Place and Date of Birth: 08.12.1983 / ANKARA
Nationality: T.R.
Marital Status: He is married and has 1 child.
Foreign Language: English
Education
•Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver Primary School/Istanbul
• Karşıyaka Anatolian High School/İzmir
•Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2001 – 2007)
•Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic – Specialization (2012-2018)
Professional Experience
•Sahra Medical School Samsun (2007-2008)
•Ankara Gendarmerie Logistics Command Dispensary (2008-2010)
•Üsküdar Private Yunus Emre Hospital Emergency Physician (2010-2012)
•Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital Orthopedics Clinic (2012-2018)
•Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital (2018-2019)
•Np Istanbul Brain Hospital Orthopedic Specialist – Surgical Branch Specialist Medical
Deputy Director (2019- December 2020)
Medipol University Pendik Hospital (2020 -)
Member of Scientific Organizations
• Chamber of Physicians
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Turkish Industry and Business Association
• Robotic Knee Surgery Association
Scientific Studies
• Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in obese children M.Emre Taşcılar , Bülent Hacıhamdioğlu , Mehmet Soyarslan, Ayhan Abacı
(Gülhane Medical Journal 2010;52 :32-35)
• Determination of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph Hasan Bombacı, Bestami Şimşek, Mehmet Soyarslan Murat Yıldırım (Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica 51(6) October 2017)
• Compartment syndrome secondary to Baker’s cyst rupture: A case report and up-todate review Serkan Erkuş, Mehmet Soyarslan, Özkan Köse, Önder Kalenderer
(International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 9(2):82 April 2019)
• Cutibacterium Acnes (Formerly Propionibacterium Acnes) Incidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation with the Clinical Status Mehmet Soyarslan, Mehmet Kerem Canbora, Özkan Köse (HNH Medical Journal January 202
• 25. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2015)
1) Comparison of open and closed surgery in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (Poster)
2) What affects the clinical outcome most in open tibia fractures?
Is it the type of treatment chosen or the extent of the damage? (Poster)
3) Does lateral epicondylitis affect grasp strength? (Oral statement)
• 26. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2016)
1) Detection of hip rotation center in the pelvis X-ray of adult Turkish individuals (Poster)
• Hasan Bombaci* , Bestami Simsek, Mehmet Soyarslan, Mustafa Murat Yildirim, Determination
of the hip rotation centre from landmarks in pelvic radiograph, Acta Orthopaedica et
Traumatologica Turcica, Available online 10 October 2017, doi:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aott.2017.09.004
• 38. SICOT World Congress (Cape Town/South Africa 2017)
1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results
(Poster)
• 27. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2017)
1) “Propionibacterium acnes” Incidence and Clinical Reflections in Tissue Cultures Taken in Shoulder Arthroscopy
(Oral statement)
• 28. SECEC-ESSE Congress (Geneva/Switzerland 2018)
1) P.acnes Insidence In Shoulder Arthroscopy and Correlation With The Clinical Results
(Oral statement)
• 28. National Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress (2018)
1) Is hip flexion effective on respiratory and hemodynamic parameters of patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy in the sitting position? (Oral statement)
2) Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)
• 10. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress (2018)
1) “P.acnes” Incidence and Clinical Results in Shoulder Arthroscopy: Our Conventional Titanium Plate and PEEK Plate Applications in Multipartite Upper End of Humerus Fractures in Patients aged 55-70 years who were treated with Glenohumeral Joint and Surgery: Is There a Radiological and Clinical Difference? (Oral statement)
2) Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of the Pain Chart in the Pathologies of the Shoulder in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Surgery (Poster)
• 1. Digital Shoulder Elbow Surgery Association Congress (2020)
1) Are the Size of Bone Loss and Number of Anchors Effective in Clinical Results and Failure after Arthroscopic Bankart Repair of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations?
(Oral statement)
2) K-wire migration into the spinal canal after acromioclavicular dislocation surgery: Case
Presentation (Poster)
VI- Courses
• Training Course of Emergency Medicine Trainer (2007)
• PEV DDH (Developmental Hip Dysplasia and Pes Echinovarus) Course (2016)
• Basic Arthroscopy Course (2016)
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Education Council Basic Sciences School (2016)
• Acıbadem University Tibia Fractures Cadaver Course (2017)
• Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Basic Course (2017)
• Knee Joint Arthroscopy and Foot - Ankle Surgical Interventions Applications Cadaver Courses (2017)
• Acıbadem University Advanced Knee Peripheral Sports Injuries Cadaver Course(2018)
• LIMA Corporate Shoulder Surgery Cadaver Course Verona/Italy (2018)
• Gazi University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course(2019)
• Antalya University Knee Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)
• Antalya University Ankle Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)
• Basic Microsurgery Course – Ankara (2019)
• Antalya University Wrist Arthroscopy Cadaver Course (2019)
Read moreTrustworthy, 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 moreAcademic Details
Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey
Date of Graduation
1992
Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography
Accreditation
Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey
Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee
Academic Experience
Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)
Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)
Academic Positions:
2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey
2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey
2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey
2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey
2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey
Fellowship
Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Duration: 2004 to 2005
Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)
Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Radiology
-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey
-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group
-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)
-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)
-ESR – European Society of Radiology
-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance
-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group
-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)
-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member
Prizes and Awards
European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize
Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize
Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize
Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize
Read more2017: Oticon Medical Scientific Center Copenhagen Denmark.
2016: ICLO Teaching Center New Endoscopic Approaches to Lateral Skull Base, Inner Ear and Cerebello-Pontine Angle, Verona Italy
2016: World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw,Poland
2015: Cochlear Science and Research Center Berlin Germany.
2014: Cochlear implant Center Medel Company Innsburck, Austria.
2014: Hannover Medical School. Clinic for Laryngology, Rhinology and Otology, Hannover, Germany
2014: Academy of Hearing Aid Acoustics (Akademie für Hörgerate-Akustik), Lübeck, Germany.
2013: International European Sialendoscopy Training Center, Geneva, Switzerland.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, Bern, Switzerland.
2011: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2007: The Ohio State University, Medical Faculty, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Columbus, Ohio, USA.
2006: University of Würzburg, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Würzburg, Germany.
1999-2003 İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı
1993-1999 İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi
Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association
Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Turkish Rhinology Society
Tigris-Euphrates Basin Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association
Gaziantep Otorhinolaryngology Association
Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board
Turkish Otology Association
Malatya Otorhinolaryngology Association
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology
International Vertigo Association
Read moreDoctor's visit | price on request |
Breast cancer surgery | $8360.79 - $9289.76 |
Radiation therapy for brain tumor | $2000 - $4000 |
Brain tumor removal | $11612.2 - $15095.86 |
Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine specialty training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. In 2018, he became a Hematology subspecialist at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Hematology. Afterwards, he worked as a faculty member at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital and Istinye University (Istinye University Bahçeşehir and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul) and is currently working at Biruni University Hospital. Dr. Rafet Eren is a member of Turkish Society of Hematology, Hematology Specialty Society and European Society of Hematology and speaks English fluently. He has around 50 publications in national and international refereed journals.
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Residency, 2011, Eskişehir/Turkey
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Residency, 2000, Eskişehir/Turkey.
Biruni University Hospital, 2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Kilis State Hospital, 2017-2019, Kilis/Turkey
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine Hospital (Intensive Care Subspecialty Training), 2014-2017, Antalya/Turkey
Afyon State Hospital, 2013-2014, Afyon/Turkey
Ağrı State Hospital, 2011-2013, Ağrı/Turkey
Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Intensive Care Association
TARD (Turkish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation)
ESICM (European Society of Intensive Care Medicine)
SCCM (Society of Critical Care Medicine)
Specializations
Abdomen Radiology
Doppler Radiology
Obstetric Radiology
Breast Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
Neuroradiology
Nonvascular Interventional Procedures
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Experience
Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic
Academy Medical Center
Anaclinic Medical Center
Kayseri State Hospital
Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic
Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center
Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)
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During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.
Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus
Doctor's visit | price on request |
Removal of meningioma | $23224.41 - $52254.91 |
Removal of spinal cord tumor | $29030.51 - $58061.02 |