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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is a leading expert in neurosurgery with a focus on advanced brain tumor treatments at Atlas University Hospital.

    • Specializes in deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation techniques
    • Over 46 international research publications in neurosurgery
    • Founding member of International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
    • Functional group committee member of European Association of Neurosurgery
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Mustafa Solak

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Solak completed advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world's top oncology centers. He brings specialized expertise to brain tumor cases.

    • Trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
    • Specialized in complex oncological cases including head & neck cancers
    • Formerly worked at Medical Park Hospital and Hitit University
    • Experience across multiple cancer types including lung and gastrointestinal
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Professor Onur Yaman

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

    Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

    He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

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Nejat Akalan

  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Prof. Nejat Akalan has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in brain and nerve surgeries. He uses advanced techniques like the O-arm Imaging System, ultrasound, and iMRI to reduce risks.

    • Expert in pediatric epilepsy surgery and glioma treatment
    • Published 117 scientific papers in international and Turkish editions
    • Co-author of 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
    • Practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology with 30+ years of experience, serving at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

    • Fellowship-trained in neurosurgery at Istanbul Medical School
    • Published in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Presented scientific papers at global conferences
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Melih Uc

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Neurosurgery

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Spina Bifida,

    • Lumbar Mass,

    • Tumor,

    • Meningomyelocele,

    • Neurological Diseases,

    • Cervical Disc Hernia,

    • Brain Diseases,

    • Herniated disc

    • Neck hernia

    • Spinal Canal Stenosis

    • Spondylolisthesis (Waist Slip)

    • Brain Tumors

    • Spinal Cord Tumors

    • Spine Fracture

    • Celebral hemorrhage

    • Brain Aneurysm

    • hydrocephalus

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

     

    Education

    • University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic Neurosurgery Specialization Training 2017,

    Madison/USA

    • Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialization

    Training 2014, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Specialization Training 2007,

    Mersin/Turkey

    Career

    • Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital 2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Istanbul Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Çorlu State Hospital 2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey

    Publications: Üçer, M. (2021). Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Percutaneous Direct Pars

    Repair: An Observational Study. World Neurosurgery, 146, e1301-e1306.

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Neurosurgery Training: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery, 2011 

    H index: 10, I10 Index: 12 Citations: 296

     Dr Mehmet Tonge has international and nationwide 32 publications, 12 book chapters, 92 oral and poster presentations and 41 invited lectures, mostly on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 

     

    Work & Training experience:

    2004-2011: Gazi University, Department of Neurosurgery (Residency)

     2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (Intraoperative MRI applications), Switzerland 

    2008: Zurich University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery: Microneurosurgery, white matter dissection, interventional neuroradiology courses, Switzerland 

    2011 – 2012: Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Neurosurgeon

     2012 – 2013: Cankiri State Hospital, Neurosurgeon 

    2013 – 2014: Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery & Gamma Knife Center (Ass Prof) 

    2013 – now: Maastricht University Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department (Visiting scientist, PhDc) The Netherlands 

    2014: Maastricht University, The Netherlands: Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship 2014-2018: Istanbul Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery: Staff Neurosurgeon

     2016-2018: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (Consultant, Gamma Knife Center) 

    2018-now: Istanbul Medipol University (Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife Center) Ass. Prof.) 

     

    Dr Mehmet Tonge has completed 4-year cycle EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training courses. 

     

    Clinical areas of interest:

     • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

     • Surgery for movement disorders

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 

    • Surgery for pain & spasticity 

    • Psychosurgery

     

    Research areas of interest: 

    • Deep brain stimulation

    • * MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

     • Stereotactic radiosurgery 

     

    Administrative duties:

     • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member 2015- 2017 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Sterotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section: Board member (Secretary) 2017-2019

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Board member 2016-2018

     • Turkish Skull Base Society: Supervisory board member 2018-2020

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society: Executive Board Member, (Accountant) 2023-still 

     

    Memberships: 

    • WSSFN (World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society) 

    • ESSFN (European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society)

     • Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society

     • Deep Brain Stimulation Society 

    • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society 

    • Leksell Gamma Knife Society 

    • EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) 

    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    • Turkish Skull Base Society

     

     

    Sample Publications: 

    1. Tonge M. Technological developments in electric based DBS. Deep Brain Stimulation 2024 4(36-41) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdbs.2023.12.001 

    2. Akgul E, Onan HB, Islek I, Tonge M, Durmus Y, Barburoglu M, Azizova A, Erol C, Hakyemez B, Sencer S, Aydin K, Arat A. Flow diverter stents in the treatment of recanalized intracranial aneurysms. Interv Neuroradiol. 2021 Aug;27(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/1591019921990507. Epub 2021 Jan 28. PMID: 33509011; PMCID: PMC8580529. 

    3. Mulders AEP, Temel Y, Tonge M, Schaper FLWVJ, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V,Ackermans L, Kubben P, Janssen MLF, Duits A. The association between surgical characteristics and cognitive decline following deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;200:106341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106341. Epub 2020 Nov 3. PMID: 33160716. 

    4. Wetzelaer P, Vlis T, Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kubben P, Evers S, Kocabicak E, Temel Y. Management of Hardware Related Infections after DBS Surgery: A Cost Analysis. Turk Neurosurg. 2018;28(6):929- 933. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.21511-17.1. PMID: 29465741. 

    5. Bedirli N, Emmez G, Ünal Y, Tönge M, Emmez H. Effects of positive end- expiratory pressure on intracranial pressure during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg position in a porcine mode. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1610-1615. doi: 10.3906/sag-1609-17. PMID: 29152942. 

    6. Sari R, Tonge M, Bolukbasi FH, Onoz M, Baskan O, Silav G, Elmaci I. Management of Failed Cranioplasty. Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(2):201-207. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.15395-15.0. PMID: 27593759. 

    7. Tonge M, Kocabicak E, Ackermans L, Kuijf M, Temel Y. Final Electrode Position in Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: A Comparison of Indirect and Direct Targeting Methods. Turk Neurosurg. 2016;26(6):900-903. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13739-14.1. PMID: 27337232. 

    8. Tonge M, Ackermans L, Kocabicak E, van Kranen-Mastenbroek V, Kuijf M, Oosterloo M, Kubben P, Temel Y. A detailed analysis of intracerebral hemorrhages in DBS surgeries. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2015 Dec;139:183-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.10.017. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26513430. 

    9. Silav G, Bölükbaşı FH, Özek E, Tönge M, Önöz M, Elmacı İ. A Simple Technique for Bone Storage after Decompressive Craniectomy in Children. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2015;50(3):161-4. doi: 10.1159/000381748. Epub 2015 May 14. PMID: 25998533. 

    10. Yilmaz MB, Donmez H, Tonge M, Senol S, Tekiner A. Vertebrojugular arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm formation due to penetrating vertebral artery injury: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2015;25(1):141-5. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.8247-13.1. PMID: 25640560. 

    11. Kurt G, Tönge M, Çeltıkçı E, Çapraz I, Serdaroğlu A, Bılır E. Surgery for intractable temporal lobe epilepsy: experience of a single institution. Turk J Med Sci. 2014;44(5):866-70. doi: 10.3906/sag-1307- 30. PMID: 25539559. 

    12. Yılmaz MB, Tönge M, Emmez H, Kaymaz F, Kaymaz M. Neuroprotective effects of quetiapine on neuronal apoptosis following experimental transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Jul;54(1):1-7. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.1. Epub 2013 Jul 31. PMID: 24044072; PMCID: PMC3772279. 

    13. Yilmaz MB, Egemen E, Tonge M, Kaymaz M. Transoral protrusion of a peritoneal catheter due to gastric perforation 10 years after a ventriculoperitoneal shunting: case report and review of the literature. Turk Neurosurg. 2013;23(2):285-8. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.4904-11.1. PMID: 23546921. 

    14. Omerhodzic I, Tonge M, Matos B, Musabeliu E, Raspanti C, Ferdinandov D, Galimova R, Muroi C, Balik V, Kursumovic A. Neurosurgical training programme in selected European countries: from the young neurosurgeons' point of view. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):286-93. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.5133-11.0. PMID: 22664994. 

    15. Ergun E, Kurt G, Tonge M, Aytar H, Tas M, Baykaner K, Ceviker N. Effects of phenytoin sodium on dura mater healing in a rat model of CSF leakage. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):471-6. PMID: 22194102. 

    16. Emmez H, Tonge M, Tokgoz N, Durdag E, Gonul I, Cevıker N. Radiological and histopathological comparison of microporous polysaccharide hemospheres and oxidized regenerated cellulose in the rabbit brain: a study of efficacy and safety. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Oct;20(4):485-91. doi: 10.5137/1019- 5149.JTN.3300-10.2. PMID: 20963698. 

