Page 3 - Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors: TOP 72 doctors

33 years of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Krishnamurthy leads the Institute of Neurosciences at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Trained at KRH Klinikum Nordstadt in Germany and University Hospital of Zürich
• Invented the Spinal Retractor System and Occipito-Cervical Plate Screw Wire Construct
• Director of Institute of Neurosciences and Spinal Disorders
• Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Global Hospital Chennai

Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – a leading expert in pediatric deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

• 25+ years specializing in pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the USA
• President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Published 93 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for DBS

Founder of Spain's first specialized Movement Disorders Group – Prof. Obeso leads groundbreaking research at HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre.

• 40+ years treating movement disorders including Parkinson's
• Developed Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation therapy
• Published 350+ research articles on neurodegenerative diseases
• Director of neurosurgery at HM Madrid university hospital
• Member of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales Clinic, Dr. Diamantopoulos Fernández specializes in advanced neurosurgical procedures.

• Leads a top neurosurgery department in Spain
• Expert in complex neurological interventions
• Works at a leading university hospital

Dr. Balamurugan specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, trained in India, Japan, and Australia, with recognition as Best Neurosurgery Resident.

• Awarded Best Neurosurgery Resident in 1996
• Youngest Neurosurgeon to qualify in first attempt at Diplomate National Board
• Practices at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

20 years

• Member of the Indian Association of Functional Stereotactic Neurosurgery.
• Member of the Indian Association of Neurologists and Spinal Neurosurgeons.
• Has publications on functional stereotactic neurosurgery.
• Received the Delhi Medical Association Award in 2015.

Pioneered guided imagery to stop Parkinson's tremors – the first ever drug-free solution. Dr. Schlesinger leads the Movement Disorders Center at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in advanced DBS surgery for Parkinson's
• Graduated from Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical Center
• Uses innovative methods for severe Parkinson's cases

Prof. Vajkoczy leads Charité's neurosurgery department – performing over 4,000 neurosurgeries annually, including specialized functional procedures.

• Specializes in cerebrovascular disorders and brain tumor surgeries
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Research Award
• Head of Neurosurgery at Charité since 2008
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Dr. Andry Key brings 47 years of neurosurgical expertise to Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in complex brain procedures.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical societies

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery over 15 years – a testament to his deep expertise.

• Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures
• Highly rated for multiple neurological conditions
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

Over 23 years specializing in neurology – Dr. Linecki has achieved success in treating Parkinson's disease at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in all types of nervous system disorders
• Completed internship at Hadassah Medical Center
• Higher medical education received in 1996

Ranked among Israel's best neurosurgeons by Forbes – Prof. Israel specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Director of Functional and Restorative Surgery Unit
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Oregon
• Author of 70+ neurosurgery research articles
• Conducts clinical trials for brain disorders
• Member of the Israeli Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Ilhan Elmaci is a pioneer in neurosurgery, trained under Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil and experts at Johns Hopkins. He specializes in advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation to improve surgical outcomes.

• Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins for neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Performs microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society

Tahsin Ali Zirh trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital, specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Founding member of Medipol Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center
• Research fellow at Toronto Western Hospital
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

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

Dr. Topcular specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, offering expert care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurology experience
• Trained at the University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Works at multiple prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Expertise in movement disorders and dementia

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, with extensive experience in complex neurosurgical procedures at top institutions.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, including spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 100+ scientific articles and edited 7 books on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord injury research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies