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Best Removal of spinal cord tumor doctors in Turkey: TOP 36 doctors

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Mustafa Solak
Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
4.5
109 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Solak

Clinical oncologist
18 years of experience
  • Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in the removal of spinal cord tumors.
  • Utilizes minimally invasive surgery, microsurgery, and intraoperative monitoring.
  • Experienced in spinal cord tumor resection and spinal reconstruction techniques.
  • Trained internationally, including at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
  • Holds certifications in neuro-oncology and spinal surgery.
  • Member of key oncological and neurosurgical professional societies.
  • Offers online consultations for global patients with spinal cord tumors.
  • Fluent in English and native in Turkish, facilitating diverse patient communication.
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Nejat Akalan
Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
4.5
455 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Nejat Akalan

Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan specializes in minimally invasive spinal cord tumor removal.
  • Expert in techniques like microsurgery, laser ablation, and intraoperative MRI.
  • Utilizes neuronavigation and neurophysiological monitoring during tumor removal.
  • Trained internationally, with significant experience in Europe and the United States.
  • Heads Neurosurgery Department at Medipol, focusing on advanced spinal procedures.
  • Member of renowned neurosurgical societies, ensuring adherence to global standards.
  • Consults patients in English and Turkish for spinal cord tumor concerns online.
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Serdar Kahraman
Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
4.5
213 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Serdar Kahraman

Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.

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Mustafa Kilic
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Mustafa Kilic

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Mustafa Kiliç Clinic
Melih Ucer
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Melih Ucer

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Neurosurgery Istanbul
Abuzer Gungor
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Abuzer Gungor

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Society of Neurosurgery
Education:  University: 2001 – 2007, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Türkiye Student Exchange Program: 2004 July-2014 August IFMSA Professional Exchange Program, University of Slovenia, Infectious Diseases Clinic Specialty: 2008 – 2014, Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey Researcher: January 2013- January 2014 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Department of Neurosurgery. Microsurgery Laboratory Researcher: April 2014-May 2014 University of Florida International Dr. Albert L. Rhoton Neuro-Microanatomy Laboratory Researcher: October 2014-October 2015 University of Florida International Dr. Albert L. Rhoton Neuro-Microanatomy Laboratory Researcher: February 2015-March 2015 University of Florida International Dr. Albert L. Rhoton Neuro- Microanatomy Laboratory Researcher: February 2015-March 2015 Bahçeşehir University Prof. Rhoton Applied Anatomy and Surgery Training Center Anatomical Robotic Surgical Approach with Neuronavigation to the Mesiotemporal Region Specialization Thesis in Medicine Ast. Dr. Ahmet Akbaş, Sbü Bakırköy Mental and Nervous Diseases E.A.H. Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery 2019 White Matter Anatomy of the Corpus Callosum Specialization Thesis in Medicine Ast. Dr. Göktuğ Ülkü Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery 2019 White Matter Anatomy of the Hypothalamus Specialization Thesis in Medicine Ast. Dr. Pelin Kuzucu Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery 2019 Evaluation of microsurgical anatomy of subthalamic region and ventral amygdalofugal white matter tracts with their functions. Specialization in Medicine Thesis Ast. Dr. Ahmet Akbaş, Sbü Bakırköy Mental and Nervous Diseases E.A.H. Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery 2018 Caudate Nucleus white matter and microsurgical anatomy Specialization Thesis in Medicine Ast. Dr. Seda Yagmur Karataş Okumuş, Sbü Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases E.A.H. Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery 2022 Posterior Commissure white matter and microsurgery anatomy Specialization Thesis in Medicine Ast. Dr. Safa Kursun, Sbu Bakırköy Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases E.A.H. Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery 2022 ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS Postalci L, Tugcu B, Gungor A, Guclu G. Spinal meningiomas: recurrence inventrally located individuals on longterm follow-up; a review of 46 operated cases. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):449-53. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN .3518- 10.2. PubMed PMID: 22194098. Tugcu B, Gungor A, Akpinar A, Günaldi Ö, Emel E Qutcome of surgical treatment of hippocampal sclerosis from relatively new epilepsy surgery center Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences and registered under no. J Neurosurg Sci-2535 3-Baydin S, Yağmurlu K, Tanriöver N, Güngör A, Rhoton A, Microsurgical and Fiber Tract Anatomy of the Nucleus Accumbens Operative Neurosurgery Neu-D-15-00554r2: Akiyama O, Matsushima K, Gungor A, Matsuo S, Goodrich DJ, Shane Tubbs R, Klimo P Jr, Cohen-Gadol AA, Arai H, Rhoton AL Jr. Microsurgical and endoscopic approaches to the pulvinar. J Neurosurg. 2016 Dec 9:1-16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27935359. Matsuo S, Baydin S, Güngör A, Miki K, Komune N, Kurogi R, Iihara K, Rhoton AL Jr. Midline and off-midline infratentorial supracerebellar approaches to the pineal gland. J Neurosurg. 2016 Oct 7:1-11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27715436. Akpinar A, Ucler N, Erdogan U, Baydin SS, Gungor A, Tugcu B. Measuring serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels in peripheral blood after subarachnoid hemorrhage to predict cerebral vasospasm. Springerplus. 2016 Jul 22;5(1):1153. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2837-6. PubMed PMID: 27504251; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4958081. Tanriverdi O, Gungor A, Coban MK, Okay O, Kamaci U. A New Less Invasive Technique for Multiple-Level Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Wash-and-Go Technique. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. 2016 Jun 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27347652. Güngör A, Baydin S, Middlebrooks EH, Tanriover N, Isler C, Rhoton AL Jr. The white matter tracts of the cerebrum in ventricular surgery and hydrocephalus. J Neurosurg. 2016 Jun 3:1-27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27257832. Baydin S, Gungor A, Tanriover N, Baran O, Middlebrooks EH, Rhoton AL Jr. Fiber Tracts of the Medial and Inferior Surfaces of the Cerebrum. World Neurosurg. 2016 May 13. pii: S1878-8750(16)30278-9. doi: 10.1016/j. wneu.2016.05.016. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27184897. Baydin S, Gungor A, Baran O, Tanriover N, Rhoton AL. The double massa intermedia. Surg Neurol Int. 2016 Mar 29;7:30. doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.179383. PubMed PMID: 27127695; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4828952. Matsuo S, Baydin S, Güngör A, Middlebrooks EH, Komune N, Lihara K, Rhoton AL. Prevention of postoperative visual field defect after occipital transtentorial approach: Anatomic study. J Neurosurg. 2017 April, Accepted. Gungor A, Baydin S, Isler C, Tanriover N. Letter to the Editor: White matter fiber tract architecture and ventricular surgery. Response. Journal of Neurosurgery Apr 2017 / Vol. 126 / No. 4, Pages 1368-1371 Baydin S, Gungor A, Tanriover N, Rhoton AL. In Reply: Microsurgical and Fiber Tract Anatomy of the Nucleus Accumbens. Operative Neurosurgery: December 2016 - Volume 12 - Issue 4 - p E396–E397 Baydin S, Gungor A, Baran O, Tanriover N, Rhoton AL. The double massa intermedia. Surg Neurol Int. 2016 Mar 29;7:30. Akiyama O, Güngör A, Middlebrooks EH, Kondo A, Arai H. Microsurgical anatomy of the maxillary artery for extracranial-intracranial bypass in the pterygopalatine segment of the maxillary artery. Clin Anat. 2017 May 27. doi: 10.1002/ca.22926. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28556192. Holanda V, Güngör A, Baydin S, Middlebrooks EH, Shabbar D. Anatomic Investigation of the Trajectory for Stereotactic Laser Amygdalohippocampectomy Operative Neurosurgery Accepted Aug. 2017 ONS-D-17-00095 Ekşi MŞ, Canbolat Ç, Akbaş A, Özmen BB, Akpinar E, Usseli Mİ, Güngör A, Güdük M, Hacihanefioğlu M, Erşen Danyeli A, Özduman K, Pamir MN. Elderly Patients with Intracranial Meningioma: Surgical Considerations in 228 Patients with a Comprehensive Analysis of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2019 Dec;132:e350-e365. doi: 10.1016/j. wneu.2019.08.150. Epub 2019 Aug 30. PubMed PMID: 31476477. Baydin S, Gungor A, Holanda VM, Tanriover N, Danish SF. Microneuroanatomy of the Anterior Frontal Laser Trajectory to the Insula. World Neurosurg. 2019 Dec;132:e909-e921. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.130. Epub 2019 Jul 24. PubMed PMID: 31351206. Ekşi MŞ, Kara M, Özcan-Ekşi EE, Aytar MH, Güngör A, Özgen S, Pamir MN. Is diabetes mellitus a risk factor for modic changes?: A novel model to understand the association between intervertebral disc degeneration and end-plate changes. J Orthop Sci. 2019 Sep 26. pii: S0949-2658(19)30279-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2019.09.005. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31564384. Güngör A, Danyeli AE, Akbaş A, Ekşi MŞ, Güdük M, Özduman K, Pamir MN. Ventricular Meningiomas: Surgical Strategies and a New Finding That Suggest an Origin From the Choroid Plexus Epithelium. World Neurosurg. 2019 Sep;129:e177-e190. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.092. Epub 2019 May 20. PubMed PMID: 31121376. Holanda VM, Okun MS, Middlebrooks EH, Gungor A, Barry ME, Forder J, Foote KD. Postmortem Dissections of Common Targets for Lesion and Deep Brain Stimulation Surgeries. Neurosurgery. 2019 Aug 26. pii: nyz318. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyz318. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31504849. Baran O, Baydin S, Gungor A, Balak N, Middlebrooks E, Saygi T, Aydin I, Tanriover N. Surgical Approaches to the Thalamus in Relation to the White Matter Tracts of the Cerebrum. World Neurosurg. 2019 Aug;128:e1048-e1086. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.068. Epub 2019 May 17. PubMed PMID: 31103757. Ekşi MŞ, Turgut VU, Özcan-Ekşi EE, Güngör A, Tükel Turgut FN, Pamir MN. Serotonin Syndrome Following Tramadol and Gabapentin Use After Spine Surgery. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jun;126:261-263. doi: 10.1016/j. wneu.2019.03.092. Epub 2019 Mar 18. PubMed PMID: 30898741. Tanriverdi O, Yilmaz İ, Adilay HU, Gunaldi O, Erdogan U, Gungor A, Kilic M, Tanik C. Effect of Cetuximab on the Development of Epidural Fibrosis Based on CD105 and Osteopontin Immunohistochemical Staining. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Feb 1;44(3):E134-E143. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002793. PubMed PMID: 30015719. Ekşi MŞ, Özcan-Ekşi EE, Arslanhan A, Şirinoğlu H, Erbil S, Güngör A, Algin O, Konya D. Functional Reorganization in the Primary Somatosensory Cortex of Rat Following Hind-Paw Amputation: A Study of Functional Imaging with 1.5 Tesla MRI. Turk Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 24. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.25595-18.2. [Epub aheadof print] PubMed PMID: 30734264. Baydin S, Baran O, Gungor A, Kuruoglu E, Tanriover N Vascularization of the Subthalamic Nucleus: Highlighting the significance of the premamillary artery World Neurosurg. 2019 Okay O, Dalgic A, Yildirim AE, Ucer M, Uckun O, Baydin S, Coban MK, Gungor A. Endoscopic Untethering of Tight Filum Terminale: An Operative Technique. Turk Neurosurg. 2020 May 14. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.29771- 20.2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33372251. Egemen E, Celtikci P, Dogruel Y, Yakar F, Sahinoglu D, Farouk M, Adiguzel E, Ugur HC, Coskun E, Güngör A. Microsurgical and Tractographic Anatomical Study of Transtemporal-Transchoroidal Fissure Approaches to the Ambient Cistern. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Jan 13;20(2):189-197. doi: 10.1093/ons/opaa272. PMID: 33313862. Ozoner B, Gungor A, Hasanov T, Toktas ZO, Kilic T. Neurosurgical Practice During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. World Neurosurg. 2020 Aug;140:198-207. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.195. Epub 2020 May 28. PMID: 32474101; PMCID: PMC7255756. Ekşi MŞ, Kara M, Özcan-Ekşi EE, Aytar MH, Güngör A, Özgen S, Pamir MN. Is diabetes mellitus a risk factor for modic changes?: A novel model to understand the association between intervertebral disc degeneration and end-plate changes. J Orthop Sci. 2020 Jul;25(4):571-575. doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2019.09.005. Epub 2019 Sep 26. PMID: 31564384. Ekşi MŞ, Canbolat Ç, Akbaş A, Özmen BB, Akpinar E, Usseli Mİ, Güngör A, Güdük M, Hacihanefioğlu M, Erşen Danyeli A, Özduman K, Pamir MN. Elderly Patients with Intracranial Meningioma: Surgical Considerations in 228 Patients with a Comprehensive Analysis of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2019 Dec;132:e350-e365. doi: 10.1016/j. wneu.2019.08.150. Epub 2019 Aug 30. PMID: 31476477. Akbaş A, Tuğcu B, Ekşi MŞ, Erkan B, Canbolat Ç, Pamir MN, Gungor A. Robotic Surgical Approach to the Mesial Temporal Region: A Preliminary Three-Dimensional Cadaveric Study of Technical Feasibility. World Neurosurg. 2020 Dec;144:e40-e52. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.07.153. Epub 2020 Jul 27. PMID: 32730970. Tacyildiz AE, Bilgin B, Gungor A, Ucer M, Karadag A, Tanriover N. Dentate Nucleus: Connectivity- Based Anatomic Parcellation Based on Superior Cerebellar Peduncle Projections. World Neurosurg. 202 Aug;152:e408-e428. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.05.102. Epub 2021 May 29. PMID: 34062299. Dogan E, Gungor A, Dogulu F, Türe U. The historical evolution of the fornix and its terminology: a review. Neurosurg Rev. 2022 Apr;45(2):979-988. doi: 10.1007/s10143-021-01635-w. Epub 2021 Sep 8. PMID: 34498223. Güngör A, Berikol G, Berke Göztepe M, Ozoner B, Şakir Ekşi M. Thoracic vertebra interbody fusion surgery with robotic assisted system in a swine model. J Clin Neurosci. 2021 Oct;92:85-88. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.07.037. Epub 2021 Aug 5. PMID: 34509268. Gurses ME, Gungor A, Hanalioglu S, Yaltirik CK, Postuk HC, Berker M, Türe U. Qlone®: A Simple Method to Create 360-Degree Photogrammetry Based 3-Dimensional Model of Cadaveric Specimens. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Nov 15;21(6):E488-E493. doi: 10.1093/ons/opab355. PMID: 34662905. Ozoner B, Akpinar E, Gungor A, Akakin A, Kilic T. Cervical Venous Vascular Anatomy for Ventriculoatrial Shunt Applications: Anatomical Study and Surgical Approach Recommendation. Turk Neurosurg. 2022;32(1):122-127. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.33796-21.2. PMID: 34751423. Panteli A, Güngör A, Firat Z, Saritepe F, Türe H, Türe U. The posterior interhemispheric transparieto-occipital fissure approach to the atrium of the lateral ventricle: a fiber microdissection study with case series. Neurosurg Rev. 2022 Apr;45(2):1663-1674. doi: 10.1007/s10143-021-01693-0. Epub 2021 Nov 25. PMID: 34822014. Kuzucu P, Celtikci P, Celtikci E, Kaymaz AM, Akbas A, Baydin S, Eksi MS, Pamir MN, Gungor A. Microsurgical and White Matter Anatomy of the Hypothalamus: A Fiber Dissection Study Correlating With Magnetic Resonance Tractography. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2021 Sep 15;21(4):E309-E320. doi: 10.1093/ons/opab242. PMID:35006657. Kuzucu P, Evleksiz D, Gökalp E, Özişik P, Güngör A. Women in neurosurgery: perspectives from a developing country; Turkey. Neurosurg Rev. 2022 Feb 14. doi: 10.1007/s10143-022-01730-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID:35157165. Ozoner B, Gungor A, Ture H, Ture U. Surgical Treatment of Trochlear Nerve Schwannomas: Case Series and Systematic Review. World Neurosurg. 2022 Mar 9:S1878-8750(22)00287-X. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.03.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35276398. Demirtaş OK, Güngör A, Çeltikçi P, Çeltikçi E, Munoz-Gualan AP, Doğulu FH, Türe U. Microsurgical anatomy and insular connectivity of the cerebral opercula. J Neurosurg. 2022 Mar 18:1-15. doi: 10.3171/2021.12.JNS212297. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35303697. Berikol G,Güngör A, Berke Göztepe M, Ozoner B, Ayhan S, Akpinar E, Canbolat Ç, Aksoy M.E, Şakir Ekşi M. Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery with a Robot-Assisted System in a Swine Model Turk Neurosurg, 2022 Epub ahead of print. Gurses ME, Gungor A,Gokalp. E, Hanalioglu S, Karatas Okumus SY, Tatar I, Berker M, Cohen-Gadol A, Türe U. Türe,Three-Dimensional Modeling and Augmented andVirtual Reality Simulations of the White Matter Anatomy of the Cerebrum. Oper Neurosurg. (Hagerstown). 2022 Epub ahead of print. 45.Gurses ME, Gungor A, Rahmanov S. Gokalp. E, Hanalioglu S, Karatas Okumus SY, Berker M, Cohen-Gadol A, Türe U.Three-Dimensional Modeling and Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Simulation of Fiber Dissection of the Cerebellum and Brainstem. Oper Neurosurg. (Hagerstown). 2022 Epub ahead of print. Yakar F, Celtikci P, Dogruel Y, Egemen E, Güngör A The connectivity-based parcellation of the angular gyrus: fiber dissection and MR tractography study Brain Structure and Function 2022 DOI : 10.1007/s00429-022-02555-1 Epub ahead of print. Selahi Ö, Kuru Bektaşoğlu P, Hakan T, Firat Z, Güngör A, Çelikoğlu E. Cingulate sulcus morphology and paracingulate sulcus variations: Anatomical and radiological studies Clin Anat.. 2022 Nov 20. doi: 10.1002/ ca.23981. Online ahead of print. Gungor A, Gurses ME, Dogan, Varol E, Gökalp E, Etli MU, Ozoner B, Interhemispheric Transcingulate Sulcus Approach to Deep-Seated Medial Frontal and Parietal Lesions—Fiber Dissection Study With Illustrative Cases. Operative Neurosurgery ():10.1227/ons.0000000000000499, December 20, 2022 Munoz-Gualan AP , Kuru Bektasoglu P, Yamaner EO, Gungor A, Ture U,The extreme anterior interhemispheric transcallosal approach for pure aqueduct tumors: an anatomical study Turk Neurosurg. 2022 Online ahead of print. Kuzucu P, Celtikci P, Demirtaş OK, Canbolat C , Celtikci E, Demirci H, Ozisik P, Tubbs RS, Pamir MN, Gungor A. The Arterial Supply To The Basal Ganglia: A Fiber Dissection Study Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023 Gungor A, Gurses ME, Dogan E, Varol E, Gökalp E, Etli MU, Ozoner B. Interhemispheric Transcingulate Sulcus Approach to Deep-Seated Medial Frontal and Parietal Lesions-Fiber Dissection Study With Illustrative Cases. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023 Mar 1;24(3):e178-e186. doi: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000499. Epub 2022 Dec 20. PMID: 36701601. Kuzucu P, Türkmen T, Demirtaş OK, Güngör A, Yaman ME, Aykol Ş. Suprafloccular transhorizontal fissure approach to the cerebellopontine angle: an anatomical study with case series. Neurosurg Rev. 2023 Mar 1;46(1):62. doi: 10.1007/s10143-023-01961-1. PMID: 36856827. Dougherty, K., Cardona, J. J., Chaiyamoon, A., Iwanaga, J., Suwannakhan, A., McCormack, E. P., Hanna j., Gungor A. , Dumont S A.,Tubbs R. S. (2023). Direct Hemi-Hypoglossal Nerve and Hypoglossal Nerve for Suprascapular Nerve/Proximal Brachial Plexus Neurotization: A Cadaveric Feasibility Study. Cureus, 15(3). Eskew, W. H., Cardona, J. J., Chaiyamoon, A., Carrera, A., Reina, F., Doğruel, Y., Gungor A. Iwanaga, J., Dumont S A., Tubbs, R. S. (2023). The Venous Circle of Trolard: An Anatomical Study with Application to Approaches to the Basal Brain. World Neurosurgery, S1878-8750. Sahin H. M., Gungor A. , Demirtaş OK, Postuk H. C., Firat Z., Ekinci G., Kadiolu H., Türe U. Microsurgical and fiber tract anatomy of the interthalamic adhesion J Neurosurg. 