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Deep Brain Stimulation cost in India

The average cost of Deep Brain Stimulation in India is USD $23000, while the minimum cost is USD $18,000. The maximum cost for DBS Surgery can go upto USD $31,000.

Type of Deep Brain StimulationCosting in USD 
DBS with Rechargable Implant USD $ 28,000
DBS with non-rechargable Implant USD $ 18,000

Deep brain stimulation is a specialized treatment used for the treatment of movement disorders such as dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, and essential tremors. Recently, the use of this procedure has been shown to be highly effective in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a neurosurgical procedure that involves the placement of a device called deep brain stimulator, which sends signals to specific areas of the brain to stop the symptoms associated with a movement disorder.

Deep Brain Stimulation in India

Deep brain stimulation is conducted across all major neurosurgery hospitals. This is a highly sensitive and a critical procedure that involves the placement of electrodes within specific areas of the brain that trigger symptoms associated with the motor disorder. This is the reason why this procedure must be conducted by only an experienced and skilled surgeon. India is known for its brigade of highly qualified brain surgeons who are mostly educated from the best medical universities in the world.

Every so often, Deep Brain Stimulation is regarded as the Pacemaker for the brain due to its similar functionalities with the Pacemaker which is used for heart-related problems. Deep Brain Stimulation is mostly operated on patients who find it difficult to control their disease through medication.

Expense Item Cost Starting from ( in USD)
Pre-operative evaluation $ 12,500
DBS Device (Activa-PC) $ 1800 - $ 3000
Operation charges (Hospital) $ 1500 - $ 3000
Doctor’s charges (Neurologist, Neurosurgeon etc) $ 2000 - $ 2500
Hospital stay including medications $ 2000 - $ 3000

People suffering from Parkinson’s disease show symptoms of tremor, stiffness, rigidity, slowed movement, etc. Deep Brain Stimulation helps ease tremor and improves the stiffness and slowness in a remarkable manner. Even the tremor caused due to Essential Tremor simply gets wiped out with DBS. Dystonia patients get relief with the help of DBS as it relaxes muscles and improves irregular posture which is caused by muscle contraction. Taking everything into account, Deep Brain Stimulation helps enrich the quality of life of its patients.

Cost Comparison

Following is the cost comparison of Deep Brain Stimulation in India as compared to some of the western countries and Europe:

Following is the list of cities and the associated costs for Deep Brain Stimulation in India

CityMinimum CostMaximum Cost
ThaneUSD 26030USD 30820
KolkataUSD 27360USD 30660
GhaziabadUSD 27380USD 30460
AhmedabadUSD 27940USD 32920
FaridabadUSD 28300USD 31800
GurgaonUSD 26010USD 32980
MohaliUSD 28600USD 30220
ChennaiUSD 26250USD 30640
HyderabadUSD 26310USD 30820

Country wise cost comparison for Deep Brain Stimulation:

CountryCost
GreeceUSD 48000
IndiaUSD 26000
IsraelUSD 60000
MalaysiaUSD 45000
Saudi ArabiaUSD 42000
SingaporeUSD 55000
South AfricaUSD 48500
South KoreaUSD 60000
SpainUSD 85000
SwitzerlandUSD 62500
ThailandUSD 70000
TurkeyUSD 25000
United KingdomUSD 65000

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost50,000 - 60,0004100000 - 4920000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)45,000 - 55,0003690000 - 4510000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)55,000 - 65,0004510000 - 5330000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Hospital Charges (Per Day)100 - 2008200 - 16400
Surgeon's Fees12,000 - 18,000984000 - 1476000
Anesthesia Charges2,000 - 4,000164000 - 328000
Medications2,000 - 3,000164000 - 246000
Diagnostic Tests1,500 - 2,500123000 - 205000
Pre-operative Consultations300 - 500 (Per Visit)24600 - 41000 (Per Visit)
Physiotherapy60 - 200 (Per Session)4920 - 16400 (Per Session)
Device Programming and Adjustments2,500 - 4,000 205000 - 328000
Speech Therapy150 - 300 (Per Session)12300 - 24600 (Per Session)

