Brain MRI Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University. Dr. Sari handles complex cases involving brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. He participated in the accreditation process for the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and robotic spine surgery.
• Performs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain conditions.
• Treats cerebral aneurysms, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.

Dr. Wilfried Lang is an esteemed Austrian neurologist at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He helped establish Austria’s national stroke registry. Dr. Lang specializes in stroke medicine, Parkinson’s disease, and neurodegenerative conditions. He is a Professor of Neurology at Sigmund Freud Private University.

• Heads the Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation departments at the Brothers of Mercy Hospital.
• Expert in EEG-based neurodiagnostics for movement disorders and dementia.
• Published extensively on brain ischemia and neurorehabilitation management.
• Serves as a senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

Dr. Elvin Guliyev is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostics. Dr. Guliyev completed his residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients in English, Russian, and Turkish.

• Specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Uses brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility.
• Works at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer is a neurosurgery consultant at Wiener Privatklinik. He uses brain MRI interpretation to map tumors and complex nerve pathologies for precise surgical planning.

• Specializes in microsurgery – uses high-power magnification to treat delicate brain and spine areas
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) – Europe's largest university medical center
• Uses Brain MRI results to plan neonatal procedures like fetal surgery for spina bifida
• Member of multidisciplinary teams that manage complex brain and spinal tumor treatments

Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin is a psychiatrist and lecturer at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Metin is a certified sexual therapist trained by the Sexual Education, Research, and Treatment Association. She treats patients in English, French, and Turkish at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Serves as the supervisor for the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
• Completed specialized training in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery. He completed elite clinical fellowships in Germany and Israel. Dr. Akcakaya holds the European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) certification.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and functional disorders.
• Expert in microneurosurgery for brain tumors, cysts, and nerve reconstruction.
• Winner of the Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation from the Nervous System Surgery Society.
• Serves on the scientific committee for international endoscopic spine surgery courses.

Dr. Elvan Ciftci is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Hacettepe University. Dr. Ciftci is an Assistant Professor specializing in mental health and diseases. She treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. Her practice integrates therapeutic techniques with neuroscientific research.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and motivational therapy techniques.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital in Istanbul.
• Completed medical training and specialization at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan is an associate professor of psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and psychosis epidemiology. Dr. Arslan is currently conducting research at the Maastricht University School of Mental Health in the Netherlands. She works at NP Istanbul, which is Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.
• Focuses on alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as EEG and brain MRI for personalized care.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for neuro-psychiatric expertise.

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

Dr. Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol holds a PhD in neuroscience. She specializes in brain disorders and neuropsychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Experienced in neuropsychiatric imaging for diagnosing schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
• Board member of the Neuropsychopharmacology Application and Research Center
• Published author of scientific book chapters on brain health
• Editorial board member for The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences
• Member of the Psychiatric Association of Turkey Neuroscience Working Group

Dr. Baran Yil is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yil treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.
• Served as an instructor for the skull base anatomy course series.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
• Performs specialized procedures including Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation.

Dr. Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico. He performs between 30 and 60 neurological surgeries every month. He completed his medical training in the United States and Canada. Dr. Hernandez specializes in complex brain and spine interventions.

• Operates at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stem cell therapy.
• Treats chronic spinal pain, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Practices at a boutique hospital located 200 yards from the US-Mexico border.

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in Izmir. Dr. Sen specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which is JCI-accredited.

• Completed psychodrama therapist training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
• Certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trained in psychoanalysis and the use of dreams under Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan.
• Treats complex conditions like autism, anorexia, and panic disorders.

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in family and relationship therapies and neurosis treatment. Dr. Eryilmaz completed her medical education and specialty training at Gazi University. She has published research in both local and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia and alcoholism.
• Completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive psychotherapy.
• Performs alcohol abuse examinations and diagnostic EEG recordings.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He completed a fellowship in neurology and neurosurgery in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hernandez-Pena operates alongside Dr. Nestor Rodriguez as a specialized two-surgeon team. Together, they have performed neurosurgical procedures for over 18 years.

• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
• Performs specialized surgeries including discectomy and laminectomy.
• Works at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Practices at a clinic featured in The New York Times and CNN.

Dr. Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis and genetic liver diseases. Dr. Shebolet is a recognized expert in managing autoimmune liver pathologies and complex liver conditions.

• Authored over 60 scientific publications and presented at 100 medical conferences.
• Performs liver transplants and complex treatment for pancreatitis.
• Member of the American and European Associations for the Study of the Liver.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Orit Golan is a specialist in diagnostic radiology at Sourasky Medical Center. She uses detailed imaging like MRI to identify diseases and guide precise medical procedures.

• Director of the Mammography Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center since 2013
• Specialist in diagnostic radiology with training from the Technion Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the North American Society of Radiology
• Teaches imaging techniques to medical students and surgical interns at Tel Aviv University
• Completed advanced diagnostic visualization training at the Curie Institute in Paris