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Bekir Tugcu

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • The doctor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over twenty years of experience, specializing in general neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgeries, as well as epilepsy and Parkinson's surgeries. His expertise extends to neurovascular, spine, spinal cord, nerve, and craniovertebral junction surgeries. The doctor is proficient in performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgeries.

    He completed his medical education at Istanbul University and held significant roles in various hospitals, including serving as Chief of the Neurosurgery Department. He was appointed as an Associate Professor in 2013 and later achieved the title of Professor in 2020.

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Inci Emekli

  • 4.8 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Inci Emekli is a neurologist at PARMER, Istanbul Medipol University (2025–). She specializes in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. She completed her neurology residency at Istanbul University (2015–2020). She then completed a neurology fellowship at Karabuk University (2020–2023) and movement disorders training at Michigan State University (2023–2024).

    Her publications include an accepted article in Movement Disorders on the Head Snap Sign, a 2024 World Neurosurgery article on gender inequality in leadership, and a 2021 Parkinsonism & Related Disorders paper on hereditary Parkinson’s in Turkey. She delivered an oral presentation in 2022 on COVID‑19’s impact on carpal tunnel surgery. She also co‑authored a neurology chapter on hyperlipidemia in 2021.

    Accreditation: Fellow of the Turkish Board of Neurology (2019–). Memberships: Turkish Society of Neurology (2016–) and European Academy of Neurology (2019–).

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AUD $34,425 - AUD $39,749
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Ozgun Koksal

  • 4.8 Excellent 44 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 4.5 Good 495 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2015 - 2015

    Medipol Üniversitesi Parkinson Hastalığı ve Hareket Bozuklukları Merkezi

    2009 - 2009

    Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

    1999 - 2004

    Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

    1997 - 2009

    Amerikan Hastanesi

    1997 - 1997

    VKV Amerikan Hastanesi

    1995 - 1995

    Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital Research Fellow

    1995 - 1995

    Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1995 - 1997

    Toronto Western Hospital,

    1994 - 1994

    Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital

    1992 - 1992

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia

    1992 - 1992

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington

    1992 - 1992

    İsrail Kudüs, The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

    1991 - 1991

    İspanya Zaragoz- The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow, Scotland, İngiltere

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council1994

    Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Neurophysiology

    1993

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

    1989

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

    1983

    Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

    1983

    Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

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Ibrahim Bayar Cinar

  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education & Academic Qualifications

    License (MD)

    Field: Medicine

    University: Istanbul University

    Year: 1987

    Residency

    Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

    Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

    Years: 1988–1994

    Clinical Fellowship

    Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

    Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)

    Years: 1994–1995

    Academic Titles & Positions

    Assistant Professor

    Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

    Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

    Years: 1995–2008

    Professor

    Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

    Institution: Altınbaş University

    Years: 2014–2019

    Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations

    -Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

    -European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

    -European Society for Vascular Surgery

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Бусе Чагла Ары

  • Leading doctor for Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары is a specialist neurologist focused on movement disorders at Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital.

    • Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
    • Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expertise includes deep brain stimulation assessment and post-operative programming
    • Specialises in Parkinson's disease and medication-resistant movement disorders
    • Active member of the Turkish Parkinson's Disease Society
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Halil Can

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Professor Halil Can is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, specialising in functional neurosurgery for movement disorders.

    • Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson surgery and essential tremors
    • Holds the title of Professor at Istinye University – a leading Turkish medical institution
    • Focuses on neuro-oncology and epilepsy surgery alongside functional procedures
    • Published extensive research on anatomical features of the spine and nervous system
    • Maintains professional focus on minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques
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Ali Osman Mucuoglu

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Dokuz Eylül University from 2013 to 2019 after graduating from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2012 (2005–2012). He worked at Dokuz Eylül University and Muş State Hospital from 2019 to 2021. He has practiced at Atlas University Hospital since 2021.

    He has five publications. These include a case report in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports that has been cited seven times. He also reported on 3D printer‑assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy and on emergency minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) surgery. He delivered an oral presentation at the 33rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Congress in 2019.

    He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. His advanced training includes spinal surgery courses in 2016 and 2017, the European Training Course on Head Injury and Functional Neurosurgery in 2017, and Surgical Neuroanatomy in 2017. He also holds an animal experimentation certificate from 2016.

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Dr. Mehmet Tonge

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • 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
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Ela Simay Zengin

  • 5 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

    Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

    She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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Ulvi Samadzade

  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

    Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

    He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

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Evren Sandal

  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Evren Sandal is a specialist in Brain and Neurosurgery. He completed his medical degree at Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his neurosurgery training in 2015. Dr. Sandal focuses on skull base, craniocervical junction, and neurovascular surgery. He has extensive experience in these fields.

    Dr. Sandal has worked at the Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. He also contributed to laboratory and clinical studies in skull base and cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He has collaborated with experts such as Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and Prof. Başkaya. These experiences have strengthened his skills in complex neurosurgical procedures.

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Ahmet Karkucak

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializations

     

    Brain Tumors

    Aneurysm Surgery

    Pituitary Surgery

    Spine Surgery

    Waist neck and back hernias

    Spine Tumors

    Spinal Fractures

    Peripheral Nerve Surgery

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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