Surgical treatment of epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, the doctor is a highly accomplished specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology. Clinical expertise encompasses hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery. The doctor has held significant positions at various training and research hospitals, including serving as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor has pursued international professional development, including an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. After being appointed Associate Professor in 2018, the doctor attained the rank of Professor in 2024 and currently practices as a specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

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 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

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.

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

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. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist at the JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She maintains memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Zengin treats neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

• Uses specialized therapies including apomorphine pumps and migraine vaccines.
• Performs botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraines and movement disorders.
• Treats complex neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s, and stroke complications.
• Is a member of the European Academy of Neurology.

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.