NP BRAIN HOSPITAL is Turkey's first and Europe's second specialized private psychoneurological centre, treating a wide range of central and peripheral nervous system diseases, among them:
NP Istanbul Clinic is over 20 years old. It is a leader in global neuropsychiatry and remains one of the most reliable and authoritative representatives of services in its field. It offers treatment by methods not available anywhere else in Turkey, such as pharmacogenetic approach, 1A Ultra Clean Neurosurgery, etc.
Treatment is performed on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
The main directions of NP Istanbul are:
Besides, patients are offered additional treatment in general surgery, otolaryngology, cardiology, paediatrics, etc.
NP Brain Hospital cooperates with Üsküdar University. The institutions jointly research to introduce new methods of neuropsychological treatment. Since 2019, they have organized training programmes that will enable them to produce specialists of the highest level.
In 2018, the clinic was for the third time in a row accredited by JCI – an international quality indicator for medical institutions – with a 99% score.
The NP Brain Hospital is compared to the Mayo Clinic and the Johns Hopkins Hospital in the U.S. – a recognized benchmark for healthcare.
The innovation of NP Brain Hospital is its interdisciplinary approach. The diagnosis uses the expertise of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, etc. Expert physicians thoroughly examine each patient based on modern diagnostic methods, including:
The clinic accepts patients of all ages. There are in-patient departments for men and women. Each patient who enters the clinic is observed by a professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, social workers, ergonomics specialists, etc. Areas of treatment available at the clinic:
NP Istanbul Clinic has two operating theatres with state-of-the-art top-class equipment. Also, there are 16 beds for patients suffering from neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, aneurysm, epilepsy.
Inpatients are accommodated in "smart wards" – similar to "smart home". There is a choice of single and double rooms as well as luxury wards. All rooms are equipped with ventilation and air conditioning systems. The hospital beds are ergonomic and made of safe plastic. The doors to the wards are equipped with high-quality locks with increased protection. Internal and external video surveillance systems are installed throughout the clinic.
Patients are fed in the local cafeteria, which uses only the freshest products. Personal diet options are available based on nutritionist recommendations or religious considerations. Every week the clinic is visited by a Patient Rights Specialist, who guarantees the highest standards of medical ethics.
The clinic has an air ambulance available 24/7.
For foreign tourists, the clinic provides a package of exclusive services, such as assistance in obtaining a visa, airport pickup and transfer, translation services in the native language, accommodation organization (for outpatients and/or relatives). The results of the examinations, as well as all references and extracts, will be available in English.
Neurological diseases at NP Istanbul are diagnosed and treated by highly qualified specialists. Conservative (with drugs) and surgical treatment of brain diseases is performed here:
Most operations in the clinic are performed by a microsurgical method. With the help of endoscopic surgery, doctors can better control the course of the operation, which increases its safety.
On admission to the clinic, the patient is fully diagnosed under accepted protocols. Based on the results of research doctors make up a picture of the disease and choose a treatment. Given the individual characteristics of the patient, doctors choose methods that will provide maximum results with minimal side effects.
The NP Brain Hospital offers check-ups. With regular examinations, doctors can detect neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or brain tumours at an early stage before the first symptoms appear. As a result, it is possible to start treatment earlier, which is associated with higher efficacy and milder flow. Also, all patients receive a check-up for endocrine (hormonal), metabolic and vascular diseases, as they can affect brain function.
NP Istanbul Center treats the full range of neurological diseases in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years. At the first appointment, the child undergoes a full package of neurological, physiological and psychological examinations. A team of multidisciplinary physicians assesses the child's level of development in terms of cognitive, school, psychological and social abilities.
Usually, doctors deal with young patients with such diagnoses:
Brain stimulation and sensory integration therapy are available at the clinic.
The NP Brain Hospital treats epilepsy in small children and adolescents. It accepts patients for up to a year. In 70% of cases, medication treatment is effective in eliminating the seizures. If the medication is not effective, the epilepsy syndrome in children is treated quickly and safely by surgery. This allows you to effectively get rid of seizures with a low percentage of complications.
