Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Turkey typically costs from AUD $33,364 to AUD $56,139. The final price depends on whether the procedure is unilateral or bilateral and the type of neurostimulator used. In Australia, this surgery costs approximately AUD $89,648 on average, meaning patients save around 50% by travelling. Most Turkish packages include the DBS hardware, preoperative MRI and CT scans, several days of hospitalisation, and initial device programming.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Planning your surgery in Istanbul provides access to massive clinical data. High-volume specialists like Dr. Ali Zirh have performed over 1,400 DBS procedures, exceeding the lifetime experience of most surgeons. Many clinics, such as Medical Park, offer 10-day hotel stays within the package price. This ensures you are near the surgical team for critical initial programming sessions. Paying for a higher-tier package at JCI-accredited facilities often includes these extended stays, which are essential for stable recovery before the long flight back to Australia.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery | from AUD $33,364 | from AUD $36,265 | from AUD $38,441 |
| Medication treatment for Parkinson's disease | from AUD $1,451 | from AUD $1,160 | from AUD $7,543 |
Associate Professor Ali Zirh is a world-renowned functional neurosurgeon who has performed over 1,600 successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries.
Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a leading functional neurosurgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with a deep academic background in Parkinson's and movement disorder surgeries.
Professor Erhan Arslan has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical treatments and specialises in functional neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.