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Best neurosurgeons in Turkey: TOP 150 doctors

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Ertugrul Pinar
Ertugrul Pinar
Neurosurgeon
6 years of experience
4.4
168 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Ertugrul Pinar

Neurosurgeon
6 years of experience

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

  • Brain Tumors
  • Glial Tumors
  • Meningiomas
  • Brain Metastases
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Posterior Fossa Tumors
  • Intraventricular Masses
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Scalp and Bone Tumors
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Cerebral Hemorrhages
  • Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
  • Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Cavernomas
  • Head Injuries
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4.4
168 reviews
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Zafer Orkun Toktas
Zafer Orkun Toktas
Neurosurgeon
16 years of experience
4.5
50 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Zafer Orkun Toktas

Neurosurgeon
16 years of experience

2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey

VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey

MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgeon

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4.5
50 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Craniotomy $13000 - $18000
Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy) $9600
Discectomy $9000 - $11000
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Ali Zirh
Ali Zirh
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
4.8
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)

Ali Zirh

Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience

accreditations:

American Parkinson Disease Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science
World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
  • Expert in Neurosurgery, specializing in DBS for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
  • Internationally trained in Germany, Spain, UK, Israel, Belgium, and USA.
  • Conducted over 1,500 Neurosurgical interventions, specializing in DBS.
  • Broke Guinness World Record for largest gathering of DBS patients.
  • Holds EANS license and passed European Board of Neurosurgery Exam.
  • Recognized with awards including the Golden Palm and International Elekta Award.
  • Member of prestigious societies such as ESSFN, WSSFN, and IASP.
  • Offers online consultations for Neurosurgery patients globally.
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4.8
39 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $25000 - $28000
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) $20000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
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Selçuk Göçmen
Selçuk Göçmen
Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience
4.6
494 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Selçuk Göçmen

Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience
  • Specializes in Neurosurgery, focusing on Gamma Knife and functional neurosurgery.
  • International training in the US and Turkey; certified in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
  • Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery, 2014.
  • Trained at renowned institutes such as Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic.
  • Holds certifications in neurosurgery, Gamma Knife, and endovascular procedures.
  • Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Spine Association.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking neurosurgical treatment.
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4.6
494 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Excision of skull base tumor $30000 - $58000
Stereotaxic surgeries $8500 - $14000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $40000
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Murat Dokdok
Murat Dokdok
Radiologist
25 years of experience
4.6
494 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Murat Dokdok

Radiologist
25 years of experience
Dr. Murat Dokdok is an Interventional Radiologist at the Anadolu Medical Center with expertise in Cardiovasculary Imaging, Neuroradyology, and the ability to communicate in both English and Turkish. He has an extensive educational background, having received a degree from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasha School of Medicine and professional experience from Göztepe State Hospital, Minnesota University and Harvard School of Medicine, MGH, and Acibadem Hospital.Read more
4.6
494 reviews
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Excision of skull base tumor $30000 - $58000
Stereotaxic surgeries $8500 - $14000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $40000
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Yaşar Kütükçü
Yaşar Kütükçü
4.6
494 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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4.6
494 reviews
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Excision of skull base tumor $30000 - $58000
Stereotaxic surgeries $8500 - $14000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $40000
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20 top ranked Neurosurgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk
Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.6
326 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

Neurosurgery Specialist

2015 - 2016, /USA

OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Neurosurgery Specialist

2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye

MARDIN STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MARMARA UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

2011 - 2011, /USA

JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialization Training

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4.6
326 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Fetal surgery for spina bifida $21000 - $25000
Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting $4500 - $6500
Craniotomy $13000 - $17000
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Orkun Koban
Orkun Koban
Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
4.7
106 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

Orkun Koban

Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban is a Neurology & Neurosurgery specialist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in spine surgery and the treatment of head and neck tumors. His areas of expertise also include endoscopic spine surgery, advanced age spinal diseases, scoliosis, and tumor diseases.Read more
4.7
106 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy $9573 - $10393
Discectomy $6017 - $6564
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Melih Bozkurt
Melih Bozkurt
Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
4.6
123 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Melih Bozkurt

Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience

2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2009 - 2014, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Neurosurgery Specialist

2008 - 2009, Konya / Türkiye

KONYA MILITARY HOSPITAL

325th Term Medical Second Lieutenant

2007 - 2008, Agri/Türkiye

DOĞUBAYAZIT STATE HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist (Compulsory Service)

