Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery efforts at Liv Hospital, specialising in functional procedures like Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders.

• Focuses on DBS for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia
• Performs complex electrode placements for vagal nerve and spinal cord stimulation
• Handles paediatric neurosurgery including hydrocephalus and congenital spine conditions
• Member of the specialized neurosurgery team at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Professor Muhittin Emre Altunrende is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus who specialises in functional neurosurgery for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.

• Focuses on deep brain stimulation (DBS) to help manage complex neurological conditions
• Published 18 articles in international medical journals regarding brain and nerve surgery
• Contributed expert knowledge as a chapter author for international medical textbooks
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Experienced in treating spinal tumours and degenerative spinal diseases alongside functional cases

Associate Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgery specialist who has performed 1,100 treatments, focusing heavily on neuromodulation for conditions like Parkinson's disease.

• Leads a multidisciplinary council including neurologists and psychiatrists to assess every DBS patient
• Provides comprehensive care from initial surgical planning through to delicate post-surgery device adjustments
• Teaches the next generation of surgeons as an Associate Professor at Istinye University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with expertise in complex brain tumour removals

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

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

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal is a specialist in functional neurosurgery at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, with a strong focus on movement disorders.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and the management of complex neurological conditions
• Researches antiepileptic drug efficacy and laboratory findings in brain tumours to improve clinical outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Expertise includes neuro-oncological and paediatric neurosurgery for comprehensive patient care
• Published extensive research on neuroprotective effects and surgical outcomes in international medical journals

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

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.

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.

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.

Dr Aditya Gupta has performed 1,100 surgical procedures and serves as the Neurosurgery Department Director at Artemis Hospitals.

• Completed advanced neurosurgical training across the USA, Germany, France, and the Netherlands
• Specialises in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and medication-resistant epilepsy
• Uses high-precision Cyberknife and Gamma Knife systems for non-invasive functional neurosurgery
• Recipient of the Sir Dorabji Tata Award and the Chief of Army Staff Award

Dr Mangaleswaran Balamurugan completed specialist neurosurgery training in Australia and Japan before becoming a leading DBS provider at Apollo Hospital. He earned a distinction as the youngest neurosurgeon to qualify for the Diplomate National Board at his first attempt.

• Trained at major neurological centres in Australia and Japan
• Recipient of the Best Neurosurgery Resident award
• Specialises in precise electrode placement for Deep Brain Stimulation
• Consults at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha – a JCI-accredited facility

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

20 years

• Member of the Indian Association of Functional Stereotactic Neurosurgery.
• Member of the Indian Association of Neurologists and Spinal Neurosurgeons.
• Has publications on functional stereotactic neurosurgery.
• Received the Delhi Medical Association Award in 2015.

Professor Sridhar Krishnamurthy is the Director of the Institute of Neurosciences and Spinal Disorders at Global Hospital Chennai. He completed his specialist neurosurgery training at top-tier institutions in Germany and Switzerland.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery for the treatment of Parkinson's disease
• Developed original surgical tools including the Sridhar Spinal Retractor System
• Trained at University Hospital Zurich – a global hub for neurosurgical innovation
• Fellowship trained at KRH Klinikum Nordstadt in Germany
• Senior Consultant who leads a major multidisciplinary neuroscience institute

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

• He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
• He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
• He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
• Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.