We help you choose a clinic, an epileptologist and, if needed, a neurosurgeon for epilepsy treatment in Turkey for adults and children. First the doctors review your EEG, MRI and medical reports, then you compare programs from several clinics.
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Epilepsy treatment in Turkey depends on the type of epilepsy, the cause and frequency of seizures and the patient’s age. Doctors first confirm the diagnosis and select medication, and if seizures continue, they consider surgery, neurostimulation or radiosurgery. When seizures are caused by a tumor, the plan is made together with a neuro-oncologist, as in brain tumor treatment in Turkey.
Anti-seizure medication
the basis of treatment for most patients
The neurologist selects the drug and dose to control seizures while taking side effects and quality of life into account. According to Turkish clinics, medication allows 70% of patients to fully control the condition.
Ketogenic diet
in addition to medication
A diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates. It is considered for some forms of epilepsy in children and adults when medication does not give enough control.
Locating the seizure focus
video EEG, MRI, PET and other tests
Before surgery, doctors determine where seizures start and which brain areas are responsible for speech and thinking. Video EEG, MRI, PET, the WADA test and, if needed, invasive monitoring are used for this.
Epilepsy surgery
for drug-resistant epilepsy
If medication does not help, the neurosurgeon removes the area of the brain that triggers seizures. Minimally invasive methods are preferred, and the decision is made once the focus has been precisely located.
Stereotactic radiosurgery
treating the focus without an incision
The epileptic focus is destroyed with focused radiation, and Turkish clinics use the Gamma Knife for this. The method is not suitable for everyone, and the neurosurgeon decides whether it is indicated.
A device placed under the skin sends electrical impulses to the brain through the vagus nerve. This helps reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures and sometimes lower medication doses.
Which treatment methods suit your case?
Our doctor-coordinator will review your medical records and find a specialist to assess your treatment options.
A CLINIC FOR YOUR DIAGNOSIS
Best clinics for epilepsy treatment in Turkey
Why we suggest these clinics
When selecting clinics, our doctor-coordinators consider the specialists' experience in treating your type of epilepsy, the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there. We recommend a specific doctor and clinic after reviewing your medical records.
Why this clinic is considered for epilepsy treatment
A hospital dedicated to brain disorders
The first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey, where brain disorders are treated by neurologists, neurosurgeons and psychiatrists together. A neurologist with a focus on epilepsy and electroencephalography works here. The epilepsy diagnostic package at this hospital takes 5 days.
About the clinic, certification and services+
NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital is the second private hospital of this kind in Europe. It is JCI accredited and has received the 1A Ultra Clean award for the sterility of its operating rooms. The coordinator agrees on the doctor and the scope of tests before your trip.
Certificates and accreditations
International Organization for Standardization
Joint Commission International
Science Partner
APA – American Psychological Association (US)
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT DE
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
Why this clinic is considered for epilepsy treatment
University hospital with a neurosurgery institute
Yeditepe University Hospital has its own neurosurgery institute and treats both children and adults. This matters if, after testing, the doctors discuss surgery for epilepsy.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Yeditepe University Hospital in Istanbul is one of the leading medical institutions in Turkey and holds JCI accreditation. The country’s first heart transplant was performed here, and it runs Turkey’s only licensed blood bank. The coordinator will confirm the right department for your case before the trip.
Certificates and accreditations
Joint Commission International
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
Why this clinic is considered for epilepsy treatment
Specialized neurosurgery centers
The Acibadem network includes specialized centers for neurosurgery and robotic surgery. Tests and, if indicated, surgery can be done within one medical group.
About the clinic, certification and services+
Acibadem is the largest medical group in Turkey, with 22 university clinics in 5 countries and more than 40 thousand international patients a year. Its clinics are JCI accredited. The coordinator will choose the clinic in the network and the doctor based on your documents.
Certificates and accreditations
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
Quality Management System Certification for compliance with ISO 9001 in the German accreditation system DAkkS
Joint Commission International
ISO 15189
The World's Best Hospitals 2019
Additional services:
Transfer from / to the airport · Visa assistance · Personal assistant · Internet · Reservation of accommodation and airline tickets · Translator · Accommodation for accompanying person · Single room
Cost and terms depend on the medical case and are specified in the treatment plan.
1920 year of foundation230 beds10000 surgery per year
American Hospital, located in the center of Istanbul, meets international standards of quality medical care. The institution has JCI accreditation, which confirms its high level of medical care. The clinic employs leading specialists trained in world medical centers, including the USA. Patients have access to diagnostics and treatment in a wide range of areas, including cardiology, oncology, plastic surgery and ophthalmology. With state-of-the-art equipment and innovative techniques, the clinic offers advanced solutions for patients from all over the world.
2005 year of foundation200 bedsaward World’s Best Hospitals65% IVF success
Anadolu Medical Center is a modern multidisciplinary clinic that treats various diseases according to high international standards (oncology, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, robotic surgery). The latest technologies, experienced doctors from Europe and America.
How much does it cost to treat epilepsy in Turkey?
The cost of epilepsy treatment in Turkey depends on the scope of testing, the treatment method, the clinic and the length of stay, which under clinic programs ranges from 1 day for tests to 18 days with surgery. The clinic gives the exact price after reviewing your documents, and we send you programs from several clinics so you can compare prices and what is included. Experts Medical services are free for patients, and you pay the clinic directly.
Approximate treatment costs
Treatment / service
Cost
What affects the cost
Tests: doctor's consultation and video EEG
$540
Consultation and 3-hour EEG video monitoring during wakefulness and sleep
Extended tests, 5 days
€2 480
Neurologist, brain MRI under anesthesia, overnight video EEG, blood tests
Brain MRI
about $700
Needed if you do not have recent scans
Epilepsy treatment, average range
$2 000-2 700
Treatment method, severity of the condition, length of hospital stay
Epilepsy surgery with travel arrangements, 12 days
€25 000
Preoperative tests, surgery, 2 days in hospital, 10 days in a hotel, transfers and an interpreter What's included
Prices are approximate. The final cost depends on your personalized treatment plan and the services included.
Doctor selection and support are free of charge for you.
No markups. You pay for treatment directly at the clinic.
How the price is formed and what the budget includes
What affects the cost
The treatment method and extent, the chosen clinic, the length of hospital stay and the need for additional tests.
Which medical expenses to check
Tests, doctors’ fees, inpatient stay, medication and follow-up consultations. What is included depends on the program.
Which travel expenses to plan for
Flights, accommodation outside the clinic, transfers, an interpreter and a companion’s stay. The doctor-coordinator will clarify what is included in the offer and what is paid separately.
SPECIALIST DOCTORS
Turkish neurologists and neurosurgeons for epilepsy
Our medical board selects a doctor experienced in treating your specific diagnosis. We rely on the results of their previous patients, the clinic's capabilities and your budget.
25+years of experience
Epilepsy · clinical neurophysiology
Berrin Aktekin
Neurologist
Professor of neurology specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Trained in video EEG monitoring and epilepsy surgery as a visiting researcher at the Cleveland Clinic (USA).
Experience and achievements+
In 1989, Berin Aktekin graduated from the medical faculty of Akdeniz University. In 1995, she graduated from the neurology department of the same faculty, majoring in “Neurology”. She worked as a visiting researcher in the field of clinical neurophysiology (EEG-EMG-evoked potentials and transcranial magnetic stimulation) for 6 months between 1996-1997 at UK-Southampton General Hospital.
She received the academic title of associate professor in 2000. From 2001 to 2002, she worked as a visiting researcher in the field of epilepsy and video-EEG monitoring and epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States.
In 2006, I received the title of professor at the same university.
Membership:
Turkish Medical Association,
Istanbul Medical Chamber of the Turkish Neurological Association
EEG-EMG Clinical Neurophysiology Association
Turkish Epilepsy Association
Specialization: epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, electrophysiology, movement disorders, general neurology.
24+years of experience
Sisli Memorial · pediatric neurology
Sinan Comu
Pediatric neurologist
Professor and pediatric neurologist. Specialized in pediatric neurology in the USA and is a member of the Turkish branch of the International League Against Epilepsy.
Experience and achievements+
Professor Dr. Sinan Chomu is one of the most sought-after pediatric neurologists in Turkey.
Education:
Graduated from the medical faculty of Istanbul University (1989)
Experience:
He specialized in pediatric neurology at
Case Western Reserve University Rainbow Babies And Childrens’ Hospital in the USA (1989-1992).
He worked as a specialist in pediatric neurology at the Children’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, USA.
Professor Sinan Chomu is a pediatric neurology specialist at Sisli Memorial Hospital – Istanbul, Turkey (2009 – present).
Membership in professional organizations:
Society of Pediatric Neurology, USA;
International Society of Pediatric Neurology;
Turkish Society of Pediatric Neurology;
The Turkish branch of the International Epilepsy League.