2006 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Neurosurgery Specialist

2001 - 2006, Ankara/Türkiye

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Assistant Doctor of Neurosurgery

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4.6
123 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Removal of spinal cord tumor $14000 - $17500
CyberKnife for brain tumor $4750 - $6450
CyberKnife $4750 - $6450
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Turker Kilic
Turker Kilic
Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
4.3
27 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex

Turker Kilic

Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
Prof. Türker Kılıç, M.D., is a neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife Radio Surgery, and is the first Turkish medical doctor to have radiosurgery training at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.Read more
4.3
27 reviews
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Akin Akakin
Akin Akakin
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.2
53 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Akin Akakin

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
Dr. Akin Akakin is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey with over 20+ years of experience and expertise in a variety of areas including Far lateral disc surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Cerebrovascular diseases, Aneurysms, and more. He has a Doctorate Program from Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy, as well as published articles in conferences and journals.Read more
4.2
53 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $24000 - $28000
Medication treatment for Parkinson"s disease
Vagus nerve stimulation $20000 - $26000
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Kamil Yalcin Polat
Kamil Yalcin Polat
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.6
123 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Kamil Yalcin Polat

General surgeon
34 years of experience

 

EDUCATION

 

2022

Associate Professor

 

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

 

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

 

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

 

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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4.6
123 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Removal of spinal cord tumor $14000 - $17500
CyberKnife for brain tumor $4750 - $6450
CyberKnife $4750 - $6450
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Mahmut Akyuz
Mahmut Akyuz
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.5
114 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Memorial Antalya Hospital

Mahmut Akyuz

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience

2018 - Present, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ANTALYA HOSPITAL

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2015 - 2017, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2000 - 2015, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

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4.5
114 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Herniated disc surgery $6300 - $10500
Brain tumor removal $13300 - $17700
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $18900
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Serdar Kahraman
Serdar Kahraman
Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
4.4
231 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Serdar Kahraman

Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.

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4.4
231 reviews
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Naci Karacaoglan
Naci Karacaoglan
Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.5
469 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Naci Karacaoglan

Plastic surgeon
32 years of experience
Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in a wide range of procedures such as hair transplants, liposuction, vaginoplasty, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery. He has been recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey and has received an award from the Ministry of Health of Turkey as a 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert'. He is also a member of several international societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.Read more
4.5
469 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy $15000 - $25000
Removal of meningioma $17000
Pituitary tumor surgery $15000 - $20000
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Nejat Akalan
Nejat Akalan
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
4.5
469 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Nejat Akalan

Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience

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.

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4.5
469 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical treatment of epilepsy $15000 - $25000
Removal of meningioma $17000
Pituitary tumor surgery $15000 - $20000
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Mustafa Bozbuga
Mustafa Bozbuga
Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
4.2
53 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Mustafa Bozbuga

Neurosurgeon
34 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.Read more
4.2
53 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery $24000 - $28000
Medication treatment for Parkinson"s disease
Vagus nerve stimulation $20000 - $26000
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Mehmet Besir Surme
Mehmet Besir Surme
Neurosurgeon
11 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Eskisehir
Neurosurgeon Dr. Mehmet Beşir SÜRME

Mehmet Besir Surme

Neurosurgeon
11 years of experience

Professional Experience Compulsory Service 2014 - 15 District Health Director - Güroymak Community Health Center/BİTLİS Specialization 2015 - 20 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Work Location 2024 - present Eskişehir City Hospital Neurosurgery Department Education Siirt Ataturk Anatolian High School 2003 - 07 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine 2007 - 13 SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES • 1. Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan IH. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma Mimicking Neurofibroma in a Patient Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2016; 26:141-144. • 2. Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Evaluation of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Cerebellar Tonsils and Bulbus in Chiari Type I Malformations: Comparison Before and After Surgery. Turk Neurosurg. 2017 May 7. • 3. Surme MB, Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Kaplan M. Ossifying Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Turkiye Clinicals Journal of Neurology. 2017;12:44-48 • 4. Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Evaluation of 12 Cases. F.U. Journal of Health Science and Medicine. 2016; 30:107-111. • 5. Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Cranioplasty with preoperatively customized Polymethyl-methacrylate by using 3-Dimensional Printed Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Mold. J Neurosci Neurol Disord. 2018; 2:052-064. • 6. Bakal U, Poyraz AK, Tartar T, Akdeniz I, Surme MB, Çelik S. A Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: Asymptomatic Small Bowel Perforation Istanbul Med J 2019; 20(6): 571-3. • 7. De Lima L, Surme MB, Gessi M, Mastronuzzi A, Miele E, Tamburrini G, Massimi L. Central nervous system high-grade neuroepithelial tumor with BCOR alteration (CNS HGNET-BCOR)—case-based reviews Child's Nervous System ( 2020) 36:1589–1599 • 8. Surme MB, Demir F, Erol D., Kaplan M. Is There A Genetic Relationship Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia And Meningioma ? A Case Report Of 3 Genes Analyzes. Arq Bras Neurocir 2021;00:1–3. • 9. Gurbuz O, Surme MB. The effect of intradiscal percutaneous radiopaque gel ethanol injection on pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation: Our clinical experience. Eskisehir Med. J. 2022; 3(2):130-137. • 10. Arikan E, Surme MB. Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Findings of Patients Diagnosed with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma. Mevlana Medical Sciences Journal 2 (2), 70-74. ORAL PRESENTATIONS • Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Kaplan M. A Case of Cervicogenic Headache Treated with C1 Posterior Arch Resection. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 30th Scientific Congress, 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan İH. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma Mimicking Neurofibroma in a Patient Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 30th Scientific Congress. 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Kaplan M. A Case of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Presenting with Intergluteal Tail. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 30th Scientific Congress. 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Demir F, Okcesiz I, Erol FS. Evaluation of Acute Lumbar Disc Hernias with Thin Section Lumbar MRI. 12th International Turkish Spine Congress, 19-22 April 2017, Antalya. • Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Evaluation of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Cerebellar Tonsils and Bulbus in Chiari Type I Malformations: Comparison Before and After Surgery. XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery, August 20-25, 2017, Istanbul. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Evaluation of 12 Cases. 12th International Turkish Spine Congress. 19-22 April 2017, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Celik S., Kaplan M, Erol FS. Evaluation of Cases with Cervical Spondylomyelopathy who underwent corpectomy - Our Clinical Experience. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 32nd Scientific Congress. 20-24 April 2018, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Repair of Orbitofrontal Defects Using Polymethylmethacrylate Grafts Created by 3D Printer. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 32nd Scientific Congress. 20-24 April 2018, Antalya. C I T A T I O N S • My publications have a total of 40 citations. CERTIFICATES (OTHER) • 1. I received an Academic Incentive Bonus for 1 year in 2017 for my academic publications. • 2. Community Health Center Physicians Education. 14-18 July 2014, Kars. (Turkish public health institution). • 3. V. Turkey Zoonotic Diseases Symposium. 24 October 2015, Erzurum. (EKMUD- Turkish Infectious Diseases Specialization Association and TVHB - Turkish Veterinary Medical Association). • 4. Meaningful Occupation Solutions Together. 15-17 April 2015, Gothenburg/Sweden. (Lifelong Learning Programme). • 5. Certificate of Achievement (Position: District Health Manager) 2015, Güroymak/ Bitlis • (Güroymak District Governorship) • 6. Between 16.03.2019 - 04.04.2019, I performed my military service in Mamak/Ankara and was given a 'Certificate of Appreciation'. CERTIFICATES (NEUROSURGERY) • 1. Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Neuroanatomy. 14-15 January 2017, Mersin (TNDer Neuroanatomy and Neurovascular Education Training Group). • 2. XII. International Turkish Spine Congress. 19-22 April 2017, Antalya (Turkish Spine Association). • 3. Certificate of Use of Experimental Animals. 10.12.2018 – 20.12.2018, Elazig (FÜSEM- Fırat University Continuing Education Center). • 4. Turkish Neurosurgery Academy 4th Scientific Conference. 1-4 November 2018, Adana. • 5. Turkish Neurosurgery Society Training Program 6.Semester 1.Module. 28.06.2018- 01.07.2018, Mudanya/Bursa. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group). • 6. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Program 7.Semester 2.Module 27.06.2019 – 30.06.2019, Van. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group). • 7. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Program 8th Term 1st Course 2-5 May 2019, Kayseri. (Pediatric Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group). • 8. Current Developments in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. 30.11.2019, Elazig. (Koç University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Selçuk Peker) • 9. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 25. Spinal Symposium 28-31 October 2021, Çeşme. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group) • 10. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, 34. Scientific Congress. September 30 - October 3, 2021, Online • 11. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, NOVA 19-22 May, 2022, Kütahya. (Speaker) • 12. Spinal Deformity Correction Maneuvers Course 21 May 2022, Eskişehir. (Speaker) • 13. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, 35. Scientific Congress. 24 – 27 November 2022, Antalya. (Speaker) • 14. Complex Spinal Surgery, February 4, 2023, Eskişehir (Speaker). • 15. I worked as a fellow in the Pediatric Neurosurgery department of Catholica University (Rome/Italy) Agostino Gemelli Hospital between 15.01.2020 and 14.02.2020 for 1 month. ORAL PRESENTATIONS(2) • Surme MB, Ertugrul B, Sen D, Kaplan M. Is There a Genetic Link Between Meningioma and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? A Case Presentation Involving the Analysis of 3 Genes. 33rd Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. April 11-14, 2019, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Surme MB, Gönen M, Yıldırım H, Korkmaz S, Kocabıçak E. Analysis of Perfusion Changes in White and Grey Matter in Parkinson's Patients Treated with Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation. 34th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. September 30 - October 3, 2021, Online." • "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Case of Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Due to Vertebral Artery Dolichoarteriopathy. NOVA 2022, Kütahya." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. Can vertebrobasilar insufficiency lead to parkinson like symptoms? EANS 2022, Belgrade." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. Do vertebral artery stenoses have an atherosclerotic origin? EANS 2022, Belgrade." • "Surme MB, Yilmaz AH, Ustun ME. Could Resistant Urinary Incontinence Be Related to Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency? Our Initial Case Experiences. 31st National Urology Congress. October 27-30, 2022, Cyprus." • "Surme MB, Akgün B, Isci M, Baloglu M, Millet H. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surgical Approaches to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy on Cervical Spinal Canal Diameter and T2 Signal Intensity. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. • Surme MB, Cosar A, Daltaban IS, Ustun ME. Efficacy of a New Surgical Technique for Carotid Artery * "Surme MB, Arikan E, Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S. Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Findings in Cases November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. • "Surme MB, Cosar A, Ustun ME. Can Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Cause Parkinson-like Symptoms? 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. Diagnosed with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. Dolichoarteriopathies in Patients with Moderate Hemiparesis due to Cerebrovascular Ischemic Attacks. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya." • "Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S, Surme MB, Yayla E. The Effect of MCI-186 on Lipid Peroxidation in Rats with Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya." * "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Can Quantitative ElectroCorticoGraphy (ECoG) Be More Valuable Than Non -Quantitative ECoG? A Preliminary Report. Bridging Neurosciences and Neurosurgery: New Frontiers in Intraoperative Neurophysiology. February 2 – 4, 2023, Verona, Italy

