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Professor Onur Yaman

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

    Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

    He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 35 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

    H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

     Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

     

    Work & Training experience:

    2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

     2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

    2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

    2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

     2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

    2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

    2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

    2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

     2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

    2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

     

    Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

     

    Clinical areas of interest:

     • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

     • Surgery for movement disorders

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

    • Surgery for pain & spasticity 

    • Psychosurgery

     

    Research areas of interest: 

    • Deep brain stimulation

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

     

    Administrative duties:

     • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

     

    Memberships: 

    • WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

    • ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

     • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

    • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

    • Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

    • EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    • Turkish Skull Base Society

     

     

    Sample Publications: 

    1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

    2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

    3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

    4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

    5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

    6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

    7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

    8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

    9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

    10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

    11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

    12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

    13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

    14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

    15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

    16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

    17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

    18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

    19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

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Halil Can

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • 2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

    1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

     

    Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

    Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

    Neurovascular surgery

    Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

    Aneurysms

    Arteriovenous malformations

    Cavernomas

    Neuro-oncological surgery

    Brain tumors

    Glial tumors

    Meningiomas

    Pituitary gland tumors

    Metastatic brain tumors

    Skull base tumors

    Pontocerebellar angle tumors

    Pineal tumors

    Intraventricular tumors

    Spinal disease surgery

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

    Spine and spinal cord tumors

    Scoliosis

    Degenerative spine diseases

    Peripheral nerve disease surgery

    Peripheral nerve tumors

    Entrapment neuropathies

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Ulnar groove syndrome

    Tarsal tunnel syndrome

    Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

    Trigeminal neuralgia

    Microvascular decompression

    Epilepsy surgery

    Spasticity surgery

    Epiduroscopic interventions

    Hydrocephalus surgeries

    Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

    VP shunt surgeries

    LP shunt surgeries

    Developmental anomalies

    Meningomyelocele

    Tethered cord syndrome

    Arachnoid cyst

    Craniosynostosis surgeries

    Chiari malformation

    Head trauma

    Subdural hematomas

    Intracerebral hematomas

     

    Article published in internationally refereed journals

    Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

    Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

    Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

    Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

    Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

    Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

    Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

    Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

    Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

    Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

     

    Article published in national refereed journals

    1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

    2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

    3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

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  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery (1997-2003)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2003-Present: Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience, including roles at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and currently at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Spinal Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex spine deformities.
    • Brain Tumor Surgery: Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery: Proficient in treating spinal and brain conditions in children, such as spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors.
    • Gamma Knife Surgery: Uses advanced radiosurgical techniques for treating brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
    • Scoliosis Treatment: Offers comprehensive treatment options for scoliosis, including surgical correction.
    • Cerebrovascular Surgery: Skilled in surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysm repairs and AVM treatments.

    Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.

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Melih Ucer

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
    Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

     

    Experience

    Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

    • In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
    • In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
    • In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
    • In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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    Scientific Memeberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    Turkish Spine Society
    EUROSPINE
    Turkish Medical Association

     

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Ramazan Uyar

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    Foreign language: English

    Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

    - AREAS OF INTEREST

    o Aneurysm surgery

    o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

    o Lumbar hernia

    o Neck hernia

    o Spine surgery

    o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

    o Hydrocephalus

    o Pediatric neurosurgery

    - Educational Background:

    Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

    Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

    - Academic Titles: 

    Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

    - Places of Duty:

    Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

    Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

    SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

    Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

    (Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

    Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

    Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

    (Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

    Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

    Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

    Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

    - Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

    Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

    Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • PROF. DR. HASAN ÖZGÜR ÖZDEMİR

    Neurosurgery

    Language;

    Turkish, English

    TITLES;

    Attending Physician

    EDUCATION;

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) 1987-1995

    EXPERİENCE[1]Akdeniz University Department of Neurosurgery 1996-2002

    Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery (Specialist) 2003-2007

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Assistant Professor) 2007-2012

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Associate Professor) 2012-2017Medical Park Antalya 

    Hospital Complex 2018-Present

    Areas of interest;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery

    Cervical Disc (Neck Hernia) Surgery

    Endoscopic Brain Surgery

    Vascular (brain-vascular aneurysm and AVM) operations

    Spine Tumors

    Spine Fractures

    Brain Tumors

    MEMBERSHİPS;

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    AWARDS;

    2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place

    COURSES AN SERTİFİCATES;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Course

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

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Sait Ozturk

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  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sait Öztürk is a neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Türkiye. He specializes in the surgical treatment of movement disorders, functional neurosurgery, and epilepsy surgery.

