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Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002 and completed residency at Neurology Clinic, Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, and has studied and worked in fields such as EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo. She has worked at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

Professional Experience Compulsory Service 2014 - 15 District Health Director - Güroymak Community Health Center/BİTLİS Specialization 2015 - 20 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Work Location 2024 - present Eskişehir City Hospital Neurosurgery Department Education Siirt Ataturk Anatolian High School 2003 - 07 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine 2007 - 13 SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES • 1. Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan IH. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma Mimicking Neurofibroma in a Patient Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2016; 26:141-144. • 2. Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Evaluation of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Cerebellar Tonsils and Bulbus in Chiari Type I Malformations: Comparison Before and After Surgery. Turk Neurosurg. 2017 May 7. • 3. Surme MB, Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Kaplan M. Ossifying Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Turkiye Clinicals Journal of Neurology. 2017;12:44-48 • 4. Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Evaluation of 12 Cases. F.U. Journal of Health Science and Medicine. 2016; 30:107-111. • 5. Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Cranioplasty with preoperatively customized Polymethyl-methacrylate by using 3-Dimensional Printed Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Mold. J Neurosci Neurol Disord. 2018; 2:052-064. • 6. Bakal U, Poyraz AK, Tartar T, Akdeniz I, Surme MB, Çelik S. A Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: Asymptomatic Small Bowel Perforation Istanbul Med J 2019; 20(6): 571-3. • 7. De Lima L, Surme MB, Gessi M, Mastronuzzi A, Miele E, Tamburrini G, Massimi L. Central nervous system high-grade neuroepithelial tumor with BCOR alteration (CNS HGNET-BCOR)—case-based reviews Child's Nervous System ( 2020) 36:1589–1599 • 8. Surme MB, Demir F, Erol D., Kaplan M. Is There A Genetic Relationship Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia And Meningioma ? A Case Report Of 3 Genes Analyzes. Arq Bras Neurocir 2021;00:1–3. • 9. Gurbuz O, Surme MB. The effect of intradiscal percutaneous radiopaque gel ethanol injection on pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation: Our clinical experience. Eskisehir Med. J. 2022; 3(2):130-137. • 10. Arikan E, Surme MB. Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Findings of Patients Diagnosed with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma. Mevlana Medical Sciences Journal 2 (2), 70-74. ORAL PRESENTATIONS • Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Kaplan M. A Case of Cervicogenic Headache Treated with C1 Posterior Arch Resection. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 30th Scientific Congress, 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan İH. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma Mimicking Neurofibroma in a Patient Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 30th Scientific Congress. 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Kaplan M. A Case of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Presenting with Intergluteal Tail. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 30th Scientific Congress. 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Demir F, Okcesiz I, Erol FS. Evaluation of Acute Lumbar Disc Hernias with Thin Section Lumbar MRI. 12th International Turkish Spine Congress, 19-22 April 2017, Antalya. • Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Evaluation of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Cerebellar Tonsils and Bulbus in Chiari Type I Malformations: Comparison Before and After Surgery. XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery, August 20-25, 2017, Istanbul. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Evaluation of 12 Cases. 12th International Turkish Spine Congress. 19-22 April 2017, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Celik S., Kaplan M, Erol FS. Evaluation of Cases with Cervical Spondylomyelopathy who underwent corpectomy - Our Clinical Experience. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 32nd Scientific Congress. 20-24 April 2018, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Repair of Orbitofrontal Defects Using Polymethylmethacrylate Grafts Created by 3D Printer. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 32nd Scientific Congress. 20-24 April 2018, Antalya. C I T A T I O N S • My publications have a total of 40 citations. CERTIFICATES (OTHER) • 1. I received an Academic Incentive Bonus for 1 year in 2017 for my academic publications. • 2. Community Health Center Physicians Education. 14-18 July 2014, Kars. (Turkish public health institution). • 3. V. Turkey Zoonotic Diseases Symposium. 24 October 2015, Erzurum. (EKMUD- Turkish Infectious Diseases Specialization Association and TVHB - Turkish Veterinary Medical Association). • 4. Meaningful Occupation Solutions Together. 15-17 April 2015, Gothenburg/Sweden. (Lifelong Learning Programme). • 5. Certificate of Achievement (Position: District Health Manager) 2015, Güroymak/ Bitlis • (Güroymak District Governorship) • 6. Between 16.03.2019 - 04.04.2019, I performed my military service in Mamak/Ankara and was given a 'Certificate of Appreciation'. CERTIFICATES (NEUROSURGERY) • 1. Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Neuroanatomy. 14-15 January 2017, Mersin (TNDer Neuroanatomy and Neurovascular Education Training Group). • 2. XII. International Turkish Spine Congress. 19-22 April 2017, Antalya (Turkish Spine Association). • 3. Certificate of Use of Experimental Animals. 10.12.2018 – 20.12.2018, Elazig (FÜSEM- Fırat University Continuing Education Center). • 4. Turkish Neurosurgery Academy 4th Scientific Conference. 1-4 November 2018, Adana. • 5. Turkish Neurosurgery Society Training Program 6.Semester 1.Module. 28.06.2018- 01.07.2018, Mudanya/Bursa. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group). • 6. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Program 7.Semester 2.Module 27.06.2019 – 30.06.2019, Van. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group). • 7. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Program 8th Term 1st Course 2-5 May 2019, Kayseri. (Pediatric Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group). • 8. Current Developments in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. 30.11.2019, Elazig. (Koç University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Selçuk Peker) • 9. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 25. Spinal Symposium 28-31 October 2021, Çeşme. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group) • 10. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, 34. Scientific Congress. September 30 - October 3, 2021, Online • 11. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, NOVA 19-22 May, 2022, Kütahya. (Speaker) • 12. Spinal Deformity Correction Maneuvers Course 21 May 2022, Eskişehir. (Speaker) • 13. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, 35. Scientific Congress. 24 – 27 November 2022, Antalya. (Speaker) • 14. Complex Spinal Surgery, February 4, 2023, Eskişehir (Speaker). • 15. I worked as a fellow in the Pediatric Neurosurgery department of Catholica University (Rome/Italy) Agostino Gemelli Hospital between 15.01.2020 and 14.02.2020 for 1 month. ORAL PRESENTATIONS(2) • Surme MB, Ertugrul B, Sen D, Kaplan M. Is There a Genetic Link Between Meningioma and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? A Case Presentation Involving the Analysis of 3 Genes. 33rd Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. April 11-14, 2019, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Surme MB, Gönen M, Yıldırım H, Korkmaz S, Kocabıçak E. Analysis of Perfusion Changes in White and Grey Matter in Parkinson's Patients Treated with Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation. 34th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. September 30 - October 3, 2021, Online." • "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Case of Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Due to Vertebral Artery Dolichoarteriopathy. NOVA 2022, Kütahya." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. Can vertebrobasilar insufficiency lead to parkinson like symptoms? EANS 2022, Belgrade." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. Do vertebral artery stenoses have an atherosclerotic origin? EANS 2022, Belgrade." • "Surme MB, Yilmaz AH, Ustun ME. Could Resistant Urinary Incontinence Be Related to Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency? Our Initial Case Experiences. 31st National Urology Congress. October 27-30, 2022, Cyprus." • "Surme MB, Akgün B, Isci M, Baloglu M, Millet H. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surgical Approaches to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy on Cervical Spinal Canal Diameter and T2 Signal Intensity. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. • Surme MB, Cosar A, Daltaban IS, Ustun ME. Efficacy of a New Surgical Technique for Carotid Artery * "Surme MB, Arikan E, Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S. Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Findings in Cases November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. • "Surme MB, Cosar A, Ustun ME. Can Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Cause Parkinson-like Symptoms? 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. Diagnosed with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. Dolichoarteriopathies in Patients with Moderate Hemiparesis due to Cerebrovascular Ischemic Attacks. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya." • "Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S, Surme MB, Yayla E. The Effect of MCI-186 on Lipid Peroxidation in Rats with Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya." * "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Can Quantitative ElectroCorticoGraphy (ECoG) Be More Valuable Than Non -Quantitative ECoG? A Preliminary Report. Bridging Neurosciences and Neurosurgery: New Frontiers in Intraoperative Neurophysiology. February 2 – 4, 2023, Verona, Italy

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.

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.

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

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

Scientific degree, name, surname: Specialist. Dr. Teyub Hasanov

Medical Division: Neurosurgery

Education:

Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey - September 2002 - June 2009

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Turkey June 2010 – June 2015

Work experience:

Fatih University Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Teacher) - 2015-2016

Bahcheshehir University Medical Park Goztepe and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Associate Professor's Assistant) - 2016-2021

Bona Dea Hospital - 2021-2023

Special Educational Programs in Neurosurgery:

Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: September 20-21, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL

Course Director: Associate Professor Ashkin Sheker

The VI Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Symposium - November 01-02, 2013, Point Barbaros Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

Chairman of Neuro-Oncology Society: Prof. Dr. M. Ibrahim ZIYAL

Turkish Neurosurgery Society Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: November 15-16, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL

World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: June 2011, Istanbul 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 26th Scientific Congress: April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 27th Scientific Congress: April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

Courses in Fundamentals of Neurosurgery:

Period 4, Course 1, March 10-20, 2016, Cheshme, Izmir

Period 4, Course 2, February 15-19, 2017, Cheshme, Izmir

Period 4, Course 3, March 14-18, 2018, Cheshme, Izmir

Period 4, Course 4, March 20-23, 2019, Belek, Antalya

Scientific Works:

A. Presentations and Articles at International Scientific Meetings

Ozoner B., Gungor A., ​​Hasanov T., Toktas Z.O., & Kilij T. (2020).

Neurosurgical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. World Neurosurgery, 140, 198-207.

Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D., Najitarhan D.E., Toktas Z.O., & Cholak A. (2020). Congenital lateral encephalocele - case report. Child Nervous System, 36 (12), 3119-3122.

Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D, Najitarhan D.E., Erdogan, R.B.A, Demir N, ... & Cholak A. (2019). Spontaneous idiopathic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Otluoglu G. D., Hasanov T., Mert B., Toktas Z.O., Konya D., & Demir M.K. (2019). Missed microcatheter breakage and cauda equina migration after endovascular neurointervention for dural arteriovenous fistula as a rare cause of tethered spinal cord: a case report. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 32(4), 607-610.

Yilmaz B., SHENER S., TEYYUB H., AKAKIN A., YAPIJIER O., & Demir M.K. (2018). Visual qualitative assessment of apparent diffusion coefficient quantification and Ki-67 proliferation index of diffusion-weighted imaging to predict atypia in surgical meningiomas. Marmara Medical Journal, 31(2), 68-75.

DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, KILICH Deniz, KILICH Türker. Rapidly expanding calvarial Langerhans cell histiocytosis with low Ki-67 in adults: a difficult diagnosis on magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.4: 390-394.

DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPICIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, YILMAZ Baran, KILICH Turker. Hydatid disease: MR image of calvarium and superior sagittal sinus spread. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.3: 320-323.

DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, GUNDUZ Mehmet Alp, KILICH Turker. Systemic large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as a massive hemorrhagic intracerebral mass. Diagnostic and invasive imaging, 2017, 98.10: 737.

UNAL E, ANTAR V, HASANOV T, GUZEL A, KILICH K. P16. 32 Primary brain lymphomas. Case report and literature review. Neurooncology, 2017, 19. Supplement 3: iii. 115.

Demirchi G, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D "Occipitocervical Fusion in Craniovertebral Junction Pathologies" Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2013

B. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Hasanov T, Cholak A. Orbital tumors in childhood. Bagdatoglu C, editor. Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors From Diagnosis to Treatment. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. pp. 85-7.

Teyyub Hasanov; AKAKIN Akin; Kilij Turker. Management of Treatment in Arteriovenous Malformations. Turkish Clinics Neurosurgery – Special Topics, 2019, 9.1: 20-26.

Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub HASANOV, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa İbrahim ZIYAL, Ashkin Sheker, "Jasper Stone-Like Skull: Massive Cranial Metastasis with Leptomeningeal Flow - A Rare Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences (in Turkish), 2013, Volume 30, Issue 4, p. 776-779.

Ozgur Chelik, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla Uyar BOZKURT, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa Ibrahim ZİYAL, "Granulocytic Sarcoma of the Cavernous Sinus Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2013, Volume: 23, Number: 3, p. 327-330.

Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Baran Yilmaz, Akin Akakin, Yashar Bayri, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Turker Kilij, "Isolated breast cancer metastasis to the pituitary gland" Indian Journal of Neurology 2014, Volume 62, pp70-71.

Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Yashar Bayri, M. Ibrahim Ziyal, "Two Different Primary Tumors in the Same Brain - Case Report and Literature Review", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2014, Volume 31, Issue 3, p. 635-640. 6 p.

Bahattin TANRIKULU, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla UYAR BOZKURT, Ashkin Sheker, "Schwannoma Similar to Sacral Pure Spinal Epidural Cavernoma: A Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2015, Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 412-417

Articles presented at international scientific meetings and published in collections of scientific works:

Ekshi M.S, Demirji G, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y "Familial Chiari Malformation", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya

Atik A.F, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Posttraumatic Epidural Hematoma and Retroorbital Abscesses: Case Report", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya

Doğrul R, Ekshi M.S, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Migration of Instrumental Material into the Abdomen in a Surgically Treated Spondylolisthesis Patient", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

Hasanov T, Ekshi M.S, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Bozkurt S.U, Ziyal I, "Isolated Cavernous Sinus Myeloid Sarcoma Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

Yilmaz B. Toktas Z. Konya D. Hasanov T. Intracranial Complications of Lumbar Spinal Surgery.

D. Book Section

Akin A, Hasanov T. Fundamentals of Surgical Treatment in Parkinson's Disease. Bijeroglu H, Tonge M, Sechkin M, Adiguzel E, Gurvit H, Hanji M, editors. Movement Disorders Surgery: 2019.

Hasanov T, Toktas Z. Spinal Injuries. Furunjuoglu Y. Emergency Medical Manual. Gunesh Medical Bookstores: 2020 
 

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.
•  

Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.

He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.

At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.

With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.

In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.

In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.

He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.

He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

Education and Career

2011 – 2015, (Internal Medicine Specialist) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Education and Career

Medicine Department of Internal Medicine

2015 – 2016, (Internal Medicine) Specialist Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2016 – 2019, (Medical Oncology) Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

2019 – 2021, (Medical Oncology Specialist) - Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

2021 – 2024, (Associate Professor) Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology

Memberships in Scientific Organizations

ASCO

ESMO

TTOD 

AVOD 

Publications

In the field of oncology, he has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles at both international and national levels.

Awards Received

EAACI The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2019 Best Poster Award

"The top 3rd verbal presentation, IGICC (11th International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference – IGICC2021)"

Speeches Delivered at National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposia:

Courses, Meetings, and Certificates

ESMO certified Medical Oncologist since 2019

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

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

Foreign language: English

Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

- AREAS OF INTEREST

o Aneurysm surgery

o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

o Lumbar hernia

o Neck hernia

o Spine surgery

o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

o Hydrocephalus

o Pediatric neurosurgery

- Educational Background:

Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

- Academic Titles: 

Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

- Places of Duty:

Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

(Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

(Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

- Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

Assoc. Prof. Ali Zirh is a world renowned neurosurgeon from Turkey. He was born on October 8, 1960 in Ankara, Türkiye and completed his primary and secondary education in the same city. He graduated from Ankara Atatürk High School with first place, and he entered the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine on August 31st, 1983 as a medical doctor. Between the years 1983 and 1985, he carried out his state service obligation in Gaziantep and was rewarded with a commendation by the Provincial Authority for his work in this period. He completed his military service in Istanbul in 1987 and was discharged.

In 1988, he started his specialization at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. In 1990, he attended the British Council in Glasgow and Edinburgh; the European Neurosurgery Association (EANS) in Warnemünde, Germany in 1989; Zaragoza, Spain in 1991; Jerusalem, Israel in 1992; Brudge, Belgium in 1993; and in 1994, he attended the World Neurosurgery Association (WFNS) training courses in Antalya, Turkey.

Glasgow Institute of Neurological Sciences in 1990, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburg in 1992, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia in 1992, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington in 1992, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital in 1994, Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1994 he visited and participated in clinical studies.

