SPECIALITY · NEUROLOGY
Neurology in Türkiye — multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease.
Modern DMTs for MS, thrombectomy for stroke, DBS for Parkinson's disease.
What you get
- 24/7 stroke unit with thrombectomy
- Parkinson's DBS programme
- Long-term monitoring for epilepsy
3 centres · 5 neurologists · stroke unit 24/7
SECOND OPINION ONLINE
Second opinion from a neurologist — within 48 hours, free
Send your MRI, discharge summaries and current therapy — the neurologist returns a written opinion on tactics.
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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
- Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
- CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
- Histology report (if available)
- Slides or blocks for review (optional)
- Current therapy list
Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
5 PROCEDURES
What we treat in neurology
MS, stroke, epilepsy, headache, Parkinson's, ALS, neuropathies.
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01Multiple sclerosisMETHODDMT (Ocrelizumab, Natalizumab)TIMELINEprogrammeDMTOcrelizumabMRI 3T
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02Acute ischaemic strokeMETHODThrombectomy + IV tPATIMELINE5–10 daysThrombectomytPA24/7
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03Parkinson's diseaseMETHODDBS, levodopa, MAO-BTIMELINE14 daysDBSLevodopaMAO-B
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04EpilepsyMETHODAED + EEG monitoringTIMELINE5–14 daysEEGAEDVNS
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05Migraine / cluster headacheMETHODCGRP inhibitors (Erenumab)TIMELINEprogrammeCGRPErenumabBotox
TREATMENT METHODS
Neurology methods
Modern DMTs, thrombectomy, DBS, botulinum therapy, neurorehabilitation.
DMT for MS
Ocrelizumab, Natalizumab, Cladribine — current standards.
2 clinics
Thrombectomy
Mechanical clot removal in acute stroke, 24/7.
2 clinics
DBS (deep brain stimulation)
Electrode implantation for Parkinson's and tremor.
1 clinic
CGRP therapy
Erenumab, Fremanezumab — for refractory migraine.
2 clinics
NEUROLOGY · TEAM
Professors you get direct access to
Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.
Prof. Dr. Şenay Haspolat
Professor and Head of the Paediatric Neurology Unit
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Babür Dora, MD
Professor of Neurology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Doç. Dr. Nur Ebru Barçın
Associate Professor of Neurology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ferah Kızılay, MD
Professor of Neurology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seden Demirci
Associate Professor of Neurology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Belma Doğan Güngen, MD
Professor of Neurology
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Prof. Dr. Yakup Krespi, MD
Professor of Neurology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Ayhan Öztürk, MD
Professor of Neurology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Selda Korkmaz Yakar, MD
Professor of Neurology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Prof. Dr. Nimet Dörtcan, MD
Professor of Neurology
Liv Hospital Ulus
Selvinaz Edizer, MD
Specialist in Pediatric Neurology
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Dr. Hatice Hale Tüzün, MD
Neurologist
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Akalın, MD
Professor of Neurology — Neuromuscular Diseases
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Elif Sarıönder Gencer, MD
Specialist in Neurology — Interventional / Vascular Neurology
Memorial Antalya Hospital
Prof. Dr. Sevin Balkan, MD
Professor of Neurology
Memorial Antalya Hospital
Prof. Dr. Nebil Yıldız
Professor of Neurology
Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
CLINICS
Clinics where treatment takes place
JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.
JCI GOLD SEAL
Akdeniz University Hospital
The largest university hospital in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region. 218,348 m² of floor area, 33 specialised departments, 1,267 beds, 8 buildings.…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
A multidisciplinary Liv Hospital campus on the European side of Istanbul. Opened in December 2016. 60+ departments: cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology,…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
The sixth hospital of the Liv group. Robotic surgery with da Vinci SP Single Port, 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, Versa-HD…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus
The flagship hospital of the Liv Hospital group in the upscale Ulus district. JCI accreditation and the first SRC certificate…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
The oncology centre of the Memorial network. 320 beds, 15 operating theatres (one hybrid), 49 ICU beds. Full cycle —…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Antalya Hospital
Memorial Antalya is part of Türkiye’s first JCI-accredited medical group. 114 inpatient beds plus 18 observation beds, 4 ICUs (general,…
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DIAGNOSTICS
Neurodiagnostics
MRI 3T, fMRI, EEG, ENMG, lumbar puncture, PET in dementia.
Brain MRI 3T
With contrast for MS, tumours and vascular work.
1 day
EEG video monitoring
Long-term in-patient monitoring for epilepsy 24/7.
3–7 days
ENMG
Electroneuromyography for neuropathies and ALS.
1 hour
Lumbar puncture
CSF analysis in MS, infections, dementia.
1 hour
PET in dementia
F-18 FDG for Alzheimer's differential diagnosis.
2 hours
PRICE SNAPSHOT
Neurology pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA
Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.
| Procedure | Türkiye | EU / USA | Savings |
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| Thrombectomy (acute stroke) | $10 000 – 16 000 | $35 000 – 65 000 | −75% |
| DBS implantation (Parkinson's) | $25 000 – 40 000 | $80 000 – 150 000 | −72% |
| Ocrelizumab (1 infusion) | $3 000 – 5 000 | $10 000 – 18 000 | −72% |
| EEG video monitoring (3 days) | $1 500 – 2 500 | $5 000 – 9 000 | −72% |
| CGRP therapy (1 month) | $500 – 800 | $1 500 – 2 800 | −68% |
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS
Frequently asked about Neurology
What's the time window for thrombolysis or thrombectomy in acute stroke?
Intravenous thrombolysis (tPA/tenecteplase) is approved up to 4.5 hours from symptom onset. Mechanical thrombectomy for large-vessel occlusion is standard up to 6 hours and, with favorable CT-perfusion or MR-DWI imaging (DAWN/DEFUSE-3 criteria), up to 24 hours. Memorial and Akdeniz operate 24/7 stroke pathways with neurointerventional teams, achieving door-to-needle <45 min and door-to-puncture <90 min.
How are multiple sclerosis disease-modifying drugs chosen?
DMT selection follows the 2018 ECTRIMS/AAN algorithm: low-activity RRMS may start with interferon-β, glatiramer or teriflunomide; high-activity or rapidly evolving MS goes directly to high-efficacy agents — ocrelizumab, ofatumumab, natalizumab, cladribine or fingolimod. Choice depends on MRI lesion load, relapse rate, JCV antibody status and pregnancy plans. Memorial and Liv MS centers use MRI every 6-12 months to monitor NEDA-3 response.
Am I a candidate for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's?
DBS candidates have idiopathic Parkinson's for ≥4 years, clear levodopa response, motor fluctuations or dyskinesia not controlled by medication, no significant dementia (MoCA ≥26) and acceptable surgical risk. Bilateral subthalamic nucleus (STN) or globus pallidus internus (GPi) stimulation reduces off-time by 50-70%. Akdeniz and Memorial neurosurgery use awake MER-guided implantation with directional leads.
When is epilepsy surgery considered for drug-resistant seizures?
After failure of two appropriate antiseizure medications at adequate doses (ILAE definition of drug-resistant epilepsy, ~30% of patients), comprehensive presurgical evaluation is indicated: video-EEG monitoring, 3T MRI epilepsy protocol, FDG-PET, neuropsychology and sometimes intracranial EEG. Temporal lobectomy reaches 60-70% seizure-freedom; laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and responsive neurostimulation are options at Memorial and Liv epilepsy centers.
What biomarkers are used in a modern memory clinic workup?
Comprehensive workup includes 3T MRI (hippocampal atrophy, MTA score), FDG-PET for hypometabolism pattern, and amyloid/tau biomarkers — CSF Aβ42/40 ratio, p-tau181 and t-tau, or amyloid-PET (florbetaben, flutemetamol). The AT(N) framework distinguishes Alzheimer's disease from vascular, Lewy body and frontotemporal dementia. Memorial and Liv neurology offer one-week memory clinic packages with neuropsychology and biomarker interpretation.
Are CGRP biologics effective for chronic migraine?
Yes. Monoclonal antibodies targeting the CGRP pathway — erenumab, fremanezumab, galcanezumab, eptinezumab — reduce monthly migraine days by 50% in 40-60% of patients per AAN/AHS guidance, with monthly or quarterly subcutaneous injections. Indication: ≥4 migraine days/month with prior failure of two oral preventives. Memorial neurology initiates therapy, performs 3-month response assessment and arranges remote prescription refills for international patients.
What does a workup for peripheral neuropathy include?
Initial workup covers metabolic causes (HbA1c, B12, folate, TSH), nerve conduction studies and EMG to classify axonal vs demyelinating, length-dependent vs multifocal patterns. Second-tier testing: SPEP/immunofixation for paraproteinemia, ANA, ANCA, hepatitis serologies, heavy metals, and skin biopsy for small-fiber neuropathy. Memorial and Akdeniz neurology complete a structured 3-5 day workup with electrophysiology and targeted treatment planning.
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