Tahsin Ali Zirh

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Zirh performs functional neurosurgery for movement disorders. He specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a surgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes to manage tremors and motor symptoms. The doctor also uses technologies for non-invasive treatments, including Gamma Knife and Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS).

The specialist treats various conditions using precise surgical methods:

• Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
• Epilepsy using vagus nerve stimulation and subpial transections — a technique that severs nerve fibers to stop seizures
• Chronic pain management
• Stem cell therapy for neurological restoration
• Stereotaxic surgeries for high-precision brain mapping

Medical Work Experience

• 2015 – Present: Medipol University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
• 2009 – 2009: Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
• 1999 – 2004: Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
• 1997 – 2009: American Hospital, Istanbul
• 1997 – 1997: VKV American Hospital
• 1995 – 1997: Toronto Western Hospital, Canada

Education and International Training

• 1995 – Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital – Research Fellow
• 1995 – Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA
• 1994 – Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences – Neurophysiology degree
• 1994 – Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital
• 1993 – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Neurosurgery Residency
• 1992 – Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, USA
• 1992 – Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington, USA
• 1983 – Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

Professional Development and Recognition

Dr. Zirh trained across Europe and North America. He participated in several courses hosted by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). These took place in Israel and Spain between 1991 and 1992. Additionally, he completed training through The British Council in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 1990.