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Melih Uc
Melih Uc
Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience
4.9
49 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Melih Uc

Neurosurgeon
18 years of experience

Neurosurgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Spina Bifida,

• Lumbar Mass,

• Tumor,

• Meningomyelocele,

• Neurological Diseases,

• Cervical Disc Hernia,

• Brain Diseases,

• Herniated disc

• Neck hernia

• Spinal Canal Stenosis

• Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)

• Brain Tumors

• Spinal Cord Tumors

• Spine Fracture

• Celebral hemorrhage

• Brain Aneurysm

• hydrocephalus

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

 

Education

• University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,

Madison/USA

• Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization

Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,

Mersin/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey

• Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey

Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars

Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.

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4.9
49 reviews
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Muhittin Emre Altunrende
Muhittin Emre Altunrende
Neurosurgeon
40 years of experience
4.4
231 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Muhittin Emre Altunrende

Neurosurgeon
40 years of experience

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

Brain and Spinal tumors 

Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

Education 

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

Experience 

Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

Osmaniye State Hospital 

Bolu State Hospital 

Private Taksim German Hospital 

Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

Liv Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

Turkish Medical Association

Research and Publications 

Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) • 

Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons 

Articles in International Journals (18)  

Chapters in International Books (1) 

Articles in National Journals (5) 

International Papers (12) 

National Papers (24) 

 

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231 reviews
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Award-winning stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon from Turkey, working for over 30 years. 

Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS). Has provided over 850 successful DBS procedures and more than 1,350 neurosurgery procedures. Broke a Guinness World Record for the biggest number of patients after DBS gathered in one place. Was trained in Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Israel, Belgium, and the USA. Cooperates with Bookimed from 2018 and regularly trains and educates the Bookimed’s team for training and education in neurology.

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