    17. Emmez H, Yildirim Z, Kale A, Tönge M, Durdağ E, Börcek AO, Uçankuş LN, Doğulu F, Kiliç N, Baykaner MK. Anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects of α-lipoic acid on spinal cord ischemiareperfusion injury in rabbits. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Sep;152(9):1591-600; discussion 1600-1. doi: 10.1007/s00701-010-0703-9. Epub 2010 Jun 10. PMID: 20535507. 

    18. Kurt G, Tonge M, Börcek AO, Karahacioglu E, Gurel O, Baykaner K, Ceviker N, Aykol S. Fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery for optic nerve tumors: a technical report. Turk Neurosurg. 2010 Apr;20(2):241-6. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.1681-09.3. PMID: 20401852. 

    19. Emmez H, Kale A, Tönge M, Cakir A, Ceviker N. Two meningiomas with different histological grades in the same patient. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2010;50(8):686-8. doi: 10.2176/nmc.50.686. PMID: 20805656.

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Idris Avci

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. İdris AVCI was born in Ordu in 1988. After primary and high school education in Germany, he graduated from Yeditepe Faculty of Medicine in 2014. In 2020, he became a specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Health Sciences University Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital (Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital). In 2022, he received "Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging" education at John Hopkins University, USA. In 2023, he completed his Health Tourism Certification from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. In the same year, he was certified as a football physician by FIFA. In 2020-2022, he worked at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic and worked as a clinical chief. Between 2022-2024, he worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group. Since 2023, he has been working at Üsküdar University as a Dr. He continues in the academic staff as an Education Officer. Since 2024, he has been working at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. İdris AVCI has worked in many clinics such as Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and has taken part in dozens of scientific meetings both in Turkey and abroad as a participant, speaker and organizer.

    He has published in many international and domestic scientific journals. He has academic book chapters and editorials published by distinguished bookstores.

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Baran Yılmaz

  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 4.4 Good 17 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Dr. Yılmaz trained at Yale School of Medicine – one of the top neurosurgery programs in the US. He specializes in brain tumor removal at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Additional training in spine surgery through AOSpine
    • Graduated from Marmara University in Turkey
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor

    2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident

     

    EDUCATION 

    October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)

    January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)

    2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00

    1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00

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Ceylan Sengul

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Sengul specializes in pediatric psychiatry at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on developmental and behavioral issues.

    • Expert in monitoring child development (0-6 years)
    • Handles complex cases like ADHD and speech delays
    • Addresses eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive behaviors
    • Provides support for trauma and family crises
    • Treats mood disorders and lack of self-confidence
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Ramazan Sari

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education:

    Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

    Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

    Professional Experience:

    General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

    Bartın (2000-2004)

    Specialization:  

    Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

    Istanbul (2004-2010)

    Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

    Specialization (2004-2010)

    Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

    Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

    Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

    Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

    (2012-2014)

    Lecturer

    Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

    Specialist Physician

    Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

    Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

    Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

    Specialist Physician

    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

    Specialist Physician

    Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

    2023 –

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

    Skills and Achievements:

    Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

    Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

    Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV

    Born in 1973 in Eskişehir.

    Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry,Neurology And Neurosurgery

    In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023.

    6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

    Association Memberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Association

    The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery

    Turkish Doctors Union

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group,

    Experience abroad

    Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008

    The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011

    Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011

    Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016

    "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017

    BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY

    Education Information

    expertise in medicine

    1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE

    26/March/2003

    DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. HOSPITAL

    Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

    Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY

    1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR.

    31/July/1996

    Foreign Language Knowledge

    English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

    Administrative Duties

    Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Memberships to Scientific Organizations

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022

    2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019

    3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004

    International education

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine,

    education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery,

    (International)

    Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International)

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course,

    04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International)

    THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques,

    Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical

    Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

    Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 -12.06.2004 (National)

    WORKS

    Articles :

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, SPIRIT EMOTION (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Microscopic Bilateral Decompression with Unilateral Laminectomy in Geriatric Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery. Medical Journal of Bakırköy, 18(3), 323-329., Doi: 10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2022.2022.7-9

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN (2020). Atlas (C1) Fractures. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 30(3), 322-328.

    GÜÇLÜDOĞANGÜÇLÜHAN,ŞENELALPARSLAN (2018). Surgery in Lumbar Narrow Canal

    Selection of Decompression Method. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 28(2), 221-229.

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, ŞENORMANCI ÖMER, GÜÇLÜ OYA, CIRAK MUSA, ŞENORMANCI GÜLİZ,

    KÖKTÜRK FÜRUZAN (2017). Fear avoidance beliefs and quality of life quality after lumbar disc surgery. Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research, 6(1), 1-8., Doi: 10.5455/JCBPR.245356

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, GÜNALDI ÖMÜR, ERDOĞAN UZAY, OFLUOĞLU ALI ENDER, POSTALCI

    LÜTFİ ŞİNASİ, KEPOĞLU ÜMİT, ÇELİK HAYDAR (2014). Analysis of axis traumatic spondylolisthesis by finite element method. Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 25(3), 175-182.

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, ÖZTÜRK ONUR, CIRAK MUSA, CAN HALİL, ÜNAL TUĞRUL CEM, DOLAŞ

    İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, SENCER ALTAY (2022). A Series of Posttraumatic Midline Epidural Hematoma and Review of the Literature. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 28(6), 805-811., Doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2020.28182 (Quarterly Slice=Q4)

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN (2022). Pediatric Lumbar Microdiscectomy. Medical Journal of Bakirkoy, 18(3), 330-335., Doi: 10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2022.2022.6-16

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    GÖKER BURCU, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, DOLAŞ İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, ALTUNRENDE MUHITTIN EMRE, AKINCI AHMET TOLGAY, ŞENCAN FAHİR, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, CAN HALİL, SENCER ALTAY

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Tahsin Ozadli

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

    Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

     

    Experience

    Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

    Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

    Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


    AREAS OF INTEREST

    Lung cancer

    esophageal cancer

    Gastric cancer

    breast cancer

    Gastrointestinal surgery

    https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=EDuylhoAAAAJ&hl=tr 

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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.

    He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.

    He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.

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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

    Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

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Kenan Kapici

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    GATA Military Medical Faculty

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)

    Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)

     

    Experience

    GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)

    Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)

    Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)

    Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

    Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)

    Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)

    Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)

    Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)

    Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)

    GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course

    Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course

    Neuroanatomy course

    Spine Surgery course

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    Spine Society of Europe

    Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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Omur Gunaldi

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr Önul is FROM THE BEST DOCTORS in the field of Endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary surgery Brain tumor surgery (Neuro Oncological surgery)


    I was born in Artvin in 1977. He became a doctor from KTU Faculty of Medicine in 2001, and Bakırköy Prof. Dr. I became a Neurosurgery Specialist by getting the title of specialist from Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Again, in the same hospital, I was entitled to the title of associate professor in 2016. I continue to work at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, where I voluntarily joined with the task of establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic with my teammates. I am married and have 2 children. I love painting. I am very interested in children's literature. I have 10 printed children's tales

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Baran Yil

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
    • Dr. Baran Yil specializes in brain tumor removal using skull-base surgery techniques.
    • Received international training at Yale School of Medicine, USA, in cerebrovascular research.
    • Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Prize.
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
    • Organized several neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses in Istanbul.
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Erol Akgul

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor removal at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
    • Affiliated with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
    • Part of the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology
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30 years of experienceDeep brain stimulation for tumorsPioneer in neuromodulation with specialized deep brain stimulation techniques. Leading researcher with 46 international publications and key roles in neurosurgical associations.
Turkey
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20 years of experienceComplex oncological casesReceived specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Handles complex tumors including head & neck cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Turkey
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38 years of experienceBrain tumors & epilepsySpecializes in complex brain surgeries with advanced imaging systems. Published 117 papers and co-authored a key neurosurgery textbook.
Turkey
from $150
35 years of experienceSkull base & brain tumorsExpert in complex skull base procedures and neuro-oncology – 30+ years of focused neurosurgical experience. Active in international research.
Turkey
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2026 years of experienceComplex brain tumor casesTrained at Yale School of Medicine – known for advanced neurosurgery techniques. Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine.
Turkey
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11 years of experiencePediatric developmental issuesSpecializes in child psychiatry with a focus on developmental monitoring and complex behavioral cases. Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Turkey
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27 years of experienceInterventional neuroradiologySpecializes in interventional neuroradiology for brain tumor removal. Member of multiple prestigious radiology societies including the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology.
Turkey
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