Inpatient Video-EEG Monitoring for Epilepsy with Prof. Russi at Teknon Barcelona
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Consultation with a neurologist
- Genetic screening
- Brain MRI with contrast
- Brain FDG PET
- Complex diagnostics of epilepsy
- Video-EEG monitoring
- Pharmacogenetic studies
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Blood tests
Duration
- 5 days in the hospital
- 2 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Individual chamber
Transport
Transfer is not included
Additional information
1–5 Day Comprehensive Evaluation Program
🏥 Clinic
Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona)
A JCI-accredited hospital and one of Europe’s leading centers for advanced neurological diagnostics and epilepsy evaluation, equipped with cutting-edge imaging and monitoring technology.
👨⚕️ Medical Team
🧠 Epileptologist
Dr. Russi
Specialist in drug-resistant epilepsy
Expert in Video-EEG monitoring & seizure classification
Responsible for diagnosis and treatment planning
🔬 Multidisciplinary Team
Neurologists
Neurophysiology (EEG) specialists
Radiology & nuclear medicine experts
🧠 What Makes This Program Unique
High-definition Video-EEG monitoring (24h)
Combined MRI + PET + fusion imaging
Advanced genetic and pharmacogenetic testing
Fast-track diagnosis within 1–5 days
👉 Goal: accurate diagnosis + personalized treatment strategy (medical or surgical)
📋 Diagnostic Program Included
🔍 Core Diagnostics:
Consultation with epileptologist
Brain MRI
PET scan (brain metabolism study)
MRI + PET fusion imaging
Neurological evaluation
📡 Neurophysiology Monitoring:
Video-EEG monitoring (24h)
Continuous seizure recording
Brain activity analysis
📌 Duration: up to 5 days depending on case complexity
🧬 Advanced Testing:
Pharmacogenetic test (drug response analysis)
Full exome genetic sequencing
Pediatric consultation (if required)
🏥 Hospital Services:
Hospitalization: 1–5 days
Medications during stay
Meals for accompanying person
Continuous medical supervision
⏱️ Program Duration
👉 Flexible program:
Short evaluation: 1–2 days
Standard program: 3–5 days
💰 Package Price
👉 From €5,000 per day
Estimated total:
1 day: from €5,000
3 days: from €15,000
5 days: from €20,000
✔ Includes:
Diagnostics (MRI, PET, EEG)
Medical consultations
Hospital stay
Monitoring and analysis
Medical report & treatment plan
📌 Final cost depends on:
Length of monitoring
Complexity of diagnostics
Additional tests required
✈️ Recommended Stay in Barcelona
📅 Total stay: 2–6 days
Suggested schedule:
Day 1: Consultation + initial tests
Day 2–4: Video-EEG monitoring
Day 5: Final evaluation & diagnosis
📊 Outcome of the Program
At the end of the evaluation, the patient receives:
✔ Confirmed diagnosis
✔ Seizure classification
✔ Personalized treatment plan
✔ Recommendation: medication vs surgery
⭐ Why Choose This Program
One of the most advanced epilepsy diagnostic programs in Europe
Fast and precise diagnosis (1–5 days)
Access to top epileptology specialists
Full multidisciplinary approach
Ideal preparation for epilepsy surgery if needed
💬 Ideal For Patients Who:
Have unclear epilepsy diagnosis
Experience uncontrolled seizures
Need second opinion or advanced evaluation
Are considering epilepsy surgery
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Antonio Russi is a neurologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. Forbes magazine ranks him among the Top 100 Spanish doctors. He specializes in treating severe and rare epilepsy in children and adults. Dr. Russi focuses on drug therapy, which helps 70% of his patients stay seizure-free. He also founded the Russi Epilepsy Institute to research new medications.
- Helped over 2,000 patients eliminate epileptic seizures.
- Heads the Epilepsy Unit at the JCI-accredited Teknon Medical Center.
- Performed over 900 diagnostic tests and 600 surgeries for complex cases.
- Is a member of the International League Against Epilepsy.
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About the clinic
Centro Médico Teknon is a private multi-specialty medical center in Barcelona, Spain, and part of Quirónsalud, Spain’s largest private hospital group. The center specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and heart surgery, with expertise also covering cardiology, fertility, ophthalmology, and advanced diagnostics. JCI accredited and recognized as one of Barcelona’s leading private hospitals, Centro Médico Teknon treats complex cases and welcomes international patients, including public figures, athletes, and celebrities. The center serves adults only and welcomes around 10,000 patients each year, with patients most often coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe and the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
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