Parkinson's Disease Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 17

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 South Korean clinic specialising in arterial stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease. This method delivers cells directly through cerebral arteries to target the brain. Dr Byung-hee Lee has performed 900+ of these procedures. Diagnostic CT scans start from around A$700. A single session of arterial stem cell therapy typically costs around A$41,700–53,300. Premium five-session packages are around A$456,400. The clinic treats only two patients daily to ensure VIP-level care and provides a dedicated international post-care system.