Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Akin Akakin brings 26 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Trained at Florida University's Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy program
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using microsurgical approaches

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Associate Professor of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson's and movement disorders. Dr. Buşe Çağla Arı practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital

Dr Mehmet Tonge specializes in DBS surgery with 32 publications and 41 invited lectures in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University specializing in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Extensive experience with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Specializing in neuromodulation treatments like deep brain stimulation, Dr. Kilic combines clinical expertise with research and teaching at Istinye University.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in neurosurgery
• Specializes in multiple neuromodulation techniques beyond DBS
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Provides comprehensive pre- and post-surgical care for neurological conditions

Dr. Ozkardes brings 34 years of neurology expertise, with specialized training in movement disorders at GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Served as Neurology Specialist at Şişli Memorial Hospital for 34 years
• Completed rigorous neurological training at GATA, Turkey's leading military medical academy
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and DGCA Health Board
• Background includes both military and civilian hospital leadership roles

Professor of Neurology specializing in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery
• Expertise in treating movement disorders
• Focuses on advanced neurological conditions

Associate professor Melih Ucer specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, trained at the University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

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

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

Dr. Duzgun specializes in minimally invasive brain and spine surgeries, including advanced techniques for deep brain stimulation at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Trained at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic brain tumor surgeries and neuronavigation
• Performs both open and closed spinal procedures
• Specializes in pain intervention techniques like radiofrequency and laser

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Tahsin Ali Zirh trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital, specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

• Over 36 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Founding member of Medipol Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
• Research fellow at Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies