Best Multiple subpial transections doctors in Istanbul: TOP 12 doctors

Prof. Akalan has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in epilepsy operations in children.

• Uses advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System and iMRI
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with extensive research and clinical experience in movement disorders and epilepsy surgery.

• Over 10 years of expertise in functional neurosurgery
• Published 32 international articles on stereotactic techniques
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
• Fellowship-trained at Zurich University Hospital and Maastricht University
• Active member of WSSFN and ESSFN

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 19 years of experience, specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Active in academic teaching and neurosurgery management since 2012

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital – Dr. Zirh brings elite neurosurgical expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures like multiple subpial transections
• Extensive training in North America's top neurosurgery programs
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience

Specializes in epilepsy surgery with expertise in multiple subpial transections – a precise technique for seizure control. Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal and brain treatments
• Published 21+ peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical techniques
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for complex neurological conditions
• Member of multiple international neurosurgery research teams

Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries, bringing over two decades of surgical experience to Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Skilled in all endourological surgeries including stone treatments
• Trained at Uludağ University and Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor of Neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital – specializes in epilepsy treatment with extensive training in neurology.

• Trained at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Expert in EEG and polysomnography for epilepsy diagnosis
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, with over 17 years of experience at leading institutions like Medipol University and Memorial Hospital.

• Completed EANS 4-year neurosurgical training cycle
• Fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation in the Netherlands
• Published 32 papers and 12 book chapters
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery