Kenan Kapici
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 30 years of experience
- Speaks:English, French
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Dr. Kenan Kapici is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Kapici served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University. He has held senior leadership roles at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.
- Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS), discectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
- Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
- Is a member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
- Completed specialized training in microsurgery and neuroanatomy.
- Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
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Doctor's services
- Discectomy
- Brain tumor removal
- Radiation therapy for brain tumor
- Tomotherapy
- Transnasal resection of tumor
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
- Surgical removal of the brain cyst
- Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
- Pituitary tumor surgery
- Gamma Knife for brain tumor
- Herniated disc surgery
- Brain Aneurysm Repair
- Gamma Knife
- Brain Tumor Embolization
- Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence)
- MRI of one area
- CT (computer tomography)
- Brain MRI
- Biopsy
- Brain biopsy
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
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Qualifications
Kenan Kapici is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He performs complex brain and spine surgeries for adults and children. Dr. Kapici previously served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University.
Clinical Specialization and Approach
Dr. Kapici treats diverse neurological conditions using microsurgical and non-invasive techniques. His practice focuses on adult and pediatric neurosurgery. He manages conditions such as:
- Brain and pituitary tumors
- Herniated disks and spinal stenosis — a narrowing of the spaces within the spine that puts pressure on nerves
- Cerebral artery aneurysms and cavernomas
- Hydrocephalus and Spina bifida
- Arnold Chiari syndrome — a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal
- Acoustic neuromas
The surgeon performs procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He also offers Gamma Knife and Tomotherapy for non-surgical tumor management.
Work Experience
- Neurosurgeon – Valued Med Hub Hospitals, Istanbul (Current)
- Head of Neurosurgery Department – Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine (3 years)
- Lecturer in Neurosurgery – Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine (4 years)
- Neurosurgery Specialist – Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital (11 years)
- Clinic Chief – Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (5 years)
- Chief Assistant – GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (12 years)
- Medical Officer – Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence (2 years)
- Infirmary Doctor – Naval Forces Command, Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory, and Samsun Sahara Medical School
- Trainee Doctor – GATA Military Medical Faculty (6 months)
Education and Advanced Training
- Medical Degree – GATA Military Medical Faculty
- Specialization in Neurosurgery – GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
- Master’s in Health Institutions Management – Beykent University
- Microsurgery Training – GATA Military Medical Faculty
- Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Course – Istanbul Vatan Hospital
- Specialized Courses – Neuroanatomy, Spine Surgery, and Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BASIC and ADVANCED)
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Neurosurgery Association
- Spine Society of Europe (EuroSpine)
- Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
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