Best Brain MRI doctors in Istanbul: TOP 94 doctors

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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

  • 4.5 Good 158 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002 and completed residency at Neurology Clinic, Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, and has studied and worked in fields such as EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo. She has worked at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$2,500 - $4,500
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Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy

  • 4.5 Good 158 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Hilmi Aksoy was born in 1974 and graduated from Istanbul University's Çapa School of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency in Radiodiagnostics and Interventional Radiology at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2002. He has participated in 13 local and international congresses with oral and written presentations. His fields of medical interest include Diagnostic Radiology and Teleradiology and Interventional Radiology. He has worked at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Merzifon Air Hospital, Istanbul Emar Center, and Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
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Proton-beam therapy
$800 - $1,000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$2,500 - $4,500
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Ali Zirh

  • 4.8 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

    Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$20,000 - $20,000
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$20,000 - $20,000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
$1,500 - $2,000
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Tamer Atasever

  • 4.5 Good 466 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Tamer Atasever is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, speaking English and Turkish. He is a professor in Gazi University and has been a director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine in Ankara Order Laboratory. He is a member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

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Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$7,000 - $8,000
Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor
$105,000 - $105,000
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Naci Karacaoglan

  • 4.5 Good 466 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in a wide range of procedures such as hair transplants, liposuction, vaginoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. He has been recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey and has received an award from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert'. He is also a member of several international societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$7,000 - $8,000
Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor
$105,000 - $105,000
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Nejat Akalan

  • 4.5 Good 466 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

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Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$7,000 - $8,000
Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor
$105,000 - $105,000
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.
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Medication treatment for Parkinson"s disease
$5,000 - $6,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $25,000
Alcoholism treatment
$16,410 - $19,692
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Baran Yil

  • 4.7 Excellent 46 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

    1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

    (Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

    2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

     

    Professional Memberships

    2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    2017 + Turkish Spine Association

    2018 + AOSpine

     

    Awards

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

     

    Courses and Certificates

    1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

    2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

    3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

    4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

    5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul

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Herniated disc surgery
$16,000 - $17,000
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Evrim Metcalfe

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2021 year - 2022 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

    2020 year - 2021 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

    2017 year - 2020 year

    Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

    2016 year - 2017 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2011 year - 2016 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 year - 2011 year

    Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

    2008 year - 2010 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

    2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

    2006 year - 2008 year

    Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

    2000 year - 2006 year

    Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

     

    Education

    2022 year

    Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

    2022 year

    Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

    2021 year

    Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

    2017 year

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

    2006 year

    Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

    2006 year

    Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

    1998 year

    Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

     

     

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Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
$2,500 - $3,500
Resection of glioma
$12,000 - $18,000
Whipple surgery
$18,000 - $25,000
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Bekir Tugcu

  • 4.7 Excellent 46 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
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Herniated disc surgery
$16,000 - $17,000
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Kamran Aghayev

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice
  • Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.
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Herniated disc surgery
$13,750 - $21,900
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Tamer Tekin

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Tamer Tekin Practice in Göztepe City Hospital
  • Dr. Tamer Tekin is a distinguished Neurosurgeon who received his medical degree from Gülhane Military Medicine Faculty in 1999. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions and treatments, with particular focus on spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, and advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Tekin specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, laser discectomy, and various therapeutic interventions including spinal injections and kyphoplasty.

    As a spine specialist, Dr. Tekin has developed significant expertise in complex procedures such as disc replacement and spine reconstruction. His practice extends to the treatment of spine tumors and infections, demonstrating his comprehensive approach to spinal care.

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Cevdet Gokcek

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

    Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

     

    Work History

    2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

    Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

    • He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

    • He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

    • Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

    • He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

    • He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

    2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

    Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

    2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

    Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

    • Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries.

    • Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

    2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

    Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

    • Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

    • Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

    • Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

    1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    • Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

    • Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

    • Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

    • Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

    • Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    • Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    Education

    1982-09 - 1988-08

    M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

    Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

    General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

    1988-11 - 1994-05

    Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

    University of Health Sciences - Ankara

    6 years of neurosurgery training.

    • My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

    1995-05 - 1995-07

    Neuroscience

    The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    Ankara

    I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    1998-04 - 2019-05

    Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

    Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

    Michigan USA

    2012-05 - 2012-05

    Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

    Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

    International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

    Ghent, Belgium

    I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

     

    Skills

    Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

    Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

    Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

    Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

    Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

    Neuronavigation – Excellent

     

    Certifications

    1995-04 Microsurgery

    2012-05 Endoscopy

     

    Languages

    Turkish - Native

    English - Advanced

    Arabic - Novice

     

    Affiliations

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    Accomplishments

    • Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

    • Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

     

    Interests and operations I perform

    Vascular diseases of brain

    Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

    Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

    Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

    Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

    Traumas of brain and spine

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

    canal disease surgery

    Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

    Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

    Hydrocephalus surgery

    Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

    neurosurgery)

    Peripheral nerve surgery

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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmacı was born in Niğde, a city located in the heart of Anatolia. He completed his high school education in Adana and graduated from Ankara University Medical School. His career began in 1987 at the Bakırköy Neurological Sciences Hospital, under the mentorship of Dr. Zeki Oral, where he completed his Neurosurgery residency by 1993. During this time, he also undertook groundbreaking micro neurosurgery training at Zurich University under the guidance of Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil.

    From 1993 to 2003, Prof. Elmacı served as a teaching assistant and later assistant professor at Professor Necmettin Pamir’s Clinic, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. He also enhanced his expertise in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University, working with Professors Donlin M. Long and Daniele Rigamonti. In 2003, he was appointed Associate Professor of Neurosurgery.

    Between 2004 and 2010, Prof. Elmacı served as Chief of Clinic at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, where he led the clinic to become the first in Turkey accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). During this period, he completed his endoscopic skull base surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh.

    In 2010, Prof. Elmacı joined Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine as a Professor of Neurosurgery and went on to establish the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. He headed the Neurosurgery Department at Memorial Health Group Istanbul Hospitals from 2014 to 2018, and then worked with his team at Maslak Hospital, Acıbadem Health Group, until September 2021.

    Since October 2021, he has been working with his team at his private clinic in Fulya and Ulus Hospital of Liv Health Group. Prof. Elmacı is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey and a member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society (ESBS). With more than 110 published scientific papers in international journals and over 250 congress presentations, he continues to shape the field of neurosurgery.

    Since November 2023, he has been working with his team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on cutting-edge areas of research and treatment, including brain and spinal tumors, pituitary adenomas, brain vascular diseases, back and neck pain, hydrocephalus, cerebellar herniation, syringomyelia, and trigeminal neuralgia. He also specializes in microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, and advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation to improve patient outcomes. His work is guided by ethical principles, always aiming to preserve patients' quality of life.

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Mastectomy
$800 - $1,000
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
$4,000 - $5,000
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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education & Training

    Medical Education:

    • Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey (1977 - 1983)
    • M.D. Degree earned in 1983

    Neurosurgical Training:

    • Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul (1985 - 1991)
    • Certification from the Turkish Ministry of Health, Turkish Board in Neurosurgery (1991)

    Previous Appointments

    • Physician: Obligatory Service, March 1983 - March 1985
    • Consultant Neurosurgeon: Medical Faculty, Trakya University, Edirne, February 1993 - September 1993
    • Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery: Medical Faculty, Trakya University, Edirne, September 1993 - January 1996
    • Consultant Neurosurgeon: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, January 1996 - January 2000
    • Associate Professor: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, January 2000 - January 2006
    • Professor of Neurosurgery: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, January 2006 - April 2011
    • Retired from University: April 2011
    • Professor of Neurosurgery & Founder: Neurosurgery Department, Okan University Hospital, Istanbul, December 2016 - March 2018
    • Current Appointment: Private Office, Kadıköy, Ataşehir & Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospitals

    Certificates & Specializations

    1. Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery Course, Oulu, Finland, 1990
    2. EANS European Courses (5-year cycle): Amsterdam (1988), Rostock (1989), Çeşme (1994), Klagenfurt (1995), Aalborg (1996)
    3. Primary Examination for European Board, Klagenfurt, Austria, 1995
    4. Advanced Training in Functional Disorders with Leksell Gamma Knife, Marseille, France, 2004
    5. Advanced Training in Vestibular Schwannomas and Skull Base Surgery with Leksell Gamma Knife, Marseille, France, 2004
    6. DISC Nucleoplasty in Cervical and Lumbar Disc Diseases, Freiburg, Germany, 2004
    7. Neuropathfinder Train-the-Trainer, Vienna, Austria, 2009
    8. Neuropathfinder Train-the-Trainer, Athens, Greece, 2011
    9. Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Certificate, Herne, Germany, 2011

    International Experience

    1. University Central Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Kuopio, Finland, under the care of Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi, April-May 1990
    2. Department of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery, Marseille, France, August-October 2004

    Publications & Presentations

    • 9 Book Chapters (National & International Publications)
    • 68 Articles
    • 82 Reports (Presented orally or as posters)
    • 33 International Congresses (Speaker or Moderator)
    • 99 National Congresses & Symposia (Speaker or Moderator)
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Mastectomy
$800 - $1,000
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
$4,000 - $5,000
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Medical School: Suleyman Demirel University, 2004

     

    Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011

     

    Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

    Work & Training experience:

    2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

    2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland

    2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland

    2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

    2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

    2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof)

     

    2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands

    2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

    2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center)

    2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.)

    Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses.

     

    Clinical areas of interest:

     

    • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

     

    • Surgery for movement disorders

     

    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

     

    * Surgery for pain & spasticity

     

    * Psychosurgery

     

    Research areas of interest:

     

    * Deep brain stimulation

     

    • Stereotactic radiosurgery

     

     

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Abubekir Akpinar

  • 4.7 Excellent 46 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Herniated disc surgery
$16,000 - $17,000
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Melih Ucer

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
    Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

     

    Experience

    Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

    • In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
    • In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
    • In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
    • In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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    Scientific Memeberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    Turkish Spine Society
    EUROSPINE
    Turkish Medical Association

     

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Complex treatment of thyroid cancer
$200 - $200
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Abdullah Ozkardes

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
    GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

    Experience

    GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
    GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
    KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
    Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

    I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

     

    Scientific Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association
    DGCA Health Board Membership

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Complex treatment of thyroid cancer
$200 - $200
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Omur Gunaldi

  • 4.7 Excellent 46 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr Önul is FROM THE BEST DOCTORS in the field of Endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary surgery Brain tumor surgery (Neuro Oncological surgery)


    I was born in Artvin in 1977. He became a doctor from KTU Faculty of Medicine in 2001, and Bakırköy Prof. Dr. I became a Neurosurgery Specialist by getting the title of specialist from Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Again, in the same hospital, I was entitled to the title of associate professor in 2016. I continue to work at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, where I voluntarily joined with the task of establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic with my teammates. I am married and have 2 children. I love painting. I am very interested in children's literature. I have 10 printed children's tales

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Herniated disc surgery
$16,000 - $17,000
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