Brain MRI Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgery specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She brings extensive academic training from Istanbul University to her Brain MRI evaluations.

• Completed specialized training in endoscopic pituitary surgery.
• Trained at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris – a leading center for pediatric neurosurgery.
• Expertise includes anatomy of the hippocampal region and epilepsy surgery.
• Participated in the World Federation of Neurology continuing medical education program.
• Fellow of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He uses brain MRI to support diagnoses for complex mental health and addiction cases.

• Completed specialization at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital
• Researched cognitive effects using computer-assisted methods for his medical thesis
• Specializes in addiction treatment and cognitive remediation at the AMATEM clinic
• Previously managed outpatient and inpatient care at Izzet Baysal Mental Health Hospital

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga chairs neurosurgical education at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility. He uses brain MRI to diagnose complex skull base and neurovascular conditions.

• Specializes in neuro-oncology – treats brain tumors, acoustic neuromas, and pituitary adenomas
• Performs neurovascular procedures for cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Published numerous research articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr. Yasef Özsarfati is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has over 40 years of expertise in neurology. He spent a year in the United States researching dementia and behavioral neurology. Dr. Özsarfati earned his professorship at Istanbul University.

• Specializes in the treatment of dementia, epilepsy, and severe headaches.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.
• Uses advanced diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brain MRI.

Dr. Kenan Kapici is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Kapici served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University. He has held senior leadership roles at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS), discectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
• Is a member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training in microsurgery and neuroanatomy.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Dr. Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico. He performs between 30 and 60 neurological surgeries every month. He completed his medical training in the United States and Canada. Dr. Hernandez specializes in complex brain and spine interventions.

• Operates at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stem cell therapy.
• Treats chronic spinal pain, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Practices at a boutique hospital located 200 yards from the US-Mexico border.

Dr. Elkhan Mammadov is a medical oncologist. He focuses on cancer diagnosis and treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy (smart drugs), and immunotherapy.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, MD (2004–2010). Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine training (2014–2019). Istanbul Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medical Oncology subspecialty training (2019–2022).

Experience: 5 years in Internal Medicine. 3 years in Medical Oncology.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Medical Oncology. ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology).

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an Associate Professor at the Medipol University Parkinson’s Center in Istanbul. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic pain management. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. She also serves as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals like BMC Neurology.

• Specializes in Parkinson’s disease biomarkers and restless legs syndrome.
• Treats complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs specialized nerve blockages and botulinum toxin injections for migraines.
• Published over 15 papers in international medical journals.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Omur Gunaldi is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery. Dr. Gunaldi focuses on brain tumor removal and neuro-oncological cases. He carries the title of associate professor within his specialty.

• Expertise in transnasal tumor resection and complex craniotomy procedures.
• Treats adults and children for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas.
• Established the neurosurgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer is a neurosurgery consultant at Wiener Privatklinik. He uses brain MRI interpretation to map tumors and complex nerve pathologies for precise surgical planning.

• Specializes in microsurgery – uses high-power magnification to treat delicate brain and spine areas
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) – Europe's largest university medical center
• Uses Brain MRI results to plan neonatal procedures like fetal surgery for spina bifida
• Member of multidisciplinary teams that manage complex brain and spinal tumor treatments

Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Training: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016). Internship in Neurosurgery, Innova Medical Centre, Tbilisi (2016–2018). Residency in Neurosurgery, Azerbaijan Medical University (2019–2024).

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a professor of neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Tugcu follows a career spanning over 20 years in neurovascular and spinal surgery. He holds a personal certification from the Turkish Medical Association.

• Served as the Chief of the Neurosurgery Department at a major training hospital.
• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions including acoustic neuroma, brain cysts, and craniostenosis.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

Dr. Wilfried Lang is an esteemed Austrian neurologist at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He helped establish Austria’s national stroke registry. Dr. Lang specializes in stroke medicine, Parkinson’s disease, and neurodegenerative conditions. He is a Professor of Neurology at Sigmund Freud Private University.

• Heads the Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation departments at the Brothers of Mercy Hospital.
• Expert in EEG-based neurodiagnostics for movement disorders and dementia.
• Published extensively on brain ischemia and neurorehabilitation management.
• Serves as a senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

Dr. Tural Rahimli is a neurosurgeon educated at Azerbaijan Medical University (Bachelor of Medicine, 1999–2005). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University Hospital (2008–2014).

Clinical expertise: brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, skull base tumors, arteriovenous malformations, spinal cord tumors, pediatric neurosurgery.

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), Hacettepe University Alumni Association, Azerbaijan Neurosurgical Society, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Work experience: Medistyle Hospital (2014–2016); DTX Hospital (2016–2018); Baku Medical Plaza Hospital (2018–2024); Republic Diagnostic Centre (2024–2025).

Dr. Marcel Dihne is the Chief Physician of Neurology at the Academic Hospital Solingen. He is a recipient of the Research Award from the Christian and Claudia Hempel Foundation. Dr. Dihne specializes in epilepsy, stroke treatment, and the regeneration of the nervous system. He has authored numerous publications in leading European medical journals.

• Served as the Head of Neurology at St. Lukas Klinik Solingen for 10 years.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain.
• Performs specialized procedures including vagus nerve stimulation and video-EEG monitoring.
• Works at an academic hospital ranked among the top clinics in Germany by Focus magazine.