He became a neurosurgeon in February 1994. He completed his master's degree in neurophysiology at Marmara University Health Sciences Institute in March 1994. In September 1994, he completed the fifth of the European Neurosurgery Association's (EANS) training courses in Izmir, took the exams, and received his EANS diploma. On the same date, he participated in the European Board of Neurosurgery Primary Examination, passed successfully and certified.

In line with his field of interest, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, he attended training courses on "Stereotactic Target Calculation" and "Neurostimulation for Pain" in Çeşme İzmir in September 1994. "Stereotactic Neurosurgery Hands-On" in New-Orleans USA in November 1994, "Augmentitative Procedures for Pain" in San Francisco USA in October 1995, "Stereotactic Neurosurgery Hands" in New Orleans-USA in November 1995 , "Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Parkinson's Disease" in Minneapolis-USA in May 1996, "Interventional Therapies Workshop: Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulation and Drug Infusion Systems" in Washington-USA in May 1996, "Surgical Treatment for Movement Disorders" and" Interventional Therapies in Chronic Pain Management" in Montreal-Canada in October 1996, "Management of Patients with Deep-Brain Stimulators, Expert Course and Workshop"  in Kiel-Germany in June 2001.

Dr. Ali ZIRH returned from the United States in 1997 and started to work at the VKV American Hospital, performing functional neurosurgery interventions and DBS insertion with the Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation technique at the single cell level, which is available in only a few centers in the world.

He started to work at Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hospital as of January 2009 and implemented these initiatives in a health institution where Social Security Institution patients could also benefit. He continues his surgical interventions at Medipol Bağcılar Hospital as of January 2015.

As of September 2018, he continues his academic and clinical studies at Medipol University's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center (PARMER).

Over 30 years of clinical and surgical experience in the field of functional neurosurgery, more than 1900 surgical interventions for Parkinson’s and other movement disorder diseases and more than 1400 DBS surgeries that he has successfully performed, made Dr. Ali ZIRH the first name that comes to mind in movement disorder surgery in Turkey and the adjacent geography. He enabled the center where he performs these surgeries to become a Training and Reference Center in the international arena.

Dr. Ali ZIRH is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Parkinson's Disease Association, European Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, American Academy of Advancement of Science, World Federation of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, International Association for the Study of Pain, American Pain Society, World Neuromodulation, American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, The Movement Disorder Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). At the international congresses and symposiums of these organizations held in different parts of the world at least 4-5 times a year, Dr. Zirh shares his experiences with other colleagues at these meetings, and also follows the progress and developments in his field of expertise day by day.

Dr. Ali ZIRH has many publications published in international journals, eight book chapters, more than 150 congress papers and various national / international awards.

Medical Specialization Thesis Title and Advisor :  Histopathologic Comparison of Intracerebral Microballoon Dissection Method and Classical Corticotomy in Rat Brain . Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi AD 2006, 

Thesis Advisor:  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alparslan Senel PhD Thesis Title and Advisor: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus: clinical and scientific aspects. Maastricht University Department of Neuroscience 2016, Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Yasin Temel  

Asst. Assoc. Dr. OMU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery Guest Lecturer Maastricht University Neuroscience and Neurosurgery Clinics, NETHERLANDS 2009 2011 

Assoc. Dr. OMU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2015 

Prof. Dr. OMU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2022

Guest Lecturer Atlas University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul 2021-2024 

Rector of Atlas University 2024 -

Directed specialty theses: 

1.Comparative results of plastic cap and bone cement used for permanent electrode fixation in deep brain stimulation surgeries. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2019, Thesis Student: Dr. Önder Taşkın 

2.The effect of deep brain stimulation surgery on the volumes of brain nuclei in Parkinson's patients. Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2024, Thesis Student: Dr. Muhammet Dirlik 

Administrative Duties :  

Rector of Atlas University (2024, currently)

-Founding Member - Founding Board Member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association (20202023), (2023, currently) 

-Functional group committee member of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS) (2020, currently) 

-President-Founding Member of the National Deep Brain Stimulation Association (2105-2018), (2018-2021), (2021, Ondokuz Mayıs University Neuromodulation Center Responsible (2018, currently) 

-Turkish Academy of Neurosurgery Board Member (2022, currently)

 -Turkish Neurosurgical Association Stereotactic, Functional, Pain and Epilepsy Surgery Teaching and Education Group Chairman (2019, 2022), 2nd. Chairman (2017-2019), Secretary (2013- 2015 / 2015 - 2017) 

- Board Member of Neuromodulation Research and Education Association (Secretary, 2020, 2022), (Secretary, 2018-2020) 

-Ondokuz Mayıs University Continuing Education Center Board Membership (2012-2015/ 2015-2018) 

-Ondokuz Mayıs University Black Sea Advanced Technology Application and Research Center (KİTAM) Board Membership (2016-2017)

 -Turkish Neurosurgical Association Professional Personnel Rights Board Membership (2013-Present) 

Other duties: -Deep brain stimulation training, consultancy and supervision (2014-present) 

Universities, hospitals and institutions consulted 

1. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 

2. Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 

3. Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine 

4. Atlas University Faculty of Medicine Medicine Medicine Hospital 

5. Baku National Oncology Hospital, Azerbaijan

 6. Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine

 7. Fırat University Faculty of Medicine

 8. Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir

 9. Health Sciences University City Hospital, Ankara 

10. Adana Başkent University Hospital 

11. Medtronic Inc 

12. Boston Scientific 

13. Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine 

Bilimsel Kuruluşlara Üyelikler :  

1. Türk Nöroşirürji Derneği 

2. Türk Nöroşirürji Derneği Stereotaktik, Fonksiyonel, Ağrı ve Epilepsi Cerrahisi     Öğretim ve Eğitim Grubu 

3. Uluslararası Derin Beyin Stimülasyonu Derneği 

4. National Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

5. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurooncological Surgery Teaching and Training Group 

6. European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN) 

7. International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)

8. Mediterranean Neuroscience Society (MNS) 

9. World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN) 

10. International Neuromodulation Society (INS)

11. Neuromodulation Research and Education Association 

Undergraduate and graduate level courses given in the last 2 years 

- Neuromodulation (D-5) 

- Stereotactic surgical methods in neurological diseases (D-5) 

- Surgical treatment of movement disorders - Bedside practice (D-5) 

- Head traumas (D-5) 

- Head traumas (D-3) 

- Medicine and Poetry (D-1) * For D-5, 9 internship groups are taught in one academic year. 

Summary of academic activity (January 2024) 

A. International articles: 46 

B. International proceedings: 44 

C1. National book editorship: 2 

C2. International book chapter: 2 

C3. National book chapter: 13 

D. National articles: 12 

E. National proceedings: 45 

F. Organized meetings: 18 (7 international, 11 national) 

G. Invited talks: 71 (13 international, 58 national) 

h index: 12 (Web of science), 12 (Scopus), 16 (Scholar) 

Number of citations: 332 (Web of science), 342 (Scopus), 595 (Scholar) 

A. Articles published in international refereed journals : 

1. Eser P, Kocabicak E, Bekar A, Temel Y. Insights into neuroinflammatory mechanisms of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease. Exp Neurol. 2024 Jan 8:114684. 

2. Eser P, Kocabicak E, Bekar A, Temel Y. Interplay between neuroinflammatory pathways and Parkinson's disease.Exp Neurol. 2024 Feb;372:114644.  

3. Yasar OC, Ozturk S, Kemal O, Kocabicak E. Effects of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery on the Formant Frequencies of Turkish Vowels and Vowels. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(5):764-772. 

4. Taşkın O, Kocabıcak E, Öztürk S, Yıldız O, Temel Y. Electrode Fixation with Bone Cement or Stimloc® in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparative Study. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(3):449-458. 

5. Nassehi B, Assadnejad T, Yildiz O, Aygun D, Kocabicak E. Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in a Patient with Parkinson's Disease with Severe Axial Symptoms and Suboptimal Levodopa Response. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(3)

6. Nassehi B, Kocabicak E, Temel Y, Hescham S. Alteration of Neurogenesis and Pathologic Markers in Alzheimer's Disease After Deep Brain Stimulation. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(4)

7. Habets JGV, Herff C, Fasano AA, Beudel M, Kocabicak E, Schnitzler A, Snineh MA, Kalia SK, Ramirez-Gómez C, Hodaie M, Munhoz RP, Rouleau E, Yildiz O, Linetsky E, Schuurman R, Hartmann CJ, Lozano AM, De Bie RMA, Temel Y, Janssen MLF. Multicenter Validation of Individual Preoperative Motor Outcome Prediction for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. November 2021, 25: 1-9. 

8. Öztürk S, Temel Y, Aygün D, Kocabıçak E. Deep Brain Stimulation of Globus Pallidus Internus for Secondary Dystonia: Clinical Cases and Systematic Review of the Literature on the Efficacy of Globus Pallidus Internus and Subthalamic Nucleus. World Neurosurg. 2021 Oct

9. Kocabicak E, Yildiz O, Aygun D, Temel Y. Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus on Postoperative Levodopa Response: One Year Follow-up. Turk Neurosurg. 2021;31(1)

10. Kaya MO, Ozturk S, Ercan I, Gonen M, Erol FS, Kocabicak E. Statistical Shape Analysis of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Patients with Parkinson's Disease. World Neurosurgery. World Neurosurg. 2019 

11. Kocabicak E, Alptekin O, Aygun D, Yildiz O, Temel Y. Microelectrode recording for deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease: advantage or waste of time? Turk Neurosurg. 2019;29

12. Aygun D, Dere U A, Yildiz O, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Characterizing the effect of intraoperative microelectrode recording-induced microlesion on motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease undergoing deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus. Turk Neurosurg. 2019;29

13. Wetzelaer P, Bouwens VAN DER Vlis T, Tönge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of equipment-related infections after DBS surgery: A cost analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28

14. Alptekin O, Kocabicak E, Gubler FS, Ackermans L, Kubben PL, Temel Y. Perioperative Technical Complications in Deep Brain Stimulation Operations. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28

15. Aygun D, Kocabicak E, Yildiz MO, Temel Y. The Effect of Age and Disease Duration on Levodopa Response in Patients with Advanced Parkinson's Disease for Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus. 

16. Akpinar C K, Aygun D, Kocabicak E, Onar M K. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome after subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation: A case report. Noro Psychiatr Ars. 2015 Dec

17. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf, M, Temel Y. Final electrode position in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation surgery: comparison of indirect and direct targeting methods. Turk Neurosurg. 

