Mustafa Gurelik

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors and performs complex pituitary surgery. After graduating from Cumhuriyet University in 1989, he completed his specialization there in 1997.

Neuroscience Specialization

Dr. Gurelik performs surgery on the central nervous system. He treats brain hemorrhages, acoustic neuromas, and cavernomas. His clinical practice includes both pediatric and adult neurosurgery. He also treats cerebrovascular aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.

His expertise in tumors includes:

• Moyamoya disease — a rare disorder where carotid arteries become blocked, reducing blood flow to the brain
• Pituitary adenomas
• Brain cysts
• Craniostenosis — a condition where bones in a baby's skull join together too early
• Spine cysts

Spinal Surgery and Nerve Care

Dr. Gurelik applies surgical and non-surgical methods for herniated disks. He performs discectomies, laminectomies, and foraminotomies for lumbar and neck hernias. He also treats spinal stenosis and addresses injuries from head and spine traumas. The doctor treats carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve congestion issues.

Surgical Procedures and Techniques

The doctor is proficient in endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus. He performs shunt placements and transnasal resections for pituitary tumors. Dr. Gurelik uses craniotomy for brain tumor removal and aneurysm repair. He also conducts angioplasty and stenting for the vertebral artery.

Work Experience

• Medicana Sivas Hospital
• Malatya Gözde Hospital
• Sivas Anadolu Hospital
• Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Keskin Closed Prison Medical, Kırıkkale

Education and Training

• 1989 – Cumhuriyet University – Medical Degree
• 1997 – Cumhuriyet University – Specialization in Neurosurgery