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Specializes in advanced spinal and neurovascular surgeries, including endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor with extensive research in spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Expert in endoscopic pituitary surgeries and trigeminal neuralgia treatments
• Published extensively in international neurosurgery journals
• Focuses on both degenerative spine diseases and complex neuro-oncology cases

Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center – Dr. Kaner specializes in advanced spinal procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience focusing on spinal conditions
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Associate Professor with academic roles at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal techniques

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 26 years of experience of experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Performs pituitary adenoma and vascular surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries, bringing innovation to neurosurgery-related procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 21 years of experience of experience in urology and neurosurgery
• Published 25+ papers on urological and neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on nerve-sparing and robotic-assisted procedures

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in minimally invasive spinal and brain surgery at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training from Dokuz Eylül University.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery courses
• Focuses on complex spinal conditions and brain tumors

Head of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at Quirónsalud Barcelona Hospital – Dr. Clavel performs advanced spinal procedures with of experience.

• Trained at top American institutions including Emory University and UC San Diego
• Published 26+ research papers in international neurosurgery journals
• Specializes in complex spine conditions like Ependymomas and Pinched Nerve
• Performs procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation and Craniotomy
• Fluent in six languages for seamless international patient care

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with postdoctoral fellowships in the US and China
• Focuses on neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with 32+ publications and Gamma Knife expertise at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microneurosurgery at Zurich University Hospital
• Completed Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship in Maastricht
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Leads Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery department

Ranked among Israel's top spinal surgeons by the Israeli Medical Association – Dr. Pekarsky performs 60+ minimally invasive spine surgeries monthly.

• Specializes in herniated disc treatment for adults and children
• Trained in the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria
• Member of the Israeli Spine Society and Spine Society of Europe
• Trusted by elite athletes including Olympic medalists

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Yang Seyeon is a neurosurgeon specializing in ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma. Dr. Yang is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital.

Dr. Yang graduated from The Catholic University and earned a Master of Medicine. Dr. Yang completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at the Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Yang served as a neurosurgery fellow at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital and worked at its Regional Trauma Center. Dr. Yang also served as a dedicated neurosurgery specialist.

Dr. Yang served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Yang also served as Head of Neurosurgery at G‑Sam Hospital.

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

• 31 years of experience of focus on minimally invasive brain tumor treatments
• Former Director of the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center for 31 years of experience
• 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

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in internal medicine and cardiology to neurosurgery, offering a unique multidisciplinary approach at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Graduated from Siriraj Medical School, one of Thailand's top medical institutions
• Specialized in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication

Specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with extensive training in Europe.

• Expert in endoscopic and microvascular neurosurgery techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Cerebrovascular Stroke and Neuro-oncology Center in Czech Republic
• Certified by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs complex procedures for herniated discs and brain tumors

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu brings decades of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with specialized training in oncoplastic and endocrine procedures.

• Member of multiple surgical societies, including Endocrine and Breast Surgery Associations
• Trained in advanced oncoplastic techniques in Germany
• Specializes in thyroid, breast, and colorectal surgeries
• Affiliated with prestigious institutions throughout Turkey and Europe

Professor Alper Karaoglan, a recognized expert in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, brings 32 years of experience of specialized experience in complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Award-winning researcher in subarachnoid hemorrhage and vasospasm
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Professor at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine previously
• Specializes in both brain tumors and spinal cord surgeries

Key facts and achievements

• - More than 20 years of experience in the treatment of complex pathologies of the brain using Gamma Knife radiosurgery , including functional disorders and tumor diseases.
• -Works in a team with Dr. Roberto Martinez Alvarez , a world-leading neurosurgeon and Gamma Knife specialist, providing a unique multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• - International experience : Studied and collaborated with leading global institutions, including the Gregorio Marañon in Madrid and the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris.

Specialization

• More than 7,000 patients have been treated in the Radiosurgery Department, including:
• - Benign tumors : meningiomas, schwannomas, pituitary adenomas.
• - Malignant pathologies : brain metastases and CNS tumors.
• - Vascular pathologies : arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas and fistulas.
• - Functional disorders : refractory epilepsy, tremor, trigeminal neuralgia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Scientific and professional activities

• - Member of the international Gamma Knife Consortium , led by the University of Pittsburgh .
• - Author of scientific research and protocols for the treatment of cancer using radiotherapy.
• - Participated in the development of the innovative project "Fusion of Medical Images" as part of oncology research.

Experience

2002-present | Attached to the Department of Gamma Radiosurgery and Functional Neurosurgery of Ruber International Hospital.

2002-2007 | Assistant, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruber International Hospital.

2002| Medical Affairs Manager Medical Department Janssen-Cilag, SA Madrid

Qualification

2012|Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Madrid. Department of Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid. Spain

2001 | Specialist in Radiation Oncology at the Gregorio Marañón University Hospital in Madrid. Training completed at the Gustave-Roussy Institute in Paris in 2000.

1995 | Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid. Spain.

2016-present | Member of the Ruber International Hospital Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Team, International Gamma Knife Consortium: Led by the Pittsburgh Hospital.

1999-2000| Project Manager: "Protocol for Pamidronate Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients with Predominantly Lytic Bone Metastases"

1999 | GICOR Study: "Incidence of Anemia in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy"

1999 | GICOR study: "Androgen deprivation protocol associated with radiation therapy for localized high-risk prostate cancer"

1997-2001|Participant (collaborator) in the research project (FIS FELLOWSHIP): "Multimodal fusion of medical images in oncology" at HGU Gregorio Marañon. Project leader: Dr. Desco Menéndez.

Teaching :

2018-present|Professor of the International Master of Radiosurgery of the Central Nervous System at the Complutense University of Madrid.

2020-present|Professor at the School of Radiosurgery of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgeons.

2017-2019|Professor of the Master of Radiosurgery and Clinical Stereotactic Radiotherapy of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology.

2017 - 2022| Member of the Dissertation Committee in Radiosurgery three times at the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Complutense University of Madrid.

2011-2012|Professor, International Master's Program in Advanced Technological Applications in Radiation Oncology, 3rd ed.

2001-2002|Associate Professor of Dentistry at the Alfonso X El Sabio University.

1998 - 2001|Professor of the secondary school I.E. Technical and vocational school of health K.A.M. (Radiation oncology technicians and archival technicians).

Publications

2022|Stereotactic radiosurgery of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Chapter. 25. Book: Intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery. ed. 2022. Pages: 251-256.

2022|Active monitoring and stereotactic radiosurgery provide a low risk of symptoms associated with incident frontobasal meningioma, but stereotactic radiosurgery provides better radiological control – a subanalysis of the IMPASSE trial. Cancers 2022; 14(5).1300. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14164047

2022|Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma: a multi-institutional study. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2022 Jun 3; DOI: 10.3171/2022.4.JNS22203.

2022|Stereotactic radiosurgery for Rathke's cleft cyst: an international multicenter study. J Neurosurg 137: 1041–1046, 2022. DOI: 10.3171/2021.12.JNS212108.

2021|Surgery and radiosurgery in autism: a retrospective study on 10 patients. Stereotactic Function Neurosurgery. 2021;99(6):474–483. 15.

Presentations

2019| "Other indications in malignant tumor pathology" Cranial Radiosurgery Conference. Valencia 2019.

2018| Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Concept, Equipment and Treatment Description I Scientific Conference on Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Madrid, 2018

2018|Radiotherapy and protons in children. XX meeting of the SENEC Working Group on Neuro-Oncology:. Madrid.

2015| "Visualization monitoring of response and complications of brain treatment". XVIII National Congress of S.E.O.R. Valencia

2015 | Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy Associated with Nodular Heterotopia: Long-Term Safety and Efficacy. Congress of the Spanish Society of Neurology.

Communities it belongs to:

-SER, Spanish Society of Radiosurgery (she currently serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer)

-SEOR, Spanish Society of Oncological Radiotherapy: Working Groups "Brain Tumors (NEUROONCOR)" and "Radiation Oncology Activities in the Private Sector"

-SSRI, International Society for Stereotactic Radiosurgery

- Member of the Oncology Group of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).

Dr. Nuria Martínez Moreno , working in tandem with Dr. Roberto Martínez Álvarez, combines expert oncology knowledge and high-precision radiosurgery technology , providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatment in Spain.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren specializes in endoscopic pituitary tumor surgeries – a precise, minimally invasive technique at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Published multiple research papers on spinal and brain conditions
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal stenosis
• Authored chapters on spinal trauma in medical textbooks

Over 14 years of experience specializing in minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery and micro neurosurgery
• Performs disc prosthesis applications with high success rates
• Trained in advanced neuroendoscopy at Ghent University
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical techniques