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Fortis Hospital

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost45,000 - 55,0003690000 - 4510000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)40,000 - 50,0003280000 - 4100000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)50,000 - 60,0004100000 - 4920000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Fortis Hospital

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Hospital Charges (Per Day)90 - 2007380 - 16400
Surgeon's Fees10,000 - 10,000820000 - 820000
Anesthesia Charges1,500 - 3,000123000 - 246000
Medications1,500 - 2,500123000 - 205000
Diagnostic Tests1,000 - 1,80082000 - 147600
Doctor Consultations100 - 350 (Per Visit)8200 - 28700 (Per Visit)
Physiotherapy40 - 180 (Per Session)3280 - 14760 (Per Session)
Device Programming and Adjustments2,000 - 3,500 (Per Session)164000 - 287000 (Per Session)
Speech Therapy100 - 300 (Per Session)8200 - 24600 (Per Session)

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost40,000 - 50,0003280000 - 4100000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)35,000 - 45,0002870000 - 3690000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)45,000 - 55,0003690000 - 4510000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Hospital Charges (Per Day)80 - 2006560 - 16400
Surgeon's Fees8,000 - 12,000656000 - 984000
Anesthesia Charges1,500 - 3,000123000 - 246000
Medications1,000 - 2,00082000 - 164000
Diagnostic Tests800 - 1,50065600 - 123000
Pre-operative Consultations70 - 400 (Per Visit)5740 - 32800 (Per Visit)
Physiotherapy30 - 180 (Per Session)2460 - 14760 (Per Session)
Device Programming and Adjustments1,500 - 2,500123000 - 205000
Speech Therapy100 - 200 (Per Session)8200 - 16400 (Per Session)

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The cost for Deep Brain Stimulation ranges from USD 28320 - 31370 in Indian Spinal Injuries Centre


Indian Spinal Injuries Centre located in New Delhi, India is accredited by NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Fully-equipped comfortable in-patient rooms
  • 178 patient beds
  • State-of-the-art Intensive care units (ICU)
  • 6 operation theatres backed by latest diagnostic and treatment facilities
  • 24 hr Emergency and Ambulance services
  • Rehabilitation Department
  • Provides Telemedicine services in collaboration with Tata Communications
  • Separate Rehabilitation unit
  • Indian Spinal Injuries Center (ISIC) is more than just a hospital it is also a research and training center affiliated to one of the popular universities in India. Its on-the-job training provision attracts students and interns from all over the nation
  • ISICs International Patient Department to provide entire assistance to international patient throughout their medical stay
  • The hospital is working with colleagues in Germany to set up a Biomechanical testing Laboratory

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Ruby Hall Clinic located in Pune, India is accredited by NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Ruby Hall Clinic brought in Intensive Care and Coronary care units as early as in 1969.
  • It was the pioneer in terms of having achieved the first successful Kidney Transplant and test tube baby in Pune and being the initiator for Cobalt Therapy to ensure Cancer treatment.
  • Imaging advancement is being used in the hospital which is highly advanced known as Positron Emission Tomography.
  • Ruby Hall Clinic is in the possession of two cardiac cath labs and Linear Accelerators.
  • There are as many as 550 in-patient beds which is inclusive of 130 ICU beds.
  • Air Ambulance services are provided by the hospital.
  • There is a multi-organ transplant centre which began operations in the year 1997 and a Neuro Trauma stroke centre.
  • There is also the presence of an independent Stroke Trauma Unit which is fully equipped and enabled with the right units and healthcare personnel.

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The cost for Deep Brain Stimulation ranges from USD 27980 - 30140 in Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet


Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet located in Hyderabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Multi-bed facility
  • High-tech labs, modular operation theaters
  • Advanced medical equipement
  • Dedicated rooms for patients with all facilities
  • State-of-art technology
  • 24/7 blood bank
  • State of the art Cardio-Thoracic Center with the latest CATH LAB Equipment & Modular steel operation theatre
  • Neurosurgery department equipped with an operating microscope, high-speed drill & stereotaxy
  • 24-hour Emergency services to take care of all kinds of trauma and other orthopedic emergencies
  • Pulmonology department equipped with modern gadgets.
  • One of the best PFT labs and bronchoscopy units
  • Nephrology services include Renal Biopsy, AV Fistulas, AV Grafts & Permanent Catheter Insertions, Hemodialysis; Temporary Access For Dialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Has a comprehensive cancer care unit following a trans-disciplinary & multi-modality approach
  • State-of-the-art services of Digital X rays, Flouroscopy, Ultrasonography, OPG, Mammography, CT 64 Slices, MRI, etc.
  • Airport Transfer Service
  • Scheduling Of All Medical Appointment
  • Processing Of Medical Second Opinion
  • Provide Language Interpreter
  • Special Dietary Needs / Religious Arrangement
  • Coordination Of Admissions Process
  • Cost Estimates For Anticipated Treatments
  • Foreign Exchange service
  • Billing and Finance Related Service
  • Providing Information Of Patient’s Relatives Back Home

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The cost for Deep Brain Stimulation ranges from USD 27680 - 32410 in Aster CMI Hospital


Aster CMI Hospital located in Bengaluru, India is accredited by JCI, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Around 500 bed capacity
  • Primary care to Quaternary care services
  • Outpatient and inpatient departments
  • Day care center for small children
  • Availability of Surgical suites
  • Intensive Care Units
  • 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Care
  • Emergency Unit especially for children
  • Newly launched the Lung and Heart Transplant Centre
  • Video Consultation with doctors available on GraphMyHealth
  • A specialised Aster Center of Excellence for Women & Children
  • Latest Minimally Invasive Procedures being performed
  • Safe Interventional Procedures
  • Control of Infection protocols are strictly followed
  • Aster Holistic Collaborative Care: Aster Palliative Care for lowering suffering if critically ill patients, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Aster Wellness, Psychology, Chronic Pain Management, Nutrition & Dietetic, Podiatry Care etc.
  • 11 Centers of Excellence
  • An academics focus with BSc Program, MEM Program, Pediatric Fellowship Program
  • A streamlined International patient care center with dedicated services and technology enabled processes

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The cost for Deep Brain Stimulation ranges from USD 27380 - 30460 in Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali


Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali located in Ghaziabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • A 370+ bed facility
  • 128 critical care beds
  • 16 HDU beds
  • 14 high-end modular Operation Theatres
  • 259 leading doctors & medical experts, nursing staff of 610 nurses
  • 28 clinical specialties
  • 3D (4D) imaging and Pure wave x Matrix technology
  • Stay and Food Arrangement
  • Live 3D TEE
  • Visa and Travel Arrangement
  • Allegretto Wave Eye-Q excimer laser based on technical innovations to have laser vision correction coupled with excellent results
  • Expertise in complex procedures such as neurovascular intervention, heart surgeries, orthopaedic surgeries, targeted cancer treatments, fertility treatments, liver & kidney transplant
  • Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Robotic heart surgery
  • 3.0 Tesla digital broadband MRI, 256 Slice CT Angio
  • High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter (HEPA filter)
  • Da Vinci Xi Robotic System
  • Backed by state-of-the-art technology, and 11 high-end modular Operation Theaters
  • Dedicated endoscopy unit & advanced dialysis units
  • C-Arm detector, Cath Lab with electrophysiology navigation
  • GE Lightspeed 16-slice CT scanners
  • Interventional Radiology Suite, X-rays
  • Novalis Tx radiosurgery system
  • 20-Inch high resolution articulating flat panel display
  • Premium Image Quality
  • Full Doppler functions
  • Automated Stress Echo
  • Interpreter Facility

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Neuraxis Care and Research Center are well-versed and established in Delhi, India (Kaushambi & South Delhi). It is known to be the leading center for Neuromodulation therapies. The main objective behind this specialized center is to capture all those minds who are thinking of neuromodulation therapies. It may come as a surprise, though, that 98% of Neuraxis patients improve with neuromodulation therapy and surgeries that are completely painless. The center has a team of experts that are well-known both nationally and globally in their fields of medicine and have treated thousands of patients all over the world. They've been dubbed "leaders" in the field of neurological conditions all across the world. The Neuraxis' objective is to provide superior clinical outcomes, compassionate patient care, education and research, and innovation to patients who require neurosurgical treatment.

The center primarily provides treatment for the following conditions- Movement disorders, Memory disorders, Epilepsy disorders, and OCD. The major service provided at the center is Deep Brain Stimulation and performed in more than 1000 cases, to to-date. Other Neuromodulation therapies conducted at the hospital are Spinal Cord Stimulation, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Intrathecal Baclofen Pump, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. 

Teamwork, mentoring, cooperation, sharing of expertise, and empowerment is embraced at the center.


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Max Hospital (Gurgaon branch), one of the top medical facilities in India, was established in 2007. Max Gurgaon Hospital is the first multi, super specialty tertiary care in the Location. Out of many other awards, the hospital also possesses the  Express Healthcare Awards for Excellence in Healthcare.  It is also certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards. The Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at Max Gurgaon has been designated as a Center of Excellence for providing cutting-edge Clinical Services and Surgical Training Programs for Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery.

Over 5 lakh patients have been treated at the 92-bed Max Hospital Gurugram, which holds expertise in 35 specialized fields such as Cardiac Sciences, Minimal Access, Laparoscopic Surgery, Neurosciences, Urology, Orthopaedics, Aesthetics, Reconstructive Surgery, and Nephrology. The laboratories at Max Healthcare hospitals are accredited by NABH and NABL. It also provides hemodialysis for patients who have end-stage kidney disease and requires renal replacement therapy. Team of doctors and nurses at the hospital provides integrated medical care in a multi-disciplinary setting. As a result, it has received multiple awards and accreditations.

International patients have been treated impeccably here as all the nursing staff, shift doctors, and treating doctors are quite courteous and supportive towards the patients. There is no doubt that being in the hospital can make you feel at home.


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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost40,000 - 50,0003280000 - 4100000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)20,000 - 25,0001640000 - 2050000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)25,000 - 30,0002050000 - 2460000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
DBS Device and Implantation Cost10,000 - 15,000820000 - 1230000
Pre-operative Evaluation and Tests1,500 - 2,500123000 - 205000
Anesthesia Charges800 - 1,20065600 - 98400
Hospital Stay (per day)120 - 3009840 - 24600
Medications and Consumables1,500 - 2,500123000 - 205000
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation50 - 200 per session4100 - 16400 (per session)
Follow-up Visits and Consultations150 - 250 per visit12300 - 20500 (per visit)

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Jaypee Hospital

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost25,000 - 35,0002050000 - 2870000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)25,000 - 30,0002050000 - 2460000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)30,000 - 35,0002460000 - 2870000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Jaypee Hospital

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Surgeon's Fee2,000 - 4,000164000 - 328000
Anesthesia Charges500 - 1,00041000 - 82000
Hospital Room Charges150 - 27012300 - 22140
Operating Room Charges1,500 - 3,000123000 - 246000
DBS Device and Implantation10,000 - 15,000820000 - 1230000
Medications200 - 200016400 - 164000
Diagnostic Tests500 - 1,50041000 - 123000
Physiotherapy30 - 150 per session2460 - 12300 (per session)
Follow-up Consultations100 - 3008200 - 24600
Programming and Adjustments500 - 1,50041000 - 123000
Battery Replacement3,000 - 6,000246000 - 492000

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Seven Hills Hospital

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost30,000 - 40,0002460000 - 3280000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)25,000 - 35,0002050000 - 2870000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)35,000 - 45,0002870000 - 3690000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Seven Hills Hospital

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Hospital stay90 - 210 per day7380 - 17220 (per day)
Surgeon's Fees10,000 - 15,000820000 - 1230000
Anesthesia Charges2,000 - 3,000164000 - 246000
Medications1,000 - 3,00082000 - 246000
Diagnostic Tests1,000 - 2,00082000 - 164000
Pre-operative Consultations500 - 1,000 per month41000 - 82000 (per month)
Post-operative Care and Follow-up500 - 1,000 per month41000 - 82000 (per month)
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy1,000 - 2,000 per month82000 - 164000 (per month)

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost35,000 - 45,0002870000 - 3690000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)30,000 - 40,0002460000 - 3280000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)40,000 - 50,0003280000 - 4100000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Fortis Hiranandani Hospital

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Hospital stay110 - 250 per day9020 - 20500 (per day)
Surgeon's Fees10,000 - 15,000820000 - 1230000
Anesthesia Charges2,000 - 4,000164000 - 328000
Medications1,000 - 3,00082000 - 246000
Diagnostic Tests1,000 - 2,00082000 - 164000
Pre-operative Consultations500 - 1,00041000 - 82000
Post-operative Care and Follow-up100 - 200 per consultation8200 - 16400 (per consultation)
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy1,000 - 2,000 per month82000 - 164000 (per month)
Device Programming and Adjustments2,000 - 3,000164000 - 246000

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Types of Deep Brain Stimulation & Its Cost at Aster Medcity

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Overall DBS Surgery Cost40,000 - 50,0003280000 - 4100000
DBS Surgery (Single Electrode)35,000 - 45,0002870000 - 3690000
DBS Surgery (Dual Electrodes)45,000 - 55,0003690000 - 4510000

Factors affecting Deep Brain Stimulation cost in Aster Medcity

Cost FactorsCost Range (USD)Cost Range (INR)
Hospital day90 - 200 (Per Day)7380 - 16400 (Per Day)
Surgeon's Fees10,000 - 15,000820000 - 1230000
Anesthesia Charges2,000 - 5,000164000 - 410000
Medications1,000 - 3,00082000 - 246000
Diagnostic Tests1,000 - 2,00082000 - 164000
Doctor Consultations100 - 300 (Per Visit)8200 - 24600 (Per Visit)
Physiotherapy1,000 - 2,000 (Month)82000 - 164000
Device Programming and Adjustments2,000 - 3,000164000 - 246000

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About the Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implantation of electrodes within the specific targeted areas of the brain. It is used to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptoms. Deep brain stimulation procedure can be opted for treating a number of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, Essential tremor, Dystonia, Epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic pain. Deep brain stimulation uses a neurostimulator, commonly referred to as deep brain stimulator,  to deliver electrical stimulation to targeted areas in the brain that control movement.

The impulse sent by deep brain stimulator interferes with and blocks the electrical signals that cause tremor and other Parkinson’s disease symptoms. The targeted areas most often include the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus and globus pallidus. Deep brain stimulation procedure has a long history of research. It was first introduced in 1987 and The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved deep brain stimulation treatment for essential tremor and Parkinson's disease in 1997.

What is deep brain stimulation treatment?

Deep brain stimulation treatment is recommended for people who have had Parkinson’s disease for at least four years, are still getting benefited from medications, but have motor complications, such as significant on-off time periods. Brain stimulation therapy works by inactivating the parts of the brain that cause Parkinson's disease symptoms. However, DBS Parkinson does not damage the healthy brain tissue by destroying nerve cells. It blocks electrical signals from targeted areas of the brain.

Deep brain stimulation treatment has proven effective in most of the cases, but it could potentially result in serious complications and side effects. This is the main reason why deep brain stimulation treatment is used only for patients whose symptoms are not appropriately controlled with medications.

How is Deep Brain Stimulation performed?

During the deep brain stimulation therapy, the neurosurgeon first uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan to identify the exact target within the brain where electrical nerve signals generate the symptoms. Some doctors may use microelectrode recording (a small wire that observes the activity of nerve cells in the target area) to more specifically and precisely identify the target in the brain that will be stimulated during the treatment.

After identifying the targets in the brain, there are several ways in which the permanent electrodes are placed into the target areas. The patient is given a local anaesthetic before the procedure, and then the neurosurgeon implants electrode by making small holes in the skull. The implanted electrodes are connected with extensions (a thin insulated wire) connected with the stimulator. These extensions are passed by some incisions under the skin of the head, neck, and shoulder. Deep brain stimulator is a battery-operated medical device similar to a heart pacemaker. It is implanted under the skin near the collarbone or in the chest.

Recovery from Deep Brain Stimulation

Typically, patients need to stay in the hospital until their incision-related pain is under control, they are able to eat, drink and walk. Mostly, the patients are required to stay for only one night at the hospital after the surgery, but some patient may be advised to stay for at least two nights. The patient will not be able to shower or wet the area around the incision until the wound has completely healed. Deep brain stimulation programming takes place about 3 to 4 weeks after the surgery and this is when the actual benefits of the treatment can be reaped.

After a few weeks of surgery, the neurostimulator (IPG) is activated by a specialist. The specialist can easily program the IPG from outside the patient’s body using a special remote control. The amount of stimulation is customized as per specific needs. Stimulation may be constant or the specialist may advise to turn the IPG off at night and back on in the morning, depending on the condition of the patient. The batteries of stimulator may last for three to five years. The IPG replacement procedure is relatively simple. Inform your doctor immediately in case you experience any problems related to speech, balance, and coordination or in case you experience mood swings, numbness, muscle tightness, or lightheadedness.


There are many  benefits of deep brain stimulation, including the following:

  • It gives patients an average of five more hours of symptom-free time every day.
  • It does not involve the use of medicine and most patients are able to reduce their medication usage after they undergo treatment, which means fewer drug-induced side effects.
  • It does not reduce future therapy options. It is reversible and the stimulator can also be turned off at any time if it is causing some uncommon side effects.
  • Deep brain stimulation systems are designed so that an MRI head scan is possible with proper safeguards.
  • Brain stimulation therapy does not require purposeful destruction of any part of the brain. Therefore, it has fewer complications than other therapies such as pallidotomy and thalamotomy.
  • The electrical stimulation is adjustable and can be changed as per the patient's disease response to medications change.

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How much does Deep Brain Stimulation cost in India?

The cost of Deep Brain Stimulation in India starts from USD$ 25000. Deep Brain Stimulation in India is available across many hospitals in different states.

What are the factors affecting the cost of Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

The cost of Deep Brain Stimulation in India may differ from one medical facility to the other. The top hospitals for Deep Brain Stimulation in India covers all the expenses related to the pre-surgery investigations of the candidate. The Deep Brain Stimulation cost in India includes the cost of anesthesia, medicines, hospitalization and the surgeon's fee. Extended hospital stay, complications after the surgery or new diagnosis may affect the overall cost of Deep Brain Stimulation in India.

Which are some of the best hospitals in India for Deep Brain Stimulation?

There are many hospitals that perform Deep Brain Stimulation in India. Some of the most renowned hospitals for Deep Brain Stimulation in India include the following:

  1. Fortis Hospital
  2. Artemis Health Institute
  3. Medanta - The Medicity
  4. IBS Hospital
  5. Sterling Wockhardt Hospital
  6. Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute
  7. Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
  8. Global Health City
  9. Fortis Hospital, Mulund
  10. Venkateshwar Hospital
How many days does it take to recover post Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

After discharge from the hospital, the patient has to stay for another 21 days in the country for complete recovery. During this time, the patient undergoes medical tests and consultations. this is to ensure that the treatment was successful and the patient us safe to return.

Which are some of the other popular destinations for Deep Brain Stimulation?

India is considered to be one of the best places for Deep Brain Stimulation in the world. This is because of the availability of some of the best doctors, advanced medical technology and good hospital infrastructure. However, some of the other popular destinations for Deep Brain Stimulation include the following:

  1. the United Kingdom
  2. Poland
  3. Turkey
  4. Singapore
  5. Lebanon
  6. South Korea
  7. South Africa
  8. Israel
  9. Greece
  10. Lithuania
How much are the other expenses in India apart from the cost of Deep Brain Stimulation?

There are certain additional cost that the patient has to pay apart from the Deep Brain Stimulation cost. These include the cost of accommodation and meals outside hospital. The per day cost in this case may range around USD$ 25.

Which are the best cities in India for Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure?

Deep Brain Stimulation in India is offered in almost all metropolitan cities, including the following:

  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Gurugram
How many days does one have to spend in the hospital for Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

The patient has to spend about 2 days in the hospital after Deep Brain Stimulation for proper recovery and to get clearance for discharge. During the recovery, the patient is carefully monitored and control tests are performed to see that everything is okay. If required, physiotherapy sessions are also planned during recovery in hospital.

What is the average rating of Hospitals in India?

The average rating for Deep Brain Stimulation hospitals in India is 4.2. This rating is calculated based on several parameters such as hygiene, politeness of staff, infrastructure and quality of services.

How many hospitals offer Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

There are about 51 Deep Brain Stimulation hospitals in India that are best known for their services. These hospitals are approved to perform the surgery and have proper infrastructure to handle Deep Brain Stimulation patients.

Why should you opt for Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

Deep Brain Stimulation in India is a top choice for many patients from all over the world because of the cheaper costs of the treatment as compared to those in western countries. On top of that, one can find the best DBS surgeons in India who are internationally trained professionals and have undertaken countless cases of Deep Brain Stimulation.

Patients travel from overseas to India for Deep Brain Stimulation as the western countries charge way too much for the surgery as compared to Indian cost of DBS. Some of the patients have some other reasons as well for choosing India for DBS such as unavailability of good hospitals or lack of advanced technology, etc. These are few of the many notable reasons why patients from outside the country opt for DBS in India.

How much is the cost of Deep Brain Stimulation India?

One can easily take advantage of the Indian Medical Industry which boasts of holistic hospitals, health experts and modern technology at a very low price tag. Such prominent recognition that India has received in its medical field is due to its emergence as the one-stop destination offering cost-effective medical care along with surgical and therapy practices.

The cost of Deep Brain Stimulation surgery is highly economical as opposed to western territory. To be more specific, the approximate cost of DBS in India is 60 to 90 per cent cheaper than the other parts of the world. It is one of the many significant reasons why foreign patients choose India over the other fully developed countries.

Which are the top neurosurgeons in India for Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

Although one can find countless number of highly-qualified neurologists in India for the surgery of Deep Brain Stimulation, some of the topmost and reputed DBS neurologists are as follows –

  • Dr Sumit Goyal

Having his MD in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr Sumit Goyal has more than a decade of experience in the field of neurology.

  • Dr SK Sogani

Dr SK Sogani is an MS in General Surgery and Neurosurgery which he has done from the most renowned hospital of India AIIMS. From AIIMS again, he did his super specialization in neurosurgery and now has more than two decades of expertise in neurology.

  • Dr Alok Gupta

Having done his Masters in Internal Medicine, Dr Alok Gupta completed his DM in Medical Oncology from Mumbai. He also has more than a decade of experience in the neurological field.

What is the success rate of Deep Brain Stimulation in India?

With the help of advanced neurology hospitals along with modern technology and extremely professional neurosurgeons, Deep Brain Stimulation in India exhibits a high success rate. In India, the patients are treated with utmost care and under the supervision of very qualified neurosurgeons holding a rich experience in their area of expertise.

many high-class hospitals in India make use of state of the art technology to treat the patients, such as Biplane, Neuroendovascular Angiography, Endoscopic Neurosurgery Theatre, 256 Slice CT Scan, 3 Tesla MRI, Brain Suite, Synergy S Linac System, PET Scan, S-7 Navigation System, etc

Which are the best cities for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in India?

There are many cities in India where one can get the best surgery for Deep Brain Stimulation. However, the best cities that you can blindly trust to get exceptional DBS surgery are Gurgaon, Bangalore, Mumbai, Noida, and Delhi.

What are the conditions for which DBS Surgery in India can be treated?

Deep Brain stimulation is surgery or rather a procedure where a medical device called a neurostimulator is placed in the body of the human. The neurostimulator device that is placed in the body is often called a brain pacemaker. Dbs surgery recovery time is also quite less. The brain pacemaker is almost the same as how a heart pacemaker works. The deep brain stimulation cost in India varies with the grade of the device that is used in the surgery. The deep brain stimulation cost in India is justified when you think of the procedure itself. The brain pacemaker is implanted into the patient under the skin of the patient near the upper chest area. The sheer complexity of this type of implantation surgery is enough to justify the deep brain stimulation cost in India. Also, there is a wire that will travel from this device and then connect to the electrodes in the brain of the patient. This treatment is used to treat many neurological conditions such as :

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Chronic pain
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Dystonia
  • Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.
Many doctors and researchers believe that deep brain stimulation can also cure dementia, addiction, stroke recovery, and depression.
Is Deep Brain Stimulation safe in India?

Many people look at the deep brain stimulation cost in India and start wondering if the surgery will be successful if it is performed in India. The main thing that should be considered is that India is a developing country. Because of this, the deep brain stimulation cost in India is affordable, not only to the people who are living in India, but also people who are coming here from abroad countries to have this surgery.

The DBS surgery cost in India has nothing to do when it comes to the amount of care and the number of services that the Indian hospitals and doctors have to offer. People will get the same quality care, and the Dbs surgery recovery will be the same if it was performed in other expensive places also. Indian surgeons have practiced all around the world and have enough experience in the field that is needed to make deep brain stimulation surgery successful. The amount of expertise among the doctors are extremely high and worth mentioning. The post-operation treatment and care rendered to the patients are quite impressive.

Some very highly accredited hospitals in India like the Artemis Hospital situated in Gurgaon, the Columbia Asia hospital in Yeshwanthpur located in the metro city of Bengaluru, the Global health city in Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, are the leading places for the deep brain stimulation surgery as well as the DBS surgery recovery. Considering that these hospitals have completed the deep brain stimulation surgery for a large number of people abroad and from India, the deep brain stimulation cost in India in these hospitals are kept quite affordable to the general public.

What is the recovery process post-surgery for Deep Brain Stimulation in India?
The DBS surgery recovery process is an important part of the deep brain stimulation surgery itself. The main implant, the brain pacemaker, is turned on after a few days of the surgery to take note of the initial effects of the surgery done. DBS surgery recovery process includes finding the correct setting for the patient. Not all patients' bodies are the same; that is why they require a multitude of varied settings of the implanted brain pacemaker. There are a few effects that might be noticed in the patient during the DBS surgery recovery process. Some of the small and sudden side effects like headaches, sharp tingling sensations, temporary pain as well as temporary swelling of the site of the implant are normally observed in the DBS surgery recovery phase. The side effects are usually caused by the setting of the brain pacemaker and will be monitored by the surgeon that performed the surgery and the specialist that the patient is consulting. These setting will be varied in the DBS surgery recovery phase so that the patient does not feel any uneasiness during the normal course of day to day living, later on.