22 Best Surgical treatment of epilepsy Doctors in Istanbul

Dr İsmail Şimşek focuses on functional neurosurgery at the Medicana Ataşehir International Hospital. He uses Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) as a core approach for managing medication-resistant epilepsy cases.

• Performs Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for both paediatric and adult patients
• Uses 3.0T Brain MRI for high-resolution diagnostic mapping before surgery
• Coordinates care for epilepsy patients with comorbid movement or spinal disorders
• Trained in neurosurgery at the English Medicine Program of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Specialises in neuromodulation techniques to manage complex neurological pathways

Professor Baskan is a paediatric neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on functional neurosurgery for children and adults.

• Performs vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for medication-resistant epilepsy
• Holds a PhD in Neurosurgery from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Appointed Faculty Member at the Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in managing congenital anomalies and complex neuro-oncological cases