Vagus nerve stimulation Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu completed advanced training in London and Lithuania through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies to provide specialized functional neurosurgery.

• Completed the European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Functional Neurosurgery and Head Injury
• Specialises in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery to address complex neural conditions
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Publishes clinical research on medical innovation and 3D printing in surgical applications

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a specialized neurologist at Medical Point Hospital with extensive academic training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital and Gazi University.

• Focuses on medication-resistant epilepsy and complex movement disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in advanced-stage neurological treatments including IVIG and plasmapheresis
• Affiliated with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Experienced in treating neuromuscular junction disorders and neuromuscular junction care

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic training from top institutions like Dokuz Eylül and Acıbadem universities.

• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Active in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialises in managing complex medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Expertise includes advanced treatments for dementia and movement disorders

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары leads neurological care at Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, specialising in complex epilepsy management and neuro-rehabilitation.

• Holds a teaching position as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in diagnostic EEG and sleep latency testing to pinpoint seizure origins
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialises in neuro-rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes after neurological procedures
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and the Global Migraine and Pain Society

The doctor is a Professor of Neurology with a specialization in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease. With extensive expertise in these areas, the doctor has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. The doctor is recognized for advancing research and clinical practices in neurology, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches.

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

• Focuses on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders and epilepsy
• Completed the rigorous four-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Contributed to more than 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Serves as a visiting scientist and PhD candidate at Maastricht University's neuroscience department
• Extensive training in microneurosurgery and intraoperative imaging from Zurich University Hospital

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon who deepened his expertise as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Spent seven years at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital managing complex neurological cases
• Trained at Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital, a major centre for mental and neurological health
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Eurospine
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and spine conditions at Biruni University Hospital

Dr Abdullah Ozkardes is a senior neurologist at Biruni University Hospital who provides expert oversight for patients requiring Vagus Nerve Stimulation. He previously served as a specialist at the prestigious Memorial Sisli Hospital for nearly two decades.

• Specialises in managing medication-resistant epilepsy and chronic neurological disorders
• Trained as a flight physician with expertise in complex physiological monitoring
• Focuses on precise patient selection for neuromodulation to improve seizure control
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and seasoned department head

Dr. Halit Anil Eray is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He is an Associate Clinical Research Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Florida (2025–2026) under Prof. Kelly D. Foote. His work there includes movement disorder and Tourette DBS clinics, operating room cases, and research. He is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Ardahan State Hospital since December 2024. His training includes a residency at Ankara University and a 2022 DBS/SCS fellowship at International Medicana Hospital.

His focus includes DBS workflows, target planning, advanced neuroimaging, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric surgery. He has 15 peer-reviewed papers and 13 indexed abstracts. In 2026, he was first author on studies on transaxis odontoidectomy morphometrics and sinonasal teratocarcinoma. He has presented at WSSFN, ESSFN, and EANS. He was an invited speaker at the 39th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2026.

Professor Fikret Baskan is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who focuses extensively on paediatric neurosurgery and complex surgical interventions.

• Specialises in implants for medication-resistant epilepsy and congenital neurological conditions
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery – training the next generation of specialists
• Member of the specialised Paediatric Neurosurgery Group within the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Extensive background at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital – one of the region's largest medical complexes

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.

Associate Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a functional neurosurgery expert who completed intensive fellowship training at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Completed a research fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital focusing on neurosurgery
• Specialises in neurophysiology and advanced surgical treatments for movement disorders
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a PhD in Neurophysiology from Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences
• Practises at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a major academic medical centre