between $600 and $1,000. A comprehensive diagnostic program typically runs $2,000–$3,000. Stereotaxic surgery for West syndrome may cost around $8,500–14,000 for the procedure.

Vienna General Hospital (AKH) operates a specialized epilepsy center with expertise in West syndrome treatment, featuring advanced neurodiagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Fritz Leutmezer, a neurologist with over 60 published scientific papers, specializes in epilepsy management and serves as President of the Austrian Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital offers specialized care for West syndrome through its pediatric neurology team. Dr. Cihan Meral, a pediatric neurologist with extensive experience, has authored over 30 scientific articles and leads the department. The hospital is JCI-accredited, ensuring international treatment standards and quality care for pediatric neurological conditions.