Page 2 - Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 33 doctors

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery
• Skilled in pituitary and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Experienced in treating spinal fractures and hernias

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova, MD, is a neurologist at Istanbul Medipol University. She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008. She completed her neurology training at Istanbul University in 2017.

Dr. Ibrahimova is accredited by the General Medical Council (UK). She is also a member of the Turkish Neurological Association. She has published work in both local and international medical journals. Her research and clinical work focus on advancing the field of neurology.

Prof. Ilhan Elmaci is a pioneer in neurosurgery, trained under Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil and experts at Johns Hopkins. He specializes in advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation to improve surgical outcomes.

• Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins for neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Performs microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society

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

• Over 20 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

Dr. Topcular specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, offering expert care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurology experience
• Trained at the University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Works at multiple prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Expertise in movement disorders and dementia

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, with extensive experience in complex neurosurgical procedures at top institutions.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, including spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 100+ scientific articles and edited 7 books on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord injury research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other prestigious institutions
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on DBS procedures

Pioneering expert in deep brain stimulation who trained neurosurgeons internationally – Dr. Kocabicak leads Turkey's National Deep Brain Stimulation Association based at Atlas University Hospital.

• PhD focused on subthalamic nucleus DBS clinical applications
• Founding board member of the International DBS Association
• 46+ peer-reviewed publications on neuromodulation
• Functional Neurosurgery committee member for European neurosurgical societies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in functional neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures.

• Trained at Marmara University and USC neurosurgery departments
• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Multiple peer-reviewed publications on neurological conditions
• Works at Medipol University's specialized Parkinson’s center

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Heart Center and University of Ottawa
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular procedures

Specializes in movement disorders at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, with training at Michigan State University.

• Fellowship-trained in movement disorders under renowned specialists Dr. John Goudreau and Dr. Christos Sidiropoulos
• Published research on hereditary Parkinson's disease in international journals
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and Turkish Society of Neurology