International patients with dystonia come to Neuromodulation in Turkey in Istanbul for deep brain stimulation with Prof. Atilla YILMAZ, MD, in an all-inclusive package. An all-inclusive DBS package at our center typically ranges between USD 30,000 and USD 45,000, depending on the package and the type of device selected. The final figure is confirmed after your evaluation.
The process starts with a free remote case review: you send a video of your symptoms and your medical reports by WhatsApp or email, and the team tells you whether DBS could help. The standard program lasts 18 days, and follow-up programming continues from home.
What is included in the DBS package?
- Full evaluation by every specialist needed: neurosurgeon, neurologist, psychologist, cardiologist, anesthesiologist, physiotherapist and nutrition specialist
- All laboratory and radiology tests, including full cranial MRI under general anesthesia and two brain CT scans (planning and electrode position)
- DBS surgery by Prof. Atilla YILMAZ, MD with FDA-approved equipment
- All medicines used in hospital
- Daily DBS system checks, wound care and daily programming after surgery
- Post-operative rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- 3 to 5 years of free remote DBS programming, depending on the package, then paid follow-up without limits
- Long-term online consultation and a personal home-rehabilitation program
- Accommodation, meals, transfers and a 24/7 interpreter
Program and accommodation
| Item | Standard 18-day program |
|---|---|
| Hospital | 6 days in a VIP room with a sofa bed for two companions |
| Hotel | 12 days in a hotel suite or room with kitchen (40 m²); upgrade to 4 or 5 stars possible |
| Meals | Breakfast and dinner for the patient and two companions, in hospital and hotel |
| Transfers | VIP airport–hospital transfer, daily hotel–hospital transfers, return to the airport |
| Support | 24/7 nurse and interpreter support, translation of all hospital reports into your language, local SIM card, Istanbul city tour |
A shorter program of about 5 days in hospital and 7 days in a hotel (around 10–14 days in total) is possible when it suits the patient. The two programs are different, and the team will explain which fits you.
Step by step: from first message to follow-up
- Contact usBy WhatsApp (+90 533 582 39 91) or email (info@neuromodulationinturkey.com).
- Send your recordsNeurology reports, current medication list, a short symptom video, previous treatments (including botulinum toxin) and an MRI if you have one. An MRI is not required.
- Remote reviewProf. YILMAZ’s team reviews your records.
- TeleconsultationBy WhatsApp or Zoom, if suitable.
- Planning your tripYour patient representative arranges dates, transfers and accommodation, and an invitation letter if your visa requires one.
- Treatment in IstanbulEvaluation, surgery, first programming and rehabilitation.
- Follow-up from homeProgramming by video call for compatible systems, or in your own country.
Languages
Our 13-person international department works in English, Arabic, Russian, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Kazakh, Serbian and French, with additional languages on request. Prof. YILMAZ speaks Turkish, English and Arabic.
Dedicated lines: English +90 533 582 39 91 · Russian/Uzbek +90 530 592 39 91 · Arabic +90 535 393 39 91 · French +90 533 409 39 91 · Spanish +90 530 923 39 91.
Where our patients come from
Patients from 60+ countries have been treated at our center, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Greece, Canada and the United States, the Gulf, North and West Africa, the Balkans, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DBS for dystonia cost in Turkey?
An all-inclusive DBS package at our center typically ranges between USD 30,000 and USD 45,000, depending on the package and the type of device selected. The final figure is confirmed after your evaluation.
Do I need an MRI before contacting you?
No. An MRI is not required, and there is no requirement on how recent it must be. If DBS is planned, MRI is done in Istanbul.
Can family members come with me?
Yes. Accommodation and meals for two companions are included in the package.
Who adjusts my stimulator after I go home?
Our team does, by video call for compatible systems, or in person in your country. Remote programming is free for 3 to 5 years depending on the package.
Do I need a visa?
It depends on your nationality. Your patient representative tells you what is needed and provides an invitation letter if required.