Regain Control from Tremor with Focused Ultrasound
A non-invasive, highly effective solution that can help reduce tremors and improve your quality of life.
Regain Control from Tremor with Focused Ultrasound
A non-invasive, highly effective solution that can help reduce tremors and improve your quality of life.
Introduction to Essential Tremor
Understanding Essential Tremor
Essential Tremor (ET) is one of the most common movement disorders worldwide, causing involuntary shaking in the hands, head, voice, or other body parts. Although not life-threatening, ET can significantly affect daily activities such as writing, eating, or dressing.
Affects millions of people globally
Often begins in the hands and can spread to the head or voice
Symptoms can worsen with stress, fatigue, or caffeine
Can severely impact quality of life if left untreated
What is MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)?
A Cutting-Edge Non-Invasive Therapy
MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound is a breakthrough procedure that uses high-intensity ultrasound waves, precisely targeting the area of the brain responsible for tremor. With real-time MRI guidance, this treatment can significantly reduce or even eliminate tremors—often with immediate results and minimal recovery time.
Key Benefits
Why Choose MRgFUS?
Treatment choice is always contingent upon medical expert opinion.
Who is a Candidate?
Find Out if MRgFUS Is Right for You
While many patients with Essential Tremor are eligible for MRgFUS, certain factors like overall health, medical history, or presence of specific implants may affect candidacy. A thorough evaluation by our medical team is essential. Click the button below to schedule an appointment with one of our patient coordinators to guide you through the process.
Treatment Journey Explained
I have drug-resistant ET
If you have already been diagnosed with essential tremor and have been treated with medications that don’t control your symptoms, we recommend the following process below.
This entire process from initial contact to arranging your healthcare provider by Healwise usually takes 3-5 days. Your surgery appointment is then set up within 1-2 weeks. Plus, we stay in touch with both you and the hospital throughout, assist with any questions and concerns, and if possible, provide a coordinator for on-the-ground support.
I Don't Have a Diagnosis
If you are experiencing symptoms of Essential Tremor but haven’t started treatment, we can still help
You have two choices:
Visit Budapest for a checkup with specialized MDs at our exclusive partner, Semmelweis University Neurosurgery Clinic. We offer full support on the ground, but please note, a diagnosis or specific results can’t be guaranteed.
OR
Obtain a detailed diagnosis, medical documents, MRIs, etc., from a local doctor, and then return to our website and see the steps in the “I Have a Diagnosis” section.
If you don’t have a diagnosis but are considering treatment options, reach out to us with your symptoms, and we’ll arrange consultations with specialists in Budapest. Or, if you need help in getting medical records in your location, our team is ready to help you through the process and advise on necessary documentation.
Patient Stories
Real Patient Experience
MRgFUS Treatment Facilitation – Service Packages
Below are our service levels available for patients seeking MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound treatment:
Summary of Packages
Basic Package (Free):
- Fast access to treatment options and pricing
- Provides a quick case review and appointment coordination with top MRgFUS centers
- Patient manages travel, scheduling, and logistics independently
Premium Concierge Package (Price Upon Request):
- A seamless, high-end experience with full support
- Everything arranged—from appointments and insurance to travel and post-procedure follow-up
- VIP service with a dedicated concierge ensuring a stress-free journey
Send us a message or schedule a call with a care coordinator to discuss service options.
MRgFUS Treatment Facilitation – Service Packages
Below are our service levels available for patients seeking MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound treatment:
Summary of Packages
Basic Package (Free):
- Fast access to treatment options and pricing
- Provides a quick case review and appointment coordination with top MRgFUS centers
- Patient manages travel, scheduling, and logistics independently
Premium Concierge Package (Price Upon Request):
- A seamless, high-end experience with full support
- Everything arranged—from appointments and insurance to travel and post-procedure follow-up
- VIP service with a dedicated concierge ensuring a stress-free journey
Send us a message or schedule a call with a care coordinator to discuss service options.
About Our Partners
We collaborate with leading MRgFUS clinics worldwide, connecting you to cutting-edge care quickly and efficiently.
Chief Movement Disorder Specialist
Prof. Dr. Loránd Erőss serves as the Medical Supervisor of all case evaluations. Under his guidance, we process your request and match you with our trusted network of clinics for the fastest appointment options and pricing.
Highlighted Partners:
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston, USA)
As a partner of the prestigious Harvard University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has been at the forefront of MRgFUS, offering non-invasive, incision-free treatment for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, with a multidisciplinary team of experts providing personalized care and cutting-edge precision therapy for life-changing symptom relief.
Sheba Medical Center (Ramat Gan, Israel)
The Movement Disorders Institute at Sheba has been a leader in comprehensive care and advanced treatments for Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonia, and other movement disorders, offering cutting-edge solutions such as MRgFUS, among others, ensuring personalized, multidisciplinary care for every patient.
Asan Medical Center (AMC) (Seoul, South-Korea)
As the No.1 in hospital in Korea for patient satisfaction and quality, AMC’s experienced International Healthcare Center accomodates international ET patients looking for high-quality treatment and professional service.
The Walton Centre (Liverpool, UK)
At the end of 2021 The Walton Centre became the first centre in the north of England and the second in the UK, to offer focused ultrasound treatment for people living with Essential Tremor. The Trust has so far delivered MRGFUS treatment to over 45 patients with excellent outcomes.
Show Chwan Memorial Hospital (Lukang Township, Taiwan)
The first center in Taiwan to provide focused ultrasound treatment to ET and Parkinson’s patients, the team of Show Chwan Hospital treated over 1,000 domestic and international patients.
China Medical University Hospital (Taichung, Taiwan)
Since 2019, the movement disorder specialist team at China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital has been pioneering MRgFUS treatments, achieving a groundbreaking milestone by successfully performing bilateral tremor treatment—restoring precision, confidence, and quality of life for patients with essential tremor.
Clínica Universidad de Navarra (Pamplona, Spain)
As the best private hospital in Spain (MERCO, 2018), CUN is a pioneer in providing MRgFUS treatments since 2018.
Yale New Haven Health (Greenwich, USA)
As the affiliate of the prestigious Yale University and its highly ranked Yale School of Medicine, Greenwich Hospital is also at the forefront of neurological innovation, offering high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatments to international patients as well.
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta (Milan, Italy)
Since 2023, Istituto Neurologico Besta has pioneered the use of MRgFUS for pediatric patients, achieving a world-first by successfully performing a bilateral pallidotomy on a seven-year-old child with refractory dystonia, offering a breakthrough, minimally invasive treatment for severe movement disorders.
New York-Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center (New York, USA)
Since 2023, NewYork-Presbyterian has been at the forefront of MRgFUS, offering incision-free, precision treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease, led by world-renowned neurosurgeons Dr. Michael Kaplitt and Dr. Gordon H. Baltuch, ensuring rapid recovery and transformative symptom relief.
and 20 more clinics we work with currently to ensure high availability and personalized choices
Schedule a call with a care coordinator to discuss your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
How long does the procedure take?
Typically 2–3 hours, depending on patient comfort and imaging requirements.
Is MRgFUS painful?
Most patients report only mild discomfort, such as a warm sensation.
Are there side effects?
Possible temporary effects include tingling or numbness in fingers, mild headaches, or balance issues. These often resolve quickly.
How can I be sure I'm receiving quality medical care through Healwise?
Coverage varies. Contact us or your insurance provider for details.
How soon can I resume normal activities?
Many patients return to daily activities within a day or two.
Our friendly, multilingual team will guide you every step of the way—from initial assessment to post-procedure follow-up.
