PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor
2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor
2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor
2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon
2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon
2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident
EDUCATION
October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)
January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)
2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey
2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey
1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00
1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00
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
Oltre 1.100 neuro- e radiochirurgie eseguite – Il Prof. Mortini è un esperto leader in trattamenti mini-invasivi per il cervello e la colonna vertebrale presso l'Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele.
Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist
Foreign language: English
Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA
- AREAS OF INTEREST
o Aneurysm surgery
o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery
o Lumbar hernia
o Neck hernia
o Spine surgery
o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries
o Hydrocephalus
o Pediatric neurosurgery
- Educational Background:
Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991
Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999
- Academic Titles:
Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)
Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)
- Places of Duty:
Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992
Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993
SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999
Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002
(Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)
Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003
Serik State Hospital 2003-2012
(Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)
Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021
Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023
Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently
- Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats
Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999
Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner
Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011
H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296
Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
Work & Training experience:
2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)
2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland
2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland
2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon
2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon
2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof)
2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands
2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon
2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center)
2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.)
Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses.
Clinical areas of interest:
• Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
• Surgery for movement disorders
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Surgery for pain & spasticity
• Psychosurgery
Research areas of interest:
• Deep brain stimulation
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
Administrative duties:
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019
• Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018
• Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still
Memberships:
• WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)
• ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society
• Deep Brain Stimulation Society
• International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Leksell Gamma Knife Society
• EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies)
• Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Turkish Skull Base Society
Sample Publications:
1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001
2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529.
3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716.
4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741.
5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942.
6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759.
7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232.
8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430.
9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533.
10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560.
11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559.
12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279.
13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921.
14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994.
15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102.
16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698.
17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507.
18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852.
19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.
Pathologies
-Benign brain tumors: meningiomas and neuromas:
-Cerebral vascular malformations:
-Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment operations:
-Operations to combat nervous anorexia:
Publications
2023 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma in patients ≥ 65 years: a multi-institutional retrospective study Acta Neurochirurgica 165: 211–220,
2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kues grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study Journal of Neuro-Oncology 160: 201–208.
2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery versus active surveillance for asymptomatic, parafalcine, and parasagittal meningiomas: a matched cohort analysis from the IMPASSE Neurosurgery 90:750–757
2022| Active surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of patients with incident frontobasal meningioma - A subanalysis of the IMPASSE Cancers (Basel) trial. Mar 3;14(5):1300.
2022| Gamma Knife Outcomes and Recommendations and Complications: Patai fond Kuala Lumpur
2022| Radiosurgery for Mental Disorders LGKA Marsella
2022| The Role of SRS in Anorexia Nervosa ISRS Milan
2022| Expanding the indications for gamma knife radiosurgery Neuroonc and Rs Symp Malasia
2022 | Pituitary Adenoma: Conservative in Surgical Abortion Simp CUF Lisbo
Awards and certificates
2019|National Medical Prize XXI in the field of neurosurgery.
2018 | Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neurology
2015 | Factory Award torn away from the International Society of Stereotactic and Radiosurgery
2012 | Correspondent of the Real Medical Academy of Asturias.
Personal Information
Name Surname : Mustafa SEZER
Place of Birth - Year : Balıkesir - 1969
Academic Title : Op. Dr.
Foreign Language : English
Education
Ankara Numune Hospital 1998-2003
Osmangazi Faculty of Medicine 1994
Work Experience
Private Century Hospital 2000-...
Ankara Numune Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic 1998-2003
Kocaeli Ulaşlı Health Centre 1996-1998
Siirt State Hospital Emergency Service 1994-1996
Zhang Xuezhi
Professor
Leading physician
Doctor-scientist of ancient Chinese medicine Qihuang
A famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Beijing
Doctor of Medical Sciences
Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
Head of Department of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University First Hospital
Head of Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University International Hospital
Deputy Head of the Department of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
Academic Director of National Key Specialties of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Geriatrics
Consulting expert of the Central Commission for Health and Talents of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing
Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chairman of the Working Committee of Traditional Chinese Medicine• Director of the Chinese Society for Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Vice Chairman of the Professional Committee for Acupuncture Treatment
Vice President of the Branch of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of the Chinese Medical Association
Vice President of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Vice President of the China Medical Association of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Chairman of the General Hospital Committee of the Chinese Medical Association
Vice President of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chairman of the Professional Committee of Clinical Pharmacology
Permanent Member and Deputy Secretary General of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Working Committee of the General Hospital
Permanent member of the Department of General Medicine
Executive Director of the Beijing Association of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Editorial board expert for reviewing the "Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine", "Clinic of Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine", "Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine" and others
Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.
Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci è specializzato nei trattamenti dei tumori cerebrali, inclusa la radiochirurgia con Gamma Knife. La sua vasta esperienza si estende per oltre 30 anni in neurochirurgia.
Il Dott. Baris Topcular è specializzato in neurologia, con un decennio di esperienza nel trattamento di condizioni neurologiche complesse. Attualmente lavora presso l'Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Professore Associato in Neurochirurgia con ampia esperienza accademica e clinica, specializzato in procedure Gamma Knife presso l'Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.
He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.
He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.
Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.
Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.
Education and Expertise
GATA Military Medical Faculty
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)
Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)
Experience
GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)
Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)
Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)
Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)
Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)
GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)
Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)
Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)
Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)
Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)
Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)
Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)
GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course
Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course
Neuroanatomy course
Spine Surgery course
Professional Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Spine Society of Europe
Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
| Medico | esperienza | Buona scelta per | Cosa li distingue | Clinica e posizione | Consulto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiochirurgia mini-invasiva | Esperto leader nelle procedure di precisione con Gamma Knife e neuronavigazione – tecnologia brevettata per la rigenerazione dei tessuti. Dirige l'Unità di Neurochirurgia Sperimentale presso il principale istituto italiano. | Italia | Prezzo su richiesta | ||
| 39 anni di esperienza | Neurochirurgia stereotassica per tumori cerebrali | Pioniere nella chirurgia della base del cranio con vasta esperienza nel Gamma Knife. Fondatore e presidente della Società della Base Cranica della Turchia e membro del Comitato Esecutivo dell'ESBS. | Turkey | da $375 | |
| 20 anni di esperienza | Condizioni neurologiche complesse | Specializzato in neurologia con una formazione approfondita presso le principali istituzioni. Membro delle principali cliniche neurologiche. | Turkey | Prezzo su richiesta | |
| 22 anni di esperienza | Procedure Gamma Knife | Specializzato in Gamma Knife con accreditamento EANS. Professore associato di Neurochirurgia con vasta esperienza accademica e clinica nell'insegnamento. | Turkey | Prezzo su richiesta |