Mehmet Alpay Cal
36
years of experience
Mehmet Alpay Cal
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 36 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.
- Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
- Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
- Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
- Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.
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Мария • Surgical treatment of scoliosis
Ukraine
Nov 12, 2019
"The result of the surgery is excellent
The clinic is very large, the conditions in the room were very good, there was even a folding chair for an attendant. Food was brought for both of us. The doctor aroused confidence from the very first consultation. But also a whole team was engaged in my operation and they are all great professionals. Nurses have also always been very helpful.
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Mustafa • Surgical treatment of scoliosis
Libya
Feb 18, 2021
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Мария • Surgical treatment of scoliosis
Ukraine
Nov 12, 2019
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Газиз • Herniated disk
Russian Federation
Jan 22, 2021
"I recommend to everyone, wizards work here - professionals in their field!"Categorized statements: About the doctor: "Easy to communicate, concise, it is immediately clear that the highest level specialist, after the examination, identified the problem and showed it on the MRI scan and explained what was to come
LIV Hospital services are very much in line with and in no way inferior to the world level, believe me, because due to health problems of my family, we had to see clinics in the USA, China, South Korea, Israel. From the very first call I felt great care for me as a loved one. Many thanks to Sabina, Nigina - coordinators / translators, they did a great job, we could contact them at any time of the day and they supported the patient with all their hearts. Please note that everything here is based on Turkish, only doctors can communicate in English. It can be seen how much Turkey has advanced and is self-sufficient. I am grateful to fate that I met the professor - neurosurgeon Chagatay Ozturk. Easy to communicate, concise, it is immediately clear that the highest level specialist, after the examination, identified the problem and showed it on the MRI scan and explained what was to come. An operation was performed to remove the hernia on L5-S1 and a titanium disc was installed. The atmosphere of the team was very favorable and cozy, there was a high level of coherence and discipline. The concern was such that I did not feel any pain or heaviness, although they say that the operation was not an easy one. On the second day after the operation, I already walked and on the sixth day I was already discharged. Finally I got rid of pain and sleepless nights over the years! I recommend to everyone, wizards work here - professionals in their field! Best regards, Gaziz Kissym Kazakhstan
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Saniya Abdulova • Radiotherapy
Kazakhstan
Apr 29, 2019
The Liv Hospital Clinic confused my diagnosis. Within two hours, I thought I had cancer.
I immediately wrote to them, the answer came in two and a half hours, as they had no time to double-check. During all this time, my family and I went crazy with horror. Now they wrote to me that the translators were wrong. But pituitary adenoma is spelled the same in all languages. A malignant formation of the parotid gland is a completely different diagnosis.
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Doctor's services
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
- CyberKnife for brain tumor
- Brain tumor removal
- Gamma Knife
- Gamma Knife for brain tumor
- Brain tumor surgery
- Neurorrhaphy
- Scoliosis surgery
- Baclofen Pump Surgery
- Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
- MRI of one area
- CT (computer tomography)
- Brain MRI
- Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon
- Ultrasound
- Brain biopsy
- Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence)
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Qualifications
Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon and spine specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He performs neuro-oncological surgery, complex spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. He also treats functional neurological disorders using stimulation and pump technologies. These technologies help manage movement and pain disorders.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Cal treats various conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. His practice includes treating brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations. He also addresses congenital issues such as craniostenosis and Chiari malformations.
The doctor performs several procedures:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery – a procedure that uses implanted electrodes to treat movement disorders
- CyberKnife and Gamma Knife radiosurgery – non-invasive radiation treatments for tumors and lesions
- Surgical removal of brain tumors and cysts
- Scoliosis and spinal stenosis surgery
- Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation – a device that sends electrical signals to the spinal cord to block pain
- Baclofen pump surgery for spasticity – an implanted device that delivers muscle relaxants directly to the spinal fluid
- Neurorrhaphy for peripheral nerve repair – a microsurgical technique to reconnect damaged nerves
Academic Research and Publications
Dr. Cal investigates laboratory markers and drug interactions in neurosurgery. His research covers cervical corpectomy techniques and analgesia for spine operations. He has authored multiple studies in international medical journals and examines antiepileptic drugs for brain tumor patients.
Selected Publications
- "Impact of subventricular zone interaction on clinical outcomes in patients with intracerebral hematoma," 2024
- "A Single-center Study Comparing Volumetric and Morphometric Measurements of Chiari Malformation," 2024
- "Rapid Recurrence of Glioblastoma After 12 Days Despite Gross Total Resection," 2024
- "The relationship between vertebral compression rates and systemic inflammatory scores," 2024
- "Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of Surgery and CyberKnife on Recurrence and Neurological Deficits," 2023
- "The use of vancomycin powder in the compound depressed skull fractures," 2023
- "A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture," 2020
- "Neuroprotective effect of ziprasidone: Preliminary results compared to haloperidol," 2014
- "Bilateral epidural hematoma in a patient with Human immunodeficiency virus infection," 2013
- "Coexistence of spinal lipoma, ependymal cyst and dermoid cyst in neighboring localizations," 2013
- "Pneumorrhachis associated with bronchial asthma and subcutaneous emphysema," 2011
- "Correlation between leptin and pro-inflammatory cytokines in cortical contusion injury model," 2011
Work Experience
- Liv Hospital Ulus
- Sisli Kolan Hospital
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
- Ardahan State Hospital
Education and Training
- Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
- Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital – Residency
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Neurosurgery Association
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
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