20+years of experience
NPISTANBUL · neurology
Barıs METIN
Neurologist
Neurologist with a PhD in psychology. His research interests include epilepsy, electroencephalography and attention and memory disorders.
Experience and achievements+
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 2004 as a medical doctor. In 2004, he started to work as a neurology assistant in Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Neurology, and in 2009 he received his neurology expertise.
He worked as a research assistant and doctorate student at Ghent University, Belgium between 2009-2013. During this period, he made careful neuroimaging studies. He received his PhD in psychology in 2013. In 2013 and 2014, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Gent University with a scholarship from Gent University research funds. In June 2014, he started to work as an assistant professor at Uskudar University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Neurology Specialist at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital.
His scientific interests include attention and memory disorders, functional neuroimaging, epilepsies and electroencephalography
25+years of experience
Neurosurgery
Serdar Kahraman
Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon and first president of the Association of Neurosurgery in Turkey. Performs complex brain and spinal cord surgery and specializes in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery.
Experience and achievements+
He was the first in Turkey to practice endoscopic surgery of the spinal and peripheral nerve.
Specialization:
Complex operations on the brain and spinal cord, including operations to remove malignant and benign tumors.
Functional and stereotaxic neurosurgery.
Skull base and brain tumor surgery.
Vascular pathologies of the central nervous system.
Spine surgery.
Membership in organizations:
Member of the Board of Directors and Head of the Membership Council of the European Association of Neurosurgeons Eurospine
First President of the Association of Neurosurgery in Turkey
Head of the Turkish Spine Society in 2013-2015
Member of the European Society for Neurosurgery (EANS)
Member of the European Spine Association (AS Spine)
Member of the Society of Neurooncology and Spine in Turkey
Member of the Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery ExeCom
Research and publications:
Conducts active research work in the field of neurosurgery.
Author of numerous scientific articles in national and international publications.
Expert in national and international scientific publications.
Active speaker at national and international medical conferences.
Epilepsy treatment in Turkey: we will prepare your records for doctors abroad
We translate your medical documents free of charge and prepare a medical file so that specialists abroad can assess your situation and suggest a treatment plan.
A doctor-coordinator reviews your situation
They will review your medical records, clarify your preferences and help you choose the right specialist.
The doctor you choose reviews your case
The coordinator arranges for your records to be reviewed by a specialist experienced in treating your type of epilepsy.
You receive a plan and cost
Before you travel, you can review the clinic's offer, the services included and the planned length of stay.
The doctor-coordinator will tell you where to start and which documents are needed in your case.
Since 2016 we have helped more than 12,000 patientsget quality treatment
The doctor-coordinator reviews your medical records and clarifies your preferences, budget and travel dates.
02We select a doctor and clinic
We recommend a specialist experienced in similar cases, taking into account the clinic's capabilities and our experience supporting patients there.
03We agree on the plan and cost
We arrange for a specialist doctor to review your case and help you understand the proposed plan, the services included and the cost.
04We organize your trip
We agree on appointment dates and help with tickets, visa, transfers and accommodation.
05We support you during treatment
Your doctor-coordinator stays in touch and helps with practical matters and communication with the clinic.
06We stay with you after you return
We help you get the necessary documents, arrange follow-up consultations and stay in touch with your doctor.
Additional services
Free
Visa assistance
Airport transfers
Personal doctor-coordinator
Accommodation and flight booking
Interpreter
Accommodation for a companion
Private room
How we help after you return home
We help you get the discharge summary and the clinic’s recommendations for further treatment and monitoring.
If needed, we help arrange translation of your medical records.
We arrange follow-up consultations with the clinic’s doctors, including online. We confirm the format and cost of the consultation in advance.
We help you get answers from your doctor to questions about the recommendations you received.
Patient reviews of epilepsy treatment in Turkey
Olha
Diagnosis: epilepsy
★★★★★5/5
We had an online consultation with Dr.
Berin about my brother’s epilepsy. The interview with the doctor lasted over an hour. The result of the consultation was a designated treatment protocol, we received answers to all the questions we wanted to ask.
Evgenia
Diagnosis: epilepsy
★★★★★5/5
Our daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of five.
We tried many medicines, and they all worked for a while, and then the attacks returned again. We really did not want to put the child under the knife, but it was impossible to leave everything as it was. In the end, we decided that we…
Vadim
Diagnosis: epilepsy
★★★★★5/5
We lived here for 10 days, things got better.
We hope that God will give us health, healing, doctors will help, everything will be fine.
