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Neurology clinics in Turkey

Neurology is in the TOP 5 destinations for medical tourism in Turkey. Despite changes in border crossing rules, half a million people visited the country in 2020 to treat neurological diseases — comparable to the population of Dresden or Vilnius.

The most popular city for the treatment of neurology in Turkey is Istanbul. Antalya follows.

Below are selected Turkish clinics for the treatment of spinal hernia, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.

MedTour patients recommend clinics for the treatment of neurological in Turkey:

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the benefits of neurology treatment in Turkey?

MedTour patients noted the following advantages of Turkish neurological clinics:

  • a variety of modern devices for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases in one place — in addition to saving time, this guarantees quality control of examination results;
  • teams of 3-8 highly specialized Turkish neurologists with experience of foreign internships and difficult cases from all over the world — a multilateral approach to the patient’s problem ensures the right treatment;
  • comfortable service and life — full-time translators and organized transport for MedTour patients. You get a coordinator at the clinic and special prices for accommodation and meals at partner hotels.
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How much does neurology treatment cost in Turkey?

Medical services in Germany, Israel and South Korea are more expensive than in Turkey. Turkish prices do not exceed the cost of treatment in hospitals leading the CIS, Eastern Europe or India.

The main difference between neurology treatment in Turkey is that accommodation, meals and an interpreter are provided free of charge or at a significant discount. This expense item increases the treatment budget by one third when choosing another country. Neurological patients choose Turkey because of the convenient flights from both Europe and Asia.

Average prices for basic neurology services:

  • Neurologist’s consultation — from $ 120;
  • MRI of the head — from $ 350;
  • EEG — from $ 80;
  • Lumbar puncture — from $ 1,500;
  • Surgery to remove a brain tumor — from $ 12,000;
  • Gamma Knife — from $ 8,000;
  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) stimulation — from $ 28,000.
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What are the best neurological diseases to be treated in Turkey?

MedTour patients choose Turkey for treatment:

  • Brain tumors;
  • Epilepsy;
  • Spinal hernia;
  • Multiple sclerosis;
  • Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease;
  • Myasthenia gravis and myositis.
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Which Doctor to Choose for Neurology in Turkey?

When choosing a doctor, MedTour patients pay attention to work experience, doctor’s specialization, participation in international trainings and communities.

Famous neurologists of Turkey for treatment:

  • Parkinson’s Diseases — Ali Tsirkh, Lutfi Hanoglu;
  • Epilepsy — Kyurshad Aydin, Erbu Erbayat Altai;
  • Multiple sclerosis — Fehim Arman, Erdal Karaoz, and others.

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What examinations are needed to calculate the cost of treatment in Turkey?

The package of documents includes a digital MRI scan, an extract from the medical history with the conclusion of a local neurologist, the results of blood and cerebrospinal fluid tests, EEG and EMG. The doctor will draw up a personal treatment plan with a cost after revising the data provided.

MedTour helps to prepare a package of documents and make a translation for a Turkish doctor.

Why do patients choose Turkish clinics for neurology treatment?

Turkey is the world leader in neurology medical tourism. Turkish clinics attract with their equipment, doctors’ qualifications, compliance with international standards, organized service and convenience for foreign patients.

Advanced Turkish Neurological Equipment

Turkish clinics are equipped with the best neurological equipment from German, American and Korean manufacturers. The devices are serviced by authorized dealers, MRI and CT are renewed every 5 years. Turkish hospitals have everything you need to carry out a complete neurological diagnosis without queues and with a guarantee of quality results:

  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) 3 Tesla allows examining neoplasms of the nervous system less than 0.5 mm in size.
  • CT (computed tomography) of 256+ slices allows you to accurately reconstruct the vascular system of the brain.
  • A laboratory with gene and immunological reagents allows you to accurately determine the presence of genetic mutations, the patient’s tendency to certain neurological drugs, as well as to accurately identify immune disorders of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.
  • PET-CT of the brain with glucose allows you to determine the functional activity of parts of the brain by their glucose consumption — it helps in the diagnosis of neoplasms and functional disorders, such as epilepsy.

Competitive prices for medical services in Turkey

Neurology diagnostics in Turkey is cheaper than in countries with the same high level of medical development. Even with expensive brain surgeries, the total travel budget for treatment in Turkey is lower due to savings on non-medical components.

Prices for accommodation and medical care in a hospital, for renting an operating room, for food, fees for doctors and nurses all affect the final cost of treatment.

Convenient flights and easy border crossing

Turkish clinics are especially convenient for neurological patients due to:

  • Direct flights from anywhere in the world at any time of the day or night;
  • Organized transport from the airport to the hotel for MedTour patients;
  • Visa-free visits to the country.

International quality standards for neurological treatment

All major clinics in Istanbul are certified by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) and the American Joint International Commission (JCE). Minor checks are carried out annually. General assessment of equipment, doctors’ qualifications, organization of the treatment process — all this is carried out at least once every 5 years.

Turkish doctors treat neurological pathology according to the standards of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), American Association of Neurology (ANS), European Association of Neurological Communities (EANS). In Turkey, neurological summits are annually held with international participation of leaders of the direction.

This ensures a high bar for the quality of medical services for neurological patients and careful monitoring of compliance with these standards in Turkey.

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PhD. Olexandr Voznyak
Medical expert:
Kateryna Maliarchuk
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