Surgical treatment of epilepsy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

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.

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 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

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.

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital and is a true heavyweight in functional neurosurgery for epilepsy.

• Specialises in pediatric epilepsy cases and complex brain tumour-related seizures
• Performs multiple subpial transections to control seizures while preserving vital brain functions
• Uses intraoperative MRI and O-arm 3D imaging to verify results during surgery
• Authored 117 scientific papers and co-authored major neurosurgical textbooks
• Leads a large team at a JCI-accredited university medical centre

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is an expert neurosurgeon who specialises in advanced intraoperative monitoring and surgical techniques for complex brain conditions.

• Experienced in using Quantitative ElectroCorticoGraphy (ECoG) to precisely map brain activity during surgery
• Completed a specialised paediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and modern vascular neuroanatomy techniques
• Active researcher in neurophysiology with recent presentations at international neurosurgery forums in Italy and Serbia