Vagus nerve stimulation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who specialises in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation at Medipol University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Koç University
• Currently serves as the Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society
• Undertook postdoctoral research at Temple University in Philadelphia and Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society steering committee
• Recipient of the Prof Dr Hakan Caner overseas education scholarship

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Associate Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a functional neurosurgery expert who completed intensive fellowship training at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Completed a research fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital focusing on neurosurgery
• Specialises in neurophysiology and advanced surgical treatments for movement disorders
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a PhD in Neurophysiology from Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences
• Practises at Medipol Mega University Hospital – a major academic medical centre

Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a specialist neurosurgeon at Florence Nightingale Hospital, focusing on functional neurosurgery and Vagus nerve stimulation.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Holds a fellowship in peripheral nerve microsurgery from Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
• Certified by the European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) in Leeds, UK
• Serves as Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.

• Published 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters.
• Completed training at the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Obtained specialized training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Marseille, France.
• Works at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital in Istanbul.

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 functional neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in surgical solutions for medication-resistant epilepsy.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University – a leading Turkish academic institution
• Expert in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery for patients who do not respond to standard medications
• Extensive research background in neural anatomy and spinal cord interventions with over 20 peer-reviewed international publications
• Highly skilled in neuromodulation and stimulator placements for complex neurological disorders

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu completed advanced training in London and Lithuania through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies to provide specialized functional neurosurgery.

• Completed the European Training Course in Neurosurgery on Functional Neurosurgery and Head Injury
• Specialises in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery to address complex neural conditions
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Publishes clinical research on medical innovation and 3D printing in surgical applications

Associate Professor Бусе Чагла Ары leads neurological care at Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, specialising in complex epilepsy management and neuro-rehabilitation.

• Holds a teaching position as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in diagnostic EEG and sleep latency testing to pinpoint seizure origins
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialises in neuro-rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes after neurological procedures
• Member of the Turkish Neurology Society and the Global Migraine and Pain Society

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in functional neurosurgery who completed a prestigious Deep Brain Stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

• Focuses on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for movement disorders and epilepsy
• Completed the rigorous four-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Contributed to more than 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Serves as a visiting scientist and PhD candidate at Maastricht University's neuroscience department
• Extensive training in microneurosurgery and intraoperative imaging from Zurich University Hospital

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with academic training from top institutions like Dokuz Eylül and Acıbadem universities.

• Member of the American Academy of Neurology
• Active in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Specialises in managing complex medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Expertise includes advanced treatments for dementia and movement disorders

Dr Ulvi Samadzade is a specialized neurologist at Medical Point Hospital with extensive academic training from Dokuz Eylul University Hospital and Gazi University.

• Focuses on medication-resistant epilepsy and complex movement disorders
• Member of the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in advanced-stage neurological treatments including IVIG and plasmapheresis
• Affiliated with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Experienced in treating neuromuscular junction disorders and neuromuscular junction care