2023 Accepted 56. Doğruel Y. Rahmanov S., Gungor A. , Türe U. Posterior Interhemispheric Transtentorial Subsplenial Approach for Posterior Thalamic Tumors Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023 Sevgi T. U.,Erol ., Doğruel Y. Gungor A. The Role Of An Open Artificial Intelligence Platform In Modern Neurosurgical Education: A Preliminary Study Neurosurg Rev. 2023 Durmuş YE, Kaval B, Demirgil BT, Gökalp E, Gurses ME, Varol E, Gonzalez-Lopez P, Cohen-Gadol A, Gungor A. Dynamic Lateral Semi-Sitting Position for Supracerebellar Approaches: Technical Note and Case Series Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023 Gurses ME, Hanalioglu S, Mignucci-Jiménez G, Gökalp E, Gonzalez-Romo N, Gungor A. Cohen-Gadol A , Türe U. Lawton M, Preul M. Three-dimensional modeling and extended reality simulations of the cross-sectional anatomy of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2023 Berker BB, Doğruel Y, Gungor A, Karatas Okumus SY, Coskun E, Ture H, Türe U. Preserving the cerebellar hemispheric tentorial bridging veins through a novel tentorial cut technique for supracerebellar approaches J Neurosurg. 2023 Accepted Chaiyamoon A, Reina F, Carrera A, Güngör A, Iwanaga J, Dumont AS, Tubbs RS. Anatomy and Histology of the Petrous Carotid Membrane: Application to Skull Base Surgery. World Neurosurg. 2023 May 11:S1878-8750(23)00630-7. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.05.018. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS Tuğcu B, Tanriverdi O, Güngör A, Baydin S, Postalci L, Demirgil B, The Diagnostic Yield of Computerized Tomography Guided Stereotactic Biopsy in Brain Mass Lesions: Histopathologic Analysis of 100 Cases Düşünen Adam The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences 2010;23:244-248 Baydin S, Tugcu B, Emel E, Demirgil B, Gungor A, Ofluoglu E. Disfazi: Temporal Kapali Çökme Kiriğina Bağli Gelişen Nadir Bir Olgu Sunumu. Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi 2012(22-1);45-48. Günaldi Ö, Postalci L, Dağlioğlu Y.K, Kizilyildirim S, Güngör A, Yilmaz İ, Eseoğlu M, Tuğcu B:Propolis’in, Siçanlarda İmplant İlişkili Spinal Enfeksiyonlarda Antibakteriyel Etkisinin Değerlendirilmesi Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi 2013, Cilt 23, Sayi 3, 261-265 Baydin A, Güngör A, Öztüregen E, Gökçedağ A, Lal B.T, Alataş İ :Opere 115 spina bifida olgusunun rehabilitasyon programi öncesi Denver 2 gelişimsel tarama testi sonuçlari.Maltepe Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi Dergisi 2012 4-3 ;7-10 Gungor A. Dirençli epilepsi hastalarinda vagal sinir stimulasyonu Türkiye klnikleri Dergisi Ekim 2016 Tanriverdi O, Güngör A, Güler AK, Yilmaz İ, Günaldi Ö. Akromegali Hastalarinda Endoskopik Endonazal Transsfenoidal Cerrahi Sonuçlarimiz; 20 Hastalik Deneyim Güngör A, Haşimoğlu O, Çirak M, Erkan B Singulum Demeti: Üç Boyutlu Mikro Yapinin Fiber Diseksiyon ile Gösterilmesi Bakirköy Tip Dergisi 2019;15:96-102 DOI: 10.4274/BTDMJB.galenos.2019.20190204073703 Bulut G, Aytar H, Güngör A Surgical Principles In Posterior Transpedicular Screw Fixation And Fusion For Treatment Of Spondylolisthesis: Retrospective Evaluation Of 77 Cases J Turk Spinal Surg 2019; 30: 111-116 Güngör A, Aytar H Surgical Strategies for Vascular Malformations of the Pineal Region Türk Nöroşir Derg 29(1):96-99, 2019 Güngör A, Üçer M. Baydin S. Is the Surgery Necessary at the Neonatal Cephalohematoma ? İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Tip Dergisi 2019; 11(2): 75-79 | DOI: 10.5222/iksstd.2019.82612 Canbolat C, Gungor A, Pamir MN Nöroşirürjide Baş ve Boyun Cilt İnsizyonlari Türk Nöroşir Derg 30(1):1-8, 2020 Akbaş A, Pamir MN, Gungor A Farlateral Yaklaşim ve Vertebral Arter Mobilizasyonu Türk Nöroşir Derg 30(1):1-8, 2020 Kuzucu P, Gungor A, Pamir MN Hipotalamusun Mikrocerrahi Ak Madde Anatomisi ve Hipotalamusa Cerrahi Yaklaşimlar Türk Nöroşir Derg 30(1):1-8, 2020 Çavuşoğlu N, Durmuş YE, Güngör A Nöroşirürji Pratiğinde Simülasyon Eğitimi. Türk Nöroşir Derg 32(2):160-168, 2022 Ozturk M, Balci F, Durmuş YE, Güngör A Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisinde ERAS Protokollerinin Kullanimi Türk Nöroşir Derg 32(2):160-168, 2022 Kaval B, Durmuş YE, Güngör A Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisinde Sosyal Medyanin Rolü ve Etkisi. Türk Nöroşir Derg 32(2):160-168, 2022 ULUSLARARASI KONGRELERDEKİ SÖZLÜ SUNUMLAR VE POSTERLER Baydin S, Gungor A, Alatas I, Gundag M, Tugcu B.Denver 2 Development Screening Test Results of Pediatric Patients with Hydrocephalus. Poster Presentation. 9th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons and The 2nd Asian Neurosurgical Nursing Congress 2-5 September 2012 Istanbul / Turkey Demirci H, A. Gungor, H. Kina, B. Hergünsel, S. Baydin, B. Tugcu, E. Emel. Case Report: Supratentorial Metastas In Medulloblastom Poster Presentation. EANS Annual Meeting 11-14 November 2013 Tel Aviv / Israel I. Alatas, S. Baydin, A. Gungor, H. Canaz, O. Akdemir, E. Emel. Cervical Dermal Sinus Tract Presented With Inmature Teratoma Poster Presentation. EANS Annual Meeting 11-14 November 2013 Tel Aviv / Israel Tugcu B, Baydin S, Tanriover N, Ofluoglu E, Gungor A, Emel E, Ak H, Ince H. Enhancement of Anatomical Dissection Photographs: “ Tonal Contrast “ Application of the Adobe Photoshop Program. Oral Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Ofluoglu E, Aydogan M, Gungor A , Tezer M, Hergunsel B, Emel E, Surgical Management of Post-discectomy Pain Syndrome(PDPS) with Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Oral Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Ofluoglu E, Gungor A , Abdallah A, Hergunsel B, Tugcu B, Emel E,Lumbar Full Pedicle Screw Placement for Decompression and Correction of Lumbar Degenerative Scoliosis: Early Results Oral Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Ofluoglu E, Gungor A , Abdallah A, Hergunsel B, Tugcu B, Emel E, Efficacy of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spinal Surgery Poster Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Tugcu B, Tanriverdi O, Gungor A, Ofluoglu E, Günaldi O, Baydin S, Postalci L, Emel E. The Diagnostic Yield Of Computerized Tomography Guided Stereotactic Biopsy In Brain Mass Lesions: Histopathologic Analysis Of 150 Cases. Poster Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Ofluoglu E, Gungor A Tugcu B, Emel E, Baydin S, Hergunsel B, Anterior Cervical Fusion with Interbody Cage Containing B-tricalcium Phosphate: Clinical and Radiological Results from a Prospective Study on 16 Patients Poster Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Tugcu B, Postalci L, Gungor A, Gokcedag A, Ofluoglu E, Emel E. Sewing Needle IN Adulthood: Two Survivors OF Infanticide Attempt? Poster Presentation. WFNS 8-13 September 2013 Seul / Korea Tugcu B, Tanriverdi O, Gungor A, Ofluoglu E, Günaldi O, Baydin S, Postalci L, Emel E. The Diagnostic Yield Of Computerized Tomography Guided Stereotactic Biopsy In Brain Mass Lesions: Histopathologic Analysis Of 150 Cases. Poster Presentation. EANS Annual Meeting 11-14 November 2013 Tel Aviv / Israel Gungor A, Asilturk M, Hergunsel B, Baydin S, Tugcu B, Emel E. A Case Of Anaplastic Clear-Cell Ependymoma. Poster Presentation. EANS Annual Meeting 11-14 November 2013 Tel Aviv / Israel Demirci H, Postalci L, Demirgil B, Asiltürk M, Baydin S, Hergünsel B, Güngör A, Kina H, Erkan B, Emel E. Complications In Transnasal Transsphenoidal Adenoctomy. Evaluation Of 113 Patients. Poster Presentation. EANS Annual Meeting 11-14 November 2013 Tel Aviv / Israel Okay H.Ö., Kahraman Ü., Çoban M.K., . Güngör A, Kamaci Ü., Tanriverdi O., Ömeroğlu M. Laser epiduroscopic lomber neural decompression: Postoperative outcomes of 45 cases Poster Presentation. EANS Annual Meeting 18-21 October 2015 Madrid / Spain Baydin S, Yağmurlu K, Tanriöver N, Güngör A, Rhoton A, Microsurgical and Fiber Tract Anatomy of the Nucleus Accumbens Congress of Neurological Surgeons Oral Presentation Ekim 26-30, 2015 - New Orleans, Louisiana, Amerik Birleşik Devletleri Baydin S, , Güngör A, Yağmurlu K,Tanriöver N Rhoton A, Medial and İnferior Aspect of the Brain; Fiber Dissection Technique The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Poster Presentation Ekim 26-30, 2015 - New Orleans, Louisiana, Amerik Birleşik Devletleri Baydin S, , Güngör A, Yağmurlu K,Tanriöver N Rhoton A, Double Massa İntermedia The Congress of Neulogical Surgeons Poster Presentation Ekim 26-30, 2015 - New Orleans, Louisiana, Amerik Birleşik Devletleri Gungor A, Hollanda VM, , Baydin S, Middlebrooks E, Rhoton AL Shabbar DF. Anatomic investigation of the laser pathway for stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy. Oral Presentation EANS Annual Meeting. 4-8 September 2016. Athens / Greece. Gungor A, Baydin S, Middlebrooks E, Tanriover N, Tugcu B, Isler C, Emel E, Demirgil BT, Rhoton AL. The white mater tracts of the cerebrum in ventricular surgery and hydrocephalus. Poster Presentation EANS Annual Meeting. 4-8 September 2016. Athens / Greece. Aydin I, Gungor A, Baran O, Baydin S, Tanriverdi O, Kizilkilic O, Emel E, Ucer M, Tanriover N. Analyzing relationships between posterior communicating artery aneurysms and the tentorium: anterior petroclinoid Fold in relation to the Inferotentorial aneurysmal location. Poster Presentation EANS Annual Meeting. 4-8 September 2016. Athens / Greece. Tanriverdi O, Güngör A, Günaldi1, İ. Yilmaz, Tuğcu B. The Preventive Effect of Honey on The Development of Vasospasm Following Subarachnoidal Hemorrhage: Experimental Study Poster Presentation EANS Annual Meeting. 4-8 September 2016. Athens / Greece. Tanriverdi O, Güngör A, , İ. Yilmaz, Tuğcu B, Günaldi The preventive effect of royal jelly on the development of vasospasm following subarachnoidal hemorrhage; experimental study Poster Presentation EANS Annual Meeting. 4-8 September 2016. Athens / Greece. Hendekci G, Sur S, Hergunsel B, Gungor A, Tuğcu B. Evaluation of early and late stage stress burden among caregivers of patients undergoing neurooncological and neurovascular surgery Poster Presentation EANS Annual Meeting. 4-8 September 2016. Athens / Greece. Baydin SS, Gungor A, Tanriover N, Yagmurlu K, Rhoton AL. Fiber Dissection of the Medial Aspect of the Cerebrum. CNS Annual Meeting 26-30 September 2015 New Orleans / US Baran O, Baydin S, Gungor A, Middlebrooks E, Aydin I, Tanriover N. Microscopic and Endoscopic Approaches to Thalamus. WFNS XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery. 20-25 August 2017. Istanbul / Turkey. Güngör A, Baydin ŞS, Holanda VM, Middlebrooks E, Işler C, Tugcu B, Rhoton A, Foote K, Tanriover N. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Subthalamic Nucleus: Correlating Fiber Dissection Results with 3-T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Neuronavigation. WFNS XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery. 20-25 August 2017. Istanbul / Turkey. Erkan B, Saygi T, Güngör A, Baydin ŞS, Hergünsel ÖB, Tuğcu B, Tanriöver N. The Relationship of Ventral Amygdalofugal Pathway with Subthalamic Nucleus. WFNS XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery. 20-25 August 2017. Istanbul / Turkey. Erkan B, Baran O,Oguz Baran, Saygi T, Güngör A, Tanriöver N The Microsurgical Anatomy of The Sublenticular Portion of Internal Capsule and Inferior Thalamic Peduncle: Neural Relations for Transventricular Mesial Temporal Approach WFNS XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery. 20-25 August 2017. Istanbul / Turkey. Kuzucu P, Celtikci P, Celtikci E, Pamir MN, Akbas A, Eksi MS,Gungor A,Fiber Tract anatomy Of the Hypothalamus. Oral Presentation. Annual Meeting of Congrees of neurological Surgeons Sanfrancisco USA, 2019.         Read more

