Brain MRI Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr. François Lechanoine is a neurosurgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 2,500 surgeries. This includes 1,600 procedures as the lead surgeon. He specializes in complex brain and spine conditions. Dr. Lechanoine founded the UBE surgical training center at his hospital.

• Holds diplomas from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Eurospine.
• Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures like Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy.
• Treats complex cases including brainstem conditions and pituitary adenomas.
• Works at Maria Cecilia Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Italy.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Talip Asil is a neurologist and stroke specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a one-year stroke fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada. Dr. Asil specializes in interventional neurology, dementia, and movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited facility known for its neurosurgery and vascular care.

• Completed interventional neurology training at Bezmialem Vakıf University.
• Treats complex conditions including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and spinal cord stroke.
• Managed neurological cases as a consultant in Bahrain.
• Performs specialized therapies such as plasmapheresis and video-EEG monitoring.

Dr. Kokrek is a specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She brings clinical experience from leading Turkish state and foundation medical centers.

• Practices at Medipol Mega – a major university hospital for Brain MRI diagnostics
• Served at Haseki Education and Research Hospital – a prominent Turkish training site
• Worked with the Halic University Foundation for Children with Leukemia
• Provides medical expertise within a wide-reaching academic hospital system

Dr. José Angel Obeso leads the HM CINAC Integral Neurosciences Centre. He uses brain MRI to evaluate complex movement disorders like Parkinson's and dystonia.

• Authored over 350 research articles on brain function and movement disorders
• Maintains an h-index of 78 indicating major global scientific impact
• Pioneered Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation to help stabilize motor functions
• Directs a specialized neurosciences center focusing on advanced brain activity
• Founded the Movement Disorders Group within the Spanish Neurology Society

Dr. Teyyub Hesenov is a neurosurgeon at Melhem International Hospital in Baku. He focuses on neuromodulation and complex tumor resections. Dr. Hesenov was the first to perform Parkinson’s surgery in Azerbaijan. He earned his medical degree and specialist training at major Turkish universities. His practice includes adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.
• Performs baclofen pump and vagal nerve stimulator implantations.
• Treats brain and spine tumors using minimally invasive techniques.
• Authored over 10 scientific papers in international journals like World Neurosurgery.

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He provides expert medical review for brain MRI scans involving complex central nervous system tumors.

• Specializes in diagnosing acoustic neuromas and brain cysts
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in identifying Moyamoya disease – a rare condition causing blocked carotid arteries
• Evaluates brain hemorrhages and vascular malformations in adults and children
• Trained in endoscopic pituitary surgery and neurosurgical oncology

Dr. Gokoglu is a neurosurgery specialist at Brigham Women's Hospital. He performs brain MRI evaluations for patients with tumors and nervous system disorders.

• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy for deep understanding of brain structure
• Research expert in surgical treatments for strokes and brain aneurysms
• Specializes in diagnosing spinal diseases and congenital nervous system disorders
• Member of the surgical team treating head trauma and spine deformities

Dr. Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Zirh completed research fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
• Treats epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic pain using stereotaxic surgeries.
• Provides Gamma Knife and Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS).
• Works at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospital, which treats over 1,200 daily patients.

Dr. Rodrigo Rocamora heads the epilepsy department at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He leading the first team to introduce laser thermal therapy for epilepsy in Spain.

• Specializes in evaluating drug-resistant epilepsy through advanced brain MRI and metabolic imaging
• Directs the Epilepsy Unit within the European Reference Network at HM Nou Delfos
• Directs Video-EEG monitoring to locate seizure origins with high precision
• Professor at Pompeu Fabra University with research in Alzheimer's and cognitive impairment
• Earned a PhD in Medicine from Bonn University in Germany