Best craniostenosis doctors in Turkey: TOP 48 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood
Melih Uc
  • 4.7 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 18 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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Ozdogan Selcuk
  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • 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.

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Gokmen Ozturk
  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, International Plus
  • Professor Dr. Gökmen
    General Surgeon

    EDUCATION

    • 1994: Bursa Uludağ University - Faculty of Medicine, MD
    • 2000: Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization, MS

    EXPERTISE

    • Gastric Bypass / RNY
    • Mini Gastric Bypass / MGB
    • Gastric Sleeve / Fundectomy
    • Gastric Banding / Bariatric Surgeries
    • Gastroscopic Procedures
    • Gastric Balloon Placement
    • Gastric Elipse Balloon
    • Gastric Botox
    • Sad-S Surgery
    • Distalization of RYGB
    • Hernia Repair
    • First and Only Operator in Turkey

    TRAINING AND COURSES

    • Master of Surgery:
      • Temple University School of Medicine - Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Courses
      • European Institute of Telesurgery - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Courses (2012)
      • European Institute of Telesurgery - Advanced Colorectal Surgery Courses (2012)
      • Case Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Courses (2014)
      • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Surgery Course (2015)

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • UTACD: Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
    • TSCRS: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    • TSA: Turkish Surgical Association

    NUMBER OF CASES

    • Experience of over 40,000 surgical cases in 29 years, including:
      • 20,000 Bariatric Surgeries
      • Approximately 107+ Laparoscopic Colon Resections
      • Approximately 100+ Laparoscopic Total Gastric Resections
      • Approximately 1,150+ Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies
      • Approximately 780+ Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypasses
      • Approximately 1,200+ Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses
      • Approximately 1,550+ Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies
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Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • EDUCATION:

    • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
    • Kültür College (1984–1988)
    • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
    • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

    ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

    • "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
    • "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
    • Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
    • Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
    • Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
    • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
    • Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
    • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
    • Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

    • Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
    • Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
    • Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
    • Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
    • Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
    • Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

     

     

     

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Burak Boran
  • 4.8 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • *CURRICULUM VITAE*

     

    *ASSOC. PROF. DR. BURAK ORHAN BORAN*  

    Specialist in Neurosurgery  

     

    EDUCATION:

    • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
    • Kültür College (1984–1988)
    • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
    • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

     

    ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

    - “Visiting Physician”, University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)

    - “Microsurgery Training”, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2003)

     

    *WORK PLACES:*

    - GATA Haydarpaşa Training Research Hospital (2002–2003)

    - Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training Research Hospital (2003–2005)

    - Özel Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)

    - Özel 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)

    - Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)

    - Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)

    - Özel Academic Hospital (2020–2022)

    - Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)

    - Özel Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024-present)

     

    *ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC POSITIONS:*

     

    - Board Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons (2006–2009)

    - Emergency Service Responsibility at Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)

    - Assistant Chief Physician at Özel Academic Hospital (2020–2021)

    - Member of the Advisory Board at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)

    - Faculty Member at Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)

    - Director of the Continuous Education Center at Galata University (2022–2024)

     

    *PUBLICATIONS IN SCIENCE CITATION INDEX AND SCI EXPANDED:*

    - Guculu B, Deniz L, Yuce Y, Adilay U, Aytar H, Turkoglu M, Tiryaki M, Ozdek R, Boran BO: Transformational epidural steroid injection in the treatment of pain in foraminal and parameidan lumbar disc herniations. Turkish Neurosurgery 30: 394-399, 2020.

    - Boran P, Tokuc G, Boran BO, Oktem S: Intracerebral hematoma as a complication of intrathecal methotrexate administration. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 50:152-154, 2008.

    - Boran BO, Boran P, Barut N, Akgun C, Celikoglu E, Bozbuga M: Evaluation of mild head trauma in pediatric population. Pediatric Neurosurgery 42:203-207, 2006.

    - Tokuc G, Boran P, Boran BO: Cleidocranial dysplasia in a mother and her daughter within the scope of neurosurgery. Journal of Neurosurgery (4 Suppl Pediatrics) 104:290-292, 2006.

    - Celikoglu E, Boran BO, Bozbuga M: Abscess formation in Rathke’s cleft cyst. Neurology India 54(2):213–214, 2006.

     

    - Bozbuga M, Boran BO, Sahinoğlu K: Surface anatomy of the posterolateral cranium regarding the localization of the initial burr-hole for retrosigmoid approach. Neurosurgical Review 29(1):61–63, 2006.

    - Boran BO: Rhombencephalosynapsis: a rare cerebellar malformation. Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish) 23(1):46-48, 2006.

    - Boran BO, Colak A, Kutlay M: Erythropoietin enhances neurological recovery after experimental spinal cord injury. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience 23:341–345, 2005.

    - Colak A, Boran BO, Kutlay M, Demircan N: A modified technique of syringosubarachnoid shunting for the treatment of syringomyelia. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 12(6):677–679, 2005.

