Best Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon doctors in Istanbul: TOP 30 doctors

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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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Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy
  • 4.5 Good 156 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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Nejat Akalan
  • 4.5 Good 465 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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Naci Karacaoglan
  • 4.5 Good 465 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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Tamer Atasever
  • 4.5 Good 465 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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Mustafa Bozbuga
  • 4.2 Good 52 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
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$23,500 - $26,000
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Professor Onur Yaman
  • 4.2 Good 52 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

    Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

    He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

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Medication treatment for Parkinson"s disease
$5,000 - $6,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $25,000
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$23,500 - $26,000
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Mehmet Tonge
  • 4.8 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

    H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

     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

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

    • Surgery for pain & spasticity 

    • Psychosurgery

     

    Research areas of interest: 

    • Deep brain stimulation

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

     

    Administrative duties:

     • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

     

    Memberships: 

    • WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

    • ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

     • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

    • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

    • Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

    • EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    • Turkish Skull Base Society

     

     

    Sample Publications: 

    1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

    2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

    3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

    4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

    5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

    6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

    7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

    8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

    9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

    10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

    11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

    12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

    13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

    14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

    15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

    16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

    17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

    18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

    19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

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High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$20,000 - $20,000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
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Umut Dogu Akturk
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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Cevdet Gokcek
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  • 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
  • He was born in Niğde which is the city middle part of Anatolia. He studied high school in Adana. He graduated from Ankara University Medical School of Medicine. He started his career at Bakırköy Neurological Sciences Hospital in Zeki Oral MD.’s Clinic in 1987 and finished his Neurosurgery residency in 1993. During this period, he completed his micro neurosurgery education, which was a breakthrough for him, at Zurich University “Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil’s Clinic”.

    Between 1993-2003, he worked as a teaching assistant and then as an assistant professor at the Professor Necmettin Pamir’s Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University. At the same time, he obtained clinical and surgical gains in the field of neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Professor Donlin M. Long and Daniele Rigamonti's Clinic at Johns Hopkins University, USA. In 2003, he received the title of Associate Professor of Neurosurgery.

    Between 2004-2010, he worked as Chief of Clinic in Göztepe Training and Research Hospital of Ministry of Health. During this period, he led his clinic to become the only accredited clinic by EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) in Turkey, with its educational and care services. During this period, he completed his endoscopic skull base training starting at the University of Pittsburgh.

    In 2010, he started to work for Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine and became a Professor of Neurosurgery. He established the Neurosurgery Department in Medipol University Faculty of Medicine on 2012. He served as a Head of Neurosurgery Department in Memorial Health Group Istanbul Hospitals between 2014-2018. He served Neurosurgery Department of Maslak Hospital of Acıbadem Health Group with his team between 2018- September 2021.

    Since 01.10.2021, He have started to work with his team at my private clinic located in Fulya and Ulus Hospital of Liv Health Group.

    He served as the founding chairman of ”Skull Base Society” in Turkey. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society (ESBS).

    There are more than 110 scientific papers which he hs published in international refereed journals (SCI/SCIEx) and in national refereed journals and 18 scientific articles. He Has more than 250 scientific congress presentations, published books and chapters in books.

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Salih Murat Imer
  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Certificates

    1. The Course of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, 1990, Oulu, Finland.

    2. European Course participation that holds by EANS for 5 years cycle (Amsterdam/1988, Rostock/1989, Çeşme/1994, Klagenfurt/1995, Aalborg/1996).

    3. "Primary Examination" for European Board was passed in Klagenfurt,1995, Austria.

    4."Advanced Training on Functional Disorders with Leksell Gamma Knife", 2004, Marseille, France.

    5. "Advanced Training on Vestibular Schwannomas and Skull Base Surgery wiyh Leksell Gamma Knife", 2004, Marseille, France.

    6. The certificate for "DISC Nucleoplasty in Cervical and Lumbar Disc Diseases", 2004, Freiburg, Germany.

    7. "Neuropathfinder" Train - the - Trainer Meeting, 2009, Wien, Austria.

    8. " Neuropathfinder" Train - the - Trainer Meeting, 2011, Athens, Greece.

    9. The certificate for "Full- Endoscopic Spine Surgery", 2011, Herne, Germany.

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$4,000 - $5,000
Surgery for syringomyelia
$2,000 - $2,500
Herniated disc surgery
$13,128 - $16,410
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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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Hakan Ozalp
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2019 – 2019

    • University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

    Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

    2015

    • MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

    2013 – 2015

    • ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

    2010 – 2012

    • DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

    2002 – 2003

    • AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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    Education

    2010

    • ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

    1992

    • GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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Pituitary tumor surgery
$10,000 - $15,000
Transnasal resection of tumor
$10,000 - $15,000
Stereotaxic surgeries
$5,000 - $9,000
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Mustafa Kilic
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Mustafa Kılıç Clinic
  • Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon with a specialization in neuromodulation treatments such as Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. He is known for his comprehensive approach to patient care, from pre-surgery preparations to post-surgery adjustments. He is also an Associate Professor at Istinye University.
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Muhittin Emre Altunrende
  • 4.5 Good 225 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

    Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

    Brain and Spinal tumors 

    Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Experience 

    Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Osmaniye State Hospital 

    Bolu State Hospital 

    Private Taksim German Hospital 

    Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Liv Hospital Ulus

    Memberships 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

    Turkish Medical Association

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Ali Zirh
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh is a world renowned neurosurgeon from Turkey. He was born on October 8, 1960 in Ankara, Türkiye and completed his primary and secondary education in the same city. He graduated from Ankara Atatürk High School with first place, and he entered the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine on August 31st, 1983 as a medical doctor. Between the years 1983 and 1985, he carried out his state service obligation in Gaziantep and was rewarded with a commendation by the Provincial Authority for his work in this period. He completed his military service in Istanbul in 1987 and was discharged.

     

    In 1988, he started his specialization at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. In 1990, he attended the British Council in Glasgow and Edinburgh; the European Neurosurgery Association (EANS) in Warnemünde, Germany in 1989; Zaragoza, Spain in 1991; Jerusalem, Israel in 1992; Brudge, Belgium in 1993; and in 1994, he attended the World Neurosurgery Association (WFNS) training courses in Antalya, Turkey.

     

    Glasgow Institute of Neurological Sciences in 1990, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburg in 1992, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia in 1992, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington in 1992, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital in 1994, Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1994 he visited and participated in clinical studies.

     

    He became a neurosurgeon in February 1994. He completed his master's degree in neurophysiology at Marmara University Health Sciences Institute in March 1994. In September 1994, he completed the fifth of the European Neurosurgery Association's (EANS) training courses in Izmir, took the exams, and received his EANS diploma. On the same date, he participated in the European Board of Neurosurgery Primary Examination, passed successfully and certified.

     

    In line with his field of interest, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, he attended training courses on "Stereotactic Target Calculation" and "Neurostimulation for Pain" in Çeşme İzmir in September 1994. "Stereotactic Neurosurgery Hands-On" in New-Orleans USA in November 1994, "Augmentitative Procedures for Pain" in San Francisco USA in October 1995, "Stereotactic Neurosurgery Hands" in New Orleans-USA in November 1995 , "Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Parkinson's Disease" in Minneapolis-USA in May 1996, "Interventional Therapies Workshop: Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulation and Drug Infusion Systems" in Washington-USA in May 1996, "Surgical Treatment for Movement Disorders" and" Interventional Therapies in Chronic Pain Management" in Montreal-Canada in October 1996, "Management of Patients with Deep-Brain Stimulators, Expert Course and Workshop"  in Kiel-Germany in June 2001.

     

    Dr. Ali ZIRH returned from the United States in 1997 and started to work at the VKV American Hospital, performing functional neurosurgery interventions and DBS insertion with the Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation technique at the single cell level, which is available in only a few centers in the world.

     

    He started to work at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital as of January 2009 and implemented these initiatives in a health institution where Social Security Institution patients could also benefit. He continues his surgical interventions at Medipol Bağcılar Hospital as of January 2015.

     

    As of September 2018, he continues his academic and clinical studies at Medipol University's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center (PARMER).

     

    Over 30 years of clinical and surgical experience in the field of functional neurosurgery, more than 1900 surgical interventions for Parkinson’s and other movement disorder diseases and more than 1400 DBS surgeries that he has successfully performed, made Dr. Ali ZIRH the first name that comes to mind in movement disorder surgery in Turkey and the adjacent geography. He enabled the center where he performs these surgeries to become a Training and Reference Center in the international arena.

     

    Dr. Ali ZIRH is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Parkinson's Disease Association, European Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, American Academy of Advancement of Science, World Federation of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, International Association for the Study of Pain, American Pain Society, World Neuromodulation, American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, The Movement Disorder Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). At the international congresses and symposiums of these organizations held in different parts of the world at least 4-5 times a year, Dr. Zirh shares his experiences with other colleagues at these meetings, and also follows the progress and developments in his field of expertise day by day.

     

    Dr. Ali ZIRH has many publications published in international journals, eight book chapters, more than 150 congress papers and various national / international awards.

     

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Mustafa Kilic
  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • brain pacemaker
    • spinal cord pacemaker
    • brain tumors
    • spinal cord tumors
    • Trigeminal Neuralgias
    • Surgical Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Non-Surgical Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Pediatric Neck Surgery

     

    • Education:
    • Secondary Education: Anatolian High School, Gaziantep (1993-1997)
    • High School: Vehbi Dinçerler Science High School, Gaziantep (1997-2000)
    • Medical Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University (2000-2007)
    • Specialization in Medicine: Şişli Etfal Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul (2008-2013)
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    • Professional Experience:
    • 2007-2008: Responsible Physician, Sekili Health Center, Gaziantep
    • 2008-2013: Specialist, Şişli Etfal Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul
    • 2013-2015: Specialist, Malatya State Hospital, Malatya
    • 2015-2016: Assistant Professor, Harran University, Şanlıurfa
    • 2016-2020: Specialist, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Human Resources Hospital, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery
    • 2020-Present: Associate Professor, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Human Resources Hospital, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery

     

    • Special Certified Educations:
    • Neuromodulation Fellowship Program:
    • Module I: Foundations of Neuromodulation, Abbott Training Center, Zaventem, Belgium (September 27-29, 2018)
    • Module II: Treatment Strategies for Low Back Pain, St. Augustinus Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium (December 13-15, 2018)
    • Module III: Treatment Strategies for Focal Neuropathic Pain, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands (February 7-9, 2019)
    • Module IV: Basic Aspects of DBS, University Clinic, Düsseldorf, Germany (April 4-6, 2019)
    • Module V: Advanced Concepts and Transition to Practice, Barcelona, Spain (May 15-17, 2019)
    • Fellow Program: Maastricht UMC+ Hospital, Deep Brain Stimulation, Maastricht, Netherlands (January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020)
    • Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: Istanbul, 2013
    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Techniques: Hands-on Cadaver Course, Antalya, 2014
    • Ditrax (Posterior Cervical Facet Joint Decompression): Cadaver Course, Düsseldorf, 2015

    Compassionate Care: Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Kılıç ensures that each patient receives personalized, compassionate, and effective treatment.

     

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Erhan Arslan
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991-1998)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
    • Associate Professorship: (2015)
    • Professorship: (2020)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2007-2008: Ankara GATA
    • 2009-2011: Özel Ordu Medical Park Hospital
    • 2011-2013: Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital
    • 2013-2015: Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2014: Clinical Observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
    • 2015-2023: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Brain Aneurysm and Repair
    • Brain Tumor/Cancer Surgery
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis Surgery
    • Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Cord Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Congenital Anomalies

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Arslan has numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering topics such as the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, innovative neurosurgical techniques, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. His work includes studies on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury, spinal cord ischemia, and various other neurosurgical conditions.

    Professional Memberships:

    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery
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Savas Ceylan
  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

    Professional Experience:

    • 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    International Experience:

    • 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
    • Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

    Clinical Experience:

    • Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
      • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
      • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
      • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
      • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
      • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

    Professional Memberships:

    • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
    • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
    • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
    • International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
    • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

    Awards:

    • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
    • Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University
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