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

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

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

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.

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

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.