Liv Bona Dea Hospital holds JCI accreditation with 100% compliance, following international safety standards. Dr. Tural Rajabov leads the neurosurgery team, specializing in endoscopic endonasal surgery for giant pituitary adenomas. He is a member of the North American Skull Base Society and has published research on minimally invasive skull base reconstruction. As the first hospital in Azerbaijan with a dedicated international department, the clinic provides multilingual support, airport transfers, and help with accommodation for all foreign patients.
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Melhem International Hospital is a private multi-specialty center in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the first facility to perform Parkinson’s surgery in the country. The hospital specializes in neurosurgery, cardiology, and pediatric neurosurgery. It holds ISO certification.
Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.
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\nProfessional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Specialist in pituitary tumor surgery with training at Marmara University – one of Turkey's leading neurosurgery programs.
Dr. Teyyub Hesenov is a neurosurgeon at Melhem International Hospital in Baku. He focuses on neuromodulation and complex tumor resections. Dr. Hesenov was the first to perform Parkinson’s surgery in Azerbaijan. He earned his medical degree and specialist training at major Turkish universities. His practice includes adult and pediatric neurosurgery.
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Liv Bona Dea Hospital holds JCI accreditation with 100% compliance for its neurosurgery standards. Dr. Tural Rəcəbov leads the specialized center, focusing on minimally invasive endoscopic brain tumor surgery. He is a member of both the North American Skull Base Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. The hospital uses high-resolution MRI for precise tumor localization before every procedure. As part of the Liv Hospital brand, the facility follows international protocols for patient safety and clinical excellence.
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