Best Surgical treatment of epilepsy Surgical treatment of epilepsy in Istanbul: TOP 19 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

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

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

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

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – Dr. Keseroglu performs advanced surgical treatments for complex urological conditions.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Skilled in all types of female incontinence surgery
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Akalan has over 38 years of experience 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'

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

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with extensive experience in epilepsy surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Academic teaching experience at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Proficient in advanced English for international patients

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

• Over 21 years of experience 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

Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of awards for best oral presentations in neurosurgery

Professor Imer has over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, specializing in epilepsy surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Former professor of cardiovascular surgery with over 38 years of experience 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

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in epilepsy surgery with training at Dokuz Eylül University, one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery departments.

• 14 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in functional neurosurgery at European courses
• Published research on cortical dysplasia and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish and European neurosurgical societies

Specializes in epilepsy surgery and functional neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. Combines surgical precision with innovative treatment approaches.

• Expert in endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for epilepsy
• Published multiple studies on neurosurgical treatments
• Associate Professor with extensive academic contributions
• Member of prestigious medical associations

Dr. Aray applies expertise in epilepsy treatment as an Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. Combines clinical practice with teaching at Istanbul Medipol University.

• 15 years of experience in neurology with specialized training
• Expert in EEG and advanced diagnostics for seizure disorders
• Active member of Turkish Neurology Society
• Performs nerve blocks as part of comprehensive epilepsy care

Associate professor specializing in epilepsy surgery – trained at University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery department.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Focuses on complex epilepsy cases
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Specializes in epilepsy treatment with extensive neurophysiological expertise at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Clinical Neurophysiology sub-branch specialist since 2012
• Master's in Electroneurophysiology from Istanbul University
• Faculty member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in EEG and other neurophysiological examinations

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, focusing on epilepsy surgical treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience of dedicated pediatric neurosurgery experience
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with a PhD from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Skilled in neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies