Salih Murat Imer

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and has published 68 scientific articles. Dr. Imer holds certifications in Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery and full-endoscopic spine surgery.

Specialization and Techniques

Dr. Imer performs complex brain and spinal interventions. His work includes the treatment of pituitary adenomas, brain tumors, and cerebral artery aneurysms. This specialist performs procedures like deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a surgery to implant electrodes that treat movement disorders. He also provides vagus nerve stimulation and treats vascular conditions such as arteriovenous malformations and cavernomas.

The doctor uses specialized surgical methods to help patient recovery and safety. These include:

• Leksell Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomas and skull base tumors.
• Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery for herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.
• DISC Nucleoplasty for cervical and lumbar disc diseases.

Academic and Scientific Achievements

Prof. Imer contributes to neurosurgical research and professional education. He has authored nine book chapters for national and international publications. The professor has presented 82 reports at medical gatherings and served as a speaker at 33 international congresses. Additionally, he has spoken or moderated at 99 national congresses and symposia. He also trained surgeons as a Neuropathfinder Train-the-Trainer in Austria and Greece.

Work Experience

• Current – Neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and Private Office.
• 2016–2018 – Founding Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Okan University Hospital.
• 2006–2011 – Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• 2000–2006 – Associate Professor at Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• 1996–2000 – Consultant Neurosurgeon at Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty.
• 1993–1996 – Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Trakya University Medical Faculty.
• 1993 – Consultant Neurosurgeon at Trakya University Medical Faculty.
• 1983–1985 – Physician during Obligatory Service.

Education and International Training

• 1977–1983 – Medical Degree from Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University.
• 1985–1991 – Neurosurgical Residency at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University.
• 1990 – Clinical Training at University Central Hospital, Finland, under Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi.
• 1991 – Turkish Board in Neurosurgery Certification.
• 1988–1996 – EANS European Courses in Amsterdam, Rostock, Çeşme, Klagenfurt, and Aalborg.
• 1995 – Primary Examination for European Board in Klagenfurt, Austria.
• 2004 – Advanced training in Functional Disorders, Vestibular Schwannomas, and Skull Base Surgery in Marseille, France.
• 2004 – DISC Nucleoplasty training in Freiburg, Germany.
• 2011 – Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Certification in Herne, Germany.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Board in Neurosurgery
• European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)