Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 50

Over 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a pioneer in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson’s and movement disorders.

• 38 years of specialized experience in functional neurosurgery
• Uses Microelectrode Recording & Stimulation – a technique few centers offer
• Honored with Eczacıbaşı Scientific Research Award and Guinness World Record
• Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
• Active member of ESSFN and WSSFN

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive research in Parkinson's disease.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with decades of experience
• Expert in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Conducted research on brain metabolic activity in Parkinson's disease
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, trained at University of California San Francisco.

• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts active research in neurophysiology
• Graduated from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• 32 publications and 92 presentations on stereotactic neurosurgery
• Board member of the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Member of WSSFN and ESSFN

Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries – Prof. Dr. Arslan brings 19 years of neurosurgical expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published research on novel neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.

Pioneering expert in deep brain stimulation who trained neurosurgeons internationally – Dr. Kocabicak leads Turkey's National Deep Brain Stimulation Association based at Atlas University Hospital.

• PhD focused on subthalamic nucleus DBS clinical applications
• Founding board member of the International DBS Association
• 46+ peer-reviewed publications on neuromodulation
• Functional Neurosurgery committee member for European neurosurgical societies

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Associate Professor specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at Hannover Medical School
• Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves
• Affiliated with Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty

Dr. Topcular specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, offering expert care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurology experience
• Trained at the University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Works at multiple prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Expertise in movement disorders and dementia

Associate Professor in neurosurgery – Dr. Sari specializes in deep brain stimulation at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 22 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Lecturer at multiple universities including Medipol and Eurasia
• Member of European neurosurgical associations

Dr. Melih Uc is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed specialized neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA. Dr. Uc focuses on treating complex brain and spinal conditions. He published research on minimally invasive approaches for spinal pars repair.

• Treats brain aneurysms, tumors, and cerebral hemorrhages.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and tumor removal.
• Manages pediatric and adult conditions including spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) with a fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals, affiliated with Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Fellowship-trained under Prof. Joachim K. Krauss in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Board-certified by European Board of Neurosurgery

Prof. Imer brings 41 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Certified in advanced stereotactic and Gamma Knife techniques
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department