Mehmet Ozek
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 45 years of experience
- accreditation:
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon with 45 of experience, specializing in complex conditions like Arnold Chiari syndrome.
- Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery
- Fellowship-trained at Yale University and the University of Florida
- Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
- Member of AANS and other prestigious neurosurgical societies
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Doctor's services
- Discectomy
- Brain tumor removal
- Craniotomy
- Transnasal resection of tumor
- Laminectomy
- Herniated disc surgery
- Excision of skull base tumor
- Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy)
- Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries
- Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
- Pituitary tumor surgery
- Brain tumor surgery
- Surgical removal of the brain cyst
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Neurorrhaphy
- Brain Aneurysm Repair
- Brain Tumor Embolization
- Spine Tumor Embolization
- Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
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Certifications & accreditations
Qualifications
Dr. Askin Seker is a neurosurgeon with expertise in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He received the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award for his work. The specialist practices at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic in Istanbul.
Surgical Specialization and Focus
The doctor treats conditions of the brain and spine in adults and children. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery to treat tumors and vascular issues. His practice includes movement disorders, herniated discs, and neck hernias using minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Seker performs advanced procedures such as:
- Endoscopic resection of skull base tumors
- Transnasal removal of pituitary adenomas — a technique to reach the pituitary gland through the nose
- Surgical repair of brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
- Corrective surgery for craniostenosis and Arnold Chiari syndrome
- Shunt placement and surgery for hydrocephalus — a procedure to drain excess fluid from the brain
- Discectomy and laminectomy for spinal stenosis
Education and International Training
- 1997 – Marmara University School of Medicine – Medical Degree, Istanbul
- 2004 – Yale University – Fellowship, Connecticut, USA
- 2008 – University of Florida – Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery, USA
- 2010 – Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences – Postgraduate Studies, Turkey
Research and Academic Achievements
The doctor conducted postdoctoral research on endoscopic skull base anatomy at the University of Florida. He has published 47 articles in SCI international journals and 10 in national publications. Dr. Seker has authored chapters for two international textbooks on neurosurgery.
He also presented papers at 33 international scientific meetings. These scientific contributions focus on neuroanatomy and surgical techniques.
His professional awards include:
- 2013 – Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award
- Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award
- Scientific Congress Best Presentation Award
- Antalya 2nd Best Poster Award
- 2009 – Best Presentation Award
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
- Movement Disorders Society
- Skull Base Surgery Society
- Turkish Neurosurgery Association
- Nervous System Surgery Association
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society of Surgical Neuroanatomy Education and Training Group
- Turkish Nöroonkoj Association
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