Page 2 - Best Vagus nerve stimulation doctors in Turkey: TOP 32 doctors

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. 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. Ela Simay Zengin specializes in neurological disorders with extensive training across multiple prestigious institutions.

• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology
• Experienced in treating epilepsy and Parkinson's disease with advanced techniques
• Worked at multiple state hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

Dr. Samadzade specializes in neurology, with training from prestigious institutions like Dokuz Eylul University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and European Academy of Neurology
• Expert in movement disorders and advanced Parkinson's treatments
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for neurological conditions
• Trained at Gazi University and Azerbaijan State Medical University

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings extensive expertise in neurosurgery, with specialized training at Marmara University and international experience at USC.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical practice
• Specialized microsurgery training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Former Head of Emergency Department at Maltepe State Hospital
• Faculty member at Galata University with academic leadership roles
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, a leading medical facility

Dr. Murat Duzgun specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including endoscopic brain tumor surgeries and advanced spine treatments.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 12+ years of experience
• Expert in fully closed herniated disc and cervical disc surgeries
• Performs spinal fracture treatments using kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
• Specializes in neuronavigation-guided brain tumor surgeries

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years, Dr. Baskan focuses on complex cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• PhD in neurosurgery from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise in neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

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

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Education

GATA Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul
GATA Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Residency, 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

Experience

GATA Neurology Department Specialization Student (1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey)
GATA Neurology Department Assistant Professor (1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey)
KüTahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Physician (1995-2003, Kütahya/Turkey)
Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist (2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)

I completed my primary, secondary and high school education in Konya, my hometown, and my medical school and medical specialty education in Ankara GATA. I received flight medicine training and worked as a flight physician in the military and civilian sectors. I received beginner and advanced photography training and opened 4 photography exhibitions. I have made photography studies in 56 countries in Turkey and in 56 countries that I had the opportunity to visit.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
DGCA Health Board Membership