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Best Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery neurologists in Turkey: TOP 46 doctors

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Ali Zirh
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
4.8
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)

Ali Zirh

Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience

accreditations:

American Parkinson Disease Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science
World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
  • Uses Microelectrode Recording and Stimulation in deep brain stimulation surgery.
  • Trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, USA.
  • Over 1,300 successful deep brain stimulation surgeries performed.
  • Member of European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
  • Certified by the European Board of Neurosurgery.
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4.8
34 reviews
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Selçuk Göçmen
Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience
4.6
481 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Selçuk Göçmen

Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience
  • Specializes in functional neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
  • Trained in the USA and Turkey at top institutions for neurosurgery.
  • Certified in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife procedures.
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic Functional and Epilepsy Surgery Group.
  • Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Award by the German Society of Neurosurgery in 2014.
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4.6
481 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $25000 - $35000
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Akin Akakin
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Akin Akakin

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
Dr. Akin Akakin is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey with over 20+ years of experience and expertise in a variety of areas including Far lateral disc surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Cerebrovascular diseases, Aneurysms, and more. He has a Doctorate Program from Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy, as well as published articles in conferences and journals.Read more
4.2
51 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $23500 - $26000
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Umut Dogu Akturk
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Umut Dogu Akturk

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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Baran Yilmaz
Neuroradiologist
20 years of experience
4.7
42 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Baran Yilmaz

Neuroradiologist
20 years of experience

Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

 

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

 

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

 

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

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4.7
42 reviews
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $20000 - $25000
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Kamran Aghayev
Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.Read more

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Bekir Tugcu
Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
42 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Bekir Tugcu

Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish medical association
Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.Read more
4.7
42 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $20000 - $25000
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Dursun Kirbas
Neurologist
47 years of experience
4.2
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
ISU Gaziosmanpasa

Dursun Kirbas

Neurologist
47 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Dursun Kirbaş is a neurologist specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology, Landing, Dementia, Headache, Forensic Neurology, Parkinson, and Movement Disorder.Read more
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Yaşar Kütükçü
4.6
481 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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4.6
481 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $25000 - $35000
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Lutfi Hanoglu
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.5
463 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Lutfi Hanoglu

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
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Sabbri Aydin
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
28 years of experience
4.3
41 reviews

Sabbri Aydin

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital
4.3
41 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $18000 - $23000
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Zafer Toktaş
Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience
3.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Oncology Hospital

Zafer Toktaş

Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience

accreditations:

North American Spine Society

Neurosurgeon with extensive education from Marmara University, Uludag University, and Harvard Medical School. Experienced in research, state service, and teaching. Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Neurosurgery Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association, North American Spine Society, and Nervous System Surgery Association.

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Gulnar Ibrahimova
Neurologist
16 years of experience
4.8
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)

Gulnar Ibrahimova

Neurologist
16 years of experience

accreditations:

General Medical Council
Dr. Gülnar İbrahimova, MD graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008 and completed her specialization training in Neurology at Istanbul University in 2017. She currently works at Istanbul Medipol UNiversity Parkinson's disease and movement disoreders' center, and is a member of the Turkish Neurological Association and the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. Additionally, she has published papers in domestic and international journals.Read more
4.8
34 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $28000
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Abdullah Ozkardes
Neurologist
41 years of experience
4.2
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
ISU Gaziosmanpasa

Abdullah Ozkardes

Neurologist
41 years of experience
Assoc. Professor Abdullah Özkardeş is a neurologist with expertise in EMG, EEG, sleep monitoring, botox applications, flight medicine, dementia, and Parkinson/Alzheimer. He has a Bachelor's degree from Ankara University, as well as experience as a neurology research assistant, assistant professor of neurology, flight doctor, and neurologist, and a flight medic.Read more
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Basak Bolluk Kilic
Neurologist
25 years of experience
4.8
34 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)

Basak Bolluk Kilic

Neurologist
25 years of experience
Dr. Başak Bolluk Kılıç, MD is a Medical Doctor who specializes in Parkinson's and other Movement Disorder Diseases. She has received special training in EEG and EMG, Botulinum Toxin applications, and Deep Brain neurostimulator (DBS) Programming. Currently, she is providing personalized medical follow-up and treatment support for patients at Istanbul Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER).Read more
4.8
34 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $28000
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Kenan Kapici
Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience
4.7
42 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Kenan Kapici

Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience

Education and Expertise

GATA Military Medical Faculty

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)

Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)

 

Experience

GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)

Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)

Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)

Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)

Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)

Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)

Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)

GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course

Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course

Neuroanatomy course

Spine Surgery course

 

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Spine Society of Europe

Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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4.7
42 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $20000 - $25000
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Murat Tiftikci
Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Adatip Hospital

Murat Tiftikci

Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience

Specialization: Neurospinal Cord and Nerve Surgery

Foreign Language : English

Date of Birth: 03.02.1974

Education :

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
Fırat University Neurosurgery Specialization (1999-2004)

Experience:


Private Adatip Hospital (2004-2013)
Private Cihan Hospital (2013-2015)
Private Adatip Hospital (2015-...)

Memberships:


Sakarya Medical Chamber
Turkish Neurosurgery Association

 

 

 

 

 

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Mehmet Tonge
Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Mehmet Tonge

Neurosurgeon
21 years of experience

Medical School: Suleyman Demirel University, 2004

 

Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011

 

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

 

• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

 

* Surgery for pain & spasticity

 

* Psychosurgery

 

Research areas of interest:

 

* Deep brain stimulation

 

• Stereotactic radiosurgery

 

 

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