Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak
Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak — Neurosurgeon
DBS Care for International Patients — Istanbul

Find out if DBS in Istanbul may be right for your Parkinson's, tremor or movement disorder.

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak · Neurosurgeon · Deep Brain Stimulation Specialist

Share your MRI and medical reports for an initial case review. Our team can guide the full journey — eligibility review, multidisciplinary evaluation, surgery and follow-up — in your language.

  • Multilingual care
  • Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Initial case review before travel
  • 800+ DBS surgeries performed
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Scientific Publications
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DBS Surgeries & Supervision
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Invited Panel Talks
International Patient Process

Three steps from your home to Istanbul

Most international patients begin without travelling. We review your case first, then plan a visit only if DBS appears suitable — so the journey stays controlled, clear and safe.

Step 01

Send Your Reports

Share your MRI, diagnosis, current medication and short symptom videos via WhatsApp or our contact form. Documents in any major language are accepted.

Step 02

Initial Case Review

Our medical team reviews whether Deep Brain Stimulation may be appropriate — before you book any travel. You receive a clear, written response.

Step 03

Plan Your Visit to Istanbul

If DBS is appropriate, we coordinate the hospital evaluation, surgery scheduling, multilingual support during the stay, and long-term follow-up.

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Patient Outcomes

Real Patient Improvements After DBS

See examples of symptom improvement in suitable DBS patients. Results vary by diagnosis, patient selection and medical evaluation.

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Each patient's response depends on diagnosis, individual case selection and a full medical evaluation. These videos are illustrative and do not guarantee a similar outcome.

DBS Suitability

Conditions We Evaluate for DBS

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak evaluates patients with movement disorders and selected neurological conditions to determine whether DBS may be appropriate. Suitability requires individual medical assessment.

Parkinson's Disease

DBS may be considered for Parkinson's patients whose symptoms are no longer well-controlled by medication. Suitability is assessed through a multidisciplinary evaluation.

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Essential Tremor

Selected patients with severe essential tremor affecting daily life may benefit from DBS when medications have not provided adequate relief. Individual assessment is required.

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Dystonia

DBS is evaluated for certain forms of dystonia, particularly when conservative treatments have been insufficient. Candidacy depends on the type and severity of the condition.

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Tourette Syndrome

In selected severe cases where behavioural and pharmacological treatments have not provided sufficient relief, DBS may be evaluated as a treatment option.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

For patients with treatment-resistant OCD, DBS may be considered in carefully selected cases following thorough psychiatric and neurological assessment.

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Epilepsy

Certain patients with drug-resistant epilepsy may be candidates for DBS. A comprehensive evaluation is required to determine whether surgical intervention is appropriate.

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Not sure if your condition may be suitable for DBS? Send your medical reports for an initial case review before travelling.

A Real Patient Story

Nurbeyan's Story: Life Before and After DBS

Hear directly from Nurbeyan, a Parkinson's patient who underwent Deep Brain Stimulation in Istanbul, and from her daughter Ecem who watched the transformation unfold.

Patient Story

Nurbeyan's Journey with Parkinson's & DBS

Nurbeyan shares her life before and after Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in her own words — from the tremors that limited her daily life to rediscovering independence.

Family Perspective

Ecem's Perspective: Her Mother's DBS Journey

Nurbeyan's daughter Ecem reflects on watching her mother's transformation after DBS treatment — a perspective that only family members can offer.

Individual results may vary. These testimonials reflect personal experiences and are not a guarantee of outcome. DBS suitability requires individual medical evaluation.

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Why Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak

Why Patients Choose Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak

International patients choose Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabıçak for his DBS experience, multidisciplinary evaluation process, academic leadership and coordinated care before and after travel.

800+ DBS surgeries performed and supervised

Extensive hands-on experience in deep brain stimulation surgery and case supervision across a wide range of movement disorders.

Multidisciplinary patient evaluation

DBS suitability is reviewed with neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology and surgical planning when needed.

International DBS leadership

Academic publications, invited talks and DBS training programs support a high-level clinical approach.

Multilingual international support

Patients can communicate with the team in multiple languages before travel and throughout the treatment journey.

Pre-travel case review

Medical reports, MRI and symptom videos can be reviewed before the patient travels to Istanbul.

Follow-up after surgery

Care continues after surgery with stimulation programming, medication adjustment and long-term follow-up planning.

DBS Treatment Journey

Your DBS Treatment Journey in Istanbul

Deep Brain Stimulation is not just a single surgery. It is a planned medical journey from first case review to multidisciplinary evaluation, surgery, programming and long-term follow-up.

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First Contact & Report Review

Submit your diagnosis, reports and current medications via WhatsApp or the contact form for an initial remote case review.

02

Medical Pre-Assessment

The coordination team contacts you to gather your full history and provide initial suitability feedback and next-step guidance.

03

Multidisciplinary Evaluation

A 3-day inpatient assessment by neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and psychiatry teams.

04

DBS Suitability Decision

The full team meets to confirm whether DBS is appropriate for your specific diagnosis and condition stage.

05

Surgery Planning

Stereotactic MRI, electrode target planning, anesthesia assessment and pre-operative medical clearance.

06

DBS Surgery

Two-phase procedure: electrode implantation under local or general anesthesia, then pulse generator placement.

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Stimulation Programming

The implanted device is activated and individually tuned to control your specific symptoms with minimal side effects.

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Medication Adjustment

Your neurologist revises the medication regimen based on your clinical response to stimulation.

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Follow-Up After Going Home

Remote programming support, annual in-person review, and long-term coordination with your local neurologist.

9 stages · from first contact to long-term follow-up

DBS Suitability

Am I a Candidate for DBS?

Answer a few questions or send your reports to help our team understand whether DBS may be appropriate for your condition.

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DBS Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for international patients considering DBS evaluation in Istanbul.

DBS suitability depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, medication response, disease duration and overall health. Our team can review your reports, MRI and symptom videos before you travel and guide you on the next step.

Yes. International patients can send medical reports, MRI images, medication lists and short symptom videos through WhatsApp or the contact form for an initial case review.

The length of stay depends on the evaluation plan, surgery schedule and post-operative programming needs. After reviewing your case, the team can provide a more realistic timeline for your visit.

DBS surgery may be performed while the patient is awake or under general anesthesia, depending on the medical plan and patient-specific factors. The surgical approach is decided after detailed evaluation.

No. DBS does not stop the progression of Parkinson's disease. In suitable patients, it may help reduce symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, slowness, motor fluctuations or medication-related involuntary movements.

After surgery, the device is programmed and adjusted according to your symptoms. Medication may also be revised by the neurology team, and follow-up planning continues after you return home.

DBS may be evaluated for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Tourette syndrome, OCD, epilepsy and other complex neurological conditions. Suitability requires individual medical assessment.

Yes. The team supports international patients before travel, during the hospital evaluation and after surgery. Multilingual communication and treatment coordination are available throughout the journey.

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Ready to discuss your case?

Send your reports before travelling to Istanbul

Share your MRI, medical reports and symptom videos on WhatsApp. Our team will review your information and guide you on whether an in-person DBS evaluation may be appropriate.

Start with a remote case review.

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