Dr.Ali Akay (Neurosurgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current Position: Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at MedicalPoint International Hospital, İzmir
• Clinical Experience: Over 25 years in neurosurgical practice, including complex cranial and spinal interventions
• Notable Procedures: Extensive experience in microsurgical procedures for disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, pituitary adenomas, peripheral nerve, and vascular cases

Academic Contributions

• Lecturer and mentor for neurosurgery residents and medical students
• Active research in DBS methodologies, awake craniotomy techniques, and epilepsy surgical outcomes
• Frequent speaker at national and international neurosurgical conferences

Areas of Expertise

• Brain Tumor Surgery: Precise microsurgical resection of intracranial tumors
• Awake Craniotomy: Intraoperative mapping to preserve language and motor functions
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Treatment for Parkinson’s disease, tremor, and dystonia
• Epilepsy Surgery: Lesionectomy and cortical resections
• Spinal Surgery: Herniated discs, spinal tumors, and decompressive procedures
• Pain Interventions: Nerve blocks and thermal ablation techniques
• Hydrocephalus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery: Shunt placements and nerve decompressions

Publications and Research

Dr. Akay has presented award-winning epilepsy surgery research and contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications. His work emphasizes functional outcomes, DBS benefits, and awake surgical innovations.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Prioritizes patient-centered care, balancing surgical precision with quality-of-life considerations
• Advocates for shared decision-making and clear patient communication
• Fully supports international patients via teleconsultation and comprehensive care coordination

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty, Ege University and İzmir University of Economics – MedicalPoint Hospital
• Participant, International Basic Neurosurgery Course

FAQs

Is Dr. Ali Akay board-certified?

Yes. He completed neurosurgery training at Ege University and holds full certification in neurosurgery in Turkey.

What types of surgeries does he perform?

He specializes in brain tumor removal, DBS, awake craniotomies, epilepsy surgery, spinal decompression, and pain interventions.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. Fluent in Turkish and English, he offers teleconsultations and full support services for overseas patients.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Hospitalization depends on procedure complexity: 3–7 days for cranial operations, extending up to 10 days for spinal surgeries or DBS.

What languages does he speak?

He speaks Turkish and English; multilingual coordination services are also available.

Is he experienced in DBS and awake brain surgery?

Yes. He regularly performs DBS for movement disorders and awake craniotomies to map critical brain functions.

Has he received any recognition?

Yes. His research on epilepsy surgery was awarded by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society in 2008.