Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Gulnar Ibrahimova specializes in improving patients' lives at Medipol University's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.

• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2008
• Completed neurology specialization at Istanbul University
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Association
• Published papers in domestic and international journals

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.

Specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Bekir Tugcu has performed deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for patients at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson's and epilepsy
• Trained at Istanbul University – a leading medical faculty in Turkey
• Chief of Neurosurgery at a major mental health and nervous diseases hospital

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain and nerve conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expertise in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar brings cardiovascular surgery expertise from prestigious institutions like University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Heart Center and University of Ottawa
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Over 38 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular procedures

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, with extensive experience in complex neurosurgical procedures at top institutions.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, including spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 100+ scientific articles and edited 7 books on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord injury research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

Specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery – trained with Prof. Başkaya at the University of Wisconsin.

• Board-certified in Brain and Neurosurgery since 2015
• Focused on complex neurosurgical procedures
• Completed advanced training in cerebral bypass surgery
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with training from Dokuz Eylül University and European neurosurgical courses.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery and head injury courses
• Presented at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress

Prof. Halil Can specializes in functional neurosurgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Extensive experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Published research on neuromodulation and pain management
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2020
• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical spinal procedures

Specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson's and dystonia – trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's neurology department.

• Expert in advanced-stage Parkinson's treatments
• Member of The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Uses botulinum toxin injections for dystonia cases
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin specializes in Parkinson's disease and advanced treatments at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at multiple prestigious Turkish medical universities
• Member of the International Parkinson And Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in advanced stage Parkinson's treatments including Apomorphine Pump
• Affiliated with American and European neurology academies

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery
• Skilled in pituitary and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Experienced in treating spinal fractures and hernias

Specializing in neuromodulation treatments like deep brain stimulation, Dr. Kilic combines clinical expertise with research and teaching at Istinye University.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in neurosurgery
• Specializes in multiple neuromodulation techniques beyond DBS
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Provides comprehensive pre- and post-surgical care for neurological conditions

Associate Professor of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson's and movement disorders. Dr. Buşe Çağla Arı practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specializes in botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders
• Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ozkardes brings 34 years of experience of neurology expertise, with specialized training in movement disorders at GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Served as Neurology Specialist at Şişli Memorial Hospital for 34 years of experience
• Completed rigorous neurological training at GATA, Turkey's leading military medical academy
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and DGCA Health Board
• Background includes both military and civilian hospital leadership roles

Dr Mehmet Tonge specializes in DBS surgery with 32 publications and 41 invited lectures in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University specializing in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Extensive experience with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Associate professor Melih Ucer specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, trained at the University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Professor of Neurology specializing in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. Works at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery
• Expertise in treating movement disorders
• Focuses on advanced neurological conditions

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – nine years focused on children's brain and spine conditions at leading Turkish hospitals.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society pediatric group
• Faculty member at Biruni University's neurosurgery department
• Experienced in neuro-oncology and congenital spine anomalies