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Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh, born in Iran in 1969, is an esteemed anesthesiology and reanimation specialist with over 25 years of experience in critical care, cardiac anesthesia, and algology. After graduating from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in 1995, he quickly specialized in anesthesiology and critical care, beginning his practice abroad in 1998. Furthering his expertise, he completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty and the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center in 2006 and trained in pain management (algology) in 2013. His extensive knowledge in these fields makes him a vital asset to the medical community.

Dr. Soltanzadeh has held pivotal roles throughout his career, including a five-year tenure as Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran. He has enriched his medical education by completing specialized courses in Germany and continues to be an active member of numerous international anesthesiology and medical societies. Since 2018, he has practiced in Istanbul, contributing his expertise to the private sector and currently serves in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, Turkish, Azeri, Kurdish, German, and Arabic, Dr. Soltanzadeh’s professional interests extend to ozone therapy, digital medical device innovation, and enhanced patient safety during anesthesia. His research contributions are recognized internationally, with numerous publications and presentations at renowned anesthesia and pain management congresses worldwide. Dr. Soltanzadeh remains committed to advancing medical standards in his field and continuously expanding his clinical and research expertise.

Doctor of Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

Bachelor of science in Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.

Certified from “Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society” – Registration 112460.

Acupuncturist – Certified by Chinese Republic and signed by Notary – Registration 140013.

Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA).

Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Phuket – Thailand.

Gonstead Chiropractic techniques (inc Knee chest table).

Diploma in Osteopathic & Chiropractic full course online.

Certified Emergency first responder + CPR & AED (valid until 12/2026)

Member of the Swiss Medical Register (RME) – Registration B330879.

Member of the Association of Swiss Health Insurances - Registration 6178.

Certified in Chinese Pharmacology.

Certified in Chinese Psychiatric.

Certified in Chinese Nutrition.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES:

• Introduction of laser spine surgery
• Minimally invasive microscopic spine surgery as part of one-day care

PUBLICATIONS:

• Video clinic

Memberships

Hungarian Society of Neurosurgery

Awards, recognitions

In 1981, he was awarded an honorary professorship in Japan, an Outstanding Doctor award, and was featured in the Video Portrait Hall of Outstanding Persons.

International experience

Study trips to many European countries and Japan, giving more than 100 lectures at national and international congresses

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren
Specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery

Neurosurgery Areas of Interest
    •    Brain Tumors
    •    Pituitary Tumors (Endoscopic)
    •    Brain Aneurysms
    •    Skull Base Tumors
    •    Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
    •    Lumbar Disc Herniation
    •    Cervical Disc Herniation
    •    Spondylolisthesis
    •    Spinal Canal Stenosis
    •    Traumatic Brain and Spinal Injuries

Personal Information
    •    Date of Birth: 03/11/1979
    •    Marital Status: Married, Father of 2 children
    •    Languages: English
    •    Title: Associate Professor – 10/03/2021

Education
    •    Bachelor’s Degree: Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 1997-2003
    •    Specialty Training: Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic / Istanbul, 2004-2010

Professional Experience
    •    Köyceğiz SSK Dispensary / Muğla (2003-2004)
    •    Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2004-2010)
    •    Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2010-2012)
    •    Bilecik State Hospital / Bilecik (2012-2013)
    •    Special Nisa Hospital / Istanbul (2013-2014)
    •    Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2014-2024)

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
    1.    Sağlam-Çifci Ece, Güleç İlker, Şengelen Aslıhan, Karagöz-Güzey Feyza, EREN BURAK, Paşaoğlu H Esra, Önay-Uçar Evren. The H4R antagonist, JNJ-7777120 treatments ameliorate mild traumatic brain injury by reducing oxidative damage, inflammatory and apoptotic responses through blockage of the ERK1/2/NF-κB pathway in a rat model (2025). Experimental Neurology. 115133. DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.115133.
    2.    EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker, Tufan Azmi, Bas Nuri Serdar. The Importance of Spinopelvic Parameters in Recurrent Lumbar Disk Herniation. Clinical Spine Surgery, 37(3), E113-E118. (2024). DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001546.
    3.    Aycan Abdurrahman, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim. Treatment and outcomes of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression: a double-center study. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 27(13), 6121-6131. (2023). DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_32968.
    4.    Yücel Murat, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Zengi Oğuzhan, Taş Abdurrahim, Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza. The effect of alpha-lipoic acid on nerve tissue healing after sciatic nerve crush injury in rats. Annals of Medical Research, 30(6), 684-691. (2023). DOI: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2023.09.246.
    5.    Tufan Azmi, Aktaş Özgür, EREN BURAK, Doruk Ebru, Gulec Ilker, Taş Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Effects of Age and Co-Morbidities on Complication Rate in Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Prospective Clinical Study. Eastern Journal of Medicine, 28(4). (2023). DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2023.89646.

Papers Presented at International Scientific Conferences:
    1.    EREN BURAK. Comparison of Patients Who Voluntarily Applied to the Neurosurgery Outpatient Clinic Due to Spinal Diseases and Patients Referred by Family Physicians. 19th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, 1266-1267. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514176).
    2.    EREN BURAK. Relationship Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation. World Spinal Column Society Virtual World Spine. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514209).
    3.    Tas Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Tufan Azmi, Kuvat Nuray, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, EREN BURAK, Yücel Murat, Kahraman Akkalp Asli. Prophylactic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles in a Rat Model of Spinal Stabilization and Infection. World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies XVI. World Congress, 33-34. (2017). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6513245).

Chapters in Scientific Books:
    1.    Klinik Nöroanatomi (Clinical Neuroanatomy), Chapter Title: (Lesions of the Hypophysis and Hypothalamus, Their Pathophysiology, and Surgical Anatomy) (2023). EREN BURAK, Tufan Azmi. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri. Editors: Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Balcıoğlu Hüseyin Avni. 1st Edition. Page Count: 613. ISBN: 978-975-277-971-6. (Scientific Book in Turkish).
    2.    Nöroşirürjinin Temelleri (Fundamentals of Neurosurgery), Chapter Title: (Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment of Thoracolumbar and Sacral Trauma) (2020). EREN BURAK, Karagöz Guzey Feyza. US Akademi. Editors: Naderi Sait, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Tuğcu Bekir. 1st Edition. Page Count: 610. ISBN: 978-605-9358-. (Scientific Book in Turkish).

Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:
    1.    EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Güleç İlker, Baş N. Serdar, Ay Ferhat, Acaroğlu Muhammed A., Çuhacıbaşı Enes B. Neurosurgery Career Preferences Compared to Other Medical Specialties among Turkish Students. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 22(68), 143-153.
    2.    EREN BURAK, Gulec Ilker, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Saglam Ece, Tufan Azmi, Karacan Murat, Bas Nuri Serdar. Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Decompression Due to Spinal Cord Pressure. Osmangazi Journal of Medicine, 42(5), 546-552. (2020). DOI: 10.20515/otd.571004.

Technical Notes, Case Reports, Research Notes, etc.:
    1.    Case Report: EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker. Craniopharyngioma and Arteriovenous Malformation Operated Using the Same Craniotomy: An Unusual Case. Romanian Neurosurgery, 34(3), 437-440. (2020). DOI: 10.33962/roneuro-2020-070.
    2.    Case Report: Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim, Berker Neslihan, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Gulec Ilker, Vatansever Mustafa Safi, Karacan Murat, Vahabova Günay, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Spinal Metastasis as a Presenting Feature of Follicular Type Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 4(1), 1-9. (2019). DOI: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2019.26888.

Over 2,000 patients are seizure-free after treatment – Prof. Antonio Russi is recognized as Spain's top epileptologist.

• Specializes in non-surgical therapy for severe and rare epilepsy cases
• Uses advanced EEG monitoring to personalize drug therapy
• Heads the Epilepsy Unit at Teknon Hospital and founded the Epilepsy Russi Institute
• Featured in Forbes' Top 100 Spanish Doctors list
• Provides remote consultations for international patients

7+ years of international neurology experience – Dr. Baris Metin specializes in memory disorders, epilepsy, and advanced neuroimaging at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in Functional Neuroimaging and EEG for precise diagnostics
• Published multiple research papers in international neurology journals
• Treats complex cases involving headaches and sleep disorders
• Combines clinical practice with academic research at Üsküdar University

Dr. Bartolome Oliver has been practicing since 1979 and performs microsurgical operations and utilizes apparatuses of non-invasive radiosurgery. He provides online consultations and is a member of various international medical communities. He is the author of 150 publications and 350 reports at international medical conferences.

