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Dr. Mehmet Tönge

Dr. Mehmet Tönge

Neurosurgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

21 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Mehmet Tönge

  • The neurosurgical profession of Associate Professor Dr. Mehmet Tönge has amassed enormous experience in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery for over 21 years, fluent in English and Turkish.
  • His medical education was completed at Süleyman Demirel University, and his specialisation in neurosurgery was done at Gazi University, with subsequent promotion to Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University.
  • Dr. Tönge's main interests encompass MR-guided focused ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, Gamma Knife radiosurgery for surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease, pain, spasticity, epilepsy, and psychiatric conditions.
  • He has written 32 articles and 12 book chapters, made 92 presentations, and given 44 invited lectures, with research mainly focused on innovative neurosurgical techniques.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, with a current practice at Medipol University Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER) in Istanbul.

Conditions treated by Dr. Mehmet Tönge

  • Movement Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Spasticity
  • Chronic Pain

Area of Interest

  • MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
  • Surgery for movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
  • Surgery for pain and spasticity
  • Epilepsy surgery
  • Psychosurgery

Qualification

  • Neurosurgery Specialist: Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul

Work Experiences

  • Neurosurgery Specialist: Çankırı State Hospital, Çankırı (2012 – 2013)
  • Neurosurgery Specialist: Sinop Atatürk State Hospital, Sinop (2011 – 2012)

Memberships (2)

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mehmet Tönge is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. Our case manager will provide the cost estimate, the doctor’s opinion, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons specialise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. These afflictions would include brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, stroke, aneurysms, and nerve disorders.

You may be referred to a neurosurgeon if you have:

  • Chronic back or neck pain
  • Sciatica or nerve compression
  • Brain tumors or lesions
  • Injuries to the brain or spine
  • Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological conditions requiring surgical evaluation

No. While surgery is integral to their work, neurosurgeons also assess and manage conditions that may not need surgical intervention. They work with neurologists, physiotherapists, and pain specialists to provide integrated care.

In general, neurologists deal with treating neurological conditions medically and/or therapeutically, while neurosurgeons deal with treating them surgically if need be.

Contemporary neurosurgical techniques offer safer and more accurate procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative imaging. Every surgery has an individual risk-benefit assessment.

Yes. Neurosurgeons regularly treat spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and vertebral fractures. They will determine if conservative treatment or surgery suits your condition.

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