Deep Brain Stimulation (dbs) Surgery in India — AUD Costs, Best Clinics 2026

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How Much Does Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Cost in India in AUD?

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in India typically costs from AUD $22,331 to AUD $37,963. The total price depends on the specific battery type, the neurosurgeon's expertise, and the chosen hospital tier. In Australia, this complex procedure averages AUD $86,255, meaning patients can save approximately 65% by travelling. Standard Indian hospital costs usually cover the implantable pulse generator, surgical fees, initial programming, and stay.

DBS device: typically the largest expense, accounting for 60–70% of total surgical costs.
Rechargeable batteries: often cost 20–30% more upfront but reduce the need for future replacements.
Pre-surgical evaluation: includes diagnostic imaging and neurological tests to confirm patient suitability.
Post-operative care: involves initial device programming and medication adjustments by a specialist neurologist.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing India gives Australians access to specialists with immense procedural experience. Dr. Mangaleswaran Balamurugan at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, for example, shares a connection with the Australian medical system having trained there. Large networks like Manipal Hospitals serve over 2,000,000 patients annually, often using the same Medtronic technology found in Australia. This scale allows major hubs in Delhi and Bangalore to maintain high precision at lower price points.

	India	Thailand	Turkey
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery	from AUD $22,331	from AUD $34,893	from AUD $39,080
Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease	from AUD $2,233	from AUD $1,117	from AUD $1,396

Data verified by Bookimed as of August 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 105 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Clinics in India for Australians: 12 Verified Options and AUD Prices

Artemis Hospitals

India, Gurgaon

Aditya Gupta

27 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Dr Aditya Gupta has performed 1,100+ DBS procedures and trained in the USA, Germany, and France. Artemis Hospitals is JCI accredited with a dedicated Neurosciences Centre of Excellence. Functional neurosurgery costs run around A$49,000 for a program including a rechargeable battery. This package typically covers transfers and 3 days of hospital accommodation in a two-bed ward. The hospital uses advanced imaging like PET-CT for pre-operative evaluation. A large international department supports patients arriving for treatment from overseas.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	AUD $70
treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery	AUD $36,288 - AUD $44,663

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha

India, Delhi

Mangaleswaran Balamurugan

Clinic is certified :

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is part of South Asia’s largest medical network with JCI accreditation, treating over 1 million foreign patients annually. Deep brain stimulation surgery costs around A$30,000–A$35,000, typically including hospital stay and diagnostics at India’s top Apollo Diagnostic Centre. Neurosurgeon Dr Mangaleswaran Balamurugan trained in India, Japan, and Australia, bringing strong international skills. English-speaking staff make the journey easier, with flexible room options for comfort or budget.

treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery	AUD $29,310 - AUD $33,916

Medanta Hospital

India, Gurgaon

Clinic is certified :

Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon is JCI and NABH accredited, holding international standards for surgery and care. DBS surgery there may cost around A$19,000–A$26,000 based on USD prices. The hospital has 45 large operating theatres and over 300 critical care beds to support complex procedures. Founded by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan, it offers extensive facilities including international patient services and global doctor training, making it a solid choice for Australians seeking DBS surgery abroad.

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Manipal Hospitals

India, Bengaluru

Clinic is certified :

Manipal Hospitals is JCI and NABH accredited, offering deep brain stimulation surgery with access to 600 beds and 56 specialties. It’s one of India’s top 10 hospitals and the best in Bangalore for six years running. The clinic treats over 2 million patients yearly from 30 countries and supports international visitors with airport pick-up and comfortable hotel stays, making it a trusted choice for Australians seeking DBS abroad.

diagnostics
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	AUD $140

Global Hospital Chennai

India, Chennai

Sridhar Krishnamurthy

Clinic is certified :

Dr Sridhar Krishnamurthy leads Global Hospital Chennai’s DBS programme with international training from Germany and Switzerland. The hospital is NABH and NABL accredited, part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals treating 2 million patients yearly. DBS surgery there may cost around A$23,000–A$36,000, typically including the procedure, hospital stay, and support services. International Patient Services help with interpreters and hotel bookings, easing the journey for Australian patients. The hospital also features advanced tech like the Da Vinci robot and 3 Tesla Silent MRI.

treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery	AUD $22,331 - AUD $34,893

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Deepak Agarwal

A specialist at Aarvy Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Deepak Agarwal consults Neuro Surgery with OPD Monday–Saturday, 09:00 AM–01:00 PM in Gurugram. He has performed 5000+ successful surgeries and focuses on stereotactic surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). His advanced training includes stereotactic surgery & DBS at Inomed Germany and spinal implant training in Germany.

Deepak Kumar Aggarwal

A specialist at Aarvy Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Deepak Kumar Aggarwal runs OPD Monday–Saturday from 09:00 AM–01:00 PM in Gurugram. He focuses on neuro surgery with stereotactic surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and has performed 5000+ successful surgeries. His advanced training includes stereotactic surgery & DBS at Inomed Germany and spinal implant training in Germany.

Rajiv Anand

Dr Rajiv Anand is the Director and Senior Consultant for Neurology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He leads the surgical and non-surgical management of complex movement disorders including Parkinson's disease.

Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for medication-resistant movement symptoms
Integrates radiology and cognitive psychology into surgical planning
Former clinical lead at major Indian medical institutions
Member of the Neurological Society of India
Published researcher on degenerative brain disease treatment outcomes

Nigel Symss

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.

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Karzan Abdulah • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery

4 Jan 2019

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Thank you anton volvak you made every things easy for us thank you .

Муххамад • Laminectomy

Kazakhstan

13 Mar 2020

Verified review.

Never come to the Artemis Clinic, treating patients is not worth the money paid, especially beware of an interpreter named Zhey. Firstly, he has very poor Russian language, never translates as it should, moreover, he was not present after the operation, while the patient was in intensive care, appeared three days after the operation with an invoice for payment in excess of the previously agreed amount. When we told him that his work did not suit us, he replied that these were our problems and we could go to another clinic, and the hospital would not fully refund the money paid to us. By the way, before we paid $ 6000 to the cash desk of the hospital, everyone was very polite with us including the interpreter Jay, and promised that they would take us to the operation the next day, but after payment it was as if everyone had changed, they started to be rude and rude especially to Zhey. They pulled the operation as best they could despite the terrible pain of the patient. Another translator, Ishvar, was a pleasant person with good knowledge of the Russian language. We wanted him, but for some reason we were not allowed, besides we heard that he was forbidden to help us and he already stopped answering our calls. So if you came to India for treatment it’s better to go to another clinic, but if you did come to Artemis when they will provide you with an interpreter, in no case do you agree to the services of an interpreter JAY!

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Mohammad • Consultation with a neurosurgeon

20 Jan 2020

Verified review.

be care ful of cost estimation especialy at international desk They just looking how to get money from patientS As doctors also trying to admit patient for their percentages Even if they are not candidate for admission ...

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