Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for his work on nerve stimulation
• Expertise includes cerebrospinal tumour surgery and complex aneurysm repairs
• Focuses on pediatric neurosurgery and treating hydrocephalus in children
• Highly skilled in managing cerebellum prolapse and spinal surgeries
• Trains other specialists in neurosurgical residency programmes

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 Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly qualified neurosurgeon and PhD in neuroscience who specialises in complex functional procedures for Parkinson's disease. He leads international research into spinal regeneration and formerly directed the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University.

• Completed a surgical research fellowship at the University of Toronto in Canada
• Performed complex neurosurgery operations for Parkinson's disease at leading university hospitals
• Earned a Doctor of Science in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University
• Former Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Published over 100 scientific articles on complex cranial and spinal surgery

Dr. Evren Sandal is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery. Dr. Sandal completed focused research in cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and brain cysts.

• Trained in skull base surgery at a leading US university medical center.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
• Collaborated with global experts in craniocervical junction and cerebral bypass techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint Hospital, which features a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage surgery. Dr. Mucuoglu utilized 3D printing technology for assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and acoustic neuroma.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagus nerve stimulation surgery.
• Specialized in surgical neuroanatomy and head injury management.

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

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.

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.