Best Vagus nerve stimulation doctors in Turkey: TOP 30 doctors

Professor Onur Yaman specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spine-related conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• President of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022
• Associate professor title awarded in 2015, professor in 2021
• Extensive experience in spine centers across Turkey
• Instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in advanced neurosurgical techniques, including Gamma Knife surgery, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain tumor surgeries
• Skilled in pediatric neurosurgery for conditions like spina bifida
• Published extensively on spinal surgery and brain tumor management

Specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery – Dr. Tonge leads Medipol University's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht
• 32 publications on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Member of WSSFN and ESSFN
• Board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak brings extensive expertise in functional neurosurgery, specializing in advanced neuromodulation techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Author of 46+ international publications on deep brain stimulation and Parkinson's disease
• Leads the Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center
• Trained at Maastricht University's prestigious neuroscience department

Dr. Sezer has over 25 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in vagus nerve stimulation at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Graduated from Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine in 1994
• Completed neurosurgery training at Ankara Numune Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Practices at Private Yüzyıl Hospital since 2000

Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with specialized training in functional neurosurgery – Dr. Akcakaya brings precision to vagus nerve stimulation.

• Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School
• Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves from Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Over 13 years of neurosurgical experience across top Istanbul hospitals
• Member of the neurosurgery faculty at Demiroglu Bilim University

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive academic and clinical experience in functional neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in the EANS accreditation process during specialization
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques and patient care

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in functional neurosurgery, including vagus nerve stimulation, at Medipol University Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience
• Trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Koç University
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research on neuromodulation techniques

Prof. Imer specializes in functional neurosurgery with advanced training in vagus nerve stimulation techniques. He brings decades of expertise from Istanbul University and international institutions.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Member of European neurosurgical societies
• Performs procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya specializes in functional neurosurgery, with a fellowship at Hannover Medical School focusing on stereotactic techniques.

• Performs vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy and related conditions
• Board-certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Trained in peripheral nerve microsurgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Active member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery
• Recipient of awards for contributions to neurosurgery research

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

• Expert in neurological conditions requiring advanced treatment
• Focuses on complex neurological disorders
• Academic background in neurology

Dr. Чагла Ары is an Associate Professor of Neurology with expertise in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), epilepsy, and movement disorders, practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Neurology residency at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training Hospital
• Specializes in Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and headache disorders
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Experienced in EEG, polysomnography, and botulinum toxin treatments
• Holds academic positions at Bahçeşehir and Medipol Universities

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in functional neurosurgery, including vagus nerve stimulation, at Atlas University Hospital.

• Completed advanced training in functional neurosurgery in Lithuania
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Experienced in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, with extensive research in Deep Brain Stimulation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University's Neurosurgery Department

Dr. Ozkardes specializes in neurology with extensive experience in vagus nerve stimulation at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 30 years of neurology practice
• Former Chief Physician at Kütahya Air Hospital
• Member of Turkish Medical Association
• Trained in flight medicine, adding unique expertise

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci has performed 100+ vagus nerve stimulation procedures – one of Turkey's most experienced specialists in this field.

• 30+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Specializes in advanced neuromonitorization techniques
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital – Dr. Zirh specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on movement disorders.

• Over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Research fellow at Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Associate professor specializing in neurosurgery with advanced training at the University of Wisconsin – a leader in vagus nerve stimulation techniques.

• 14+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital's neurosurgery department

Specializes in neurology with extensive experience at leading hospitals, including Istanbul University of Science and Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialist education in Neurology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Worked at University of Basel's Neurology Clinic and PharmaZentrum Research Center
• Expertise in Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics
• Practices at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics