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Ali Zirh

  • Leading doctor for Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
    • Uses Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation in deep brain stimulation surgery.
    • Trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, USA.
    • Over 1,300 successful deep brain stimulation surgeries performed.
    • Member of European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
    • Certified by the European Board of Neurosurgery.
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Selçuk Göçmen

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr Göçmen is a certified expert in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife, with over 15 years of experience.

    • Specializes in DBS surgery and other functional neurosurgery procedures
    • Trained at Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic
    • Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Award by the German Society of Neurosurgery
    • Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgery associations
    • Published over 35 papers on brain diseases and neurosurgery
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Bartolome Oliver

  • Leading doctor for Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • 40+ years pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver leads the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Performs 200+ advanced brain and spine surgeries annually
    • Co-founder of the Foundation for Functional Neurosurgery
    • President of the European Skull Base Society
    • Trained at Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Conesa brings decades of expertise in deep brain stimulation at Centro Médico Teknon, including groundbreaking research on DBS for anorexia.

    • Specializes in neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease and mental disorders
    • Pioneers augmented reality for precision brain surgery planning
    • Director of Neurosurgery at prestigious Teknon Medical Centre
    • International training at top US and French hospitals
    • Member of European and Spanish neurosurgical societies
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent 508 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and movement disorders, trained at University of California San Francisco.

    • Member of Turkish Neurology Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
    • Conducts active research in neurophysiology
    • Graduated from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School
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Akin Akakin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Akin Akakin brings 20+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
    • Trained at Florida University's Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy program
    • Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
    • Performs far lateral lumbar disc surgeries using microsurgical approaches
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Ramazan Uyar

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain and nerve conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Over 24 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expertise in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
    • Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
    • Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • 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.

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Shao Ming

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  • 32 years of experience
  • China, Tianjin, Eber Perennial Brain Hospital
  • • Leading neurologist

    • Doctor of Medical Sciences

    • Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Texas, Harvard University and Dartmouth College

    • Has extensive clinical experience in preoperative assessment of resistant epilepsy, localization of epileptic foci and neurophysiological monitoring of various surgical operations

    • Introduced the use of propofol for the Wada test in China, applied cortical electrical stimulation and high-frequency oscillations to localize epileptic foci, greatly improving the safety and efficiency of operations

    • Author of more than 50 scientific articles, of which about 30 in international journals

    • The Journal of Neuroscience in December 2003 featured the doctor on the cover as the author of a scientific article on the discovery of the mechanisms of memory impairment in epilepsy at the cellular level

    • Lectured at the Department of Neurology, State University of New York College of Medicine, Brooklyn and the Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles

    • Multiple recipient of a special grant for epilepsy research in the United States, a laureate of funding from the National Natural Science Foundation, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, and the research and development funds of Peking University Hospital

    • Lead author and co-author of several monographs: “Epilepsy Surgery” (2006), “Clinical Guidelines for Epilepsy” (2006), “Aphasia” (2006), “Clinical Diagnostic Guidelines: Section on Epilepsy” (2007), “Modern Clinical Electroencephalography” (2009), “Treatment of Epilepsy” (2010), “Guidelines for the Treatment of Diseases of the Nervous System” (2010), “Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring” (2014)

    • Member of the Epilepsy and Electroencephalography Group of the Chinese Neurological Society

    • Chairman of the Neurophysiological Monitoring Group of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society

    • Vice Chairman of the Expert Committee on Neurophysiological Monitoring during Surgeries, Chinese Medical Association

    • Vice Chairman of the Neurophysiology Group of the Peripheral Neurological Committee

    • Vice Chairman of the Clinical Neurophysiological Committee of the China Association of Research Hospitals

    • Chairman of the Management Committee of the Epilepsy Care Foundation of China Primary Health Care Foundation

    • Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Epilepsy Care Foundation of the Chinese Medical Association

    • Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Epilepsy Association

    • Permanent member of the Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology Division of the Chinese Epilepsy Association

    • Vice Chairman of the Committee on Syncope and Sudden Death, Chinese Society of Hypertension

    • Vice Chairman of the Neurosurgical Committee of the Beijing Medical Association

    • Member of the International Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

    • Representative of the Asian region of the International Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

    Specializes in diagnostics and treatment of:

    • epilepsy in children

    • epilepsy in adults

    • movement disorders

    • sleep disorders

    • neuralgia

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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Pioneering expert in deep brain stimulation who trained neurosurgeons internationally – Dr. Kocabicak leads Turkey's National Deep Brain Stimulation Association based at Atlas University Hospital.

    • PhD focused on subthalamic nucleus DBS clinical applications
    • Founding board member of the International DBS Association
    • 46+ peer-reviewed publications on neuromodulation
    • Functional Neurosurgery committee member for European neurosurgical societies
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany.

    • Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Fellowship-trained at Hannover Medical School
    • Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves
    • Affiliated with Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty
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Mustafa Sezer

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  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Personal Information

    Name Surname : Mustafa SEZER
    Place of Birth - Year :    Balıkesir - 1969
    Academic Title : Op. Dr.
    Foreign Language : English


    Education

    Ankara Numune Hospital 1998-2003
    Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 1994
    Work Experience

    Private Century Hospital 2000-... 
    Ankara Numune Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic 1998-2003
    Kocaeli Ulaşlı Health Centre 1996-1998
    Siirt State Hospital Emergency Service 1994-1996

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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

    • Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other prestigious institutions
    • Extensive experience in neurosurgery with a focus on DBS procedures
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Sun Chen Yang

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • China, Tianjin, Eber Perennial Brain Hospital
  • Leading physician at Eber Perennial Brain Hospital with expertise in integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine approaches.

    • Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences
    • Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine at Peking University
    • Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
    • Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Ramazan Sari

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education:

    Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

    Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

    Professional Experience:

    General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

    Bartın (2000-2004)

    Specialization:  

    Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

    Istanbul (2004-2010)

    Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

    Specialization (2004-2010)

    Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

    Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

    Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

    Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

    (2012-2014)

    Lecturer

    Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

    Specialist Physician

    Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

    Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

    Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

    Specialist Physician

    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

    Specialist Physician

    Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

    2023 –

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

    Skills and Achievements:

    Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

    Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

    Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor of Neurology specializing in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery
    • Expertise in treating movement disorders
    • Focuses on advanced neurological conditions
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Mustafa Yavuz Samanci

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER).

    • Fellowship-trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Koç University
    • Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
    • Active in clinical research with TÜBİTAK postdoctoral scholarships
    • Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.

    He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.

    He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.

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Associate Professor Nesrin Helvaci Yilmaz

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Assoc. Prof.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz graduated from Hacettepe University in 2000 as a Medical Doctor.  She completed her specialty training in the Department of Neurology at Ankara University in 2006.

     

    She started her compulsory service in Mardin Nusaybin State Hospital in 2007.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz continued her duty in Gaziantep 27 December State Hospital in 2008.  She worked as a neurologist at Biophysis Nilüfer Medical Center and Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital in Bursa between 2010-2011, and at Istanbul Universal Aksaray Hospital between 2011-2012. From October 2012, she started to work as a Doctor Lecturer in Istanbul Medipol University Neurology Department.  Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz received the title of associate professor in 2021.  In 2015, she worked as an Honorary Observer in Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology in London.  She took part in many training programs on Deep Brain Stimulation (Neuromodulation) in Turkey and abroad between 2013-2022.

    Regarding her speciality in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, she has 5 Tubitak projects, a 2-chapter book , 30 clinical researches and 80 reports presented in domestic and abroad. Assoc. Prof. Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, who is still working within the staff of Medipol University, managed the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit of the Department of Neurology during her working time and plans Deep Brain Stimulation therapy applications with the neurosurgical team.

    Since September 2018, she has been working as a coordinator for student education in the 5th semester of Neurology. As of December 2022, she has developed treatment plans for patients at Medipol University Istanbul Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) and provides the most appropriate personal medical follow-up and treatment support for each patient.

     

    PUBLICATIONS

     

    1-Yilmaz N, Yigit A, Akbostanci MC. Clozapine induced epilepsy. Revue Neurologique 2004, Nov;160/11:1093.

    2-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Sıcak Su Epilepsili Bir Olgu. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.

    3-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Nursel Aydın. Refleks Epilepsiler. Türkiye Klinikleri Nöroloji Dergisi 2004/Cilt2/Sayı 2.

    4-Mine Hayriye Sorgun, Bilge Koçer, Funda Kaplan, Nesrin Yılmaz, Nezih Yücemen, Canan Yücesan. Multipl Sklerozda Kraniyal Nöropati. Turk Norol Derg 2011;17:137-142.

    5-Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Gökçen Duymaz, Mehmet Akif Yaşar. Parkinson Hastalığı Olan Bir Olguda Malign Sendrom. Turk Norol Derg 2012:18;123-125.

    6-Yilmaz NH, Akbostanci MC, Oto A, Aykac O. Prevalence of restless legs syndrome in Ankara, Turkey: an analysis of diagnostic criteria and awareness. Acta Neurol Belg 2012 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print].

    7-Yılmaz NH, Bingol AP. Sensitivity and specificity of Ankara University Cerebral Dominance Inventory in comparison with the Wada test. Acta Neurol Belg 2013 Jun 6 [Epub ahead of print].

    8-Sema Demirci, Nesrin Helvacı Yılmaz, Efsun Şenocak, Fatih Han Bölükbaşı. Pons Kavernomu: Kranial Manyetik Rezonans Görüntüleme Bulguları. Turk Norol Derg 2012:19:72.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

    Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

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$23,750 - $26,250
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
23 years of experienceFunctional neurosurgery casesCertified expert in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife with international training. Award-winning neurosurgeon with extensive research contributions.
Turkey
from $160
50 years of experienceParkinson's disease surgeryPioneer in functional neurosurgery with 40+ years' experience. Co-director of Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit. Performs 200+ advanced procedures yearly.
Spain
from $350
41 years of experienceComplex Parkinson's and mental disorder casesLeads Teknon's neurosurgery institute with pioneering DBS research on anorexia. Developed augmented reality platforms for brain surgery precision. EANS-trained with US fellowship experience.
Spain
from $350
2026 years of experienceMovement disorders treatmentSpecializes in Deep Brain Stimulation with training at UCSF. Active researcher in neurophysiology with memberships in leading neurology associations.
Turkey
Price on request
26 years of experienceComplex neurovascular casesSpecializes in intricate brain procedures with Florida University fellowship training. Published researcher in neurovascular surgery techniques.
Turkey
Price on request
35 years of experienceComplex neurosurgical casesSpecializes in intricate brain and nerve surgeries with extensive experience. Recognized for academic contributions in neurosurgery.
Turkey
Price on request
32 years of experienceResistant epilepsy casesPioneered propofol use in Wada tests for safer surgeries. Recognized expert in epilepsy mechanisms, with leadership roles in Chinese neurology societies.
China
Price on request
30 years of experienceComplex movement disordersDeveloped evidence-based DBS protocols used nationally, with research focused on optimizing electrode placement. Heads Turkey's premier neuromodulation center at Atlas University.
Turkey
Price on request
20 years of experienceComplex movement disordersSpecializes in DBS with advanced training in Germany. Associate Professor at a leading university hospital with extensive neurosurgery experience.
Turkey
Price on request
15 years of experienceComplex DBS casesTrained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil – a neurosurgery pioneer. Member of key neurosurgical associations with extensive DBS experience.
Turkey
Price on request