Chronic Pain Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 11

Uzm. Dr. Suna Sarıkaya is a private neurology practice in Konyaaltı, Antalya. The clinic treats migraine, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. A key strength is EMG-guided botulinum toxin therapy. This method helps control involuntary muscle movements and chronic migraines. The practice also offers medical aesthetics like fillers and skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Sarıkaya opened the practice in 2021. She completed her neurology training at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital. She also holds a botulinum toxin certification from Ankara University. Her published research covers stroke severity and serum calcium levels. Treatment plans often include functional neurology concepts like the GAPS diet. The clinic supports international patients in English.

Dr. Nihat Mustafayev Neurology and Brain Health Clinic is a specialized center in Istanbul. It focuses on interventional neurology, pain management, and neurodegenerative diseases. The clinic treats adults and children, with a child-friendly approach for EEG testing. One key feature is the Golden Finger Technique. This imaging-guided, non-incisional method treats spinal disc herniation and nerve compression.

Founded in 1981, the practice is led by Associate Professor Nihat Mustafayev. He completed a Pain Management Fellowship at UCLA and studied movement disorders in Vienna. The clinic uses dual-guidance systems that combine EMG and ultrasound for targeted botulinum toxin injections. Other technologies include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS/rTMS) for drug-free treatment of depression and Parkinson's disease. The clinic holds European-Turkish Board certification and AKH Vienna Fellowship recognition.

RE:YOUTH is the only institution in Korea specialising in arterial stem cell therapy for 100% direct delivery to targeted organs. Diagnostics such as CT scans start from around A$700. Knee stem cell treatments typically cost around A$25,600, covering local anaesthetic and a one-day stay. Arterial therapy for chronic pain generally runs around A$36,400. Dr Byung-hee Lee is a founding member of the Korean Stroke Society and has performed over 900 procedures. The clinic offers a private VIP experience, treating only two patients per day.