My 34 years of medicine – which is more than half my life… After thousands of surgeries, the excitement and sense of responsibility of the first day still outweigh it. My father was a doctor, a neurologist too. I would always give the same response to those asking what I would be in elementary and secondary school: Neurosurgeon. When I started my neurosurgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1992, my childhood goal was fulfilled. Two points have always stood out from the others throughout my medical career: 1. Don’t harm anyone. 2. The most important relationship between the doctor and patient is the relationship of trust. In line with the principle of “first do no harm” in Turkish with “primum non nocere” in Latin, I have always preferred to perform secured surgeries under the microscope from smaller incisions. I didn’t perform any surgery that I wasn’t sure the patient would benefit from. So I’ve always been in a position to convince myself first of the need for surgery. Then I convince my patient. I kept in mind that the most important relationship between surgeon and patient is the relationship of trust. How can a person entrust his life to someone he saw 15 minutes ago without a relationship of trust? I cared about this relationship lasting post-surgery and even for life. I’ve had the first walks of my patients that I’ve operated in 28 years. Sometimes even after midnight many times… I’ve always cared about some patients’ feeling of their need to see their physician even at 03.00 o’clock midnight. I don’t mind giving all my patients my cell phone number. I would want my physician to be available at any time as needed. That’s what I do for my patients. In these lines, I felt the need to describe my view of medicine. Anyone who wonders anyway can reach my resume and my publications.
*CURRICULUM VITAE*
*ASSOC. PROF. DR. BURAK ORHAN BORAN*
Specialist in Neurosurgery
EDUCATION:
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.
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
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