Elena Lysenko
Diagnosis: epilepsy
★★★★★5/5
I brought my son to Turkey for epilepsy treatment.
After 3 years of unsuccessful therapy at home (in Ukraine), Turkish doctors found a solution to the problem in one week. Diagnostic was organized very quickly. On examination, the child felt well. After the examination, there was a meeting…
Reviews describe personal experiences and do not guarantee the same treatment results.
Epilepsy diagnosis before treatment
Before drawing up a treatment plan, doctors review the tests you have already had and decide whether additional ones are needed. Some records can be assessed before you travel.
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Which tests may be needed
Diagnosis is based on electroencephalography (EEG) while awake and asleep, ideally with video monitoring, and a brain MRI. Depending on the case, CT, PET, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and SPECT are added.
Tests are prescribed by an epilepsy neurologist, who takes into account the studies you already have, so not everyone needs the full list.
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When to ask for a review
It is worth showing your documents to a doctor if seizures continue despite treatment, the type of epilepsy is unclear, or medication causes drowsiness, weakness or mood swings.
A review is also useful when a child has seizures, when your doctor has suggested surgery and you want a second opinion, or when the seizure focus has to be found to decide on surgery.
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What can be assessed before the trip
Based on the neurologist’s report, EEG recordings, MRI scans and the list of medications, a clinic doctor can give a preliminary view on whether therapy should be changed or more tests are needed. If surgery is discussed, the focus is located at a specialized brain hospital with video EEG and other tests.
We will help you choose a clinic for your caseOur doctor-coordinator will review your medical records, explain the differences between clinics and help you choose the right specialist.
TREATMENT IN DETAIL
A modern approach to epilepsy treatment in Turkey
A modern approach to epilepsy treatment in Turkey
Epilepsy treatment in Turkey is a full range of the most modern medical services: thorough diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of all types of epilepsy.
Turkey is known not only for its well-developed resorts but also for its high level of medical care. This is confirmed by the presence of more than 40 clinics in the country that have received the prestigious JCI accreditation.
Turkish medical centers offer comprehensive treatment for patients suffering from various forms of epilepsy, including the rarest and most severe cases. A whole team of highly qualified specialists works with patients of different ages, both children and adults.
Therapy of epileptic seizures is carried out by an interdisciplinary team of specialists – epileptologists, neuropathologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, and other doctors of the highest category.
Despite the fact that epilepsy is an incurable pathological process, Turkish doctors manage to achieve a complete cessation of seizures in 80% of patients. The remaining 20% are severe patients who manage to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures, as well as fully control the further course of the epileptic syndrome.
What are the benefits of epilepsy treatment in Turkey?
Turkey is a popular destination for medical tourism due to the high level of medical services and the affordable cost of treatment. The most modern methods of diagnostics and treatment, as well as advanced technologies and the latest-generation equipment, are used in Turkish clinics.
According to reviews, foreign patients appreciate the hospitality and care they receive during their treatment in Turkey. Medical institutions provide comfortable conditions of stay and an individual approach to each patient.
Treatment of epilepsy in Turkey has a number of advantages, among which are:
Doctors of the highest category: the country has one of the most developed healthcare systems in the world. Turkish neurologists and epileptologists use advanced treatment methods in their practice and provide assistance to patients with epileptic seizures of any severity.
Modern equipment: with the help of advanced technologies, specialists diagnose epilepsy with 100% accuracy, determining the cause and localization of the pathological focus in the brain structures.
Innovative methods of treatment: Turkish medical centers have a strong research and development base, which allows the development and implementation of new treatments for epilepsy.
Transparent pricing policy and affordable cost of treatment. Prices for diagnostics and various procedures are significantly lower than in the US or Europe. At the same time, the quality of medical services remains at a high level.
Possibility to combine treatment and rest. This allows patients to improve their psycho-emotional state and cope with stress.
Modern methods of diagnosing epilepsy in Turkey
The modern equipment of Turkish clinics allows for a wide range of diagnostic tests, which with 100% accuracy can determine the type of epilepsy and its impact on the patient’s quality of life. This helps doctors understand the needs of patients and choose the most effective treatment strategy. Also, neuropsychologists can assess the mental functions of patients and study how epilepsy affects their thinking abilities.
During the diagnosis, Turkish epileptologists will conduct a series of tests to analyze brain activity, which will identify the area of the brain responsible for the occurrence of epileptic seizures.
