Best Parkinson's disease Doctors Worldwide — TOP 148

Over 1,500 successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries performed – Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh specializes in advanced techniques for Parkinson's at Medipol University.

• Uses Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation, a rare single-cell level technique
• 38 years of experience in functional neurosurgery
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Authored 8 book chapters and 150+ research papers
• Recipient of numerous international awards for neurosurgery

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Betul Tavil is a professor of pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She has successfully treated 500+ children with leukemia. Dr. Tavil is an expert in bone marrow transplantation for complex cases. She manages rare blood disorders, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria and immunodeficiencies. Memorial Şişli Hospital is JCI-accredited and maintains a 90% organ transplant success rate.

• Performed over 100 pediatric bone marrow transplantations for malignant and genetic diseases.
• Winner of the Turkish Hematology Society Award for pediatric blood cancer treatment.
• Author of over 150 scientific publications with more than 1,700 citations.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research.

Over 46 years of pioneering work in surgery, focusing on precision with advanced 3D virtual planning and simulation.

• Internationally recognized expert in primary and revision rhinoplasty
• Founder of the innovation-driven Herrero Jover Médicos Unit at Teknon
• Developed Alma IT Systems, a platform for patient-specific anatomical planning
• Holds a doctorate in medicine 'Cum Laude' and 150+ scientific publications
• Former President of the world-leading CARS congress on surgical technology

Dr. Anna Lara is a regenerative medicine specialist at Stem Solutions in Monterrey, Mexico. She holds a master’s degree in applied nutrition and research from Universidad Iberoamericana. Dr. Lara specializes in stem cell rejuvenation and longevity health. She ensures all treatments comply with Mexican COFEPRIS regulatory laws.

• Member of the International Society for Stem Cell Application.
• SCOPE certified by the World Obesity Federation for obesity medicine.
• Certified in sports and exercise nutrition.
• Performs umbilical cord and donor stem cell therapies for rejuvenation.

50 years performing advanced neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver pioneered robotic spine surgery and leads the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for Parkinson's disease
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and MRgFUS procedures
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Trained at Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute
• Published 150+ papers on neurosurgery outcomes

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.

Dr. Gerardo Conesa Bertran directs the Institute of Neurosurgery and Neurobiology at Teknon Medical Centre. He is a specialist in brain stem surgery and operations in highly functional brain areas. Dr. Conesa performs complex procedures for brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. He holds a medical degree and doctorate with honors from the University of Barcelona.

• Completed a five-year training cycle with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Former Ambassador for Spain to the Walter Dandy Neurosurgical Society.
• Served as the Director of Neurosurgery at Hospital del Mar for over ten years.
• Develops augmented reality platforms for planning and performing complex brain surgeries.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, with training at University of California San Francisco.

• Active member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts research on Parkinson's treatments
• Professor with extensive clinical experience at Anadolu Medical Center

Specialized in Regenerative Medicine with training from the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. Works at Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic.

• Bachelor degree of Medicine from Siam University
• Specialized training in Radiology at Thammasat Hospital
• Lead Doctor at Vega Stem Cell, focusing on Regenerative Medicine
• Full-time doctor in Anti-aging and Plastic Surgery at Jomtien Hospital

Specializes in Movement Disorders Surgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS). Works at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Over 22 years of experience in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section

Dr. Strauss Ido is a neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He serves as a Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Dr. Ido specializes in treating Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease.

• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and intracranial neurostimulator implantation.
• Completed a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital.
• Awarded for outstanding research in the field of neurosurgery.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best smart hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Li Yanwen is an early leader in functional neurosurgery in China. He is a founder of neurosurgical navigation in the country. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Turin. His awards include the First Prize of the Shenzhen Science and Technology Progress Award and the Third Prize of the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.

He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He has over 20 years of experience and has completed more than 10,000 surgical localization procedures for Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. He is skilled in stereotactic and navigation techniques. His focus includes precision treatment for hard-to-treat cerebral hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury, post-stroke paralysis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and spinal cord injury. He also performs targeted surgery for autism. He studies stem-cell therapies for neurological and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

Dr. PYONG integrates advanced robotics and non-invasive technologies to enhance neurorehabilitation outcomes, specializing in Parkinson's disease at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified physiatrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation
• Pioneers robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training
• Head of Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital
• Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on patient-centric care

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.