Best Surgical treatment of epilepsy doctors in Istanbul: TOP 9 doctors

Professor Onur Yaman leads epilepsy surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, combining neurosurgical expertise with academic leadership.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with extensive experience in complex procedures
• President of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022
• Academic instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published author and speaker at international neurosurgery conferences

Specializes in surgical treatment of epilepsy at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon since 2003
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Medipol University, focusing on innovative treatments for epilepsy.

• 32 publications and 41 invited lectures on functional neurosurgery
• Completed EANS training and a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship
• Board member of Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and MRgFUS

Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation for epilepsy at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and surgical expertise.

• Fellowship-trained in deep brain stimulation at Maastricht University
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Author of 46+ international research articles on neurosurgery
• Leads Atlas University's neurosurgery department as Rector

Prof. Akalan has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in epilepsy operations in children at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Performs advanced techniques like O-arm Imaging and iMRI for safer surgeries
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery and epilepsy
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'

Specializes in epilepsy surgery with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine – a leader in neurosurgical innovation.

• Over 15 years in neurosurgery with focus on epilepsy treatment
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, a leading neurosurgery expert
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques, including microsurgery and endoscopic surgery for epilepsy treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil
• Enhanced expertise in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in surgical epilepsy treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with extensive international training.

• Completed medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Worked at the University of Basel, Switzerland in Neurology and PharmaZentrum Research
• Experienced in research and clinical practice for neurological disorders

Former professor of cardiovascular surgery with over 30 years of experience at top institutions.

• Trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former faculty at Altınbaş University