Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries doctors: TOP 28 doctors

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Gerardo Conesa Bertran
  • 4.7 Excellent 403 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Conesa is a director of the Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience in Teknon Medical Centre, having obtained a medical degree from the University of Barcelona in 1982 and completed his specialization in neurosurgery at the University Hospital de Bellvitge in 1990. He has held internships in the USA and France, and worked in various hospitals in Barcelona since 1985. He is a member of professional organizations such as the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, the European Union Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery, and the Walter Dandy Society.

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Umut Dogu Akturk
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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Mustafa Bozbuga
  • 4.2 Good 51 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.
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Strauss Ido
  • 4.4 Good 139 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Strauss Ido is a renowned neurosurgeon with 23 years of experience, specializing in Neurology & Neurosurgery. He is proficient in a variety of procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, Surgery of Epilepsy, and several types of brain surgeries. Dr. Strauss has also contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through his published research.
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Ceylan Sengul
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • I specialize in monitoring child development (0-6 years) and treating issues such as developmental problems, aggressive behaviors, eating disorders, depression, social phobia, panic attack, addictions, mourning, psychosomatic complaints, sleep problems, school-related problems, traumas, life events, sibling rivalry, lack of self confidence, mood disorders, gender identity disorder, urinary incontinence, and body dysmorphic disorder.
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Canan Yildirim
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • The doctor holds a Bachelor in Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English), is specialized in Child Health and Diseases from Hacettepe University, and has a minor in Neonatology from Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital. He has worked in Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine (Neonatogy Specialist-Assoc.), Samsun Maternity and Child Hospital (Neonatology Specialist), Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital (Neonatology Minor Assistant), Ayaş State Hospital (Child Health and Diseases Specialist), and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Research Assistant).
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Margalit Navo
  • 4.4 Good 139 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

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Shlomi Constantini
  • 4.4 Good 139 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

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Grossman Rachel
  • 4.4 Good 139 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Grossman Rachel is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in brain tumor surgeries, including the removal of malignant and benign tumors, and developing unique techniques for glial mass removal. She has received international research awards and authored more than 40 scientific publications.
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Zvi Ram
  • 4.4 Good 139 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in disorders of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, brain tumors, and Parkinson's Disease. He has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatments and research, and is an expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

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Roth Jonathan
  • 4.4 Good 139 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Roth Jonathan is a highly experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 18 years of experience. He specializes in complex cases of hydrocephalus, brain tumors, colloid cysts, arachnoid cysts, craniopharyngiomas, endoscopic surgery, epilepsy surgery, and surgery for tuberous sclerosis-associated pathologies. He has performed various operations including brain tumor removal, deep brain stimulation surgery, and more. Dr. Roth is also an active member of several renowned professional organizations and has approximately 70 professional publications to his credit.
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Jacob Zauberman
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
  • Dr. Jacob Zauberman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors, epilepsy, endoscopic surgeries, and hydrocephalus treatment. He graduated from the Medical Faculty at the Technion in Israel and studied at BYU and Seattle Children's Hospital in the US. He is a member of the Israeli Association of Neurosurgeons, the American Neurosurgical Association, and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma.

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Andry Key
  • 4.5 Good 12 reviews
  • 51 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Andrew Kaye is a leading neurosurgeon with 47 years of experience, specializing in surgical treatment of brain tumors, skull base surgery, removal of pituitary tumors, and surgery on the blood vessels of the brain. He is an award-winning doctor who graduated from the University of Melbourne, has held various positions of leadership, and is a member of several neurosurgical societies.

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Samuel Moskovichi
  • 4.5 Good 12 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Samuel Moscovici is a highly rated doctor in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in Epidermoid Cyst, Schwannoma, Neurosarcoidosis, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement, with 67 peer reviewed articles in 15 years.
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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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Mehmet Ozek
  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
  • Dr. Aşkın Şeker is a highly respected Neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience and numerous awards and achievements. He has interests in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia and endoscopic surgeries. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has 47 articles published in SCI international journals, papers presented in 33 international scientific meetings, 10 articles in national journals, and wrote chapters for 2 international books.

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Abdulkerim Gokoglu
  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Kayseri, SYSTEM HOSPITAL
  • Dr. Abdulkerim Gokoglu is a Neurosurgery Specialist with expertise in brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities. He holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and has extensive experience in brain and nerve surgery, stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic situations.
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Ilhan Elmaci
  • 5 Excellent 29 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • He was born in Niğde which is the city middle part of Anatolia. He studied high school in Adana. He graduated from Ankara University Medical School of Medicine. He started his career at Bakırköy Neurological Sciences Hospital in Zeki Oral MD.’s Clinic in 1987 and finished his Neurosurgery residency in 1993. During this period, he completed his micro neurosurgery education, which was a breakthrough for him, at Zurich University “Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil’s Clinic”.

    Between 1993-2003, he worked as a teaching assistant and then as an assistant professor at the Professor Necmettin Pamir’s Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University. At the same time, he obtained clinical and surgical gains in the field of neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Professor Donlin M. Long and Daniele Rigamonti's Clinic at Johns Hopkins University, USA. In 2003, he received the title of Associate Professor of Neurosurgery.

    Between 2004-2010, he worked as Chief of Clinic in Göztepe Training and Research Hospital of Ministry of Health. During this period, he led his clinic to become the only accredited clinic by EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) in Turkey, with its educational and care services. During this period, he completed his endoscopic skull base training starting at the University of Pittsburgh.

    In 2010, he started to work for Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine and became a Professor of Neurosurgery. He established the Neurosurgery Department in Medipol University Faculty of Medicine on 2012. He served as a Head of Neurosurgery Department in Memorial Health Group Istanbul Hospitals between 2014-2018. He served Neurosurgery Department of Maslak Hospital of Acıbadem Health Group with his team between 2018- September 2021.

    Since 01.10.2021, He have started to work with his team at my private clinic located in Fulya and Ulus Hospital of Liv Health Group.

    He served as the founding chairman of ”Skull Base Society” in Turkey. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society (ESBS).

    There are more than 110 scientific papers which he hs published in international refereed journals (SCI/SCIEx) and in national refereed journals and 18 scientific articles. He Has more than 250 scientific congress presentations, published books and chapters in books.

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Salih Murat Imer
  • 5 Excellent 29 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Certificates

    1. The Course of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, 1990, Oulu, Finland.

    2. European Course participation that holds by EANS for 5 years cycle (Amsterdam/1988, Rostock/1989, Çeşme/1994, Klagenfurt/1995, Aalborg/1996).

    3. "Primary Examination" for European Board was passed in Klagenfurt,1995, Austria.

    4."Advanced Training on Functional Disorders with Leksell Gamma Knife", 2004, Marseille, France.

    5. "Advanced Training on Vestibular Schwannomas and Skull Base Surgery wiyh Leksell Gamma Knife", 2004, Marseille, France.

    6. The certificate for "DISC Nucleoplasty in Cervical and Lumbar Disc Diseases", 2004, Freiburg, Germany.

    7. "Neuropathfinder" Train - the - Trainer Meeting, 2009, Wien, Austria.

    8. " Neuropathfinder" Train - the - Trainer Meeting, 2011, Athens, Greece.

    9. The certificate for "Full- Endoscopic Spine Surgery", 2011, Herne, Germany.

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Melih Ucer
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neurosurgery Istanbul
  • Dr. Melih Ucer is a specialized Brain and Nerve Surgeon with a focus on Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Degenerative Spine Surgery, and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, among others. His career is marked by international practice in the USA and contributions to numerous scientific publications in the field of neurosurgery. He is also an associate professor as of 2021.
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