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Sait Ozturk
Neurosurgeon
16 years of experience
4.2
20 reviews

Sait Ozturk

Neurosurgeon
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Hospitals Group
Baran Yılmaz
Neurosurgeon
4.3
16 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Baran Yılmaz

Neurosurgeon
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Gokalp Silav
Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
4.6
244 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Gokalp Silav

Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association
The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Dr. Gökalp Silav specializes in advanced spinal cord tumor removal techniques.
  • Uses minimally invasive surgery, intraoperative monitoring, and precision neuronavigation.
  • Trained internationally in the USA at renowned institutions like Barrow Neurological University.
  • Employs cutting-edge methods such as endoscopic surgery, laser ablation, and fluorescence-guided resection.
  • Board-certified neurosurgeon with membership in The Turkish Medical Association and Neurosurgical Society.
  • Offers remote consultations for spinal cord tumor patients globally.
  • Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating multi-lingual communication.
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4.6
244 reviews
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Erol Akgul
Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience
4.5
455 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Erol Akgul

Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience

accreditations:

World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe

Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

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Salih Murat Imer
Neurosurgeon
39 years of experience
5.0
13 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Salih Murat Imer

Neurosurgeon
39 years of experience
Certificates 1. The Course of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, 1990, Oulu, Finland. 2. European Course participation that holds by EANS for 5 years cycle (Amsterdam/1988, Rostock/1989, Çeşme/1994, Klagenfurt/1995, Aalborg/1996). 3. "Primary Examination" for European Board was passed in Klagenfurt,1995, Austria. 4."Advanced Training on Functional Disorders with Leksell Gamma Knife", 2004, Marseille, France. 5. "Advanced Training on Vestibular Schwannomas and Skull Base Surgery wiyh Leksell Gamma Knife", 2004, Marseille, France. 6. The certificate for "DISC Nucleoplasty in Cervical and Lumbar Disc Diseases", 2004, Freiburg, Germany. 7. "Neuropathfinder" Train - the - Trainer Meeting, 2009, Wien, Austria. 8. " Neuropathfinder" Train - the - Trainer Meeting, 2011, Athens, Greece. 9. The certificate for "Full- Endoscopic Spine Surgery", 2011, Herne, Germany. Read more
Ilhan Elmaci
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
5.0
13 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Ilhan Elmaci

Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience

accreditations:

The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
European Skull Base Society
He was born in Niğde which is the city middle part of Anatolia. He studied high school in Adana. He graduated from Ankara University Medical School of Medicine. He started his career at Bakırköy Neurological Sciences Hospital in Zeki Oral MD.’s Clinic in 1987 and finished his Neurosurgery residency in 1993. During this period, he completed his micro neurosurgery education, which was a breakthrough for him, at Zurich University “Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil’s Clinic”. Between 1993-2003, he worked as a teaching assistant and then as an assistant professor at the Professor Necmettin Pamir’s Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University. At the same time, he obtained clinical and surgical gains in the field of neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Professor Donlin M. Long and Daniele Rigamonti's Clinic at Johns Hopkins University, USA. In 2003, he received the title of Associate Professor of Neurosurgery. Between 2004-2010, he worked as Chief of Clinic in Göztepe Training and Research Hospital of Ministry of Health. During this period, he led his clinic to become the only accredited clinic by EANS (The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) in Turkey, with its educational and care services. During this period, he completed his endoscopic skull base training starting at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2010, he started to work for Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine and became a Professor of Neurosurgery. He established the Neurosurgery Department in Medipol University Faculty of Medicine on 2012. He served as a Head of Neurosurgery Department in Memorial Health Group Istanbul Hospitals between 2014-2018. He served Neurosurgery Department of Maslak Hospital of Acıbadem Health Group with his team between 2018- September 2021. Since 01.10.2021, He have started to work with his team at my private clinic located in Fulya and Ulus Hospital of Liv Health Group. He served as the founding chairman of ”Skull Base Society” in Turkey. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society (ESBS). There are more than 110 scientific papers which he hs published in international refereed journals (SCI/SCIEx) and in national refereed journals and 18 scientific articles. He Has more than 250 scientific congress presentations, published books and chapters in books. Read more
Cevdet Gokcek
Neurosurgeon
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Cevdet Gokcek

Neurosurgeon
12 years of experience
Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves.  Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.   Work History 2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital • He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus. • He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success. • Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them. • He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health. • He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage. 2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons. • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases. • Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care. • Educated patients on recovery methods and times. • Designed treatment plans for patients. • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk. • Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis. 2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq • Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively. • Educated patients on recovery methods and times. • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk. • Performed emergency surgeries. • Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary. 2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions. • Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas.  • Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively.  • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk. • Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess). • Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. 1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey • Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field. • Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery. • Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery. • Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively. • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk. • Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture). • Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service. • Designed treatment plans for patients. • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases. • Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries. • Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries. Education 1982-09 - 1988-08 M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine) Ankara University Medical School - Ankara General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA. 1988-11 - 1994-05 Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience University of Health Sciences - Ankara 6 years of neurosurgery training. • My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations 1995-05 - 1995-07 Neuroscience The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry. Ankara I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry. 1998-04 - 2019-05 Observer Doctor: Neuroscience Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour,  Michigan USA 2012-05 - 2012-05 Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop,  Ghent, Belgium I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital   Skills Micro neurosurgery - Excellent Neuro endoscopy - Excellent Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent Neuronavigation – Excellent   Certifications 1995-04 Microsurgery 2012-05 Endoscopy   Languages Turkish - Native English - Advanced Arabic - Novice   Affiliations Turkish Neurosurgical Society Turkish Medical Association   Accomplishments • Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care. • Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.   Interests and operations I perform Vascular diseases of brain Endoscopic hypophysis surgery Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery Endoscopic third ventriculostomy  Traumas of brain and spine Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow  canal disease surgery Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions Hydrocephalus surgery Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric  neurosurgery) Peripheral nerve surgery Read more
Hakan Ozalp
Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Hakan Ozalp

Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
Experience2019 – 2019University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, Insubria University Faculty of Medicine2015MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER2013 – 2015ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL2010 – 2012DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,2002 – 2003AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION Education2010ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST1992GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINERead more
4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
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Kadir Tahta
4.2
20 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Hospitals Group
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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
Plastic surgeon
14 years of experience

Mehmet Onur Ozturk

Plastic surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Bewell Health Assistance
Nedret Taflan Salepci
Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience
4.2
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
ISU Gaziosmanpasa

Nedret Taflan Salepci

Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience

Dr. X is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience. He has a Medical Education from Istanbul University, specialization in Internal Medicine, and a Medical Oncology Specialization from Istanbul University's Oncology Institute. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Association, Lung Cancers Association, ESMO, ASCO and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

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Alper Can
Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience
4.2
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
ISU Gaziosmanpasa

Alper Can

Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience

accreditations:

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

Medical Oncology specialist with expertise in lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, liver, kidney, pancreatic, stomach, prostate, and uterine cancers. Experienced in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, phytotherapy, ozone therapy, hyperthermic chemotherapy, GIS cancer, and gynecological and genitourinary cancer. Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, Medical Oncology Association, Turkish Cancer Research and Warfare Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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Tahsin Ozatli
Clinical oncologist
2014 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Tahsin Ozatli

Clinical oncologist
2014 years of experience
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