Epilepsy Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Sait Öztürk trained at Harvard Medical School specifically in epilepsy surgery and leads the neurosurgery department at this JCI-accredited hospital. Surgical epilepsy packages cost around A$35,000. These include surgery, pre-op MRI, blood tests, and 3 days of hospitalisation. Vagus Nerve Stimulation typically runs A$42,000. This package covers the device, 4–5 days in hospital, and a consultation. Both options include free airport transfers, translating services, and meals for a companion. The clinic regularly treats Australian patients in their advanced 3 Tesla MRI facility.

Atlas University Hospital treats over 565,000 patients annually and holds AACI accreditation for high clinical standards. Diagnostic ultrasounds start from around A$80, while a specialised MRI costs around A$100–800. Complex diagnostics for West syndrome are around A$100–200. Surgical treatment for epilepsy typically runs A$15,300–30,700. Deep brain stimulation surgery is another option, typically costing around A$12,900–25,900. The centre provides airport reception and a personalised doctor match service for international patients travelling from 160 different countries.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital functions as an academic university centre with a dedicated floor for premium care. Diagnostics start from around A$800 for a single area MRI. A comprehensive diagnostic package typically runs A$9,000, covering contrast MRI, EEG monitoring, and whole exome sequencing. For surgical intervention, a Vagus Nerve Stimulator implantation package is around A$31,500. This includes the device, two nights of accommodation, and all surgeon fees. The clinic provides free airport transfers and translation services for every international patient.

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.

Medical Park Göztepe Hospital holds JCI accreditation and operates as a multi-specialty centre with advanced imaging. Basic diagnostics like ultrasound start from around A$300, while brain MRI typically costs around A$700–1,000. For drug-resistant cases, a Deep Brain Stimulation package is around A$32,200. This covers the neurosurgery, 5–7 days in hospital, nursing care, and accommodation for a companion. Associate Professor Sait Ozturk handles complex neurosurgery cases at the facility. Free airport transfers and translation services are provided for all international patients.

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.

Samsung Medical Center holds "hospital of presidential standards" status and has been named a top medical centre 12 times consecutively. The facility uses an advanced integrated IT system for real-time imaging and electronic records. A consultation with a neurologist typically costs around A$80–90. Ultrasound diagnostics may cost around A$250–500. A specialised MRI of one area is around A$1,600–1,900. Dr Young Min Shon is a board-certified neurologist at the centre who publishes peer-reviewed research and leads clinical trials.