Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Clinics in the World: 98 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. 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.

Dr. Bartolome Oliver brings 49 years of neurosurgery experience with 280+ DBS procedures performed. The surgery may cost around €80,000 – typically covering the Medtronic device, 7-day hospital stay, diagnostics, and follow-up care. Dr. Oliver trained in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA, and serves as President of the European Skull Base Society. Centro Médico Teknon holds JCI accreditation with a 4.7/5 rating from 420 reviews.

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. 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.

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.

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 17 years, specializing in DBS with rechargeable implants. The package may cost around $20,000 – typically covering surgery, rechargeable system, 7-night stay, transfers, and follow-up care. He trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital and holds a professorship. The JCI-accredited hospital features a dedicated neurosurgery department with 10 operating theaters.

Dr. Melih Bozkurt has performed 900+ neurosurgery procedures with 24 years of experience. The DBS surgery package may cost around $25,000 – typically covering the procedure, pre-op tests, 3 days hospitalization, and hotel stays. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is JCI and ISO accredited, featuring Turkey's first LEED Platinum eco-friendly design.

Wiener Privatklinik offers Deep brain stimulation surgery with device implantation for Parkinson's disease, typically costing around €65,000 – covering the procedure, neurosurgeon consultation, and diagnosis assessment. The ISO 9001 certified hospital follows international quality standards and was recognized in Newsweek Best Hospitals 2021. Dr. Novak Klaus conducts DBS procedures as part of the neurosurgery department with specialized expertise in stereotactic electrode implantation.

Prof. Dr. Baran Yılmaz brings 21 years of neurosurgical experience with 1,100+ procedures performed. The clinic offers DBS packages costing around $20,000–24,000 USD, typically covering surgery with rechargeable implant, 5-7 nights hospitalization, pre-op diagnostics, and transfers. As a university hospital, Istinye Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir combines research with clinical care, using neuronavigation for 1mm precision. The package includes 24/7 nursing care, neurological rehabilitation, and accommodation for one companion.

Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation and offers specialized DBS packages from $25,000, typically covering surgery, MRI/CT scans, 4 days ward stay, ICU care, and transfers. Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas consults on complex DBS cases as part of a multidisciplinary neurosurgery team. The hospital maintains world-class surgical standards with 4.6/5 patient ratings across 287+ reviews.