18. 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 operations. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec

19. Kocabicak E, Alptekin O, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Kuijf M, Kurt E, Esselink R, Temel Y. Is there still a need for microelectrode recording because the subthalamic nucleus is well visualized by high field MR imaging? Front Integr Neurosci.(Accepted July 15, 2015) 

20. Yarar E, Kuruoglu E, Kocabıcak E, Altun A, Genc E, Ozyurek H, Kefeli M, Marangoz AH, Aydin K, Cokluk C. Electrophysiological and histopathological effects of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of experimental rat sciatic nerve injury model. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Jun 15

21. Kocabicak E, Jahanshahi A, Schonfeld L, Hescham SA, Temel Y, Tan S. Deep brain stimulation of the rat subthalamic nucleus caused inhibition of median raphe serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission. Turk Neurosurg 2015

22. Kocabicak E, Temel Y, Höllig A, Falkenburger B, Tan SKh. Current perspectives on deep brain stimulation for severe neurological and psychiatric disorders. Neur. Pschy. Disease and treatment 2015 

23. Lim LW, Janssen ML, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Antidepressant activity by stimulation of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens is associated with neural activation in the subthalamic nucleus of rats. Behav Brain Res. 2015 

24. Kocabicak E, Terzi M, Akpinar K, Paksoy K, Cebeci I, Iyigun O. Restless Leg Syndrome and Its Quality in Lumbar Radiculopathy Patients. Behavioural Neurology 2014

25. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, Ozaydin I, Jahanshahi A, Onar M, Tan S K, Boke O, Kurt M, Guz H, Terzi M, Alptekin O, Temel Y Is the probe eye subthalamic nucleus length on T2W MRI consistent with microelectrode recording in patients undergoing deep brain stimulation for advanced Parkinson's disease? Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(5)

26. Duran L, Balci K, Kati C, Akdemir H U, Kocabicak E, Dogruel C. Does admission blood pressure have prognostic value in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage: an emergency department experience. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2013 Oct;15(10)

27. Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease; Surgical technique, tips, tricks and complications. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2013 Nov;115(11)

28. Camlidag I, Kocabicak E, Sahin B, Jahanshahi A, Incesu L, Aygun D, Yildiz O, Temel Y, Belet U. Volumetric analysis of subthalamic and red nuclei based on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Parkinson's disease. Int J Neurosci. 2014 Apr;124(4)

29. Jahanshahi A, Schonfeld L, Janssen ML, Hescham S, Kocabicak E, Steinbusch HW, van Overbeeke JJ, Temel Y. Electrical stimulation of the motor cortex increases progenitor cell migration in adult rat brain. Exp Brain Res. 2013 Nov;231(2)

30. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, Alptekin O, Guz H, Kurt M, Sarihasan B, Temel Y Conversion of local anesthetic-guided deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus to general anesthesia. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2013, Sep;74(5):332-4.  

31. Jahanshahi A, Vlamings R, van Roon-Mom WM, Faull RL, Waldvogel HJ, Janssen ML, Yakkioui Y, Zeef DH, Kocabicak E, Steinbusch HW, Temel Y. Changes in brainstem serotonergic and dopaminergic cell populations in experimental and clinical Huntington's disease. 

32. Aydin K, Kocabicak E, Altun A, Ozaydin I, Yarar E, Cokluk C. Use of Topical Landmarks in Percutaneous Projection of Intracranial Tumors in Neurosurgical Oncology. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3)

33. Aydın K, Çokluk C, Pişkin A, Kocabıcak E. Ultrasonographic control of transverse carpal ligament incision with limited single skin incision during carpal tunnel surgery. Turk Neurosurg. 2007 Jul;17(3)

34. Alptekin O, Gubler F, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Kuijf M, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Stereotactic Accuracy and Frame Mounting: a phantom study. Surg Neurol Int. 2019 Apr 24;10:67. 

35. Gubler FS, Ackermans L, Kubben PL, Damci A, Kuijf ML, Oosterloo M, Vermeulen RJ, Hescham S, Kocabicak E, Kurt E, Temel Y. Infections in deep brain stimulation: Shaving versus not shaving. Surg Neurol Int. 2017 Oct 10;8:249. 

36. Dere U Akin, Tonge M, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Unusual length of the AC-PC line and the importance of direct targeting. OAJJN. 2016;1(4)

37. Aygun D, Kocabicak E, Yildiz O, Onar MK, Guz H, Boke O, Kurt M, Temel Y. Syncope associated with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in a patient with Parkinson's disease. Case Rep Neurol Med. 2013 

38. Kocabicak E, Terzi M, Alptekin O, Temel Y. Targeting thalamic tremor cells in deep brain stimulation for multiple sclerosis-induced complex tremor. Surg Neurol Int. 2013. 

39. Kocabicak E, Tan SK, Temel Y. Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease: Why is it so successful? Surg Neurol Int. 2012;3(Suppl 4)

40. Kocabicak E. Tan SK, Temel Y. Aydın K, Kocabicak E, Çokluk C, Kuruoğlu E, Yıldız L, Marangoz A.H. Cerebral Intraparenchymal Epidermoid Tumor: A Case Report.Chirurgia 2012 October

41. Aydın K, Çokluk C, Kocabıcak E, Çelik B, Taşlak Şengül A. Cervical Screw Extrusion into the Trachea and Perforation: A Case Report. Chirurgia 2012 Oct

42. Cervical Ependymoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Kocabicak E, Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın,Yaşar Bayri,Yurdanur Süllü Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2010.27; 

43. Nonanastomotic Indirect Bypass Surgery in Surgical Treatment of Malignant Glial Tumors. Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın, Kocabicak E. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2010. 

44. On-Off Malignancy in a Pediatric Shunt. Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın, Kocabicak E. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2009. 

45. Vibration Producing Dissector in Dissection and Separation of High Grade Glial Tumors from Brain Tissue. Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın, Kocabicak E. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2009. 

46. Geriatric Traumatic Acute Subdural Haematomas: A Retrospective Study. Kocabicak E, Ercan Yarar,Cengiz Çokluk,Kerameddin Aydın. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 2009. 

B. Abstracts presented at international meetings 

1. Kaya Mehmet Onur, Ozturk Sait, Erol Fatih Serhat, Gönen Murat, Ercan Ilker, Kocabicak Ersoy. Statistical Shape Analysis of Subthalamic Nucleus in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease. OP 01, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’, 17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

2. Ozgenc Aysun, Taskin Onder, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Aygün Dursun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Parkinson’s Disease and Neuromodulation Nursing. OP 02, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’, 17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

3. Yasar Ozlem, Kemal Ozgur, Kocabicak Ersoy. Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus on Acoustic Characteristics of Voice Production:Preliminary Results. OP 03, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

4. Nassehi Behrad, Kocabicak Ersoy. The Alteration of Neurogenesis and Pathological Markers in Alzheimer's Disease after Deep Brain Stimulation. OP 04, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

5. Sücüllü Karadag Yesim, Divanlioglu Denizhan, Öztekin Zeynep Nese, Belen Ahmet Deniz, Kocabicak Ersoy. Medical and Device-Guided Therapies and Deep BrainStimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Experience of a Tertiary Center from Turkey. OP 05, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

6. Pilan Kubra, taskin Onder, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Ozgenc Aysun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Effect of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Nutritional Status and Habits in Parkinson's Patients. OP 06, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

7. Assadnejad Taha, Nassehi Behrad, Aygun Dursun, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Kocabicak Ersoy. Unilateral Globus Pallidus Interna Deep BrainStimulation in Post Stroke Dystonic Tremor: Case Report. OP 09, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

8. Ozturk Sait, Gönen Murat, Erol Fatih Serhat, Kocabicak Ersoy. When Internal Pulse Generator Should Be Activated Following Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease? OP 10, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey

9. Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Taskin Onder, Aygun Dursun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Long-Term Outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Single Center Experience. OP 13, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

10. Ulutabanca Halil, Gultekin Murat, Kocabicak Ersoy. Follow-Up Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Thalamic Ventralis Intermedius Nucleus in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder and Essential Tremor. OP 15, 4th clinical neuroscience course. ‘Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease’17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

11. Assadnejad Taha, Nassehi Behrad, Yildiz Mustafa Onur, Aygun Dursun, Kocabicak Ersoy. Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in aPatient with Severe Axial Symptoms and Minimal Levodopa Responsive Parkinson's Disease. OP 16, 4th clinical neuroscience course. 'Current state and future in deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease'17-19 October 2019. Anemon Hotel, Samsun, Turkey 

12. Ozturk S, Aygun D, ​​Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus interna with microelectrode recording for secondary dystonia: clinical reports and review of the literature. XXXIIIrd of the ESSFN, Edinburgh, Scotland 2018

13. Alptekin O, Gubler F, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Temel Y. Impact of Radiological Image Slice Thickness on Stereotactic Accuracy: a phantom study. XXXIIIrd of the ESSFN, Edinburgh, Scotland 2018 

14. Gultekin M, Ulutabanca H,Selcuklu A, Mirza M, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus interna with microelectrode recording for MyoclonusDystonia (DYT- 11): One year Outcome in Two Patients. 70th AAN Annual meeting, Los Angeles USA 2018, P5-055 

15. Kocabicak E, Yildiz M O, Aygun D, ​​Temel Y. The clinical effects of preoperative levodopa response for deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for patients with Parkinson's disease in the postoperative period 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-14 

16. Sen S, Terzi M, Yildiz M O, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis related tremor: clinical reports. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-16 

17. Gönen M, Ozturk S, Balgetir F, Aytac E, Kocabicak E. Pseudobulbar Laughter Induced by Stimulation of Subthalamic Nucleus: Case Report. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-03 

18. Ozturk S, Gonen M, Korkmaz S, Erol F S, Kocabicak E. Early-term results of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson's Disease: Elazığ Experience. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-05

19. Turgut E, Ozkaynak S, Kocabicak E, Baysal O G, Temel Y, Ucar T. The Early Results of STN DBS in Parkinson's Disease: Akdeniz University Experience. 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP-08 

20. Turgut E, Parlak H, Agar A, Sarikcioglu L, Ucar T, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. The Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata in 6-OHDA Parkinsonism Model in Rats. 3rd clinical neuroscience course 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, OP13 

21. Dere U A, Tonge M, Temel Y, Kocabicak E.Unusual Length of the Ac-Pc Line and the Importance of Direct Targeting. 3rd clinical neuroscience course 3rd clinical neuroscience course, Turkey 2017, PP-06 

22. Taskin O, Aygun D,Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Comparative results of plastic cap and bone cement usage in permanent electrode fixation of deep brain stimulation. WFNS XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery Istanbul-Turkey, 20-25 August, 2017-OP 

23. Ulutabanca H, Gultekin M, Kucuk A, Ciftci M, Selcuklu A, Temel Y, Kocabicak E Confirmation of Electrode Localization by Fusion Between Preoperative T2W MRI and Postoperative CT Scan on Parkinson Cases Who Underwent STN DBS. WFNS XVI. World Congress of neurosurgery Istanbul-turkey, 20-25 August, 2017 –OP 

24. Tonge M, Lindhout J, Kocabicak E, Dere U A, Temel Y. Effect of frontal angle of approach on microelectrode recording and clinical parameters in STN-DBS surgery . XVII. WSSFN Congress, Berlin, Germany 2017, #10653 PP-031 

25. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz O, Temel Y. Characterizing the micro lesion effect due to intraoperative microelectrode recording on motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's Disease undergoing deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus. XXII congress of the ESSFN, Madrid, Spain 2016 

26. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz M O, Alptekin O, Temel Y (2016). Deep brain stimulation of the globus pallidus internus in patients with chorea dominant Huntington's Disease. XXII congress of the ESSFN, Madrid, Spain 2016 

27. Alptekin O, Kocabicak E, Temel Y (2016). Perioperative technical complications in deep brain stimulation surgeries. XXII congress of the ESSFN, Madrid, Spain 2016 

28. Yildiz O, Terzi M, Tugcu B, Alptekin O, Temel Y, Kocabicak E. Deep brain stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis related tremor clinical reports. II. International Conference on Deep Brain Stimulation Düsseldorf, Germany 2016 EP-35 

29. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz M O, Taskin O, Alptekin O, Temel Y (2016). Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation of the globus pallidus interna on Huntington's Disease at 1 year. II. International Conference on Deep Brain Stimulation Düsseldorf, Germany 2016 EP-34 

30. Kocabicak E, Ali Jahanshahi, Lisa Schonfeld, Sarah-Anna Hescham, Yasin Temel, Sonny K.H Tan. Deep brain stimulation of the rat subthalamic nucleus induced inhibition of median raphe serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission. XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 7, Flash Oral Presentation no: 20 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands.

31. Kocabicak E, Dursun Aygun, Kemal Paksoy, Musa Onar, Hatice Guz, Omer Boke, Murat Kurt, Murat Terzi, Onur Alptekin, Onur Yildiz, Yasin Temel. Microelectrode recording in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation: advantage or loss of time? XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 4, Oral Presentation no: 18 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands. 

32. Camlidag I, Kocabicak E, Sahin B, Jahanshahi A, Incesu L, Aygun D, ​​Yildiz O, Temel Y, Belet U. Volumetric analysis of the subthalamic and red nuclei based on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Parkinson's disease. XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 22, Poster Presentation no: 17 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands. 

33. Kocabicak E, Dursun Aygun, Murat Terzi, Musa Onar, Hatice Guz, Omer Boke, Yasin Temel. Deep brain stimulation in complex tremor. XXI Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), Final Programme, page: 5, Flash Oral Presentation no: 19 September 17-21, 2014, Maastricht, Netherlands. 

34. Kocabicak E, Musa Onar, Murat Terzi. Effect on postural stability of REM sleep behavioral disorder in Parkinson's disease. Dursun Aygun, 18th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Volume: 29 Pages: S226-S226 Supplement: 1 Meeting Abstract: 613. June 08-12, 2014, Stockholm, SWEDEN 

35. D. Aygun, Kocabicak E, M.K. Onar, K. Akpinar, H. Guz, O. Boke, M. Kurt. Patient selection for DBS in Parkinson's disease: Clinical experience with 33 consecutive patients. XX World Congress on Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders. E-352, page:97, 8 -11 December 2013 Geneva, Switzerland. 

36. D. Aygun, Kocabicak E, M.K. Onar, K. Akpinar, H. Guz, O. Boke, M. Kurt. Effect of disease duration on preoperative levodopa responsiveness as a criterion for subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease patients. The Movement Disorder Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Vol. 28, Suppl 1,pp. S1–S464.No:1255. June 16-20, 2013 Sydney- Australia 

37. M.K. Onar, D. Aygun, Kocabicak E, H. Guz, C.K. Akpinar, O. Boke, M. Kurt. Stimulationrelated side effects in ten patients with Parkinson's disease treated by subtahalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) The Movement Disorder Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Vol. 28, Suppl 1, pp. S1–S464.No:1275 June 16-20, 2013 Sydney- Australia 

38. M.K. Onar, D. Aygun, K. Akpinar, Kocabicak E, O. Boke, H. Guz, M. Kurt. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome after deep brain stimulation (DBS): A case report. The Movement Disorder Society's 17th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Vol. 28, Suppl 1, pp. S1–S464.No:1276, June 16-20, 2013 Sydney- Australia 

39. Kocabicak E, Aygun D, ​​Ozaydin I, Jahanshahi A, Onar M, Boke O, Kurt M, Guz H, Terzi M, Alptekin O, Yildiz O,Temel Y. Does probe's eye subthalamic nucleus length on T2W MRI correspond with microelectrode recording in patients with deep brain stimulation for advanced Parkinson's disease? 15th World Congress of Neurosurgery (WFNS), Program Book, FA1935, page: 312, September 8-13, 2013, Seoul, Korea

40. Kocabicak E, Dursun Aygun, Hatice Guz, Murat Kurt, Binnur Sarıhasan, Yasin Temel. Conversion of local anesthesia guided deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus to general anesthesia. XX Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), P 80, page: 142 September 26-29, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal. 

41. Kocabicak E, Murat Terzi, Yasin Temel. Targeting thalamic tremor cells in deep brain stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis induced complex tremor. XX Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ESSFN), P 81, page: 142 September 26-29, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal. 

42. Kocabicak E, Lee Wei Lim, Harry W.M. Steinbusch, Yasin Temel. Deep brain stimulation of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex induced neuronal changes in the dorsal raphe nucleus of rats. EANS 2011 14th European Congress of Neurosurgery program book, page: 107, October 9-11, 2011 Rome-Italy 

43. Kocabicak E, Cokluk C, Aydin K. Geriatric Epidural Haematoma: Case Report and Review of The Literature. 15th Euroacadimia MultidisciplinariaNeurotraumatologica Congress (EMN) Final Program, P-07 page:20, May 6-9, 2010, Antalya, Turkey 

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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