Dr. Peter Ulrich is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department in Nordwest Clinic, Germany. He specializes in brain, spine, head and vessels microsurgery, and has been practicing since 1985. He offers consultations, MRI, CT and PET-CT tests, and is a member of various medical organizations.
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.
Zhang Xuezhi
Professor
Leading physician
Doctor-scientist of ancient Chinese medicine Qihuang
A famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Beijing
Doctor of Medical Sciences
Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
Head of Department of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University First Hospital
Head of Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University International Hospital
Deputy Head of the Department of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
Academic Director of National Key Specialties of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Geriatrics
Consulting expert of the Central Commission for Health and Talents of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing
Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chairman of the Working Committee of Traditional Chinese Medicine• Director of the Chinese Society for Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Vice Chairman of the Professional Committee for Acupuncture Treatment
Vice President of the Branch of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of the Chinese Medical Association
Vice President of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Vice President of the China Medical Association of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Chairman of the General Hospital Committee of the Chinese Medical Association
Vice President of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chairman of the Professional Committee of Clinical Pharmacology
Permanent Member and Deputy Secretary General of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Working Committee of the General Hospital
Permanent member of the Department of General Medicine
Executive Director of the Beijing Association of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Editorial board expert for reviewing the "Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine", "Clinic of Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine", "Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine" and others
Author of over 100 articles in SCI and other journals
Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.
He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.
Dr. Umut Dogu is a neurosurgeon with strong experience in advanced spine care. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Dogu has worked as a specialist at Yozgat City Hospital, Emsey Hospital Advanced Spine Center, and Memorial Şişli Hospital. He currently practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
Dr. Dogu treats degenerative spine diseases, traumatic spine injuries, spinal tumors, and infectious spine diseases. He also manages congenital and developmental spinal disorders. His expertise includes pain-focused procedures such as neuromodulation and vertebroplasty. Dr. Dogu is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.
Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).
Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.
Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.
He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.
He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.
Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.
Dr. Radoslaw Michalik is a spine surgeon with expertise in artificial lumbar and cervical disc implantation. He also specializes in endoscopic removal of lumbar disc hernias and surgery for spinal tumors. Dr. Michalik has performed over 1,000 advanced spinal procedures. His high success rate makes him a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery.
He graduated from the Medical University in Warsaw. Dr. Michalik has expanded his skills through internships and conferences in the USA, Germany, Monaco, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Spain. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery. He is known for his work in improving spinal surgery techniques.
I am a graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw, a specialist neurosurgeon. I gained my professional experience in the Neurosurgery Clinic of the MSWiA Hospital in Warsaw, the Neurosurgery Clinic of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine of the Medical University of Warsaw, the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
I perform a wide range of neurosurgical operations, including spine surgery. I am also a long-time academic lecturer, co-author of several articles and congress presentations. I have participated in numerous national and international congresses and trainings, including in the field of endoscopic spine surgery.
Membership in organizations
EUROSPINE – European Society of Spine Surgery,
PTNCH – Polish Neurosurgical Society,
PTCHK – Polish Society of Spine Surgery.
2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2019 - 2019, /USA
Rhode Island Hospital
Neurosurgery Specialist
2018 - 2019, /USA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SPINA CENTER
Neurosurgery Specialist
2015 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2013 - 2014, Corum/Corum/Türkiye
HITIT UNIVERSITY CORUM EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Specialist
2007 - 2013, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye
ATATURK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Neurosurgery Research Assistant
Dr. Manfred Mühlbauer is a leading spinal neurosurgeon. He graduated from Vienna Medical University and now serves as a visiting professor there. He has more than 30 years of experience. His main focus is minimally invasive and reconstructive spinal neurosurgery. He also specializes in microsurgery for intervertebral disc hernias, vertebrostenosis, and stabilization procedures for spinal instability.
Dr. Mühlbauer is a board-certified neurosurgeon and intensive medicine specialist. He holds ECFMG certification and has completed international training in advanced spinal techniques. Since 1994, he has held senior roles in the neurosurgical department at Donauspital. In 2002, he joined the hospital’s board of directors. He is recognized for his scientific work and leadership 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)
Information about the doctor
Education
1999 - 2005 Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Medicine
2005 - 2006 Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Medicine, medical internship
2006 - 2011 Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, neurosurgery residency
Professional experience
2005 - 2006 VšĮ Klaipėda Hospital, Admission Department, physician assistant
2005 - 2006 VšĮ Klaipėda Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery, physician assistant
2005 - 2006 V. Budanov's private GMP, physician assistant
2007 - 2008 VšĮ Molėtai hospital, medical doctor
2008 - 2011 VšĮ Republican Vilnius University Hospital, medical doctor
Since 2011 VšĮ Republican Vilnius University Hospital, neurosurgeon
Since 2014 VšĮ VUL Santariškių Clinics, neurosurgeon
Since 2013 Vilnius "Kardiolitos Klinikos", neurosurgeon
Courses
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) courses:
Brain Injury and Functional Neurosurgery, Czech Republic 2009
Spinal and Peripheral Neurosurgery, Italy 2010
Neuroangiosurgery, Estonia 2011
Neuro-oncology, Hungary 2012
In 2012, he passed the EANS neurosurgery exam
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
(2020).
Comprehensive Anatomic and Morphometric Analyzes of Triangular Working Zone for Transforaminal Endoscopic Approach in Lumbar Spine: A Fresh Cadaveric Study. World Neurosurgery, 138, 486-491., Doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.160 (Quarter Slice=Q3)
GÖKER BURCU, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, DOLAŞ İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, ALTUNRENDE MUHITTIN EMRE, AKINCI AHMET TOLGAY, ŞENCAN FAHİR, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, CAN HALİL, SENCER ALTAY
(2020). Clinical study of decompressive craniectomy in children. Turkish Neurosurgery, 30(2), 225-230., Doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.27576-19.3 (Quarterly Slice=Q4)
CAN HALIL, DİREN FURKAN, PEKER BARIS, CENGİZ WITHOUT THE SHIRT, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, KÜÇÜK CEYHUN, CIVELEK ERDİNÇ, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, SENCER ALTAY (2020). Morphometric
analysis of lumbar arteries and relationship with intervertebral discs\\', a study of surgical anatomy on human fresh cadavers... Turkish Neurosurgery, 30(4), 577-582., Doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.29021- 20.1 (Quarter Quarters=Q4)
CIRAK MUSA, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, AKAR EMRE, KAZANCI Mehmet Hanifi, TURAL DENİZ
(2020). Retrospective analysis of survival in patients with brain metastases from
Dr. Rachel Grossman is a neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in brain tumor surgery and advanced glial mass removal. Dr. Grossman has performed hundreds of complex operations. Her expertise includes awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping and endoscopic procedures for pituitary and skull base tumors.
She has published more than 40 scientific articles and has received international research awards. Dr. Grossman is a member of leading neurosurgical societies such as EANS, WFNS, and the American Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Her work has made important contributions to neuro-oncology.
Education
Specialization
Recognized experience
Continuous education
Clinical experience
Academic experience
Attending conferences
About 50 scientific presentations at national and international conferences
Professional publications
About 50 publications in international professional journals.
Membership in associations
Areas of special interest and activities