Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Zvi Ram is the President of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. During an online consultation with neurosurgeon Zvi Ram, he applies his experience directing the neurosurgery department at Ichilov.

• Specializes in complex brain tumors using advanced brain mapping techniques
• Expert in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and epilepsy
• Trained in microsurgical and image-guided techniques across Europe
• Received the Borenstein Award for brain and behavior research
• Provides guidance on minimally invasive craniotomy and transnasal surgery

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. Roth Jonathan performs complex brain surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center. He offers online consultation with a neurosurgeon for both adult and pediatric patients.

• Completed specialized fellowships at NYU Langone and Cornell Medical Center in New York
• Specializes in neuroendoscopy – a minimally invasive method to reach the brain and skull
• Performs deep brain stimulation surgery to treat specific movement disorders
• Member of the International Federation of Neuroendoscopy and European Association of Neurosurgery
• Expert in treating pituitary adenomas using trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy – surgery through the nose

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. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is a steering committee member for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Samanci completed a clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at Koç University. He treats movement disorders using deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.

• Completed postdoctoral research at Temple University in the US and in Shanghai.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hakan Caner Overseas Education Scholarship.
• Member of the International Epilepsy Surgery Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Performs specialized procedures like selective dorsal rhizotomy and vagus nerve stimulation.

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga chairs neurosurgical education at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He leads online consultations specializing in complex skull base and neuro-oncology cases.

• Performs trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy – removes pituitary tumors through the nose without external incisions
• Treats cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations – structural issues in brain blood vessels
• Addresses spinal disorders including herniated disks and spinal stenosis
• Published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on neurovascular and spinal surgery
• Works at JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – meets global safety standards

Dr. Rachel Grossman is a neuro-oncology specialist who completed a brain tumor fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She currently treats complex brain and skull base tumors at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs online consultation with neurosurgeon for malignant and benign brain tumors
• Specializes in awake craniotomy – brain surgery while the patient is awake to preserve speech
• Uses endoscopic methods to remove tumors through the nose without external incisions
• Recipient of international awards for developing new treatments for malignant tumors
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies tumor section

Professor Nurperi Gazioglu is a specialized neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed advanced training in endoscopic pituitary and lumbar disc surgery at Istanbul University.

• Holds a medical degree and neurosurgery specialization from Istanbul University.
• Completed multiple training courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery.
• Specializes in an online consultation with a neurosurgeon for complex brain cases.
• Trained at Group Hospitalier Necker–Enfants Malades in Paris during multiple neurosurgery internships.
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Professor Shimon Rochkind leads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies. During an online consultation with a neurosurgeon, he applies expertise in peripheral nerve microsurgery and bioengineering.

• Specializes in brachial plexus and nerve regeneration – skills gained at South Africa's Groote Schuur Hospital
• Uses laser technologies to minimize surgical risks for spinal and nerve conditions
• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada
• Provides expert opinions on complex cases like cauda equina syndrome and spinal tumors
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Shlomi Constantini directs pediatric neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He offers online consultations with a neurosurgeon for complex brain and spine tumors.

• Earned the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Holds a Hirsch index of 29 for his significant scientific publications in neurosurgery
• Specializes in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy – using small cameras to operate through tiny incisions
• Member of the International Federation of Neuroendoscopy and the European Neurosurgical Society
• Completed advanced training in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Professor Itzhak Fried has an h-index of 64, signifying massive scientific impact in neurosurgery. During online consultation with neurosurgeon specialists like Dr. Fried, patients access expertise from a UCLA Professor and Stanford graduate.

• Pioneered methods to recover speech and memory after epilepsy-related brain damage
• Uses functional brain mapping – identifies critical brain areas to protect movement and speech
• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement and cognitive disorders
• Member of the academic faculty at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
• Developed clinical guides and management programs for patients with epilepsy

Dr. Margalit Navo leads the Neurosurgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in treating complex skull base tumors in both adults and children.

• Performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors using direct surgical methods
• Documented success in around 70 meningioma surgeries for brain tumor patients
• Uses endoscopic techniques for tumor removal through the nose to avoid incisions
• Completed specialized clinical training in skull base diseases in the United States
• Consults on neurosurgical cases including pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and spina bifida

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer is a senior neurosurgery consultant at Wiener Privatklinik. During your online consultation with neurosurgeon Muehlbauer, he uses microsurgical techniques to treat brain and spine conditions.

• Specializes in neurotraumatology and microsurgical treatment of spinal deformities
• Performs nerve decompression – a procedure that relieves pressure on pinched nerves
• Interprets brain and spinal MRI scans for precise surgical planning
• Expert in spinal fusion techniques to stabilize the spine and reduce pain
• Experienced in treating spinal cord compression and complex tumors

Dr. Ramazan Uyar is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumor removal. Dr. Uyar won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. He treats a wide range of pediatric and adult neurological conditions.

• Performs complex spine surgeries for lumbar and neck hernias.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and craniostenosis.
• Handles surgical repair of brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage surgery. Dr. Mucuoglu utilized 3D printing technology for assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and acoustic neuroma.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagus nerve stimulation surgery.
• Specialized in surgical neuroanatomy and head injury management.

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.