Best Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy Doctors Abroad

As a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, Dr. Zengin specializes in epilepsy and other complex neurological conditions.

• Membership in the European Academy of Neurology
• Graduated medical training from Dokuz Eylül University
• Experience from multiple state hospitals across Turkey

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade specializes in epilepsy treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with neurology expertise spanning multiple movement disorders.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's neurology department
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology and Turkish Neurological Society
• Offers advanced epilepsy treatments including IVIG therapy and plasmapheresis
• Treats complex cases like drug-resistant epilepsy and movement disorders

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Prof. Akalan has over 38 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in epilepsy operations in children at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Performs advanced techniques like O-arm Imaging and iMRI for safer surgeries
• Published 117 scientific papers on neurosurgery and epilepsy
• Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'

Dr. Surme specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on epilepsy treatments at Eskişehir City Hospital. His research includes advanced techniques for spinal and brain disorders.

• Published multiple studies on neurosurgical treatments and outcomes
• Fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Speaks at national and international neurosurgery conferences

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Associate professor specializing in epilepsy surgery – trained at University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery department.

• 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Focuses on complex epilepsy cases
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Dr. Aray applies expertise in epilepsy treatment as an Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. Combines clinical practice with teaching at Istanbul Medipol University.

• 15 years in neurology with specialized training
• Expert in EEG and advanced diagnostics for seizure disorders
• Active member of Turkish Neurology Society
• Performs nerve blocks as part of comprehensive epilepsy care

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, focusing on epilepsy surgical treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 17 years of dedicated pediatric neurosurgery experience
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with a PhD from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Skilled in neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies

Dr. Murat Duzgun specializes in surgical treatment of epilepsy at Can Hospitals Turkey, with extensive experience in brain and nerve surgery.

• Graduated from KTU Faculty of Medicine in 2011
• Completed residency at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Performs endoscopic brain tumor surgeries using neuronavigation
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for brain conditions

Specialist in neurosurgery with extensive training in cranial base surgery and epilepsy treatment at top Turkish institutions.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Marmara University
• Specialized in cranial base surgery through advanced cadaver courses
• Published multiple research papers on complex neurosurgical cases
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Currently practices at Melhem International Hospital

Prof. Vajkoczy leads Charité's neurosurgery department – performing 4,000+ neurosurgeries annually, with a focus on epilepsy procedures.

• Specializes in functional neurosurgery for epilepsy treatment
• Heads one of Europe's busiest neurosurgery departments
• Recipient of international neurosurgery research awards
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich