Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in India typically costs from AUD $23,013 to AUD $39,121. 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 $88,886, meaning patients can save approximately 65% by travelling. Standard Indian hospital costs usually cover the implantable pulse generator, surgical fees, initial programming, and stay.
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 $23,013 | from AUD $35,957 | from AUD $33,081 |
| Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease | from AUD $2,301 | from AUD $1,151 | from AUD $1,438 |
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Dr Aditya Gupta has performed 1,100 surgical procedures and serves as the Neurosurgery Department Director at Artemis Hospitals.
Dr Mangaleswaran Balamurugan completed specialist neurosurgery training in Australia and Japan before becoming a leading DBS provider at Apollo Hospital. He earned a distinction as the youngest neurosurgeon to qualify for the Diplomate National Board at his first attempt.
Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery
20 years
Professor Sridhar Krishnamurthy is the Director of the Institute of Neurosciences and Spinal Disorders at Global Hospital Chennai. He completed his specialist neurosurgery training at top-tier institutions in Germany and Switzerland.