Brain MRI Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is a steering committee member for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Samanci completed a clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at Koç University. He treats movement disorders using deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.

• Completed postdoctoral research at Temple University in the US and in Shanghai.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hakan Caner Overseas Education Scholarship.
• Member of the International Epilepsy Surgery Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Performs specialized procedures like selective dorsal rhizotomy and vagus nerve stimulation.

Dr. Kenan Kapici is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Kapici served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University. He has held senior leadership roles at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS), discectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
• Is a member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training in microsurgery and neuroanatomy.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgery specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She brings extensive academic training from Istanbul University to her Brain MRI evaluations.

• Completed specialized training in endoscopic pituitary surgery.
• Trained at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris – a leading center for pediatric neurosurgery.
• Expertise includes anatomy of the hippocampal region and epilepsy surgery.
• Participated in the World Federation of Neurology continuing medical education program.
• Fellow of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Yasef Özsarfati is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over 40 years of expertise in neurology. He spent a year in the United States researching dementia and behavioral neurology. Dr. Özsarfati earned his professorship at Istanbul University.

• Specializes in the treatment of dementia, epilepsy, and severe headaches.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.
• Uses advanced diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ebru Altindag is an associate professor and neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Altindag has won multiple first prizes at National Epilepsy Congresses for her research publications. She also treats Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Expertise in video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology.
• Winner of the Kenan Tükel publishing award for research on seizure semiology.
• Recipient of a scientific research support award from the Turkish Epilepsy Association.

Dr. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz is a neurologist at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. She specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Yılmaz creates Deep Brain Stimulation treatment plans with neurosurgical teams. She served as an observer at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Authored over 100 clinical researches and reports on movement disorders.
• Completed five Tubitak research projects focused on neurological conditions.
• Treats patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.
• Coordinates neurology student education at Medipol University.

Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a professor of neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Tugcu follows a career spanning over 20 years in neurovascular and spinal surgery. He holds a personal certification from the Turkish Medical Association.

• Served as the Chief of the Neurosurgery Department at a major training hospital.
• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including acoustic neuroma, brain cysts, and craniostenosis.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Omur Gunaldi is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery. Dr. Gunaldi focuses on brain tumor removal and neuro-oncological cases. He carries the title of associate professor within his specialty.

• Expertise in transnasal tumor resection and complex craniotomy procedures.
• Treats adults and children for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas.
• Established the neurosurgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an Associate Professor at the Medipol University Parkinson’s Center in Istanbul. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic pain management. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. She also serves as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals like BMC Neurology.

• Specializes in Parkinson’s disease biomarkers and restless legs syndrome.
• Treats complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs specialized nerve blockages and botulinum toxin injections for migraines.
• Published over 15 papers in international medical journals.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Suber Dikici is an associate professor of neurology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She received the Publication Success Incentive Award for her neurology research achievements. Dr. Dikici specializes in treating complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She has completed specialized training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai.

• Certified in sleep medicine and the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Treats neurological conditions including epilepsy, headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center.

Dr. Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Boztepe completed medical training at Selçuk University and Istanbul Göztepe Training Hospital.

• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy, laminectomy, and craniotomy.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery.
• Works at a facility that treated 280,000 patients last year.

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.