    - Bozbuga M, Celikoğlu E, Boran BO: Hydatid cyst of the craniocervical junction: case report. Neurosurgery 57(1):193, 2005.

    - Boran BO, Akgün C, Bozbuga M: Calvarial remodeling for the treatment of scaphocephaly in a 4-month-old boy: a technical note. Turkish Neurosurgery 15(1):40-44, 2005.

    - Boran BO, Barut N, Akgün C, Çelikoglu E, Bozbuga M: Indications for computed tomography in patients with mild head injuries. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 11(3):218–224, 2005.

    - Colak A, Kutlay M, Boran BO, Demircan N: Identical twins presenting with hydrocephalus: one with triventricular, and the other tetraventricular hydrocephalus. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 34:187-189, 2004.

    - Kurtkaya O, Elmacı I, Boran BO, Kılıç T, Sav A, Pamir MN: Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor of the midbrain tectum: a case report. Brain Tumor Pathology 19(2):97-100, 2002.

    - Elmacı I, Kurtkaya O, Boran BO, Kılıç T, Pamir MN: Gliosarcoma associated with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report. Tumori 87:60-63, 2001.

    - Boran BO, Kılıç T, Peker S, Şengöz M, Erdıvanlı B, Pamir N: Gamma-knife radiosurgery in the management of brain metastases. Turkish Neurosurgery 11:9-17, 2001.

     

     

    *OTHER INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:*

     

    - Boran BO, Colak A: Oculomotor nerve palsy due to compression by posterior cerebral artery: case report. Erciyes Medical Journal 29(2):164-167, 2007.

    - Bozbuga M, Boran BO, Bayindir C: Tuberculoma of the cavernous sinus. The Internet Journal of Neurosurgery 2(2), 2005.

     

    *PUBLICATIONS IN TURKISH MEDICAL INDEX:*

     

    - Boran BO: Osteoid osteoma of the lumbar spine: case report. Fırat Medical Journal 13(1):71-73, 2008.

    - Boran BO: Growing skull fracture: a case operated on eight years later. Inönü University Faculty of Medicine Journal 13(3):185-187, 2006.

    - Boran BO: A case report of foot drop following vertebroplasty. Fırat Medical Journal 11(3):185-186, 2006.

    - Boran BO, Kızılay G, Bozbuga M: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt dysfunction. Turkish Neurosurgery 15(2):148-151, 2005.

    - Boran BO, Dağcınar A, Özek MM: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy role in Dandy-Walker malformation. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal 15(1):11-13, 2004.

    - Boran BO, Dağcınar A, Özek MM: Repeat endoscopic third ventriculostomy. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal 15(1):31-32, 2004.

    - Boran BO, Dağcınar A, Özek MM: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in patients under one year of age. Göztepe Medical Journal 19:83-86, 2004.

     

     

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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • PROF. DR. HASAN ÖZGÜR ÖZDEMİR

    Neurosurgery

    Language;

    Turkish, English

    TITLES;

    Attending Physician

    EDUCATION;

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) 1987-1995

    EXPERİENCE[1]Akdeniz University Department of Neurosurgery 1996-2002

    Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery (Specialist) 2003-2007

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Assistant Professor) 2007-2012

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Associate Professor) 2012-2017Medical Park Antalya 

    Hospital Complex 2018-Present

    Areas of interest;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery

    Cervical Disc (Neck Hernia) Surgery

    Endoscopic Brain Surgery

    Vascular (brain-vascular aneurysm and AVM) operations

    Spine Tumors

    Spine Fractures

    Brain Tumors

    MEMBERSHİPS;

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    AWARDS;

    2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place

    COURSES AN SERTİFİCATES;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Course

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

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Ramazan Uyra
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    Foreign language: English

    Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

    - AREAS OF INTEREST

    o Aneurysm surgery

    o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

    o Lumbar hernia

    o Neck hernia

    o Spine surgery

    o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

    o Hydrocephalus

    o Pediatric neurosurgery

    - Educational Background:

    Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

    Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

    - Academic Titles: 

    Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

    - Places of Duty:

    Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

    Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

    SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

    Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

    (Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

    Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

    Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

    (Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

    Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

    Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

    Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

    - Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

    Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

    Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

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Fikret Baskan
  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    Undergraduate Karadeniz Technical University 2001

    PhD: Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery 2009

     

    Experience

    Konya Doğanhisar Başköy health center 2001-2002

    Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital 2004-2010

    Agri State Hospital (Compulsory service) 2010-2011

    Arnavutkoy State Hospital 2011-2012

    Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk EAH 2012-2014

    Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital 2015-2020

    Başakşehir çam Sakura City Hospital 2020-2024

     

    In 2009, I completed my specialty training in Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and worked as a specialist doctor at Istanbul Bakırköy Sadi Konuk EAH, Kanuni EAH and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital affiliated to the University of Health Sciences. I have been working in the field of pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years. In 2024, I started to work as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery.

    Scientific Membership

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Membership
    Pediatric Neurosurgery Group Membership
    Turkish Medical Association

     

     

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