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Jurij Kseniuk

  • 4.7 Excellent 72 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Poland, Warsaw, Carolina Hospital
    • Specializes in surgical treatment of spinal disorders and peripheral nervous system.
    • International practice includes training in Ukraine at Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov.
    • Applies minimally invasive, classic, corrective, and pain management surgical methods.
    • Twice winner of Vexim Rebalancing Spine competition for best clinical spine case.
    • Holds certifications from Medical University of Lviv and Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov.
    • Member of Polish Society of Spine Surgery and AO Spine international spine surgeons organization.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients with spinal and neurosurgical conditions.
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Herniated disc surgery
$6,500 - $8,500
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Bartolomé Oliver specializes in advanced microsurgical techniques.
    • Treats brain tumors, aneurysms, spinal disorders, and pituitary tumors.
    • International training in Stockholm, Zurich, Montreal, St. Louis, Pittsburgh.
    • Performs over 200 neurosurgical operations annually with high success rates.
    • Dr. Oliver is recognized for his expertise in non-invasive radiosurgery.
    • Certified in Neurosurgery by the University of Barcelona, ensuring top qualifications.
    • Member of leading neurosurgical societies like the European Society of the Brain Tumors Neurosurgery.
    • Offers remote consultations for global patients seeking neurosurgical advice.
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Excision of skull base tumor
$35,000 - $40,000
Laminectomy
$29,086.21 - $31,413.1
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$25,595.86 - $31,413.1
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Ali Zirh

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
    • Expert in Neurosurgery, specializing in DBS for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
    • Internationally trained in Germany, Spain, UK, Israel, Belgium, and USA.
    • Conducted over 1,500 Neurosurgical interventions, specializing in DBS.
    • Broke Guinness World Record for largest gathering of DBS patients.
    • Holds EANS license and passed European Board of Neurosurgery Exam.
    • Recognized with awards including the Golden Palm and International Elekta Award.
    • Member of prestigious societies such as ESSFN, WSSFN, and IASP.
    • Offers online consultations for Neurosurgery patients globally.
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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
$15,000 - $23,300
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$20,000 - $20,000
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$15,750 - $20,000
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Hakan Hanimoglu

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    BEZM-I ALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

    SILVAN DOCTOR YUSUF AZIZOGLU STATE HOSPITAL

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

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Removal of spinal cord tumor
$14,000 - $17,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$9,000 - $12,000
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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Mehmet Yasar Kaynar

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • - Head of Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University in 2006 - 2009

    - Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association in 2007 - 2011

    - Between 2007 - 2011 Istanbul University Institute of Neurological Sciences Directorate

    - Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association qualification board in 2009 - 2013

    - Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery between 2011 - 2013

    - Head of Neurovascular Group of Turkish Neurosurgery Association in 2014 - 2015

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Removal of spinal cord tumor
$14,000 - $17,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$9,000 - $12,000
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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Serkan Kitis

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  •  Medical Experience

     

    - *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

    - *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

     

     Medical Education

     

    - *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

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Removal of spinal cord tumor
$14,000 - $17,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$9,000 - $12,000
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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Surgery for syringomyelia
$17,805 - $17,805
Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Herniated disc surgery
$20,500 - $25,500
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Nezih Ozkan

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2015 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY ATAKENT HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist, Lecturer

    2010 - 2015, Bolu/Bolu/Türkiye

    ABANT İZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Head of Neurosurgery Department

    1992 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION GUREBA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Clinic Chief

    1987 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HAYDARPAŞA NUMBER TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Assistant Chief of Neurosurgery

    1987 - 1989, /Switzerland

    ZURICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (KANTONSSPITAL)

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    1984 - 1987, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HAYDARPAŞA NUMBER TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant

    1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL FACULTY

    Neurosurgery Specialist

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Removal of spinal cord tumor
$14,000 - $17,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$9,000 - $12,000
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2015 - 2016, /USA

    OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye

    MARDIN STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2011 - 2011, /USA

    JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

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Removal of spinal cord tumor
$14,000 - $17,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$9,000 - $12,000
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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Murat Dokdok

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Murat Dokdok is an Interventional Radiologist at the Anadolu Medical Center with expertise in Cardiovasculary Imaging, Neuroradyology, and the ability to communicate in both English and Turkish. He has an extensive educational background, having received a degree from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasha School of Medicine and professional experience from Göztepe State Hospital, Minnesota University and Harvard School of Medicine, MGH, and Acibadem Hospital.
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Surgery for syringomyelia
$17,805 - $17,805
Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Herniated disc surgery
$20,500 - $25,500
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Specializes in neurosurgical treatments for brain and spinal tumors.
    • Internationally trained in the USA and France.
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
    • Director of the Institute of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre.
    • Member of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).
    • Offers online consultations for neurosurgical concerns.
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Excision of skull base tumor
$35,000 - $40,000
Laminectomy
$29,086.21 - $31,413.1
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$25,595.86 - $31,413.1
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Stanislaw Kwiek

  • 4.2 Good 73 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Docent Stanisław Kwiek is an eminent specialist in neurosurgery.

    Doctor Stanisław Kwiek is a graduate of the Silesian Medical Academy in Katowice. In 1995, he became a first degree specialist in neurosurgery and 3 years later completed his second degree specialisation in neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. In 1997, he was awarded a doctorate in medical sciences. A few years later, he defended his postdoctoral thesis entitled: ‘Determination of predictive factors determining the long-term outcome of patients with vestibular nerve casing operated on with retro-axial access: analyses and observations made on the basis of own surgical experience during operations performed with intraoperative multimodal monitoring of the patient's neurophysiological functions’. The paper was published in 2013 by the publishing house of the Silesian Medical University.

    He acquired his professional experience working, among others, as an assistant professor at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Katowice, with which he is still associated.

    Dr Stanislaw Kwiek's professional interests include issues related to neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. He diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including discopathy.

    Dr. Stanislaw Kwiek, M.D., performs procedures in the field of:

    Spinal surgery

    Endoscopic surgery of the cervical spine - removal of a herniated disc

    SED-YESS lumbar endoscope

    Coblation - nucleotomy-discectomy, cervical segment

    PLDD - percutaneous laser disc decompression

    Dynamic stabilisation with Medtronic DIAM flexible implant

    Spinal gel implant - DISCOgel nucleoplasty

    Vertebroplasty of the thoracolumbar vertebral body

    Diagnostic blockade

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Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$5,852.14 - $6,433.87
Herniated disc surgery
$5,230 - $5,230
Foraminotomy
$4,479.28 - $5,817.24
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Byung-hee Lee

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Cheonan, RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
  • Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

    Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

    Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

    Regular member of the American Stroke Association

    Regular member of the World Stroke Society

    Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Regular member of the Intervention Society

    24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

    50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

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Professor Onur Yaman

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

    Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

    He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
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Orkun Koban

  • 4.8 Excellent 158 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban is a Neurology & Neurosurgery specialist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in spine surgery and the treatment of head and neck tumors. His areas of expertise also include endoscopic spine surgery, advanced age spinal diseases, scoliosis, and tumor diseases.
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
$7,930 - $10,120
Discectomy
$6,017 - $6,564
Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$9,573 - $10,393
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery (1997-2003)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2003-Present: Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience, including roles at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and currently at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Spinal Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex spine deformities.
    • Brain Tumor Surgery: Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery: Proficient in treating spinal and brain conditions in children, such as spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors.
    • Gamma Knife Surgery: Uses advanced radiosurgical techniques for treating brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
    • Scoliosis Treatment: Offers comprehensive treatment options for scoliosis, including surgical correction.
    • Cerebrovascular Surgery: Skilled in surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysm repairs and AVM treatments.

    Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.

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Discectomy
$5,470 - $7,660
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Melih Uc

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Neurosurgery

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Spina Bifida,

    • Lumbar Mass,

    • Tumor,

    • Meningomyelocele,

    • Neurological Diseases,

    • Cervical Disc Hernia,

    • Brain Diseases,

    • Herniated disc

    • Neck hernia

    • Spinal Canal Stenosis

    • Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)

    • Brain Tumors

    • Spinal Cord Tumors

    • Spine Fracture

    • Celebral hemorrhage

    • Brain Aneurysm

    • hydrocephalus

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

     

    Education

    • University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,

    Madison/USA

    • Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization

    Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,

    Mersin/Turkey

    Career

    • Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey

    Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars

    Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

    H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

     Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

     

    Work & Training experience:

    2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

     2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

    2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

    2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

     2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

    2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

    2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

    2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

     2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

    2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

     

    Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

     

    Clinical areas of interest:

     • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

     • Surgery for movement disorders

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

    • Surgery for pain & spasticity 

    • Psychosurgery

     

    Research areas of interest: 

    • Deep brain stimulation

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

     

    Administrative duties:

     • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

     

    Memberships: 

    • WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

    • ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

     • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

    • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

    • Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

    • EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    • Turkish Skull Base Society

     

     

    Sample Publications: 

    1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

    2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

    3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

    4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

    5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

    6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

    7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

    8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

    9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

    10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

    11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

    12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

    13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

    14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

    15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
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High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$20,000 - $20,000
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Idris Avci

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. İdris AVCI was born in Ordu in 1988. After primary and high school education in Germany, he graduated from Yeditepe Faculty of Medicine in 2014. In 2020, he became a specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Health Sciences University Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital (Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital). In 2022, he received "Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging" education at John Hopkins University, USA. In 2023, he completed his Health Tourism Certification from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. In the same year, he was certified as a football physician by FIFA. In 2020-2022, he worked at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic and worked as a clinical chief. Between 2022-2024, he worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group. Since 2023, he has been working at Üsküdar University as a Dr. He continues in the academic staff as an Education Officer. Since 2024, he has been working at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. İdris AVCI has worked in many clinics such as Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and has taken part in dozens of scientific meetings both in Turkey and abroad as a participant, speaker and organizer.

    He has published in many international and domestic scientific journals. He has academic book chapters and editorials published by distinguished bookstores.

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Dr Ozden Gul

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

    Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

    She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

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