Best Surgical treatment of epilepsy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.

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)

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu is a urological surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic procedures for prostate and bladder cancer. Dr. Keseroglu performs Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy to improve patient recovery. He also focuses on female incontinence surgery and complex stone treatments like HOLEP.

• Performs robotic sacrocolpopexy and radical cystectomy for cancer and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Treats urological conditions using laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy techniques.
• Manages all endourological stone surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
• Works at İstinye University Liv Hospital, a 300-bed facility with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and neuro-oncology for both children and adults. Dr. Akalan uses intraoperative MRI and the O-arm system to improve surgical accuracy. He has published over 110 scientific papers and co-authored a neurosurgery textbook.

• Performs brain tumor removals using minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery.
• Treats complex conditions like glioblastoma, glioma, and pituitary adenoma.
• Specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy and movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving over 1,200 patients daily.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite neurosurgical expertise from Johns Hopkins University to the surgical treatment of complex epilepsy and brain disorders.

• Trained in groundbreaking micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yasargil
• Directs surgical care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital using advanced neuronavigation and neuromonitoring
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society and executive member of the European Skull Base Society
• Led the first clinic in Turkey to achieve accreditation from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 110 scientific papers on advanced neurosurgical outcomes and techniques

Dr. Baris Topcular is a neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at the University of Basel in Switzerland. He also works in the molecular neuroimaging department for PET scans. Dr. Topcular treats patients at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Turkey.

• Specialize in botulinum toxin applications for movement disorders.
• Performs neuropsychological assessments and molecular brain imaging.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
• Manages neurodegenerative diseases using stem cell therapy protocols.

Dr. Baran Yil is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Yil treats complex conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis. He specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize.
• Served as an instructor for the skull base anatomy course series.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
• Performs specialized procedures including Gamma Knife and deep brain stimulation.

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

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

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

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon who specialises in functional neurosurgery and vagus nerve stimulation at Medical Park Antalya.

• Won the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his research into vagus nerve stimulation
• Focuses on pediatric neurosurgery and treating epilepsy in children
• Handled senior clinical roles as Chief Physician at several Turkish state hospitals
• Specialises in complex cranial work including aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumour surgeries
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

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

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 Serdal Gungor is a highly senior paediatric neurologist specialising in complex seizure management at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed advanced subspecialty training at Hacettepe University – Turkey's premier medical institution
• Former Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine where he trained future specialists
• Focuses on paediatric neurology and treatment-resistant epilepsy cases in children
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Neurology Association

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

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.

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. He trained at Gazi University and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Dr. Samadzade belongs to the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

• Uses botulinum toxin injections and IVIG therapy for neurological symptom management.
• Treats complex conditions including Alzheimer’s, migraines, and movement disorders.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey.