Best Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) neurosurgeons: TOP 115 doctors

Gülümser Kızıltaş Tokmak, M.D., graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 2002 and completed residency at Neurology Clinic, Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University, and has studied and worked in fields such as EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo. She has worked at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

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.

Since January 1993, Dr. Totaro holds the role of the Coordinator of the MAP (Medically Assisted Procreation) Center and of the Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Center at the Ospedale Santa Maria at the Maternal and Child Department. Under his supervision the Center, one of the leading MAR centers in Italy, performs more than 1,000 procedures a year. Ospedale Santa Maria - is in first position, for number of cycles of IUI, intrauterine insemination (586) - level I technique, while for the number of oocyte thawing procedures - level II and III technique - the hospital of Santa Maria from Bari occupies the 4th place in the national ranking.

In 1986 Dr. Totaro graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari, Italy with full marks, where 4 years later he specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He then completed his diploma with participation at numerous professional courses, such as "Biophysical and biochemical monitoring of the fetus" (one year course, 1991, Bari) and obtaining a diploma in Clinical Sexuology from the ELEUSIS – International Center for the study, research and therapy of female, male and couple sexual dysfunctions (two years course, 1996, Bari). 

In order to broaden his knowledge in the obstetrics-gynecological scientific field, Dr. Totaro participates, both as moderator and speaker and as organizer, in numerous conferences, symposiums, congresses and courses (over 40 national and international congresses) and is the author of more than 30 scientific publications. 

Dr. Totaro is an active member of the following organizations:

ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

SIRU (Italian Society of Human Reproduction)

SIGO (Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

SIMOP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Doctors)

ESG (European Society of Gynecology).

Education and Experiences

2016 – today

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncologist / Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

2014 - 2016

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul

Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncologist / Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

2012

Florida Hospital, Orlando, United States of America

Nov-Dec: Education and Certification in Robotic Surgery, Minimal Invasive Gynecology Unit & Fellowship Program, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

2011 - 2015

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Faculty Member as an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncologist / Division of Gynecologic Oncology

2011

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2008 - 2013

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

PhD Degree in Molecular Medicine, DETAE (Institute of Experimental Medicine and Research), Department of Molecular Medicine

2004 - 2011

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Specialist and Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Gynecologic Oncology / Division of Gynecologic Oncology / Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2004 - 2007

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Subspecialist in Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology (Accepted as a subspecialty in 2011 in Turkey)

1998 - 2004

Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Working and directing inpatient and outpatient clinics treating patients with all gynecologic and obstetric problems; EBCOG residency training accredited tertiary care center of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

1997

University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, Internship

Internship in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Unit

1995

University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK, Rotationer

Clinical Rotation in Paediatrics

1992 - 1998

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School

Medical Doctor (MD), Practice of general medicine (English branch)

1985 - 1992

Istanbul American Robert College

High School Diploma, Excellent spoken and written English Integrative education classes covering basic and advanced science, mathematics and social studies

Education:

Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

Professional Experience:

General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

Bartın (2000-2004)

Specialization:  

Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

Istanbul (2004-2010)

Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

Specialization (2004-2010)

Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

(2012-2014)

Lecturer

Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

Specialist Physician

Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

Specialist Physician

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

Specialist Physician

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

2023 –

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

Skills and Achievements:

Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

Job Experience

2000 - 2006 Physician Biophysicist 

Traumatology Institute, Baku, Azerbaijan

 2016 Research Assistant

 Gazi University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara,Turkey

 2016-2020 Assistant Doctor

 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital,

 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli Turkey

2020-2022 Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

 Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Mengucek Gazi Training and

Research Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,

 Erzincan, Turkey

 2022-2023 Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

 Kandıra State Hospital / Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

2023 - present Obstetrician-Gynecologist Specialist Doctor

Florence Nightingale Hospital

Specializations

Nose Aesthetics Aesthetics

Facial Applications in Surgery

Breast Aesthetics

Body Shaping Aesthetics

liposuction

Botox-Filling-Mesotherapy Procedures

Name and Surname: Eyup Yaycı

Date of Birth: November 12, 1969

Foreign language: English

Academic Degrees

Degree Department/Program Education Institution Year

Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Istanbul University – Istanbul 1993

in medicine

Expertise

Gynecology and Gynecology

Birth SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1998

Asst. Assoc.

Dr.

Gynecology and Gynecology

Birth

Near East University Medicine

Faculty 2012

Master's Thesis Title and Thesis Advisor

Magnetic resonance imaging of myometrial invasion depth in cases with endometrial cancer

Detection by imaging method and its effects on prognosis (1998)

Thesis advisor:

Assoc. Prof. Necdet Süer

Memberships to Scientific Organizations

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association (TJOD)

Tasks

Job Title Place of Duty Year

Research Asst. SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1993-1998

Expert Dr. Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Women's

Department of Diseases and Birth

2011- 2012

Asst. Assoc. Dr. Near East University Faculty of Medicine, Women's

Department of Diseases and Birth

2012 -Present

1. International events

1.1. International Article Publications

1.1.1.a. Journals included in the SCI, SSCI and AHCI lists

No.

1.1.1.b. Journals receiving year in SCI extended lists

1. Yayci E, Guzin K, Suer N. Evaluation of depth of myometrial invasion by magnetic

Resonance imaging in patients with endometrial carcinoma. European Journal of

Gynecological Oncology 2012; 33: 480-484.

2. Uygur D, Guler T, Yayci E, Atacag T, Comunoglu C, Kuzey GM. Association of Speculum

Lubrication with Pain and Papanicolaou Test Accuracy. Journal of the American Board of

Family Medicine. Online 2012.

DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2012.06.120021

3. Guler T, Polat ZA, Yayci E, Atacag T, Cetin A. Effects of low molecular weight heparins and

unfractionated heparin on viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Archives of

Gynecology and Obstetrics. Online 2012.

DOI: 10.1007/s00404-012-2558-1

4. Yayci F, Yayci E, Devrim S, Gul MI, Gura M. A prospective trial of epidural versus

intravenous meperidine analgesia during labor: effects on perinatal and maternal

outcome. HealthmedJournal. HealthMED. 2012; 6(10):3268-3274

5. Guler T, Yayci E, Atacag T, Cetin A. An analysis of Turkey's scientific contribution in

ovarian cancer research. European Journal of Gynecological Oncology. Eur J Gynaecol

Oncol. 2013;34(2):175-8.

6. Guler T, Uygur D, Uncu M, Yayci E, Atacag T, Bas K, Gunay M, Yakicier C. Coexisting anal

human papilloma virus infection in heterosexual women with cervical HPV infection. arch

Gynecol Obstet. 2013 Sep;288(3):667-72.

Doi: 10.1007/s00404-013-2821-0. Epub 2013 Mar 31.

7. Guler T, Atacag T, Yayci E, Cetin A, Cetin M. Validation of Turkish version of Premenstrual

Symptoms Impact SurveyTM (PMSISTM) for assessing status of premenstrual syndrome in

women of reproductive age. Anatolian Journal of Psychiatry.

2015; 16:205-211.

Doi: 10.5455/apd.172033

8. Atacag T, Yayci E, Guler T, Suer K, Yayci F, Deren, Cetin A, Asymptomatic bacteriuria

screened by catheterized samples at pregnancy term in women undergoing cesarean

delivery.Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2015;42(5):590-4.

9. Soytac SI, Yayci E, Atacag T, Uncu M. Is maternal Vitamin D associated with Gestational

Diabetes Mellitus in pregnant women in Cyprus. Archives of Endocrinology and

Metabolism - in review

1.1.2. El, NSF, CMCI, ISI Master, Econ Lit, and other field indexed journals

1.1.3. Articles published in peer-reviewed journals and not included in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2

1. Yayci E, Guler OT, Kuzey GM, Comunoglu C, Atacag T, Cetin A, Bas KK, Nakitoğlu B.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor mimicking gynecological mass: A case report. Gynecologic

Oncology Case Reports. 107-109 pp., 2012

1.2. international conferences

1. Atacag T, Guler OT, Yayci E, Cetin. Within the A.RCOG World Congress 2013 conference

"Measuring ovarian volume during cesarean delivery" in the "Poster Presentation" proceedings booklet

provides valuable information about future ovarian function and pregnancy potential.”,

pp., Liverpool, UK, June 2013.

