Best Surgical treatment of epilepsy doctors in Turkey: TOP 25 doctors

Professor Onur Yaman leads epilepsy surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, combining neurosurgical expertise with academic leadership.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with extensive experience in complex procedures
• President of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022
• Academic instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published author and speaker at international neurosurgery conferences

Prof. Akalan has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in epilepsy operations in children at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Performs advanced techniques like O-arm Imaging and iMRI for safer surgeries
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery and epilepsy
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'

Specializes in surgical treatment of epilepsy at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon since 2003
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Medipol University, focusing on innovative treatments for epilepsy.

• 32 publications and 41 invited lectures on functional neurosurgery
• Completed EANS training and a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship
• Board member of Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and MRgFUS

Prof. Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology with extensive training at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric neurology
• Subspecialty training in pediatric epilepsy at Hacettepe University
• Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research in pediatric neurology

Prof. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation for epilepsy at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research and surgical expertise.

• Fellowship-trained in deep brain stimulation at Maastricht University
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Author of 46+ international research articles on neurosurgery
• Leads Atlas University's neurosurgery department as Rector

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with extensive experience in epilepsy surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Academic teaching experience at Medipol and Eurasia Universities
• Proficient in advanced English for international patients

Professor Imer has over 35 years of neurosurgical experience, specializing in epilepsy surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of awards for best oral presentations in neurosurgery

Specializes in epilepsy surgery with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine – a leader in neurosurgical innovation.

• Over 15 years in neurosurgery with focus on epilepsy treatment
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, a leading neurosurgery expert
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations

Dr. Aray applies expertise in epilepsy treatment as an Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. Combines clinical practice with teaching at Istanbul Medipol University.

• 10+ years in neurology with specialized training
• Expert in EEG and advanced diagnostics for seizure disorders
• Active member of Turkish Neurology Society
• Performs nerve blocks as part of comprehensive epilepsy care

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in epilepsy surgery with training at Dokuz Eylül University, one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery departments.

• 8+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in functional neurosurgery at European courses
• Published research on cortical dysplasia and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish and European neurosurgical societies

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques, including microsurgery and endoscopic surgery for epilepsy treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil
• Enhanced expertise in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Associate professor specializing in epilepsy surgery – trained at University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery department.

• 14+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Focuses on complex epilepsy cases
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in surgical epilepsy treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with extensive international training.

• Completed medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Worked at the University of Basel, Switzerland in Neurology and PharmaZentrum Research
• Experienced in research and clinical practice for neurological disorders

Dr. Surme specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on epilepsy treatments at Eskişehir City Hospital. His research includes advanced techniques for spinal and brain disorders.

• Published multiple studies on neurosurgical treatments and outcomes
• Fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Speaks at national and international neurosurgery conferences

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in epilepsy surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA, Ankara
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty member at Galata University

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

• Over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in endoscopic techniques for brain and spine conditions
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Specializes in surgical epilepsy treatment with a focus on pediatric neurosurgery. Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in cerebellum prolapse surgeries and hydrocephalus
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for epilepsy research

Former professor of cardiovascular surgery with over 30 years of experience at top institutions.

• Trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former faculty at Altınbaş University