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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.

Dr. Horvath brings decades of neurosurgical expertise, including leadership roles at major Hungarian hospitals and international training.

• PhD and private university teacher with extensive academic contributions
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies, including the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Trained internationally at renowned institutions like National Hospitals for Nervous Diseases in London
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery (accepts patients from age 6)

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with focus on spinal procedures and neuromodulation, backed by 10+ years at top institutions.

• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center for 6 years
• Academic faculty member at Üsküdar University
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology techniques
• Published in multiple international scientific journals

Pioneer in Gamma Knife technology – Prof. Lippitz trained at Karolinska University where it was developed and directed one of the first Gamma Knife Centers.

• 30+ years of focus on minimally invasive brain tumor treatments
• Former Director of the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center for 8 years
• President of the European Gamma Knife Society
• Led mandatory international training for all new Gamma Knife centers
• Specializes in treating complex brain tumors and arterio-venous malformations

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 years – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 20+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

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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

Over 18 years of surgical practice – Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena leads a top neurology team at Hospital de la Familia.

• Trained in neurosurgery in Mexico City and Phoenix, Arizona
• Works alongside another expert neurosurgeon for complex cases
• Fellowship-trained in neurology and neurosurgery
• Specializes in a collaborative approach for better outcomes

Dr. Idris Avci trained at Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and neuroimaging – a rare credential among neurosurgeons. He practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with fellowship training
• Worked in spine centers across Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia
• Published in international scientific journals on neurosurgery topics
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University teaching neurosurgery

Professor Lutfi Hanoglu specializes in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in neurological disorders with extensive clinical experience
• Focuses on complex cases requiring specialized care
• Professor of Neurology with academic contributions

Professor Erol Akgul specializes in interventional neuroradiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive brain treatments.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Affiliated with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Recognized by the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and aneurysm treatments

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas – with 30+ years of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in neurovascular and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Professor training next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – Dr. Kapici combines 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise with specialized microsurgery training.

• 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex spine and brain tumor cases
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Gamma Knife procedures and complex neurosurgical interventions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain and nerve conditions
• Specializes in neurorrhaphy for precise nerve repair and reconstruction
• Focuses on patient-centered care with personalized treatment plans
• Practices at a leading university hospital with advanced neurosurgical facilities

Dr. Terbetas specializes in neurosurgery at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, focusing on complex neurological conditions.

• Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgical procedures
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Manfred Muehlbauer combines microsurgical precision with minimally invasive techniques at Wiener Privatklinik, focusing on complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specializes in spinal microsurgery, including herniated discs and spinal deformities
• Decades of experience in neurotrauma and complex spine reconstruction
• Trained at Vienna General Hospital – a top neurosurgical center
• Senior consultant leading multidisciplinary spine surgery teams
• Focuses on tailored surgical strategies for optimal outcomes

One of the world's first developers of intraoperative MRI – Prof. Kremer leads neurosurgery at Asklepios Nord with cutting-edge techniques.

• Specializes in complex brain tumors and spine neurosurgery
• Certified in special vascular neurosurgery by German Society of Neurosurgery
• Develops microsurgical techniques for tumor diagnostics and treatment
• Former senior physician at Heidelberg University Hospital