Page 3 - Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery doctors: TOP 90 doctors

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 skull base tumor surgeries and 70 meningioma treatments using minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov – one of Israel's top medical centers
• Specializes in endoscopic removal of skull tumors through the nasal cavity
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at Ben-Gurion University and in the US
• Member of North American Skull Base Society and Israel Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Shao Ming introduced propofol for the Wada test in China, improving surgical safety. His work on epilepsy was featured in The Journal of Neuroscience.

• Doctor of Medical Sciences with postdoctoral training at Harvard and UT
• Authored over 50 scientific articles, including a cover feature on epilepsy mechanisms
• Multiple grant recipient for epilepsy research in the U.S. and China
• Chairman of key committees in Chinese neurology and neurosurgery societies
• Specializes in epilepsy, movement disorders, and advanced neurophysiological monitoring

Specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Bekir Tugcu has performed deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for patients at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson's and epilepsy
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical faculty in Turkey
• Chief of Neurosurgery at a major mental health and nervous diseases hospital

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Heart Center and University of Ottawa
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Over 38 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular procedures

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

Associate Professor of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson's and movement disorders. Dr. Buşe Çağla Arı practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Yilmaz specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's, trained at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London.

• Over 26 years of experience of neurology experience with a focus on movement disorders
• Manages Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit
• Published 80+ reports and 30 clinical researches on Parkinson's
• Coordinated 5 Tubitak projects in movement disorders

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with training from Dokuz Eylül University and European neurosurgical courses.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery and head injury courses
• Presented at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress

Dr Mehmet Tonge specializes in DBS surgery with 32 publications and 41 invited lectures in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University specializing in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Extensive experience with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Halil Can specializes in functional neurosurgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Extensive experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Published research on neuromodulation and pain management
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2020
• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical spinal procedures

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova specializes in improving patients' lives at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.

• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008
• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Association
• Published papers in domestic and international journals

Dr. Romero Imbroda leads the Neurology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in DBS surgery with advanced diagnostic technologies.

• President of Andalusian Society of Neurology
• Fellow of European Board of Neurology
• Lecturer at University of Granada
• Author of national and international scientific publications
• Specializes in movement disorders and Parkinson's Disease

Over 28 years of experience specializing in neurology – Dr. Linecki has achieved success in treating Parkinson's disease at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in all types of nervous system disorders
• Completed internship at Hadassah Medical Center
• Higher medical education received in 1996

Ranked among Israel's best neurosurgeons by Forbes – Prof. Israel specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Director of Functional and Restorative Surgery Unit
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Oregon
• Author of 70+ neurosurgery research articles
• Conducts clinical trials for brain disorders
• Member of the Israeli Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin specializes in Parkinson's disease and advanced treatments at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at multiple prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Member of the International Parkinson And Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in advanced stage Parkinson's treatments including Apomorphine Pump
• Affiliated with American and European neurology academies

Dr. Anton Wohl leads the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center (since 2026). He is a neurosurgeon specializing in neuro-oncology, brain tumor surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery.

He performs complex tumor operations with intraoperative MRI and functional mapping. He also uses fluorescence guidance, neuronavigation, and awake craniotomy to help remove tumors safely and preserve function.

Accreditations: Israeli Board Certification in Neurosurgery; Israeli medical license; advanced international fellowships and training, including the Mayo Clinic (USA).

Research: author and co-author of peer-reviewed publications on glioblastoma, malignant brain tumors, radiosurgery, and experimental therapies.

Dr. Andry Key brings 52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise to Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in complex brain procedures.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical societies

Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – a leading expert in pediatric deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

• 28 years of experience specializing in pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the USA
• President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Published 93 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for DBS