Best Surgical Treatment Of Epilepsy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Mehmet Tonge specialises in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, focusing on surgical solutions for medication-resistant epilepsy at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Published extensive research on surgical outcomes for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for treating brain lesions and tumours
• Executive board member of the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Trained in advanced microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI at Zurich University Hospital

Dr. Siriporn Cheawchanwej is an aesthetic and anti-aging physician. She holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and completed advanced training at the School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and in Facial Design at Mae Fah Luang University.

Her international training includes Restylane seminars in Sweden (2006–2008) and the International Symposium of Botulinum Toxin in Korea. She also attended the Asia Pacific Rhinoplasty Expert Forum in Seoul, the International Congress of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Seoul, and IMCAS Asia 2009.

Education and Specialization:

• Medical Degree: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
• Specialization in Neurosurgery: Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery (1997-2003)

Professional Experience:

• 2003-Present: Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience, including roles at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and currently at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul.

Areas of Expertise:

• Spinal Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex spine deformities.
• Brain Tumor Surgery: Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
• Pediatric Neurosurgery: Proficient in treating spinal and brain conditions in children, such as spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors.
• Gamma Knife Surgery: Uses advanced radiosurgical techniques for treating brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
• Scoliosis Treatment: Offers comprehensive treatment options for scoliosis, including surgical correction.
• Cerebrovascular Surgery: Skilled in surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysm repairs and AVM treatments.

Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.

Professor Ersoy Kocabicak is a leading neurosurgeon specialising in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery for medication-resistant conditions at Atlas University Hospital.

• Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Education Group for the Turkish Neurosurgical Association
• Completed a PhD in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Founding Board Member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Has published over 46 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery (EANS)

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

PROF. DR. HASAN ÖZGÜR ÖZDEMİR

Neurosurgery

Language;

Turkish, English

TITLES;

Attending Physician

EDUCATION;

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) 1987-1995

EXPERİENCE[1]Akdeniz University Department of Neurosurgery 1996-2002

Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery (Specialist) 2003-2007

Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Assistant Professor) 2007-2012

Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Associate Professor) 2012-2017Medical Park Antalya 

Hospital Complex 2018-Present

Areas of interest;

Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery

Cervical Disc (Neck Hernia) Surgery

Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Vascular (brain-vascular aneurysm and AVM) operations

Spine Tumors

Spine Fractures

Brain Tumors

MEMBERSHİPS;

Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Turkish Medical Association

AWARDS;

2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place

COURSES AN SERTİFİCATES;

Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Course

Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite neurosurgical expertise from Johns Hopkins University to the surgical treatment of complex epilepsy and brain disorders.

• Trained in groundbreaking micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yasargil
• Directs surgical care at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital using advanced neuronavigation and neuromonitoring
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society and executive member of the European Skull Base Society
• Led the first clinic in Turkey to achieve accreditation from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 110 scientific papers on advanced neurosurgical outcomes and techniques

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on functional neurosurgery and epilepsy cases.

• Accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Served as a lecturer at Medipol University and Eurasia University
• Helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Practises at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – a premier JCI-accredited facility
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who has helped lead functional and stereotactic neurosurgery at some of Turkey's most prestigious university hospitals.

• Completed advanced training in functional disorders at the University of Marseille in France
• Former Professor and Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Certified in stereotactic neurosurgery and radiosurgery from leading European centres
• Extensively published with 68 peer-reviewed articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Regularly serves as a moderator and speaker at international neurosurgery congresses