Prof. Akalan specializes in epilepsy and brain surgeries with over 35 years of experience. He uses advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System to minimize risks.

• Expert in treating epilepsy, glioma, and spine tumors
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Uses ultrasound and iMRI for precision during operations

Dr. Fritz Leutmezer is a leading neurologist and chief physician at the University Hospital of Neurology in Vienna. He also runs a private practice. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating neurological diseases. His main areas of focus are multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, headaches, and inflammatory disorders of the nervous system.

Dr. Leutmezer uses advanced treatment methods. He often includes acupuncture for headaches, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, facial paralysis, and spasticity, especially in patients with multiple sclerosis. His clinic is known for high patient satisfaction and follows the latest international standards in neurology.

Professor Ralf Buhl is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in complex brain and spinal conditions, with over 20+ years of experience at Medical Center in Solingen.

• Expert in minimally invasive and computer-guided neurosurgery
• Published 47+ scientific papers on neuropathology and brain metastasis
• Co-founded a research fund dedicated to brain tumor studies
• Specializes in herniated discs, cerebral palsy, and vascular anomalies

Prof. Dr. Urban is listed among Germany's best neurologists by Focus magazine for his expertise in Parkinson's disease. He heads the Neurology Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek.

• 25+ years specializing in movement and cognitive disorders
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the Richard-Jung Award
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Leads studies on Parkinson's disease treatment and diagnostics

Dr. Chernuha specializes in pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy – trained in Brussels' top program and treated complex cases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Advanced training in pediatric epilepsy treatments in Brussels
• Doctor of Medical Sciences with 8 published papers
• Board-certified in pediatric neurology and child development
• Member of International League Against Epilepsy
• Senior physician at Institute of Pediatric Neurology

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a skilled neurosurgeon with expertise in neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Kilic manages all stages of patient care, from preoperative evaluation to postoperative follow-up. He focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Kilic is an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He is active in neurosurgery research and education. As a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, he has completed many advanced neuromodulation procedures. His work has led to high patient satisfaction and strong results in complex neurological cases.

Prof. Uta Meyding-Lamade is a leading neurologist in Germany specializing in stroke, multiple sclerosis, rheumatologic diseases and neurological disorders treatment. She holds several positions such as head of Neurology Department in Nordwest Clinic and regional adviser for stroke treatment at Robert Koch Institute, and has received numerous scholarships and prizes for her work.

Dr. Kai Lutz specializes in stroke and head injury rehabilitation, developing personalized treatment programs at cereneo.

• 20+ years researching the human brain and motor system
• Author of multiple scientific publications on neurology
• Senior Researcher and Associate Professor at Zurich University
• Develops evidence-based rehabilitation protocols

Prof. Heo leads the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital – a top center for epilepsy care in South Korea.

• Specializes exclusively in treating epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Head of the hospital's Neurology Department, training other specialists
• Member of the Korean Epilepsy Society and Korean Neurological Association
• Holds a degree from the prestigious Yonsei University College of Medicine

Education

Doctor of Medicine: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1987-1993)
Neurology Specialist: Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1997-2001)
Stroke Fellow: University of Calgary, Canada (2008-2009)
Assistant Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
Associate Professor: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2010), Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2010-2012)
Professor: Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine (2012-2017), Memorial Hizmet Hospital (2017-2019, 2021-2023)
Interventional Neurologist: King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain (2019-2021)
Consultant Neurologist: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain (2023-2024)

Between 2008-2009, I worked as a stroke fellow at the University of Calgary Stroke Program for 1 year.
During my tenure at Bezmialem Vakıf University, I received interventional neurology training from Prof. Dr. Ömer Göktekin.
2019-2021 I worked as an interventional neurologist at Arabian Gulf University and King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain.
I worked as a consultant neurologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex in Bahrain between 2023-2024.

Medical Intrests 

• Stroke
• Interventional Norology
• Headache
• Demyelinating Diseases
• Dementia
• Movement Disorders
• Epilepsy

Prof. Dr. Andreas R. Luft is a leading expert in stroke recovery, integrating advanced technology with personalized therapy programs.

• Specializes in neuroplasticity and stroke rehabilitation
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for rehabilitation research
• Member of key neurological and stroke societies worldwide
• Trained at renowned institutions including Tübingen University and a top US hospital