Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Akin Akakin brings 26 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Trained at Florida University's Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy program
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using microsurgical approaches

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) with a fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals, affiliated with Demiroğlu Bilim University
• Fellowship-trained under Prof. Joachim K. Krauss in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Board-certified by European Board of Neurosurgery

Specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine. Focuses on precise surgical techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

• Completed a cerebrovascular research fellowship with renowned neurosurgeon Murat Günel at Yale
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Organized international DBS surgery cadaver courses, honing specialized skills
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations plus AOSpine

Director of the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Aviva Fatal-valevsky specializes in neurogenetic disorders in children.

• Over 47 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Member of the Israeli Pediatric Neurology Society and European Paediatric Neurology Society
• Trained at The Sackler Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University
• Focuses on complex neurological cases in children

Dr. Roth specializes in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery at Cornell Medical Center, a rare and highly precise neurosurgical approach.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained at NYU Langone Health
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgery and other prestigious societies
• Performs complex procedures like trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER).

• Fellowship-trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Koç University
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with TÜBİTAK postdoctoral scholarships
• Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society

Performs 30-60 neurology surgeries monthly – Dr Roberto Hernandez uses the latest technology for surgical interventions at Hospital de la Familia.

• Trained in neurosurgery in the USA and Canada
• Works alongside Dr Nestor Rodriguez as a surgical team
• Focuses on complex neurological cases requiring precise intervention

Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery – Kenan Kapici combines extensive surgical experience with academic leadership in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures.

• Specializes in neuromodulation techniques including DBS
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Medical Faculty
• Member of Spine Society of Europe & Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Taught neurosurgery to new specialists for 30 years of experience

Assoc. Prof. Yilmaz specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's, trained at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Over 26 years of experience of neurology experience with a focus on movement disorders
• Manages Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 80+ reports and 30 clinical researches on Parkinson's
• Coordinated 5 Tubitak projects in movement disorders

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova specializes in improving patients' lives at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.

• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008
• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Association
• Published papers in domestic and international journals

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Tatyana Gurevich heads the Parkinson's disease team at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's leading neurology departments.

• 41 years of experience of experience in neurology and neuropathology
• Specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease
• Graduated from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
• Treats complex neurological conditions including Tourette syndrome

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 skull base tumor surgeries and 70 meningioma treatments using minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov – one of Israel's top medical centers
• Specializes in endoscopic removal of skull tumors through the nasal cavity
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at Ben-Gurion University and in the US
• Member of North American Skull Base Society and Israel Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Shao Ming introduced propofol for the Wada test in China, improving surgical safety. His work on epilepsy was featured in The Journal of Neuroscience.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with postdoctoral training at Harvard and UT
• Authored over 50 scientific articles, including a cover feature on epilepsy mechanisms
• Multiple grant recipient for epilepsy research in the U.S. and China
• Chairman of key committees in Chinese neurology and neurosurgery societies
• Specializes in epilepsy, movement disorders, and advanced neurophysiological monitoring

Professor Itzhak Fried is a globally renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, specializing in advanced brain surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Graduated from Stanford University with training at Yale
• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and functional brain mapping
• Develops innovative methods for epilepsy treatment and research
• Teaches at UCLA, Yale University, and Tel-Aviv Medical Center

Dr. Achinoam Sohar is a Neurology and Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, a leading hospital in Israel.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery
• Part of a multidisciplinary Neurology team
• Based in Tel Aviv, Israel