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Antonio Russi
Antonio Russi
Neurologist
53 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Antonio Russi

Neurologist
53 years of experience

accreditations:

International League Against Epilepsy
  • Prof. Antonio Russi, Spain's top epileptologist, specializes in non-surgical therapy for severe epilepsy.
  • He employs electroencephalography (EEG) and video surveillance to develop personalized drug therapy plans.
  • Medication therapy is successful in 70% of cases; Prof. Russi has treated over 2,000 patients.
  • He is ranked in Forbes' Top 100 Spanish doctors and leads the Epilepsy Russi Institute and the Epilepsy Unit at Teknon Hospital.
  • Prof. Russi is a member of the Neurophysiology Catalan Society, the International League Against Epilepsy, and the American Epilepsy Society.
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4.7
413 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
Inpatient diagnosis of epilepsy. Individual selection of treatment
$20438
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Baris Metin
Baris Metin
Neurologist
25 years of experience
4.2
53 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Baris Metin

Neurologist
25 years of experience
  • Dr. Baris Metin specializes in epilepsy treatment with over 7 years of experience.
  • Utilizes methods like medication management, VNS therapy, ketogenic diet, and surgical options.
  • Dr. Metin has experience practicing at medical institutions in Turkey and Belgium.
  • Certified in Electroencephalography, which enhances diagnostic precision for epilepsy.
  • Published numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
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4.2
53 reviews
All-Inclusive package price:
Basic Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Children
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Sinan Comu
Sinan Comu
Neurologist
29 years of experience
4.6
319 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Sinan Comu

Neurologist
29 years of experience

accreditations:

Child Neurology Society

Dr. Sinan Çomu is a Turkish neurologist with 20+ years of experience treating movement, behavioral, genetic, metabolic, epilepsy, headache, and developmental delay disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. He received his medical degree from Istanbul University and specialty training in pediatrics, children’s neurology and American treatment approaches from Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the Child Neurology Society.

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4.6
319 reviews
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Ebru Erbayat Altay
Ebru Erbayat Altay
Neurologist
28 years of experience
4.5
467 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Ebru Erbayat Altay

Neurologist
28 years of experience

Neurologist. Specialist in the epilepsy treatment

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4.5
467 reviews
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Kyoung Heo
Kyoung Heo
Neurologist
4.5
42 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Severance Hospital

Kyoung Heo

Neurologist

accreditations:

The Korean Epilepsy Society
The Korea Medical Association

Prof. Heo is a leading neurologist in South Korea specializing in epilepsy treatment. He is the head of the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital and a graduate of Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is a member of The Korean Epilepsy Society, The Korean Neurological Association, and The Korea Medical Association.

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4.5
42 reviews
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Carme Fons
Carme Fons
Neurologist
25 years of experience
4.8
41 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital

Carme Fons

Neurologist
25 years of experience
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4.8
41 reviews
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20 top ranked Epilepsy doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Bartolome Oliver
Bartolome Oliver
Neurosurgeon
49 years of experience
4.7
413 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Bartolome Oliver

Neurosurgeon
49 years of experience

accreditations:

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery
  • Dr. Bartolome Oliver specializes in epilepsy treatment, utilizing microsurgical operations and non-invasive radiosurgery.
  • Standard treatment methods for epilepsy include medication management, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), and resective surgery.
  • Trained at leading hospitals in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
  • Member of the European Society of Brain Tumors Neurosurgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
  • Author of 150 publications and 350 reports presented at international medical conferences.
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4.7
413 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Vagus nerve stimulation $51096.3 - $53367.25
Stereotaxic surgeries $28386.83 - $73805.77
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Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak
Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak
Neurologist
23 years of experience
4.5
162 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak

Neurologist
23 years of experience
  • Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, M.D., specializes in epilepsy treatment using EEG, medication, and lifestyle management.
  • Graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, and completed her residency at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital.
  • Holds a Master’s Degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, focusing on EEG studies.
  • Has experience of international practice at clinics such as Ağrı State Hospital, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.
  • Professional memberships include the Turkish Neurological Society, emphasizing continuous education and research in neurology.
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Kursad Aydin
Kursad Aydin
Neurologist
27 years of experience
4.5
467 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Kursad Aydin

Neurologist
27 years of experience
  • Specializes in epilepsy treatment with extensive experience in managing complex cases.
  • Expert in medication management, ketogenic diet, VNS therapy, and surgical interventions.
  • Has international experience from practicing at Gazi University and Selcuk University in Turkey.
  • Certified in Child Neurology and Child Health and Diseases from Gazi University.
  • Member of professional bodies, maintaining current practices in epilepsy treatment.
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4.5
467 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy $15000 - $25000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $28000
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Celal Salcini
Celal Salcini
Neurologist
29 years of experience
4.2
53 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Celal Salcini

Neurologist
29 years of experience

He was born in 1978 in Prizren (Kosovo). After graduating from "Prizren Science High School" in 1996, he started his education at Pristina University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine between 1999-2005. Between 2006-2011, he completed his specialty training in Neurology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology. During her training, she was especially interested in electrophysiology, dementias and movement disorders. Between 2012-2013, she worked as a lecturer at Üsküdar University. Since 2013, she has been working as a Neurology specialist at NPIstanbul Brain Hospital. She has ongoing scientific studies in the field of neurology. He speaks fluent English, Serbian and Bosnian. In his free time, he is engaged in classical Turkish music.

Publications:

  • Bilateral Thalamic Anaplastic Glioma: Case Report. Ibrahim Sun, Celal Salcini , Ayca Sun, Baran Yılmaz, Kadriye Agan. Marmara Medical Journal 2008, Volume 21, Issue 3, Page(s) 257-260
  • Electrophysiology and Pathology Findings in a Case of Lafora. Ağan K, Erbaş B, Şalçini C, Uluç K, Günal D, Aktan S. 42nd National Neurology Congress, 2006
  • Tumefactive MS: A Case Report. Deniz Borucu, Celal Şalçini, Betül Özdilek, Kayıhan Uluç, Neşe Tuncer Elmacı, Dilek İnce Günal. 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
  • Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease; Case Report with Radiologic and CSF Findings. Orhan Yılmaz, Celal Şalçini, Mesrure Köseoğlu, Kayıhan Uluç, İpek Midi, Neşe Tuncer,Önder Us, 43rd National Neurology Congress, 2007
  • A Case of Tardive Dystonia Secondary to Low Dose Risperidone. Celal Şalçini, Kadriye Ağan, Dilek İnce Günal, 8th National Parkinson and Movement Disorders Congress, 2009
  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Patient With Schizoaffective Disorder Manic Episode. Gökben Hızlı Sayar, Celal Salcini, Ali Bayram, Gaye Kağan, Nevzat Tarhan, 2012
  • Chapter XVI "SPINAL CORD DISEASES" of Merrit's Neurology Handbook, p:493-502 Uz.Dr. Kayıhan Uluç, Dr. Celal Şalçini, Translation editor O. Doğu, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, ISBN No: 978-975-277-207-6, Ankara 2009
  • Neurophysiologic Approach to the Complex Organization in Spine: A study on F-wave duration and Cutaneous Silent Period in Primary Restless Legs Patients, İşak B., Uluç K., Şalçini C., Clinical Neuorphysyology, 2010
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4.2
53 reviews
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Vagus nerve stimulation $26000 - $28000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $24000 - $28000
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Byung-hee Lee
Byung-hee Lee
Radiation oncologist
41 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Cheonan
RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial cell Clinic)

Byung-hee Lee

Radiation oncologist
41 years of experience

Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

Regular member of the American Stroke Association

Regular member of the World Stroke Society

Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the Intervention Society

24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

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Veronika Chernuha
Veronika Chernuha
Neurologist
30 years of experience
4.4
146 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Veronika Chernuha

Neurologist
30 years of experience
Dr. Veronika Chernuha is a neurologist and pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, specializing in pediatric neurology, epilepsy, and neurogenic diseases. She has significant expertise in treating neurologic patients, especially after neurosurgical interventions, and is known for her work in areas such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy.Read more
Halil Can
Halil Can
Neurologist
30 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Halil Can

Neurologist
30 years of experience

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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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy $10787 - $21573.99
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $9083.79 - $18167.57
Multiple subpial transections $5677.37 - $9083.79
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Mustafa Kilic
Mustafa Kilic
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Mustafa Kılıç Clinic

Mustafa Kilic

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a skilled neurosurgeon with expertise in neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Kilic manages all stages of patient care, from preoperative evaluation to postoperative follow-up. He focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Kilic is an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He is active in neurosurgery research and education. As a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, he has completed many advanced neuromodulation procedures. His work has led to high patient satisfaction and strong results in complex neurological cases.

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Anil Gurkan
Anil Gurkan
Neurologist
16 years of experience

Anil Gurkan

Neurologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
You Clinic
Eduardo Fernandez
Eduardo Fernandez
Wellness Specialist
11 years of experience
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Holistic Bio Spa®

Eduardo Fernandez

Wellness Specialist
11 years of experience

accreditations:

Doctorate

Eduardo Fernandez, MD

Medical Doctor & Cell Expert

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of therapies.

Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.

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Eslie Perez
Eslie Perez
General practitioner
11 years of experience
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Holistic Bio Spa®

Eslie Perez

General practitioner
11 years of experience

accreditations:

Doctorate

Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital

2020-2023

Medical records manager at the Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta 2 months 2020

General practitioner in private medical office

2015-2022

Doctor in charge of weight control clinic

2013-2014

Medical assistant in dermatology clinic

2008-2013

Medical Assistant in Dermatological procedures.

 Medical Assistant in minimally invasive surgical procedures

 Operation of fractional laser machine - IPIXEL-ER and

facial rejuvenation with IPL.

 Experience in laser hair removal with Intense Pulsed Light and

radiofrequency

 Experience with ultrasonic cavitation

 Experience with ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy machine for the

treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.

 Experience assisting in and Fillers procedures.

 Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

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 Experience in clinical records

 Training in continuing education and professional development of teachers

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Sait Ozturk
Sait Ozturk
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Sait Ozturk

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience

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 Brain 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? Canedey 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 Sy Surgery Association, September 2012, Gaziantep, Turkey.

(More presentations available upon request.)

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