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Mar 19, 2022
Epilepsy
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Centro Médico Teknon · Spain, Barcelona
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Antonio Russi
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Centro Médico Teknon
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Antonio Russi
Neurologist
50 years experience
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Diagnosis of the first seizure in adults and children
Basic Diagnosis For Epilepsy And Undefined Seizures, 24 hours
Basic Diagnosis For Epilepsy And Undefined Seizures, 24 hours
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- Brain MRI
- Consultation with a neurologist
- Medication treatment for epilepsy
- Electrocardiogram
- Blood tests
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- 1 days in the hospital
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19 reviews
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Bahzad
Feb 14, 2022
Epilepsy
Very nice center , but there is limited ways of payment , and no cash refund even if you paid by cash the day before .
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Трофименко Анастасия Александровна
Nov 26, 2021
Consultation with a neurologist
I liked everything very much, nice people and a wonderful doctor.
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Айнаш
Nov 26, 2021
Epilepsy
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Гульнара
Nov 15, 2021
Epilepsy
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Марина
Oct 28, 2021
Epilepsy
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Марина
Sep 13, 2021
Epilepsy
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Марина
Jul 15, 2021
Epilepsy
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Елена
Jul 6, 2021
Epilepsy
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Алина
Jun 26, 2021
Epilepsy
We arrived at the clinic for examination of our daughter. The best impressions! The doctor is very competent and competent, he always answered our questions in detail and intelligibly !!! polite and helpful staff! The clinic is clean and comfortable!
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Sorin Burlacu
Jun 21, 2021
Epilepsy
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Сергей
Mar 11, 2021
Epilepsy
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Андрей
Nov 29, 2020
Epilepsy
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Татьяна
Sep 12, 2020
Online Consultation with Epileptologist
I came to the clinic for a consultation with a gynecologist. I was greeted by friendly and polite staff at the reception, and then I was consulted by an arach gynecologist, who told and showed my problem and the ways of its treatment in detail. It seemed that all the staff at the clinic only wanted ... Read more
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Эльмира
Apr 1, 2020
Online Consultation with Epileptologist
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Наталья
Mar 25, 2020
Epilepsy
EVERYTHING WAS GOOD. ATTENTIVE DOCTOR MIDDLE PERSONNEL. DECENT COMFORTABLE CONDITIONS OF STAY. THE CLINIC WENT IMMEDIATELY FROM A PLANE ON SATURDAY. MY DAUGHTER ON THE WEEKEND NEEDED EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND IT WAS PROVIDED QUALITATIVE, SERIOUS SEALS WERE QUICKLY PURPOSED.
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Атабек
Mar 23, 2020
Epilepsy
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Надежда
Mar 20, 2020
Epilepsy
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Javansir
Mar 18, 2020
Complex diagnostics of epilepsy
Doctor was very nice, we were very welcomed in International department in Teknon. I really recommend to go there.
Antonio Russi
Neurologist
Prof. Antonio Russi is recognized as world famous neurologist and the best epileptologist in Spain. The Doctor specializes in non-surgical therapy of severe and rare epilepsy stages. He helps children and adults to get rid of seizures for good.
Prof. Antonio Russi is an apparent expert in epilepsy diagnosing and choosing the most appropriate drugs in each particular case. Medication therapy helps patients in 70% of cases.
Prof. Russi is included in the ranking of Top 100 Spanish doctors by the Forbes magazine, the world's authoritative edition.
Prof. Russi's achievements in epilepsy diagnosing and therapy
- The Professor and his team have helped over 2,000 patients to dispose of the epileptic attacks.
- 75% of Bookimed patients with epilepsy request Prof. Antonio Russi for consultation or treatment in Teknon Hospital.
- Prof. Russi and his team of epileptologists have carried out about 900 diagnostic tests and over 600 surgeries.
Online consultatio
Prof. Antonio Russi is among a few epileptologists that provide remote consultations via Skype. You may get a consultation with Prof. Russi submitting a request on Bookimed website. It includes a diagnosis establishing, treatment plan development, and coordination a patient for 6 month.
Diagnostic tests and therapeutic approach
Prof. Russi performs electroencephalography (EEG) — the initial exam for epilepsy foci detection in awake and asleep conditions of a patient.
A patient is under all-time video surveillance to analyze the activity of the brain and reveal the features of epileptic seizures.
EEG monitoring lasts approximately 3 days. During the screening, a patient takes antiepileptic drugs.
Special sensors record brain activity. So the doctor can determine what particular drug affects the patient's epileptic seizures most of all. As a result, Professor Antonio Russi develops the most effective plan for drug therapy. He may replace medications or adjust the dose.
Education and practice
Prof. Antonio Russi graduated from the Universitat de Barcelona in 1972. He obtained expertise in epileptology, neurology, and neurophysiology.
Prof. Antonio Russi heads:
- Epilepsy Russi Institute (the epilepsy care center founded in 1987)
- Epilepsy Unit in the Teknon Hospital
- Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute of Barcelona.
Prof. Antonio Russi is a researcher for new antiepileptic medications to make non-surgical treatment suitable for each person with epilepsy.
The Doctor has numerous scientific publications concerning seizures treatment. Prof. Russi is a member of multiple neurology associations — Neurophysiology Catalan Society, International League Against Epilepsy, American Epilepsy Society, etc.
FAQ
What does determine the epilepsy treatment cost?
The epilepsy treatment cost depends on what therapeutic method a patient will undergo — medication therapy or surgery.
Before prescribing the therapy, an epileptologist carry out a complete examination of a patient. For example, specialists in the Teknon Epilepsy Institute provide electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring for 3 days.
During the procedure, a patient receives antiepileptic drugs. The doctor can immediately track the effect of drugs on the brain, replace it or adjust the dose. If the drugs do not work, an epileptologist send a patient for the surgery.
What method of epilepsy treatment cost higher?
70% of people with epilepsy receive medication treatments. The medication treatment cost is rather lower than surgery, because there is no intervention. However, a patient have to buy the drugs after they run out.
What does the epilepsy surgery cost depend on?
The epilepsy surgery cost depends on:
- type of surgery
- kind of technology
- location of clinic
- experience of a surgeon.
What does affect the epilepsy surgery cost most of all?
What is the epilepsy surgery cost? — one of the most crucial questions for people requiring this treatment option.
The exact price for operation varies in different countries and medical facilities. The average cost depends on:
- price policy within the state
- hospital brand recognition
- neurosurgeon's experience
- volume and complexity of surgery.
Except for these factors, some additional aspects may increase or reduce the epilepsy treatment cost. Among them is the type of ward, meals, interpreter service, etc. Each patient may agree or refuse these services.
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