The most informative instrumental tests include:
electroencephalography (EEG) in the state of wakefulness and sleep;
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
computed tomography (CT);
positron emission tomography (PET);
method of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS);
single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).
To more accurately determine the focus of the epiactivity in the brain, more complex diagnostic tests are used in Turkish clinics. Some of the most relevant and requested minimally invasive procedures include:
WADA testing (determining the dominance of the hemispheres in critical functions such as speech and thinking);
intraoperative EEG (a more detailed study of the electrical activity of the brain).
Invasive brain activity monitoring allows specialists to determine the need for surgery and prepare for the procedure.
These and other methods help to achieve maximum effectiveness in the treatment of epilepsy.
What conservative methods of epilepsy treatment are used in Turkey?
The treatment of epilepsy in Turkey depends on the form of the disease, the underlying cause, and the age of the patient. Depending on the type and frequency of seizures, Turkish doctors use modern drugs that help normalize brain activity.
In 70% of patients with epilepsy, the use of conservative therapy allows the disease to be fully controlled. After treatment, seizures stop, quality of life improves, and medication is minimized (or stopped completely) (in remission).
A qualified neurologist selects antiepileptic drugs in such a way as to obtain a clinically effective dose, not impair the patient’s quality of life, and eliminate side effects.
The composition of the complex therapy of epilepsy in Turkey may include special nutrition. The ketogenic diet is a diet that can be used to treat some forms of epilepsy. It is based on high fat intake and low carbohydrate intake. This leads to a state called ketosis when the body begins to use fats as its main source of energy instead of carbohydrates.
The ketogenic diet may help control seizures in some patients who cannot achieve satisfactory control with medical therapy. The mechanism behind this is not fully understood, but it is thought that ketosis may alter the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, which may reduce neuronal excitability and prevent epileptic seizures.
The ketogenic diet may be effective in controlling seizures in children and adults with various forms of epilepsy.
Advanced Epilepsy Treatment in Turkey
Turkey is one of the leading countries in the field of epilepsy treatment. Therefore, Turkish doctors actively use innovative methods of therapy to combat this disease.
Stereotactic radiosurgery
When conservative anticonvulsant therapy and diet do not give the expected result, surgical treatment is usually performed. In Turkey, medical centers offer a more modern alternative to brain surgery – the destruction of epileptogenic foci with high-dose ionizing radiation. This procedure is completely non-invasive and effective. Already after 1-2 sessions of stereotactic radiosurgery, pathologically altered cells are completely destroyed, and this leads to the cessation of seizures.
In Turkish clinics, epilepsy is treated using the latest methods of stereotactic radiosurgery – the Gamma Knife.
Vagus Nerve Electrical Stimulation (VNS Therapy)
A new method of treating epileptic disorders involves the implantation of a special device that, working through the vagus nerve, sends electrical impulses to the patient’s brain, which can reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures. This helps patients reduce their medication doses and better control their condition. The device comes with a magnet, which, approaching the pacemaker, allows the device to quickly generate more powerful impulses and restrain pathological brain activity.
Surgery
The operation for resection of the pathological focus is carried out mainly in cases of drug-resistant forms of epilepsy. If medical treatment fails, doctors recommend surgery to eliminate the pathological focus that causes seizures.
Turkish neurosurgeons prefer minimally invasive surgical treatment, which allows patients to avoid risks and recover faster.
These methods consist of the fact that a beam of radiation is directed to a specific focus, which is responsible for the pathological electrical activity in the brain. Treatment allows for minimizing the impact on healthy brain tissue and directing the dose to the pathological focus as much as possible.
Recovery after surgery
Patients who have undergone brain surgery usually do not require long-term rehabilitation. Modern methods of neurosurgery and mapping make it possible to achieve high efficiency in the intervention and minimize possible complications.
After the operation, patients usually stay in the hospital for 3-4 days under round-the-clock supervision of medical personnel. These days, the necessary examinations are carried out to check the effectiveness of the procedure and the absence of complications. Most patients return to school or work within 1-3 months.
Is it possible to completely cure epilepsy in Turkey?
Using modern techniques, Turkish clinics achieve complete recovery in approximately 70% of adults and 80% of children.
In most cases, there are enough well-chosen medications.
Why do foreign patients choose epilepsy treatment in Turkey?
The main criterion for why medical tourists choose Turkish clinics is the price-quality ratio. The cost of epilepsy treatment in Turkey is an order of magnitude cheaper compared to the United States, Switzerland, Spain, and other countries. At the same time, quality medical care is provided in Turkey.
Foreign tourists choose epilepsy treatment in Turkey for the following reasons:
active use of robotic technology to perform surgical interventions of varying degrees of complexity;
the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment of the latest generation;
advanced minimally invasive methods of surgery are applied;
the low percentage of postoperative complications;
neurosurgeons with extensive practical experience who are trained at the best universities in the world.
Epilepsy treatment in Turkey: reviews
Many patients who have undergone epilepsy treatment in Turkey note the high quality of medical care and the effectiveness of the therapy. Turkey has a well-developed medical infrastructure, with clinics specializing in the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological diseases.
According to reviews, the price of medical services for the treatment of epilepsy in Turkey is more attractive than in other countries with developed medicine.
How much does epilepsy treatment cost in Turkey?
The cost of epilepsy treatment in Turkey may depend on several factors, such as the chosen treatment method, the severity of the disease, the length of hospital stay, and many others. The price may vary depending on the specific medical institution.
Thus, the average cost of treatment varies in the range of $ 2000 – 2700. If there is a need to do an MRI, the average price is $ 700. It should be noted that in the US or the UK, the cost of this procedure starts from $ 2000-3000 and more.
If we talk about the cost of medical services in general, then the price of epilepsy treatment in Turkey will be 3-4 times lower compared to other developed countries. For example, compared to Germany or Switzerland, you can save up to 45%.
How to organize epilepsy treatment in Turkey?
Experts Medical specializes in medical tourism and provides services for selecting the best clinics for the treatment of epilepsy in Turkey at affordable prices. The company’s managers are also ready to help clients navigate the cost of procedures.
To organize a medical trip, you need to fill out an application on the website in order to contact company representatives. Next, you will receive a list of the best neurological clinics and specialists from the doctor-coordinator.
After selecting the most suitable epilepsy clinic in Turkey for you, Experts Medical will organize your trip. They will book a hotel for you and arrange transfers and other medical services.
Which method or combination of methods is right for you is decided by a medical board after reviewing your records.
Get a personal plan for epilepsy treatment in Turkey and a price after a review by a neurologist
Epilepsy treatment in Turkey: frequently asked questions
About choosing a doctor, costs and preparing for treatment.
Can I get a treatment plan and price before the trip?
Yes. Epilepsy treatment in Turkey starts with a review of your documents: our coordinating doctor sends the reports, EEG recordings and MRI to a clinic neurologist. Based on them, the clinic prepares a preliminary program and cost estimate, and the doctor confirms the final plan after the examination.
Can epilepsy be cured?
Most patients are helped by well-chosen medication, and seizures can often be fully controlled. According to Turkish clinics, seizures stop completely in about 70% of adults and 80% of children.
Your outlook depends on the type of epilepsy, the cause of seizures and the response to treatment. Only a doctor can assess it after testing.
When is epilepsy surgery needed?
Not everyone needs surgery. It is considered when seizures continue despite medication and doctors have precisely located the focus. The decision is made by a neurologist and a neurosurgeon after testing, and if surgery has already been suggested to you, you can get a second opinion from Turkish specialists.
How long is the trip to Turkey?
It depends on the goal. Under clinic packages, tests take from 1 to 5 days, and a program with surgery takes about 18 days: tests, surgery on day 4, discharge on day 7 and follow-up consultations.
After surgery, patients usually stay in hospital for 3-4 days, and most return to school or work within 1-3 months.
Is epilepsy treatment for children available in Turkey?
Yes, Turkish clinics have pediatric neurologists, and tests and therapy are planned according to the child’s age and type of epilepsy. For some forms, when medication does not work well enough, a ketogenic diet may help. The coordinator will check the details with the clinic.
What is neurostimulation for epilepsy?
In vagus nerve stimulation, a small device is placed under the skin; it sends electrical impulses to the brain and reduces the frequency and intensity of seizures. This is a different method from deep brain stimulation, in which electrodes are placed inside brain structures. The neurosurgeon decides whether neurostimulation is suitable.
Which documents are needed for a review?
Prepare a neurologist’s report, EEG recordings, a brain MRI with images, a list of medications with doses and a seizure diary. If some documents are missing, the coordinator will tell you which tests are needed.
Do medical documents need to be translated?
Before ordering a translation yourself, check the requirements with the coordinating doctor. They will tell you which documents the chosen clinic needs and in what format, and help arrange a translation if necessary.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes. Let the coordinating doctor know that you plan to travel with a family member or friend. They will help clarify the conditions for an accompanying person and accommodation options near the clinic.
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