Best Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) (Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM)) doctors in Turkey: TOP 18 doctors

Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

 Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

Work & Training experience:

2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

 2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

 2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

 2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

Clinical areas of interest:

 • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

 • Surgery for movement disorders

• * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

 • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

• Surgery for pain & spasticity 

• Psychosurgery

Research areas of interest: 

• Deep brain stimulation

• * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

 • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

Administrative duties:

 • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

 • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

 • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

 • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

Memberships: 

• WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

• ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

 • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

 • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

• International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

• Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

• EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society

• Turkish Skull Base Society

Sample Publications: 

1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

Dr. Zengin brings over 15 years of neurosurgical experience, specializing in Sacral Nerve Stimulation at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Former faculty member at Afyon Kocatepe University
• Performs SNS procedures using advanced neuromodulation techniques

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS), trained under renowned experts like Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil.

• Completed clinical fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic positions at Haliç University and Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital
• Specialized in neurovascular and neurooncology groups within neurosurgery

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with a strong academic and clinical background, specializing in neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Extensive academic experience including teaching at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Multilingual with fluency in English and Turkish

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in Sacral Nerve Stimulation at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training in functional neurosurgery.

• Completed European Training Course in Functional Neurosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Works with the latest neuromodulation technologies

Specializes in functional neurosurgery including spinal cord stimulator procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Associate Professor with extensive research in spinal treatments
• Published multiple studies on spinal cord injuries and treatments
• Expert in minimally invasive spine and pain management techniques

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries with extensive experience in minimally invasive techniques at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Performs robotic sacrocolpopexy and Burch surgeries
• Skilled in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Expert in HOLEP and stone surgeries
• Over 24 years of experience in urology

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including sacral nerve stimulation, with over 25 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration
• Founder and Head of Neurosurgery at Near East University
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Dr. Gulpinar specializes in neurology with extensive experience across multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey.

• Graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed neurology training at Göztepe Education and Research Hospital
• Worked at Florence Nightingale Hospital and other top facilities
• Holds certification in experimental animal use and occupational medicine

Dr. Evci brings over 20 years of surgical experience, specializing in Sacral Nerve Stimulation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs SNS procedures with a focus on functional neurosurgery
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center

Prof. Cevper Ersoz specializes in minimally invasive urological treatments, including Sacral Nerve Stimulation, at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate Professor of Urology with over 18 years of experience
• Performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for urological conditions
• Member of the European Association of Urology and other professional societies
• Has over 130 national and international publications
• Former observer at University of Michigan's Department of Urology

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in Sacral Nerve Stimulation at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California's neurosurgery department
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty member at Galata University's Health Sciences

Prof. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation techniques, including Sacral Nerve Stimulation, with extensive research and clinical experience.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgical experience
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Published 46 international articles on neuromodulation
• Head of Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques for spinal and brain conditions.

• Over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in endoscopic lumbar disc surgery and spinal fractures
• Ranked 1st in the 2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Performs surgeries at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Specializing in complex spine and nerve surgeries, Dr. Uyar brings decades of neurosurgical expertise to Sacral Nerve Stimulation cases at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery practice
• Focused expertise in spine and nerve procedures
• Trained at SSK Göztepe – a leading neurosurgery center
• Published research on nerve stimulation techniques

Associate professor specializing in urology – Dr. Sarier has been practicing at Medical Park Antalya Hospital since 2009.

• Over 15 years of experience in urology
• Faculty member at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
• Previously served at Gümüşsuyu Asker Hospital

Professor Ibrahim Bayar Cinar brings 30+ years of cardiovascular surgery expertise to sacral nerve stimulation at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada's top institutions
• Specializes in complex neurovascular procedures
• Member of European Society for Vascular Surgery
• Former professor at Altınbaş University