Epilepsy Treatment Cost In Malaysia

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Epilepsy, a brain disorder, is characterized by repeated seizures. A seizure occurs when the brain's electrical activity changes suddenly, altering the patient's behavior.

The treatments for epilepsy include:

  • Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
  • Brain surgery to remove a small part of the brain that's causing the seizures
  • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) or Deep brain stimulation (DBS) puts a small electrical device inside the body that helps control seizures

Some people need treatment for life. But the therapy might stop if seizures disappear over time.

Epilepsy Treatment cost in Malaysia is between USD 5940 to USD 7260. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 1 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Epilepsy treatment includes:

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, some of which may include MRI, PET, Neurological examination, etc.
  • Surgery cost
  • Types of epilepsy surgery (Focal Resection, Temporal Lobe Resection, Frontal Lobe Resection, Parietal and occipital Lobe Resection, Lesionectomy, etc.)
  • Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
  • Medicine cost 
  • Patient's hospital stay 

Factors affecting cost of Epilepsy Treatment

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
  • The severity of the disease
  • Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as Hemorrhage, Infection, Brain tissue injury, etc.)
  • Cost of Blood products (if required)
  • An extended stay at the Hospital
  • Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Cost related to Epilepsy Treatment in Malaysia

Listing approximate price of Epilepsy Treatment and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Epilepsy Treatment USD 5280 to USD 7920

How much does Epilepsy cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Epilepsy in different countries is approximately:

  • Turkey USD 4800 to USD 7200
  • India USD 2640 to USD 3960
  • Israel USD 1600 to USD 2400

List of Centers for Epilepsy Treatment in Malaysia

Popular Cities in Malaysia for Epilepsy Treatment are:

Doctors for Epilepsy Treatment in Malaysia

A neurologist can best diagnose and treat epilepsy. Some neurologists take advanced training and become epileptologists, specialists in diagnosing and treating epilepsy.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr. Mak Choon Soon

Dr. Mak Choon Soon

Consultant, 24 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, Kuala LumpurLocation

Epilepsy Stroke Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Gunasundari Pushparasah

Dr. Gunasundari Pushparasah

Consultant, 21 years of experience

ParkCity Medical Centre, Kuala LumpurLocation

Dystonia Neurological Disorders Parkinson's Disease Stroke Sleep Neurology

Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan

Dr. Sathindren Santhirathelagan

Consultant, 18 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, PenangLocation

Neurology and Internal Medicine.

Prof. Dr. John Tharakan. K.J

Prof. Dr. John Tharakan. K.J

Consultant, 47 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital Medini JohorLocation

Epilepsy Stroke Multiple sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's disease

Dr. Loh Pei Kee

Dr. Loh Pei Kee

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Ara Damansara Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Neuromuscular disorders Movement disorders Dementia Epilepsy Headache

Dr Wong Yee Choon

Dr Wong Yee Choon

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Pantai Hospital PenangLocation

IV thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke EEG Nerve conduction study and EMG Botulinum toxin injection Stroke Epilepsy Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Disorder Parkinson’s Disease Movement disorder Headache & dizziness Dementia

Dr. Lee Moon Keen

Dr. Lee Moon Keen

Consultant, 40 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Neurology.

Dr. Hiew Fu Liong

Dr. Hiew Fu Liong

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Neurology.

Dr. Ng Wai Keong

Dr. Ng Wai Keong

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Neurology

Dr. Raymond Tan Yen Leong

Dr. Raymond Tan Yen Leong

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Neurology.

Dr. Richard Chua Kok Wah

Dr. Richard Chua Kok Wah

Consultant, 25 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Internal Medicine and Neurology.

Dr. Chew Nee Kong

Dr. Chew Nee Kong

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Pantai Hospital CherasLocation

Neurology Depression Anxiety Obsessive compulsive disorder

Dr. Ooi Phaik Yee

Dr. Ooi Phaik Yee

Consultant, 18 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, Kuala LumpurLocation

Nerve Disorders, Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache (Headaches), Migraines, Motion Disorders, and Parkinson’s

Dr. Lim Thien Thien

Dr. Lim Thien Thien

Consultant, 18 years of experience

Island Hospital Penang, MalaysiaLocation

Stroke Neuromuscular Multiple Sclerosis Dementia Neurophthalmology

Dr Siva Seeta Ramaiah

Dr Siva Seeta Ramaiah

Consultant, 18 years of experience

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang JayaLocation

Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Bell's palsy, Brain tumors, Cerebral aneurysm.

Dr Yong Fee Mann

Dr Yong Fee Mann

Consultant, 35 years of experience

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang JayaLocation

Epilepsy, Movement disorders, Neuromuscular disorders, Stroke.

Success Rate

If a patient takes medications and has no seizure in the first year post temporal lobe surgery, the likelihood of being seizure-free at two years is 87-90%. In case of no seizure in two years, the possibility of being seizure-free is 95% at five years and 82% at ten years.

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