Experience
2019 – 2019
Insubria University Faculty of Medicine
2015
2013 – 2015
2010 – 2012
2002 – 2003
Education
2010
1992
Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.
He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.
At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.
With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.
In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.
In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.
In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.
He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.
He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.
Experience
Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital
Sultanbeyli State Hospital
Yesilyurt State Hospital
Edirne Health Center No. 4
Education
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended
Marmara University Istanbul Pediatric Orthopedic Meetings "Sipina Bifida" Symposium
Turkish Neurosurgery Association Cervical Disc Herniation Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Spinal Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery" Training Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Cerebrovascular Surgery" Training Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Head Traumas, Pain Management and Functional Neurosurgery" Training Course
TCDD "Preventive Medicine" Course
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "12th Scientific Congress" Antalya
Turkish Neurosurgery Association "13th Scientific Congress" Istanbul
Turkish Neurosurgery Association Course on "Tumors"
Professional Memberships
Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Turkish Medical Association
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Specializations
Brain Tumors
Aneurysm Surgery
Pituitary Surgery
Spine Surgery
Waist neck and back hernias
Spine Tumors
Spinal Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Medical Experience
- *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital
Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul
- *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul
- *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital
Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya
- *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul
Medical Education
- *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
/ Istanbul / Turkey
- *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
/ Istanbul / Turkey
- *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
/ Istanbul / Turkey
Specializations
Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment
Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment
Brain and Spine Tumors
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery
Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment
Specializations
Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations
KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011
Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine
2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital
AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;
Spine Surgery
Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)
Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)
Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)
Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)
Spine Tumors
Nerve Compression
Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries
Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation
Brain Hemorrhages
Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)
Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)
Congenital Anomalies
Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.
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Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Arslan has numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering topics such as the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, innovative neurosurgical techniques, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. His work includes studies on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury, spinal cord ischemia, and various other neurosurgical conditions.
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Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.
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Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.
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)
Op. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.
Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.
He has published in many international and national scientific journals.
2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital
2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic
2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery
1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)
Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)
Neurovascular surgery
Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)
Aneurysms
Arteriovenous malformations
Cavernomas
Neuro-oncological surgery
Brain tumors
Glial tumors
Meningiomas
Pituitary gland tumors
Metastatic brain tumors
Skull base tumors
Pontocerebellar angle tumors
Pineal tumors
Intraventricular tumors
Spinal disease surgery
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures
Spine and spinal cord tumors
Scoliosis
Degenerative spine diseases
Peripheral nerve disease surgery
Peripheral nerve tumors
Entrapment neuropathies
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ulnar groove syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery
Trigeminal neuralgia
Microvascular decompression
Epilepsy surgery
Spasticity surgery
Epiduroscopic interventions
Hydrocephalus surgeries
Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy
VP shunt surgeries
LP shunt surgeries
Developmental anomalies
Meningomyelocele
Tethered cord syndrome
Arachnoid cyst
Craniosynostosis surgeries
Chiari malformation
Head trauma
Subdural hematomas
Intracerebral hematomas
Article published in internationally refereed journals
Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69
Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013
Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016
Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017
Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul
Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017
Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr
Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017
Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.
Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28
Article published in national refereed journals
1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17
2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019
3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019
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.
Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.
Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Professor Dr. Gökmen
General Surgeon