2. Atacag T, Özkayalar H, Yayci E, Güler OT, Cetin. BCCiP-COGI - The World Congress on

Building Consensus out of Controversies Gynecology, Infertility and Perinatology

The Increasing Role Of in the "Poster Presentation" proceedings booklet of the conference

Endometriosis In Abdominal Wall Nodules Related To High Ratio Of Primary Cesarean

Delivery: Two Case Reports”,pp., Istanbul - May – 2013

3. Dalkan C, Uncu M, Galip N, Yayci E, Bahceciler N, Akman I. Neonatal Others PO-0672 Cord

Blood Osteocalcine, Leptin And Tnf? Levels In Gestational Diabetic Pregnancies Arch Dis

Child 2014;99:A474 doi:10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.1313

1.3. Citations

1. Guler T, Polat ZA, Yayci E, Atacag T, Cetin A. Effects of low molecular weight heparins and

unfractionated heparin on viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Archives of

Gynecology and Obstetrics. Online 2012. DOI: 10.100

2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

Neurovascular surgery

Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

Aneurysms

Arteriovenous malformations

Cavernomas

Neuro-oncological surgery

Brain tumors

Glial tumors

Meningiomas

Pituitary gland tumors

Metastatic brain tumors

Skull base tumors

Pontocerebellar angle tumors

Pineal tumors

Intraventricular tumors

Spinal disease surgery

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

Spine and spinal cord tumors

Scoliosis

Degenerative spine diseases

Peripheral nerve disease surgery

Peripheral nerve tumors

Entrapment neuropathies

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Ulnar groove syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

Trigeminal neuralgia

Microvascular decompression

Epilepsy surgery

Spasticity surgery

Epiduroscopic interventions

Hydrocephalus surgeries

Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

VP shunt surgeries

LP shunt surgeries

Developmental anomalies

Meningomyelocele

Tethered cord syndrome

Arachnoid cyst

Craniosynostosis surgeries

Chiari malformation

Head trauma

Subdural hematomas

Intracerebral hematomas

Article published in internationally refereed journals

Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

Article published in national refereed journals

1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

Education: 

1991 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. 

Experience:

•  
• 2000 – 2004, S. B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Research Assistant
• 2005 – 2009, S. B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident
• 2006, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Gynecologic Oncology / Clinical Observer and Researcher
• 2007 – 2008, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, USA / Clinical Observer and Researcher
• 2009 – 2010, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital / Chief Resident
• 2010 – 2013, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Education and Administrative Responsible
• 2011, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Subspecialty Training in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
• 2013 – 2014, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2014 – 2016, Medipol University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2016 – 2018, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
• 2018 – 2020, Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine / Professor

Dr Anshika Lekhi is an infertility and IVF specialist with 13 + years of experience. She has performed more than 1500 IVF cycles till now. She has a great experience of working with patients with low AMH, own egg IVF and repeated IVF failure patients. Her infertility work journey hails through various hospitals like Max hospital, W Pratiksha, Milann Fertility and Wings IVF in the past. She has done her diploma in reproductive medicine and embryology from Germany. She has also done her fellowship in reproductive medicine and embryology from Kerala. More to her academic credits she has multiple fellowship and diploma in laparoscopy from hospital like PSRI and world laparoscopy Center. Her graduation and post graduation is from Dehradun. As feather in her cap she has many awards like Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Health award 2023 by Zee news, Gem of Delhi Medical Association 2023 and Iconic Healthcare Leader Award of gynaecologist and IVF specialist 2021. She has also been listed in the innovatory Gynaecologist of India by Economic times 2022. She was also honoured with the medical Services excellence Award 2015 and corona warrior award 2021 by Indian medical association. She has 20 articles and publications to her credit. She is highly committed towards her patients and their treatment.