Page 2 - Best Vagus nerve stimulation doctors: TOP 50 doctors

Prof. Halil Can specializes in functional neurosurgery, including vagus nerve stimulation, at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal and nerve treatments
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for neurological conditions
• Published multiple studies on innovative neurosurgical procedures

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex procedures like radical prostatectomies and cystectomies.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Performs advanced techniques like Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy
• Expert in female incontinence surgeries

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. 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

Dr. Achinoam Sohar is a Neurologist And Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, providing key insights in Neurology.

• Works at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – a leading hospital in Israel
• Part of the Neurology team with expertise in movement disorders
• Based in Tel Aviv, Israel

Dr. Eduard Linecki specializes in neurology with 23+ years of experience, focusing on Parkinson's disease and nervous system disorders at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed internship at Hadassah Medical Center in 2001
• Specializes in treating all types of nervous system disorders
• Achieved notable success in Parkinson's disease treatment
• Received higher medical education in 1996

Prof. Vajkoczy leads one of Europe's busiest neurosurgery departments – performing over 4,000 neurosurgeries annually at Charité Berlin.

• Specializes in functional neurosurgery including vagus nerve stimulation
• Head of Neurosurgery at Charité since 2008
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Head of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales – leading expert in vagus nerve stimulation procedures.

• Specializes in innovative neuromodulation techniques
• Extensive experience treating epilepsy and neurological disorders
• Leads a dedicated neurosurgery department at a top Madrid hospital

Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora leads the epilepsy department at HM Delfos Spain, specializing in advanced treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy.

• PhD from Bonn University with a focus on neurology
• Head of ERN and epilepsy unit at HM Delfos hospital
• Published research on drug-resistant epilepsy treatments
• Member of several professional organizations including SEN and EPI-Care
• Professor at UPF university, contributing to neurology education

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.

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

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

Professor Dihné is a true master in understanding the subtle mechanisms of the nervous system. His professionalism is manifested in his profound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as in his ability to accurately identify and effectively treat diseases that can affect both the physical and psychological state of the patient. Professor Dihné listens carefully to everyone, creating an atmosphere of trust, and based on thorough examinations and analyses, develops an individualized treatment plan. He not only has knowledge in his hands, but also the ability to feel and understand how to restore harmony in a person's body and mind, giving them back their quality of life.

Membership in societies and awards:

German Society of Physicians. 

Research Award of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation for outstanding research in the field of clinical stem cell research.

Author of numerous publications in leading medical journals in Germany and Europe.

Specialization:

• neurology
• strokes
• epilepsy
• nervous system regeneration
• stem cells
• microelectrode arrays

Work experience:

2001-2004: Training at the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg.

2004-2011: Training at the Neurological University Clinic Düsseldorf.

2011-2013: Training at the Neurological University Hospital Tübingen and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research. 

Professor Dihne began his scientific career at the University of Düsseldorf. 

2013-2023  Professor Dihne successfully headed the Department of Neurology at the St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.

Since 2024: Chief Physician at the Department of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

Specializes in vagus nerve stimulation and comprehensive neurological care at Impuls Medical Center.

• Diagnoses and treats a wide range of neurological conditions
• Performs local injection therapy and lumbar punctures
• Provides therapeutic massage and post-isometric muscle relaxation
• Assists in interpreting CT, MRI, EMG/ENMG, EEG, and TCD/ultrasound results

Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

• Attends patients at Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
• Contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines
• Participates in international meetings regularly