Epilepsy Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 16

MGM Hospital is South Asia's highest-ranked LEED Platinum-certified green facility. This teaching hospital maintains high medical standards through its affiliation with an American Heart Association-accredited college. The centre uses a patient-centric approach to care. This includes voice-assisted technologies and music therapy in critical care areas. These features create a calming environment for neurological recovery. The hospital uses solar power and features thematic art galleries on every floor. This focus on a healing atmosphere supports patients throughout their entire treatment journey.

SANKO University Hospital is a private multispecialty facility in Gaziantep, Turkey. It offers adult and pediatric care across cardiology, oncology, and general surgery. The hospital treats children aged 0-18 in a dedicated pediatric surgery unit. It also has an Oncology Center and a Bone Marrow Transplantation Center. Sani Konukoğlu founded the hospital in 1996.

The facility has 600 beds and 10 operating rooms across two buildings. A team of 1,000 staff supports daily operations. The hospital holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Advanced technology includes Rosa Robotic Surgery and the Varian TrueBeam radiotherapy system. International Patient Services arranges second opinions, appointments, and travel planning.

Associate Professor Mustafa Kilic specialises in neuromodulation treatments for epilepsy at his Istanbul clinic. The facility provides combined evaluations with both a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. Specialist neurosurgical care focuses on Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation. Treatment packages typically include VIP airport transfers and translation services for Australian patients. Patients also receive 13 nights of hotel accommodation and 24/7 support throughout their stay. Associate Professor Kilic is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and an academic at Istinye University.

Private Medifema Hospital is a multi-specialty facility in Izmir, Turkey. It offers surgical and clinical care for adults and children. Main specialties include bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, aesthetics, and vascular surgery. The hospital also covers orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiology, and neonatal intensive care. The medical team has 35 specialized doctors.

The 13,500 m² facility has 126 beds and 5 operating rooms. Care units include 31 adult and 15 newborn intensive care beds. Five more beds are dedicated to vascular surgery intensive care. Cardiology and emergency observation units add 22 beds. The team performs advanced bariatric procedures like robotic gastric sleeve surgery.

Medifema serves international patients through a health tourism model. It offers all-inclusive packages with VIP transfers and personal assistance. On-site diagnostics include CT scanning, Doppler sonography, and nasal endoscopy. Staff support patients in English, Russian, Arabic, and German.

Merkez Prime Hospital is a multispecialty facility in Gebze, Turkey. It offers specialized care in plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The hospital opened in 1994 and launched its modern 14-story campus in 2020. The site covers 27,000 square meters and includes 60 outpatient clinics. It has seven operating rooms and a 1,400-square-meter Healthy Life Center.

The Neurosurgery Unit uses advanced tools like neuronavigation and intraoperative ultrasound for brain tumors. The clinic holds JCI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. Operating rooms use laminar flow ventilation and HEPA filters for strict infection control. A private helipad gives direct access to international airports for medical travelers. Patients can choose standard, suite, or VIP rooms during their stay.

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 clinic in Korea offering exclusive arterial stem cell therapy for direct neurological delivery. This KOIHA-accredited centre provides VIP-level attention by treating only two patients per day. Diagnostic CT scans typically cost around A$700–2,100. Dr Lee is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology and the Korean Stroke Society. He has presented 24 SCI theses on cerebrovascular topics. The clinic holds a Bookimed award for its work in rare disease care.