Best Vagus nerve stimulation Clinics in the World: 38 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Antonio Russi Tintoré has performed 1,500+ VNS procedures over 53 years as a leading epileptologist. The €55,000 package typically covers Cyberonics device implantation, neurosurgery, 3 nights hospitalization, and initial programming. Ranked among Spain's top neurologists, he founded Teknon's Institute of Epileptology. The JCI-accredited clinic offers PET-MRI fusion diagnostics and SEEG-robot thermocoagulation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sait Ozturk has performed 1,100+ VNS procedures over 25 years, specializing in functional neurosurgery. The clinic offers two device options: Smart VNS may cost around $25,500 or Ultra-Smart VNS around $28,500 – typically covering implantation, 1-night stay, transfers, and 2-3 adjustments. Dr. Ozturk serves as a board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and consults physicians across Asia. Valued Med Hub holds International Health Tourism Authorization.

Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital is JCI and ISO accredited, treating medication-resistant epilepsy cases with vagus nerve stimulation. The procedure may cost around $28,000, typically including surgery, pre-operative consultations, EEG monitoring, and brain MRI. Dr. Serkan Orhan has performed numerous VNS procedures, focusing on personalized programming for optimal seizure control. The hospital is part of Turkey's largest network, with a 91% patient recommendation rate and eco-friendly facilities.

Prof. Dr. Ido Strauss has pioneered ROSA robotic VNS in Israel since 1999 with sub-millimeter precision. The procedure at Sourasky (JCI-ranked Top 10 globally) costs around $36,943 – covering surgery, 1-day hospitalization, and robotic system use. Prof. Strauss trained at Toronto Western Hospital and directs the Functional Neurosurgery Division. The clinic handles over 400,000 patients annually with a multidisciplinary team approach.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital's neurosurgery team provides Vagus Nerve Stimulation services with JCI-accredited care standards. The hospital specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures within a multidisciplinary setting.

Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation – the first in Turkey – with a 4.6 rating from 300+ reviews. The clinic offers specialized VNS procedures with preliminary costs around $220, typically covering the implantation, pre-op consultation, and one-day hospital stay. Dr. Gokhan Silav provides detailed evaluations for chronic pain and treatment-resistant conditions. Additional diagnostics like brain MRI (around $750) and 12-hour EEG monitoring (approximately $1,800-2,100) may be required. The facility follows international safety standards with individualized treatment planning for epilepsy and psychiatric conditions.

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, a JCI-accredited university facility, performs vagus nerve stimulation with an advanced USA-made smart battery system. The package may cost around $27,500, typically covering surgery, 5 days of hospitalization, VIP transfers, and post-op care. The clinic operates a specialized neurostimulator center in its 19-story facility.

Prof. Erhan Arslan brings 18 years of neurosurgical experience to vagus nerve stimulation procedures at the TÜV SÜD certified VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. The all-inclusive package costs around $27,000 – covering surgery, 7 nights hospital stay, 5 nights at The Grand Mira Hotel, transfers, and interpreting services. The 400-bed facility features 10 operating theaters for complex neurological interventions. Prof. Arslan specializes in both neurosurgery and spine neurosurgery with extensive academic training.

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, an award-winning neuropsychiatry specialist with 26+ years experience, founded NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – Turkey's first private neuropsychiatric hospital. The VNS package may cost around $25,000, typically covering the Cyberonics Aspire SR implant, 3-5 nights hospitalization, pre-op assessments, and transfers. The JCI and ISO certified hospital specializes in advanced neurological treatments with comprehensive evaluation protocols.