    Educational Background:

    • -Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 2007.
    • -Completed neurosurgery specialization at Fırat University in 2014.
    • -Trained at United States Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in under Prof. Dr. Ron L. Alterman.

    Professional Experience:

    Served as Assistant Professor (2015 to 2019) and Associate Professor (2019 to 2021) at Fırat University.

    • Currently practices at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

    Specializations:

    • -Epilepsy Surgery
    • -Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
    • -Brain Tumors
    • -Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
    • -Spinal Cord Tumors
    • -Spasticity Surgery
    • -Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy Implant) Surgery

    Notable Achievements:

    • -Successfully performed brain pacemaker surgery on a dystonia patient who remained awake watching cartoons during the procedure.
    • -Assisted a Romanian painter with Parkinson's disease to resume painting after deep brain stimulation surgery.
    • -Provided relief to a Saudi Arabian patient suffering from severe depression through brain pacemaker surgery.
      -The first physician to perform deep brain stimulation surgery in diseases such as drug-resistant epilepsy and treatment-resistant major depression in Russia, the Middle East, the Balkans, Turkey and the Turkic Republics.

    Professional Memberships:

    • -Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    • -European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • -International Neuromodulation Society (INS)
    • -Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Education and Training
      -Group for Stereotactic, Functional, Pain, and Epilepsy Surger

      Scientific Awards and Scholarships Received

    Scholarships and Awards

    1)The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) Scholarship for International Observership/Post-Doctoral Research Program.

    2)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term I – Course III: Spine and Peripheral Nerve, Antalya, Turkey, 2014 (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    3)Scientific AwardThe Effect of Radiation on Endothelin-1 Levels in Brain Tissue and Tumor Formation. Kaplan M, Kılınç A, Öztürk S, İlhan N, Gurocak S, Gönen M. Presented at the 10th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 2014, İzmir, Turkey.

    4) Scientific AwardMorphological Anatomy of the Corpus Callosum in Patients with Open Spinal Dysraphism and Its Relationship with Hydrocephalus. Öztürk S, Serin HM, Kaplan M. Presented at the 10th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 25-28 October 2014, İzmir, Turkey.

    5)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term I – Course IV: Neurovascular Surgery, 14-17 April 2015, Antalya, Turkey (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    6) First Prize AwardComparison of Collagen Type IX Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation. Kaplan M, Arıcı L, Hergünsel OB, Şimşek BÇ, Öztürk S, Erol FS. 11th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 5-8 November 2015, Antalya, Turkey.

    7)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term II – Course I: Neurotrauma and Functional Neurosurgery, 5-8 April 2016, Antalya, Turkey (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    8)Third Prize Award (Best Oral Presentations of the Year)Evaluation of MTHFR c677t, MTHFR a1298c, PAI-1, Factor II, and Factor V Polymorphisms in Patients with Open Spinal Dysraphism and Their Healthy Mothers. Öztürk S, Çakın H, Kara M, Kaplan M, Erol FS.

    9)First Prize AwardEffects of Intrathecal Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester on IL-6, TNF-Alpha, and Local Inflammatory Responses in Spinal Cord Injury. Akgün B, Öztürk S, Artaş G, Erol FS, Kaplan M. 12th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 13-16 October 2016, Fethiye/Muğla, Turkey.

    10) First Prize Award (Neurosurgery Field – Best Research of the Year)Smartphones and Programmable Shunts: Are These Phones as Reliable as They Are Smart? Öztürk S, Çakın H, Kurtuldu H, Koçak O, Erol FS, Kaplan M..

    11)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term II – Course II: Neuro-oncology, 15-19 March 2017, Antalya, Turkey (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    12)Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeons Scientific Encouragement Award – 2018. 32nd Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 20-24 April 2018, Antalya, Turkey.
     

