Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 0 doctors

Over 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a pioneer in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson’s and movement disorders.

• 30+ years of specialized experience in functional neurosurgery
• Uses Microelectrode Recording & Stimulation – a technique few centers offer
• Honored with Eczacıbaşı Scientific Research Award and Guinness World Record
• Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
• Active member of ESSFN and WSSFN

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

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery
• Expertise in treating movement disorders
• Focuses on advanced neurological conditions

Prof. Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Certified in advanced stereotactic and Gamma Knife techniques
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine. Focuses on precise surgical techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

• Completed a cerebrovascular research fellowship with renowned neurosurgeon Murat Günel at Yale
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Organized international DBS surgery cadaver courses, honing specialized skills
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations plus AOSpine

Dr. Akin Akakin brings 20+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Trained at Florida University's Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy program
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using microsurgical approaches

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

• Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Conducts active research in neurophysiology
• Graduated from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School

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

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. Akcakaya specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) with a fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals, affiliated with Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Fellowship-trained under Prof. Joachim K. Krauss in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Board-certified by European Board of Neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• 32 publications and 92 presentations on stereotactic neurosurgery
• Board member of the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Member of WSSFN and ESSFN

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

Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries – Prof. Dr. Arslan brings 20+ years of neurosurgical expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published research on novel neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate Professor specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at Hannover Medical School
• Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves
• Affiliated with Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty

Associate Professor in neurosurgery – Dr. Sari specializes in deep brain stimulation at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Lecturer at multiple universities including Medipol and Eurasia
• Member of European neurosurgical associations

Dr. Mustafa Sezer has over 25 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training at Ankara Numune Hospital
• Specializes in functional neurosurgery for movement disorders
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain procedures
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain and nerve conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expertise in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize