Page 2 - Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 32 doctors

Education

GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Experience

GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
DGCA Health Board Membership

Dr. Topcular specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, offering expert care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurology experience
• Trained at the University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Works at multiple prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Expertise in movement disorders and dementia

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, with extensive experience in complex neurosurgical procedures at top institutions.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, including spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 100+ scientific articles and edited 7 books on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord injury research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

Dr. Altunrende specializes in functional neurosurgery, with a focus on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Former roles include positions at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Istanbul University
• Published 18 articles in international journals
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society

Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries – Prof. Dr. Arslan brings 20+ years of neurosurgical expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published research on novel neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain procedures
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain and nerve conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expertise in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – nine years focused on children's brain and spine conditions at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society pediatric group
• Faculty member at Biruni University's neurosurgery department
• Experienced in neuro-oncology and congenital spine anomalies

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Heart Center and University of Ottawa
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular procedures

Specializes in functional neurosurgery – Dr. Cal focuses on advanced techniques like deep brain stimulation at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatments
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University and Okmeydani Research Hospital

Specializes in movement disorders at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, with training at Michigan State University.

• Fellowship-trained in movement disorders under renowned specialists Dr. John Goudreau and Dr. Christos Sidiropoulos
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson's disease in international journals
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and Turkish Society of Neurology