Headaches in children and adolescents can be caused by a wide range of causes: stress, migraine, neuralgia, menstruation, etc. Without proper treatment, regular headaches in a child can significantly complicate life and cause problems in school or relationships. Timely diagnosis and treatment make it possible to accurately determine the cause of the pain syndrome and eliminate it.
Doctors at the NP Istanbul Clinic take a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of psychiatric diseases. Throughout the treatment, the patient is under the supervision of specialists in various fields, who can provide expertise and assistance in various areas.
The main diagnoses that are treated at NP Brain Hospital:
Diagnostics of psychiatric disorders are conducted per the latest international protocols.
Depending on the patient's condition, the attending physician can offer inpatient or outpatient treatment. In addition to medical treatment, NP Hospital also offers various methods of medical and psychological therapy in the treatment of mental disorders. Patients who are resistant to conventional therapies can benefit from modern brain stimulation methods such as rTMS and tDCS.
Many patients apply to NP Istanbul Clinic with complaints about sleep – insomnia, sleepiness, poor quality of sleep, apnea, nightmares, etc. The causes of such disorders may be both biological and psychological. Based on NP Brain Hospital there is a Sleep Lab, which allows making a complete diagnosis (EEG, EMG, EOG, ECG), identify the cause and prescribe adequate treatment.
The Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry treats mental disorders of varying degrees of severity in patients aged 0-18 years. The diagnosis is made by a team of experienced specialists who are familiar with the peculiarities of the child's development. They take into account all factors: heredity, neurology, school performance, social sphere, cognitive abilities, attention, memory, as well as the individual characteristics of the child.
The NP Istanbul Psychiatry Center specialises in:
In the treatment of clinical depression in adolescents, doctors take a comprehensive approach. In addition to taking medication (antidepressants), cognitive behavioural and family therapy is added. This approach is the most effective. Throughout the process, doctors closely monitor the progress of the child.
NP Brain Hospital is a suitable centre for children with autism. It successfully treats children with various stages of illness (highly functional autism, Asperger's syndrome, atypical autism with mental retardation, etc.). Since there is no drug treatment for this disease, the work of doctors focuses on teaching the child the necessary skills. The clinic uses various corrective methods of autism treatment, including labour therapy, speech development, occupational therapy, methods of sensory integration and stimulation, kinesiotherapy, massage, gymnastics, etc.
Children under 13 years of age are not accepted for inpatient treatment.
NP Hospital Medical Clinic is equipped with modern equipment for performing operations on internal organs. Doctors perform both open and minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopic method). The advantage of the latter is that it involves fewer risks, and after such an operation the patient will recover more quickly. The equipment of the clinic allows performing procedures by the percutaneous method and using a surgical laser.
Bariatric surgery on the stomach is a procedure during which the surgeon bandages or removes part of the stomach to reduce the patient's appetite and cause weight loss. Doctors at the clinic have extensive experience in performing stomach reduction surgeries and obesity surgery.
| Bariatric surgery |
| Consultation with a surgeon |
| Preparation to the surgery |
| Post-op rehabilitation |
| Up to 75% body weight loss during the first year |
NP Brain Hospital is the only one in Turkey that provides addiction treatment at the same time as other psychiatric diseases.
The NP Istanbul Dependency Treatment Center treats chemical and behavioural dependencies:
The Center provides effective methods of personalized treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. The program includes both detoxification, psychological and behavioural correction, implantation/chip. Staying in a closed hospital allows the patient to stay under the 24-hour supervision of specialists and avoid a relapse.
This clinic was the first in Turkey to use transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of addictions.
The security system at NP Brain Hospital reliably protects patient data. It provides anonymous care for drug addicts, alcoholics and ludomans. All patient information is encrypted and stored in the clinic's internal database. Only the attending physician and the patient's chosen trustee have access to this database.
Also, NP Brain Hospital offers weekly educational seminars for relatives and close dependents, as well as for students, doctors, social workers and other interested persons.
NP Brain Hospital allows you to return to normal life in 6 months.