    PhD/Specialization Thesis

    Sait ÖZTÜRK – Evaluation of Hearing Function by Auditory Brainstem Response in Newborn Patients with Hydrocephalus before and after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery

    Institution: Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

    Year: 2015

    Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Serhat EROL

     

    Articles published in National or International Journals

    1)Kaplan M, Cakin H, Ozdemir N, Gocmez C, Öztürk S, Erol FS. Is the elapsed time following the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter an individual risk factor for shunt fractures? Pediatr Neurosurg. 2012.

    2)Erol FS, Kaplan M, Öztürk S. Surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease. Türkiye Klinikleri J Neurol-Special Topics 2012

    3)Erol FS, Öztürk S, Akgun B, Cakın H, Kaplan M. How innocent is corpus callosum dysgenesis? Pediatric Neurosurgery 2013.

    4)Kaplan M, Koparan M, Sarı A, Öztürk S, Kaplan SK, Erol FS. Can behenic acid (C22:0) levels be a prognostic factor in glial tumors? Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences 2013.

    5)Çakın H, Kaplan M, Öztürk S, Kazez A. Intrathoracic migration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt through Morgagni's hernia in a Down syndrome patient: a rare shunt complication. Neurol India. 2013.

    6)Erol FS, Cakin H, Öztürk S, Donmez O, Kaplan M. Free-floating ventricular shunt catheter between lateral ventricles: a case report of an unusual ventriculoperitoneal shunt complication. Türk Neurosurg. 2013.

    7)Kaplan M, Öztürk S, Cakin H, Akgun B, Onur MR, Erol FS. Sacrococcygeal sinus angle: a new anatomic landmark for the posterior approach of presacral lesions. Eur Spine J 2014.

    8)Akgun B, Öztürk S, Cakin H, Kaplan M. Migration of fragments into the spinal canal after intervertebral polyethylene glycol implantation: an extremely rare adverse effect: Case report. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014.

    9)Erol FS, Öztürk S, Çakın H, Akın MM. Spontaneous rupture of intracranial dermoid cyst mimicking a primary psychiatric disorder. Archive of Neuropsychiatry 2014.

    10)Öztürk S, Serin HM, Kaplan M. Morphological anatomy of corpus callosum in patients with opened spinal dysraphism and the relationship between hydrocephalus. Global Journal of Human Anatomy and Physiology Research 2014.

    11)Öztürk S, Cakin H, Kaplan M. Spontaneous recanalization of traumatic transverse sinus occlusion despite the persistence of depression fracture. Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 2015.

    12)Öztürk S, Akgun B, Erol FS, Okcesiz I, Yıldırım H. Schwannoma of the medial cord of the brachial plexus: An uncommon localization. Neurology India 2015.

    13)Akgun B, Öztürk S, Ucer O, Erol FS. Epithelioid hemangioma of the thoracic spine. Neurology India 2015.

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    National or International Symposium, Congress, or Conference Presentations

    1)Öztürk S, Kaplan M, Önder S. Spinal nerve root-origin diffuse astrocytoma. 25th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, April, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.

    2)Öztürk S, Kaplan M, Sarı A, Çakın H, Erol FS. Can behenic acid levels be used as a prognostic marker for grading of glial tumors? 5th International Congress of Nutrition and Cancer, 2012, Elazığ, Turkey.

    3)Erol FS, Öztürk S, Kaplan M. How innocent are corpus callosum dysgeneses? 26th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, April 2012, Antalya, Turkey.

    4)Erol FS, Çakın H, Kaplan M, Öztürk S. Free-floating ventricular shunt catheter as a VP shunt complication; Case report. 26th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, April 2012, Antalya, Turkey.

    5)Öztürk S, Çakın H, Kaplan M, Erol FS. Age as a risk factor in post-traumatic epilepsy among cerebral contusion patients. VIII. Scientific Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Association, September 2012, Gaziantep, Turkey.

    (More presentations available upon request.)

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Savas Ceylan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

    Professional Experience:

    • 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    International Experience:

    • 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
    • Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

    Clinical Experience:

    • Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
      • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
      • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
      • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
      • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
      • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

    Professional Memberships:

    • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
    • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
    • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
    • International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
    • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

    Awards:

    • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
    • Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor

    2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident

     

    EDUCATION 

    October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)

    January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)

    2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00

    1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00

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Kemal Paksoy

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.

