Best Brain MRI Doctors Worldwide — TOP 237

Dr. Murat Dokdok completed a neuroradiology fellowship at Zurich University Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He performs complex brain MRI scans at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Uses diffusion tensor imaging to map white matter pathways in the brain
• Holds the European Diploma in Neuroradiology for specialized brain and nerve imaging
• Contributed to over 100 medical publications and presentations globally
• Certified by the European Board of Interventional Radiology for minimally invasive procedures
• Served as a post-doctoral associate at the University of Minnesota magnetic resonance center

1,900+ successful surgical interventions performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at the Medipol Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Specializes in brain MRI for Parkinson’s, dystonia, and essential tremor cases
• Uses microelectrode recording to listen to individual neurons for high surgical precision
• Member of the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Received the International Elekta Award for his work in functional neurosurgery
• Holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of deep brain stimulation patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He previously led the internal medicine department at Istanbul Okan University.

• Treats glioblastoma and medulloblastoma cases where brain MRI is essential for monitoring
• Expert in neuro-oncology focusing on complex brain and spinal cord tumors
• Authored over 40 scientific publications focused on tumor biology and immunology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Brain Tumors
• Glial Tumors
• Meningiomas
• Brain Metastases
• Skull Base Tumors
• Posterior Fossa Tumors
• Intraventricular Masses
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Scalp and Bone Tumors
• Cerebral Edema
• Cerebral Hemorrhages
• Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
• Cavernomas
• Head Injuries

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a brain surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses brain MRI to evaluate complex tumors and movement disorders.

• Recognized with multiple research awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Specializes in stereotactic biopsy – a precise method to sample brain tissue
• Trained at Maastricht University in cellular neuroscience for deep brain function
• Expert in treating vascular pathologies and central nervous system disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Professor Yasar Kutukcu completed advanced neurology training at the University of California San Francisco. He provides expert neurological assessment for Brain MRI diagnostics at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in neurophysiology – the study of brain and nervous system function
• Treats complex movement disorders including Parkinson disease and tremors
• Expertise in cerebrovascular diseases affecting blood flow to the brain
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Performs deep brain stimulation – a procedure using implanted electrodes to regulate brain activity

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Doctor Brenda Pastrana is a mexican surgical Oncologist. 

Medical background.

Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste, Surgical Oncologist in 2020.

Title by Universidad Autónoma de México UNAM.

Surgical Residency Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. 2015.

Title by Universidad de Quintana Roo. 

Board Certified by Conacem from 2020 to 2025 number 2171 

Board Certified by Conacem from 2025 to 2030 number 2171

Member of SMEO. Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología. 

University teacher at Universidad Anahuac of Medicine since 2020.

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

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.

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)

Professor Ralf Buhl heads the Neurosurgery Department at the Medical Center in Solingen. He has performed 4,000+ successful operations involving brain tumors and vascular issues.

• Treats malignant brain tumors and vascular anomalies identified through brain MRI scans
• Uses computerized neuronavigation for precise mapping during delicate brain operations
• Applies minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques to improve recovery times
• Treated high-profile patients including Hollywood actor George Clooney
• Specializes in using advanced imaging to plan complex brain and spinal cord surgeries

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Tonge completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats movement disorders, chronic pain, and epilepsy.

• Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies.
• Author of over 30 international publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery.
• Expert in MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for movement disorder treatment.
• Executive board member for the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society.

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Gulmammadov provides both psychiatric care and psychotherapy for complex mental health conditions.

• Treats neurodevelopmental and mood disorders like autism and anorexia.
• Performs specialized interventions including adult schizophrenia treatment and psychotherapy.
• Uses EEG and brain MRI to support precise psychiatric diagnostics.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility and Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Yakup Erdogan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital. He specializes in treating autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and pediatric mood disorders. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in England. He publishes research in both national and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, OCD, and psychotic disorders.
• Expert in substance abuse treatment for children and teenagers.
• Fluent in English and serves international patients in Istanbul.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Prof. Amos Toren, MD, PhD, MHA, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and BMT specialist. He served as Director of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT at Sheba Medical Center.

He is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. He holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He was Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University for two terms. He is a member of ASH, COG, ESPHI, EBMT, and CIBMTR. He also serves on the Ministry of Health Cord Blood Committee.

He led one of Israel’s most advanced pediatric oncology and BMT programs. The program treated children and young adults. His focus includes leukemia and lymphoma, immunodeficiencies, and rare cancers. He specializes in BMT and CAR T-cell therapy.

His translational research covers CAR T cells, cytokine-induced killer cells, pediatric brain tumors, and targeted therapies. He has worked with St. Anna, the NIH, and St. Jude. His publications include studies on pediatric SCT prophylaxis and PARP resistance.

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

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.

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is the Rector of Atlas University and a neurosurgeon in Istanbul. He is a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association. Dr. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and treats conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor. He has authored 46 international peer-reviewed articles on functional neurosurgery.

• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and complex movement disorders through brain stimulation.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries and vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy patients.
• Served as the chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association’s functional surgery group.