Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors: TOP 86 doctors

Over 1,600 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a pioneer in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson’s and movement disorders.

• 38 years of experience of specialized experience in functional neurosurgery
• Uses Microelectrode Recording & Stimulation – a technique few centers offer
• Honored with Eczacıbaşı Scientific Research Award and Guinness World Record
• Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
• Active member of ESSFN and WSSFN

Dr. Strauss Ido brings 27 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Published researcher in national and international neurosurgery journals
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations including AANS and WFFSN

50 years of experience 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

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

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Medipol University's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• 32 publications and 92 presentations on stereotactic neurosurgery
• Board member of the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Member of WSSFN and ESSFN

Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries – Prof. Dr. Arslan brings 19 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published research on novel neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specialized in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for children with drug-resistant epilepsy – trained at top institutions worldwide.

• Completed advanced training in pediatric epilepsy treatment in Brussels
• Board-certified in pediatric neurology and child development
• Member of multiple international neurology and epilepsy societies
• Holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree
• Authored 8 scientific papers on pediatric neurology

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

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain procedures
• Ranked 1st in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, with extensive experience in complex neurosurgical procedures at top institutions.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, including spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 100+ scientific articles and edited 7 books on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord injury research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain and nerve conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expertise in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries, bringing precision and advanced techniques to complex procedures.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in urology
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Trained at Uludağ University and Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Currently practicing at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

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

Associate Professor specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany.

• Over 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at Hannover Medical School
• Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves
• Affiliated with Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty

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

Prof. Ilhan Elmaci is a pioneer in neurosurgery, trained under Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil and experts at Johns Hopkins. He specializes in advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation to improve surgical outcomes.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins for neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Performs microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society

Dr. Topcular specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, offering expert care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of neurology experience
• Trained at the University of Basel Neurology Clinic
• Works at multiple prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
• Expertise in movement disorders and dementia

Associate Professor in neurosurgery – Dr. Sari specializes in deep brain stimulation at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 22 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at SB Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Lecturer at multiple universities including Medipol and Eurasia
• Member of European neurosurgical associations

Specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine. Focuses on precise surgical techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

• Completed a cerebrovascular research fellowship with renowned neurosurgeon Murat Günel at Yale
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Organized international DBS surgery cadaver courses, honing specialized skills
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations plus AOSpine