22 Best Surgical treatment of epilepsy Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Dr Ertugrul Pinar specialises in functional neurosurgery and complex brain mapping at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on advanced neuromodulation techniques to treat patients who haven't found relief through traditional medications.

• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for managing neurological disorders
• Trained at Marmara University, a high-volume tertiary referral centre for neurosurgery
• Specialises in both adult and paediatric surgical interventions
• Uses minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to reduce surgical trauma
• Focuses on anatomically challenging lesions and complex skull base cases

Professor Mehmet Tonge specialises in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, focusing on surgical solutions for medication-resistant epilepsy at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Published extensive research on surgical outcomes for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for treating brain lesions and tumours
• Executive board member of the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Trained in advanced microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI at Zurich University Hospital

Professor Ersoy Kocabicak is a leading neurosurgeon specialising in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for medication-resistant conditions at Atlas University Hospital.

• Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Education Group for the Turkish Neurosurgical Association
• Completed a PhD in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Founding Board Member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Has published over 46 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)

Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specialises in complex brain and spine surgery at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He uses advanced endoscopic and radiosurgical techniques to manage difficult neurological cases.

• Trained at Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital, a leading Turkish centre for psychiatry and neurosurgery
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery times for surgical patients
• Treats both paediatric and adult patients for various brain disorders
• Published extensive research on refined neurosurgical methods and tumour management

Dr. Dilek Necioglu Orken is a neurologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on complex neurological conditions and patient management. Dr. Orken previously served as the Head of the Neurology Department at Demiroglu Science University. She also held the role of Education and Administrative Officer at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital.

• Served as a member of the faculty at Demiroglu Science University.
• Practiced as a specialist at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Sisli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
• Provides care at a facility with a recognized history of world-class safety standards.

Associate Professor Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery who has performed over 900 successful procedures.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Group
• Provides specialised neuro-oncology and surgical care for both adult and paediatric patients
• Trained in advanced cerebral aneurysm workshops and live surgery at the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute
• Authored 31 medical articles and six book chapters on complex cranial and spinal conditions
• Completed intensive surgical training at the Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University in the USA

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on functional neurosurgery and epilepsy cases.

• Accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Served as a lecturer at Medipol University and Eurasia University
• Helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – a premier JCI-accredited facility
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Topcular specialises in advanced diagnostics for epilepsy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He manages medication-resistant cases using precise brain imaging and neurostimulation protocols.

• Oversees Video-EEG monitoring to pinpoint exact seizure origins
• Coordinates Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for surgical epilepsy management
• Uses Brain PET imaging for detailed molecular neuroimaging of the brain
• Faculty member at Istanbul Bilim University training future neurologists
• Trained at the University of Basel Research Centre in Switzerland

Professor Akcakaya is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, having completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Focuses on functional neurosurgery for cases where medication no longer controls seizures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies following a rigorous four-year programme
• Holds an EANS certification from Leeds in the UK, meeting high European surgical standards
• Former attending neurosurgeon at several major Istanbul training and research hospitals
• Received awards for research from the Nervous System Surgery Society

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who has helped lead functional and stereotactic neurosurgery at some of Turkey's most prestigious university hospitals.

• Completed advanced training in functional disorders at the University of Marseille in France
• Former Professor and Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Certified in stereotactic neurosurgery and radiosurgery from leading European centres
• Extensively published with 68 peer-reviewed articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Regularly serves as a moderator and speaker at international neurosurgery congresses

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.

Dr Baran Yil is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and microelectrode recording for functional neurosurgery
• Specialises in neurosurgical care for both adults and children with complex brain disorders
• Organiser of international cadaver courses focusing on deep brain stimulation techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Professor Halil Can is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in functional neurosurgery and complex epilepsy cases.

• Performs surgical treatments for medication-resistant epilepsy and spasticity
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery including spinal cord stimulators and Parkinson surgeries
• Appointed as Professor at Istanbul University, a premier medical institution
• Published extensive research on pediatric neurosurgery and decompressive craniectomy
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for precision intracranial and spinal procedures

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with dedicated European training in functional neurosurgery and focal cortical dysplasia.

• Completed the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) specialist programme in functional neurosurgery
• Published research on the surgical management of calcified focal cortical dysplasia
• Trained in advanced surgical neuroanatomy to improve precision in complex brain procedures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributes to clinical innovations like 3D printer-assisted surgical planning

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital and is a true heavyweight in functional neurosurgery for epilepsy.

• Specialises in pediatric epilepsy cases and complex brain tumour-related seizures
• Performs multiple subpial transections to control seizures while preserving vital brain functions
• Uses intraoperative MRI and O-arm 3D imaging to verify results during surgery
• Authored 117 scientific papers and co-authored major neurosurgical textbooks
• Leads a large team at a JCI-accredited university medical centre

Dr. Buse Cagla Ari is an associate professor of neurology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. She focuses on movement disorders, dementia, and chronic headaches. Dr. Ari is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. She specializes in botulinum toxin injections for both migraines and movement disorders.

• Uses nerve blocks and botulinum toxin to treat complex headache disorders.
• Treats Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Conducts diagnostic sleep studies including polysomnography and sleep latency tests.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul with 50 specialty departments.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed advanced clinical training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Spent over a decade at Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital – Turkey's premier centre for complex neurological and mental health disorders
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and surgical interventions for seizure management
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Received formal Associate Professor title for his contributions to neurosurgical research and clinical practice