Best Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) doctors in Istanbul: TOP 22 doctors

Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation, with over 30 years of experience of experience treating complex neurological conditions at Atlas University Hospital.

• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Published 46 international articles on Parkinson's and movement disorders
• Functional neurosurgery committee member at European Association of Neurosurgery
• Performs advanced techniques like microelectrode-guided implantation

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with extensive research in deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulators.

• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Published 32 international papers on neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society

Dr. Cekic specializes in spinal surgery and has performed numerous procedures at OrtoCare Orthopedic Clinic.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Trained in advanced spinal instrumentation techniques
• Attended international spine congresses and courses
• Focuses on both surgical and non-surgical treatments

Associate Professor with 33 years of experience in radiology, specializing in spinal cord stimulator procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specialized in radiology at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Current Associate Professor at Ministry of Health Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in spinal cord injuries and regeneration, with extensive research and clinical experience in complex spinal surgeries.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in spinal cord stimulator (SCS) procedures
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Prof. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries and trained in advanced neurosurgery techniques in the UK. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in complex sellar region pathologies
• Pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical societies
• Recipient of the 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex procedures like robotic radical prostatectomy and sacrocolpopexy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in urology
• Trained at Uludağ University and S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for urological conditions
• Performs advanced procedures like HOLEP surgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan specializes in spinal cord stimulation with training under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Spine Association
• Affiliated with European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training at prestigious institutions like SB Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 22 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Key role in establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in Turkish and English
• Currently practicing at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in spinal cord stimulation at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Neurosurgery resident with 19 years of experience of experience
• Completed fellowship in spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation in Germany
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research on neuromodulation techniques

Prof. Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise to spinal cord stimulation, trained at Canada's University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• 38 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained at a leading North American heart center
• Professor at Altınbaş University
• Member of European vascular surgery societies

Specializes in orthopedic surgeries with a focus on sports-related injuries and joint prostheses at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Expertise in limb lengthening and complex joint replacements
• Published research on hip prosthesis and acetabular revisions

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in spinal cord stimulator procedures at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses led by Dr. Mehmet Zileli
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Attended European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Functional Neurosurgery

Specializes in functional neurosurgery, including spinal cord stimulator procedures, with extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques.

• Associate Professor with a focus on spinal surgery and pain management
• Published multiple studies on spinal cord injuries and treatments
• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical spine procedures
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord stimulators. He combines surgical expertise with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

• Trained at Gazi University and Zurich University Hospital
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht
• Published 32 papers on Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in spine surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with expertise in both pediatric and degenerative spinal conditions.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Focused on scoliosis, kyphosis, and disc herniation
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Certified in advanced spine surgery techniques

Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – specializes in orthopedic and trauma cases with a focus on spinal cord stimulator procedures.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in orthopedics and traumatology
• Holds a professorship at a leading Turkish medical university
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top institutions

Specializing in spine surgery and spinal cord stimulator procedures, Dr. Karkucak brings focused expertise to complex spinal conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery
• Handles waist, neck, and back hernias
• Performs aneurysm and pituitary surgeries

Specializes in functional neurosurgery with expertise in spinal cord stimulator (SCS) procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Experienced in neuro-oncological and spinal surgery
• Published research on pre-emptive analgesia in spine surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine