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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.9 Excellent 40 reviews
  • 21 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. 

    16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

    17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

    18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

    19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

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Serdal Gungor

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Bachelor’s Degree: Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1987/1993)
    • Medical Specialization: Department of Pediatrics, Fırat University (1993/2001)
    • Subspecialty: Pediatric Neurology Unit, Hacettepe University (2002/2004)

    Professional Experience

    • General Practitioner: Mardin State Hospital, Emergency Department (1993/1996)
    • Research Assistant: Faculty of Medicine, Fırat University (1996/2001)
    • Lecturer: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2001/2002)
    • Subspecialty Research Assistant: Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University (2002/2004)
    • Assistant Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2004/2008)
    • Associate Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2008/2014)
    • Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2014/2023)
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Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Day One Rehabilitation Center
  • Professional Experience

    1. Intern (2016 – 2017), Fort Somdej Phranaresuan Maharaj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
      • Provided basic clinical care across multiple departments
    2. Psychiatrist (2020 – 2021), Ananda Mahidol Hospital, Lopburi, Thailand
      • Conducted psychiatric assessments and developed treatment plans for patients with diverse mental health conditions, including substance use disorders and addiction.
      • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
    3. Psychiatrist & Medical Professor: Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2020 – Present)
      • Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for a wide range of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
      • Deliver lectures and clinical supervision to medical students and junior residents, focusing on best practices in psychiatry and the latest research findings.
      • Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to design integrated care strategies for patients, particularly those with addiction or dual diagnoses.
      • Conduct ongoing research to improve clinical outcomes in addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs.

     

    Research & Publications

    • “Cost-effectiveness Analysis of PMK Rehabilitation Model for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder” (Author) – Presented at [The Royal College of Psychiatrists of Thailand, 2020]

     

    Professional Memberships

    • Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry (Committee Member)
    • The Psychiatric Association of Thailand (Member)
    • The Medical Council of Thailand (Member)
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Cahit Kural

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • PROF. DR. HASAN ÖZGÜR ÖZDEMİR

    Neurosurgery

    Language;

    Turkish, English

    TITLES;

    Attending Physician

    EDUCATION;

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) 1987-1995

    EXPERİENCE[1]Akdeniz University Department of Neurosurgery 1996-2002

    Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery (Specialist) 2003-2007

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Assistant Professor) 2007-2012

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Associate Professor) 2012-2017Medical Park Antalya 

    Hospital Complex 2018-Present

    Areas of interest;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery

    Cervical Disc (Neck Hernia) Surgery

    Endoscopic Brain Surgery

    Vascular (brain-vascular aneurysm and AVM) operations

    Spine Tumors

    Spine Fractures

    Brain Tumors

    MEMBERSHİPS;

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    AWARDS;

    2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place

    COURSES AN SERTİFİCATES;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Course

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

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Erhan Arslan

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

    • Medical Degree: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991-1998)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
    • Associate Professorship: (2015)
    • Professorship: (2020)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2007-2008: Ankara GATA
    • 2009-2011: Özel Ordu Medical Park Hospital
    • 2011-2013: Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital
    • 2013-2015: Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2014: Clinical Observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
    • 2015-2023: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Brain Aneurysm and Repair
    • Brain Tumor/Cancer Surgery
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis Surgery
    • Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Cord Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Congenital Anomalies

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Arslan has numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering topics such as the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, innovative neurosurgical techniques, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. His work includes studies on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury, spinal cord ischemia, and various other neurosurgical conditions.

    Professional Memberships:

    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery
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Ralf Buhl

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Ralf Buhl is world famous neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. Doctor Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at Solingen Klinikum. His reputation reaches China and the US where he provides neurosurgical lectures.

    Specialty

    Dr. Buhl specializes in non-invasive methods treatment of disc herniation, brain and spinal cord tumors. The doctor provides treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders and performs computer-assisted navigation microsurgeries.

     

    Dr. Ralf Buhl has provided over 4,000 successful neurosurgeries. Among his patients are famous politicians, businessmen, musicians, actors. In 2015, a Hollywood star George Clooney had severe back pain and was treated by Professor Buhl.

     

    Scientific activity

    Dr. Buhl conducts scientific work and researches in intracranial cavernomas treatment, surgical treatment for brain metastases and other neurosurgery areas.

    Рrofessor Buhl has cofound the Fund devoted to the study of brain tumors.

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Baran Yil

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Awards Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017. Courses and Certificates 1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014 2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul 3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.
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Halil Can

  • 4.8 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • 2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

    1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

     

    Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

    Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

    Neurovascular surgery

    Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

    Aneurysms

    Arteriovenous malformations

    Cavernomas

    Neuro-oncological surgery

    Brain tumors

    Glial tumors

    Meningiomas

    Pituitary gland tumors

    Metastatic brain tumors

    Skull base tumors

    Pontocerebellar angle tumors

    Pineal tumors

    Intraventricular tumors

    Spinal disease surgery

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

    Spine and spinal cord tumors

    Scoliosis

    Degenerative spine diseases

    Peripheral nerve disease surgery

    Peripheral nerve tumors

    Entrapment neuropathies

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Ulnar groove syndrome

    Tarsal tunnel syndrome

    Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

    Trigeminal neuralgia

    Microvascular decompression

    Epilepsy surgery

    Spasticity surgery

    Epiduroscopic interventions

    Hydrocephalus surgeries

    Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

    VP shunt surgeries

    LP shunt surgeries

    Developmental anomalies

    Meningomyelocele

    Tethered cord syndrome

    Arachnoid cyst

    Craniosynostosis surgeries

    Chiari malformation

    Head trauma

    Subdural hematomas

    Intracerebral hematomas

     

    Article published in internationally refereed journals

    Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

    Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

    Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

    Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

    Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

    Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

    Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

    Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

    Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

    Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

     

    Article published in national refereed journals

    1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

    2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

    3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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Muhittin Emre Altunrende

  • 4.5 Good 233 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

    Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

    Brain and Spinal tumors 

    Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Experience 

    Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Osmaniye State Hospital 

    Bolu State Hospital 

    Private Taksim German Hospital 

    Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Liv Hospital Ulus

    Memberships 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

    Turkish Medical Association

    Research and Publications 

    Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) • 

    Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons 

    Articles in International Journals (18)  

    Chapters in International Books (1) 

    Articles in National Journals (5) 

    International Papers (12) 

    National Papers (24) 

     

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Hasan Mutlu

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
    • 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
    • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
    • Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
    • Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

    Work Experience

    • 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
    • Acıbadem Kayseri
    • 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
    • 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

    Expertise

    • Diagnosis of organ tumors
    • Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
    • Targeted cancer therapies
    • Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
    • Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
    • Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
    • Medical oncology
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Sinem Zeynep Metin

  • 4.4 Good 54 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin was born in Istanbul in 1981. In 2000, she graduated from Istanbul Galatasaray High School. In 2006, she graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of Doctor of Medicine. In 2010, she completed her specialty training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty and became a Psychiatry Specialist. He completed the first 2 training modules of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. In 2011-2012, she completed her State Service Obligation in Antalya Kumluca State Hospital.

    In 2012, she completed her training at the Sexual Education, Research and Treatment Association and became a certified therapist. She has articles in Turkish and English published in national and international scientific journals, congress proceedings and book chapters. Her professional interests; Eating disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions and Psychosomatic Disorders. She speaks fluent English and French. Since 2014, she has been working as the Pink Clinic supervisor at NPIstanbul Hospital and as a lecturer at Üsküdar University, Department of Psychology. She is married and has one child.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $11,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.4 Good 54 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $11,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
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Doctor Pongwat Polpong

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • 2000+ treatments performed
  • Thailand, Bangkok, EDNA Wellness
  • Dr. Pongwat Polpong is a top neurosurgeon and specialist in regenerative medicine in Thailand. He has more than 15 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He trained at Siriraj Hospital, the Neurological Institute of Thailand, and the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany.

    Dr. Pongwat has published many research papers on neurosurgery, parasitology, spine disorders, and brain diseases. His work includes studies on percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy, cerebral cysticercosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebrovascular disorders.

    He performed Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi’s first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, a minimally invasive treatment for pituitary tumors. As Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness, he leads programs in Stem Cell Therapy, Neurology, Bone and Joint Regeneration, and Nutrition Enhancement.

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Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
$9,281 - $30,937
Stem Cell Therapy
$1,547 - $24,750
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Lale Allahyarova

  • 4.4 Good 54 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • In 2016, she completed her specialty training at Çukurova University Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health and Diseases with herthesis on "Intergenerational Effect of Trauma in Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorder" and became a Child Psychiatry specialist in 2020. As of August 2024, she continues to work as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specialist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

    Areas of Interest:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Behavior Disorder
    • School Refusal
    • Exam Anxiety
    • Dyslexia (Learning Disability)
    • Family Communication Problems
    • Parental Separation
    • Childhood Fears
    • Developmental Disorders
    • Depression in Children
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Substance Abuse and Treatment in Children and Adolescents
    • Eating Disorders
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Tic Disorder
    • Psychosomatic Therapies (rTMS, Deep TMS)
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $11,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
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Doctor Sarunya Yuthagovit

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 14 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, EDNA Wellness
  • Dr. Sarunya Yuthagovit is a top neurosurgeon in Thailand. She specializes in neurovascular surgery. She treats complex conditions such as intracranial aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas. Dr. Sarunya is experienced in cerebral revascularization and advanced microsurgical procedures.

    She has helped develop training programs for neurosurgical residents and neurological nurses. At EDNA Wellness, Dr. Sarunya leads the neurology, stem cell, and aesthetic programs. She ensures all treatments follow clinical safety standards and are supported by scientific evidence.

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Surgeon's portfolio
Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
$9,281 - $30,937
Stem Cell Therapy
$1,547 - $24,750
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Andreas Sesterhenn

  • 4.7 Excellent 60 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Prof. Andreas Sesterhenn is the Chief Physician of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Departments at Solingen Clinic in Germany. He has over 11 years of experience and specializes in sparing treatment of tumors of the head, neck, and upper airways. Prof. Sesterhenn is an author and co-author of 78 scientific publications, and patients can make an appointment with him via Bookimed.
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Breast cancer surgery
$5,000 - $7,000
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Kemal Paksoy

  • 4.4 Good 54 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.

    He has published in many international and national scientific journals.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $11,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • New
  • 22 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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Elshad Gulmammadov

  • 4.4 Good 54 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Bakü 146 numaralı lise /2006

     

    Azerbaycan Tip Fakültesi lisans / 2013

     

    İstanbul Üniversitesi- Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesinde Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları ihtisası / 2019

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
Stem cell therapy for autism
$6,000 - $11,000
Stem Cell Therapy
$6,000 - $11,000
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