Vagus nerve stimulation Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin specializes in neurological disorders with extensive training across multiple prestigious institutions.

• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
• Experienced in treating epilepsy and Parkinson's disease with advanced techniques
• Worked at multiple state hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

Dr. Samadzade specializes in neurology, with training from prestigious institutions like Dokuz Eylul University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and European Academy of Neurology
• Expert in movement disorders and advanced Parkinson's treatments
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for neurological conditions
• Trained at Gazi University and Azerbaijan State Medical University

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, with extensive research in Deep Brain Stimulation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University's Neurosurgery Department

Dr. Ozkardes specializes in neurology with extensive experience in vagus nerve stimulation at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurology practice
• Former Chief Physician at Kütahya Air Hospital
• Member of Turkish Medical Association
• Trained in flight medicine, adding unique expertise

Associate professor specializing in neurosurgery with advanced training at the University of Wisconsin – a leader in vagus nerve stimulation techniques.

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

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

• Expert in neurological conditions requiring advanced treatment
• Focuses on complex neurological disorders
• Academic background in neurology

Dr. Чагла Ары is an Associate Professor of Neurology with expertise in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), epilepsy, and movement disorders, practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Neurology residency at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training Hospital
• Specializes in Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and headache disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Experienced in EEG, polysomnography, and botulinum toxin treatments
• Holds academic positions at Bahçeşehir and Medipol Universities

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

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.

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years of experience, Dr. Baskan focuses on complex cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• PhD in neurosurgery from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise in neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Murat Duzgun specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including endoscopic brain tumor surgeries and advanced spine treatments.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 15 years of experience of experience
• Expert in fully closed herniated disc and cervical disc surgeries
• Performs spinal fracture treatments using kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
• Specializes in neuronavigation-guided brain tumor surgeries

Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital – Dr. Zirh specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on movement disorders.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Research fellow at Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital