Serdar Kahraman

Prof. Serdar Kahraman is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. He has practiced clinical medicine since 1989. The doctor specializes in neuroendoscopy and has led neurosurgery departments at several major Turkish medical institutions. Dr. Kahraman currently treats patients at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

The specialist uses microsurgery and endoscopic techniques for the brain and spine. He treats conditions such as brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and herniated disks. His approach uses neuroendoscopy — a procedure using a thin tube with a camera to visualize the surgical site. This method helps reduce recovery times and improve surgical precision.

Dr. Kahraman performs a variety of surgical procedures, including:

• Brain tumor removal
• Herniated disc surgery (discectomy)
• Excision of skull base tumors
• Removal of spinal cord tumors
• Treatment of brain and spine cysts

Professional Experience

• 2023–Present – Neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus
• 2016–2023 – Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center
• 2010–2016 – Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Yeni Yüzyıl University
• 2000–2009 – Associate Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• 1997–2000 – Neurosurgeon at Turkish Etimesgut Air Base
• 1989–1992 – Chief doctor at the Air Force Command Headquarters in Ankara

Education and Training

• 1983–1989 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – Degree in general medicine
• 1992–1997 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – Specialty in neurosurgery
• 1999 – The Free University of Berlin – Training in neuro spinal endoscopy

The doctor completed additional certifications in microsurgery, spine surgery, and emergency medical care. His training in Berlin focused on spinal endoscopic techniques.

Memberships

• The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• The Turkish Spine Society
• The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• The Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Eurospine
• AO Spine