Epilepsy Treatment Clinics in Turkey — Page 3

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital operates as a dedicated neurosurgery centre with six operating rooms and 82 ICU beds. Diagnostic brain MRI typically costs around A$600–A$900. A CT scan may cost around A$800–A$1,200. The clinic offers vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy, which typically runs A$29,400 for the operation. This hospital even features a helipad for specialised air ambulance transfers. Neurosurgeon Dr Mehmet Sorar leads the surgical team. The facility holds a Baby-Friendly Hospital certificate and maintains strict safety protocols.

Optimed International Hospital is an AACI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey. It treats over 200,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties include neurosurgery, oncology, and nuclear medicine.

• One-day diagnostic service with high-tesla MRI and multi-slice CT.
• Neuronavigation systems used in complex neurological and spinal procedures.
• 24/7 intensive care unit for critical patients.
• International patient department offers multilingual support and VIP airport transfers.
• Private Smart Suites for patient accommodation.

Professor Kürşad Aydin has performed over 900 procedures and leads the paediatric neurology department at this JCI-accredited hospital. Consultations start from around A$200, with 24-hour EEG monitoring typically running A$1,100–1,800. Advanced imaging like PET/CT scans may cost around A$1,000. Surgical interventions include resection options from around A$21,000–35,000 and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for about A$39,200. These packages often cover the procedure, hospital stay, and anaesthesia. The clinic provides English-translated medical reports and airport transfers for international patients.

Professor Gülşen Köse has performed over 1,100 procedures and holds 40+ years of experience in paediatric neurology. Liv Hospital Ulus is JCI-accredited and features a dedicated Neurological Sciences Centre. A neurologist consultation starts from around A$200. Brain MRI is around A$900–1,200, while 24-hour EEG monitoring typically runs A$1,600. Advanced surgical options include deep brain stimulation for around A$36,400 and vagus nerve stimulation for around A$44,800. The clinic provides airport transfers and interpreter services for international patients.

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul maintains a strategic affiliation with Boston Children’s Hospital for complex second opinions. Professor Ayhan Öztürk leads the neurology department, providing comprehensive seizure management for international patients. Neurology consultations start from around A$200–A$300. Diagnostic services include EEG monitoring from around A$600 and brain MRI scans starting from around A$1,100. For drug-resistant cases, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) typically costs around A$30,800. The clinic provides free airport transfers and interpreter services to assist Australians throughout their three-to-five-day diagnostic stay.

Estophia Hospital provides a full spectrum of epilepsy management, from initial diagnostics to advanced surgical implants. A specialist consultation and treatment plan starts from around A$100. Diagnostic imaging is accessible, with CT scans typically running A$400–700 and spinal cord MRI around A$400–1,000. For surgical intervention, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery may cost around A$25,200–32,200. Alternatively, Vagus nerve stimulation runs around A$35,000–39,200. This private multi-specialty centre in Istanbul organises all imaging and surgical care for international patients.

Emsey Hospital uses stereotactic surgery and neuronavigation for precise neurological care. A neurology diagnostic package starts from around A$1,900. This covers a specialist consultation, brain MRI, EEG, blood tests, and a 5-day hotel stay. Specialist EEG tests alone are around A$600–2,400. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery typically costs around A$53,200. Targeted stem cell therapy sessions may cost around A$9,800. This JCI-accredited facility treated over 20,500 international patients in 2021 and provides all medical reports in English.

SALUSS Medical Group serves patients from 52 countries and specialises in all-inclusive care packages. An Epilepsy-EEG program with video monitoring typically starts from around A$300 for diagnostics. Patients may choose a basic consultation and EEG package for around A$400. A comprehensive version is available for around A$600, which generally includes the medical workup, hotel accommodation, transfers, and VIP airport pick-up. This accredited centre provides 24/7 support and oversees medication management for non-invasive epilepsy care.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital houses a specialised neurology department equipped with Gamma Knife technology for precise stereotactic radiosurgery. The 42,000 sqm facility features 13 operating rooms and 301 beds within a modern infrastructure. Clinical teams there have treated patients from 62 countries, providing a regular flow of care for international cases. The hospital offers complimentary airport transfers and 24/7 interpretation services to assist with travel. Patients can also access an associated 5-star wellness hotel for pre-operative or post-operative relaxation.

You Clinic specialises in a multidisciplinary approach to neurological care and holds Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) accreditation. The facility focuses on advanced stem cell therapy for complex cases and reports a 95% success rate for this treatment. It has a regular flow of international patients from Australia and North America. Doctors at the clinic develop personalised protocols for each case. While the facility provides specialised care, patients should contact the team for a detailed assessment and current pricing for specific therapy plans.