    He has published in many international and national scientific journals.

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Ramazan Sari

  • 5 Excellent 35 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education:

    Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

    Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

    Professional Experience:

    General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

    Bartın (2000-2004)

    Specialization:  

    Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

    Istanbul (2004-2010)

    Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

    Specialization (2004-2010)

    Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

    Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

    Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

    Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

    (2012-2014)

    Lecturer

    Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

    Specialist Physician

    Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

    Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

    Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

    Specialist Physician

    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

    Specialist Physician

    Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

    2023 –

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

    Skills and Achievements:

    Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

    Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

    Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • Leading doctor for Vagus nerve stimulation
  • 5 Excellent 35 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.

    He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.

    He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.

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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 35 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

    Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

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Baris Topcular

  • 5 Excellent 35 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • General Information and Presentation

    He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

     

    Experience

    İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

    Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

    Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

    Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

     

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Mosek Amnon

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Mosek Amnon is a neurologist who specializes in drug-resistant headaches and facial pain. He uses advanced treatments such as vagus nerve stimulation and plasmapheresis to help patients with complex neurological conditions.

    Dr. Amnon graduated from Tel Aviv University in 1988. He also has training in Chinese medicine from Sri Lanka. His innovative methods have helped many patients and earned him a strong reputation in headache and facial pain management.

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Achinoam Sohar

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Achinoam Socher is a Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. His main focus is on movement disorders.

    Dr. Socher is a key member of the Neurology Department. He takes part in both clinical care and research. He works at one of Israel’s top hospitals, which is known for its large number of patients and advanced neurological services.

    He has helped develop new treatment protocols and has taken part in clinical studies. These efforts have improved patient care. Dr. Socher holds professional accreditations that reflect his dedication to high medical standards.

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Lutfi Hanoglu

  • 4.5 Good 468 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Neurologist
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Rafael Arroyo González

  • 3.4 Good 5 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Quironsalud Madrid
  • Professional experience

    Since 2006, he has been Head of the Neurology Department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid and the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.

    Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid, holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

    Doctor of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (UCM, 2004): Study on the relationship of human herpes virus 6 as an environmental factor in multiple sclerosis.

    Membership in scientific societies

    National and International Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid (June 2015 – present)

    President of the Research Committee of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid (2012 to present).

    Member of the Research Committee of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital (2012-2015).

    Member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (2011-2015).

    Research and Teaching

    Principal investigator of 100 national and international clinical trials.

    7 FIS research projects from the Carlos III Institute of Health (the last 5 as principal investigator).

    10 projects from private foundations, received on a competitive basis (7 as principal investigator).

    He has authored 139 international articles with a total impact factor of 949,917 and 4,552 citations. 38 books and book chapters with an H-factor of 34 (2018).

    His publications stand out in journals that have the greatest global impact on research, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet.

    Dr. Rafael Arroyo has given over 300 international and national presentations at various Congresses.

    Education :

    Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid and holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).

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Marcel Dihne

  • 4.6 Excellent 58 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Professor Dihné is a true master in understanding the subtle mechanisms of the nervous system. His professionalism is manifested in his profound knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as in his ability to accurately identify and effectively treat diseases that can affect both the physical and psychological state of the patient. Professor Dihné listens carefully to everyone, creating an atmosphere of trust, and based on thorough examinations and analyses, develops an individualized treatment plan. He not only has knowledge in his hands, but also the ability to feel and understand how to restore harmony in a person's body and mind, giving them back their quality of life.

    Membership in societies and awards:

    German Society of Physicians. 

    Research Award of the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation for outstanding research in the field of clinical stem cell research.

    Author of numerous publications in leading medical journals in Germany and Europe.

    Specialization:

    • neurology
    • strokes
    • epilepsy
    • nervous system regeneration
    • stem cells
    • microelectrode arrays

    Work experience:

    2001-2004: Training at the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg.

    2004-2011: Training at the Neurological University Clinic Düsseldorf.

    2011-2013: Training at the Neurological University Hospital Tübingen and the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research. 

    Professor Dihne began his scientific career at the University of Düsseldorf. 

    2013-2023  Professor Dihne successfully headed the Department of Neurology at the St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.

    Since 2024: Chief Physician at the Department of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

     

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