Page 2 - Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 43 doctors

Tahsin Ali Zirh trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital, specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Founding member of Medipol Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
• Research fellow at Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Heart Center and University of Ottawa
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular procedures

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER).

• Fellowship-trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Koç University
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with TÜBİTAK postdoctoral scholarships
• Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society

Associate Professor of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson's and movement disorders. Dr. Buşe Çağla Arı practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Yilmaz specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's, trained at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Over 15 years of neurology experience with a focus on movement disorders
• Manages Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 80+ reports and 30 clinical researches on Parkinson's
• Coordinated 5 Tubitak projects in movement disorders

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries, bringing precision and advanced techniques to complex procedures.

• Over 30 years of experience in urology
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Trained at Uludağ University and Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Currently practicing at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

Dr Mehmet Tonge specializes in DBS surgery with 32 publications and 41 invited lectures in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University specializing in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Extensive experience with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Halil Can specializes in functional neurosurgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Extensive experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Published research on neuromodulation and pain management
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2020
• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical spinal procedures

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova specializes in improving patients' lives at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.

• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008
• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Association
• Published papers in domestic and international journals

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with training from Dokuz Eylül University and European neurosurgical courses.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery and head injury courses
• Presented at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress

Specializes in movement disorders at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, with training at Michigan State University.

• Fellowship-trained in movement disorders under renowned specialists Dr. John Goudreau and Dr. Christos Sidiropoulos
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson's disease in international journals
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and Turkish Society of Neurology

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery
• Skilled in pituitary and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Experienced in treating spinal fractures and hernias

Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for Parkinson's, essential tremor, and dystonia at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs complex brain and spinal cord surgeries for adults and children
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery including hydrocephalus and craniosynostosis
• Skilled in spine surgeries for disc herniation and spinal fractures
• Performs vagal nerve stimulation for epilepsy cases

Dr. Altunrende specializes in functional neurosurgery, with a focus on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Former roles include positions at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Istanbul University
• Published 18 articles in international journals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society

Specializing in neuromodulation treatments like deep brain stimulation, Dr. Kilic combines clinical expertise with research and teaching at Istinye University.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in neurosurgery
• Specializes in multiple neuromodulation techniques beyond DBS
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Provides comprehensive pre- and post-surgical care for neurological conditions

Dr. Ozkardes brings 29+ years of neurology expertise, with specialized training in movement disorders at GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Served as Neurology Specialist at Şişli Memorial Hospital for 17 years
• Completed rigorous neurological training at GATA, Turkey's leading military medical academy
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and DGCA Health Board
• Background includes both military and civilian hospital leadership roles

Specializes in functional neurosurgery – Dr. Cal focuses on advanced techniques like deep brain stimulation at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatments
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University and Okmeydani Research Hospital

Associate professor Melih Ucer specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, trained at the University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic.

• 14+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – nine years focused on children's brain and spine conditions at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society pediatric group
• Faculty member at Biruni University's neurosurgery department
• Experienced in neuro-oncology and congenital spine anomalies