| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | from $23,000 | from $45,000 | from $45,000 |
| Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease | from $1,000 | from $2,000 | from $1,800 |
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Fahad MawloodDr. Ali Zirh has performed 1,500+ DBS procedures over 31 years, trained at Johns Hopkins and pioneering microelectrode recording in Turkey. The $28,000 package typically includes surgery, 3-day hospitalization, 3 weeks of neurostimulator programming, guesthouse stays, and transfers. Medipol University Parkinson’s Center offers complete DBS care with advanced electrophysiological mapping and 6-month follow-up.
Prof. Dr. Ido Strauss has 33 years of experience in functional neurosurgery and leads the DBS program at Sourasky Medical Center. The complete DBS package may cost around $52,320, typically covering bilateral electrodes, ROSA robot-assisted surgery, and 3 days hospital stay. Prof. Strauss trained at Toronto Western Hospital and uses sub-millimeter precision techniques. The JCI-accredited hospital performs over 2,500 neurosurgeries annually with a multidisciplinary Parkinson's team.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Ucer has performed 900+ neurosurgery procedures over 18 years, specializing in DBS surgery. The procedure may cost around $28,000 USD – typically covering the Boston rechargeable DBS device, 3-4 days hospitalization, pre-op tests, and 21 days hotel stay with companion accommodation. VMH Biruni University Hospital holds international health tourism accreditation and maintains a 98% patient recommendation rate. Dr. Ucer trained in neurosurgery and spine neurosurgery, focusing on advanced neurological treatments.
Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktaş has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over 9 years, specializing in deep brain stimulation. The procedure may cost around $26,500 – typically covering surgery, 4 nights hospitalization, brain MRI, transfers, and follow-up care. Memorial Ataşehir Hospital holds JCI accreditation, Turkey's first, with international safety standards. The package includes interpreter services and companion accommodation during the hospital stay.
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Please note that each patient"s recovery timeline varies based on individual circumstances and the specifics of their DBS surgery. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.
Over 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a pioneer in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson’s and movement disorders.
40+ years pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver leads the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon.
Dr. Conesa brings decades of expertise in deep brain stimulation at Centro Médico Teknon, including groundbreaking research on DBS for anorexia.
Dr. Strauss Ido brings 23 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).
Written by Kateryna Zamkovska
When you consider several options for providing the brain stimulation, have in mind the following factors:
The ranking represents medical centers in Turkey, India, Spain, Israel, South Korea, Germany, and the Czech Republic. All of them have international certificates, trained neurosurgeons, and advanced technologies. The prices for DBS in these hospitals differ due to price policy within the country, hospital awareness, and other factors.
Let’s gain insight top 3 countries with DBS clinics.
Turkey
For the last decade, Turkey has become a new healthcare brand. By the end of 2019, the country will have hosted 1M international patients.
I’is a top choice due to quality-price ratio. This correlation is explained by governmental supervision of prices in the hospitals and experienced professionals who have vast experience in DBS for Parkinson’s, essential tremor, dystonia, and Tourette syndrome.
Patients from the Gulf and Western European countries most often come to Turkey for neurosurgery.
India
If you are looking for affordable prices and want to be sure of the procedure quality, India is the choice. Indian hospitals report that they offer the lowest prices, some of which take a tenth part of the US prices for the same neurosurgical procedures, including DBS.
Indian neurosurgeons are trained overseas and thus are skillful enough to provide the most complex surgeries.
Patients from the Middle East (Oman), African countries (Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania), Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan) visit Indian DBS specialists for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, OCD, depression, dystonia.
Spain
WHO ranks the Spanish healthcare system the 7th in the world. The country spends around 10% of its GDP on medicine development. Thus, hospitals have the newest equipment possible. Many centers provide clinical trials. In Spain, deep brain stimulation is carried out for Parkinson’s, essential tremor, and other movement disorders, dystonia, epilepsy, and Tourette syndrome. Prices are higher than in Turkey and India.
Patients from France, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands come here for treatments.
We understand that brain surgery alone sounds terrifying, and the decision may be not that easy. Submit a request on Bookimed, and our medical coordinator will contact you to answer all your questions on the procedure in different DBS hospitals.
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