Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal is a specialist in functional neurosurgery at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, with a strong focus on movement disorders.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and the management of complex neurological conditions
• Researches antiepileptic drug efficacy and laboratory findings in brain tumours to improve clinical outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Expertise includes neuro-oncological and paediatric neurosurgery for comprehensive patient care
• Published extensive research on neuroprotective effects and surgical outcomes in international medical journals

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

• Trained at Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital, a major Turkish centre for neurological diseases
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting his senior academic and clinical standing
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and complex spinal procedures
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon who completed a dedicated Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• Holds a PhD candidacy in Neuroscience from Maastricht University
• Expert in functional neurosurgery for movement disorders and spasticity
• Completed the prestigious European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Author of over 30 international publications on stereotactic brain surgery
• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and interventional neuroradiology

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.

Professor Ali Zirh is a world-renowned functional neurosurgeon who completed prestigious fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. He leads the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Centre at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specialises in microelectrode recording and stimulation techniques for movement disorders
• Trained in neurophysiology at Marmara University to improve surgical precision
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Fellowship trained at North America's top-tier neurosurgery programmes
• Focuses on surgical solutions for medication-resistant Parkinson's and tremors