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Specializes in microsurgical treatments for spine and brain conditions – Dr. Akkurt focuses on minimally invasive techniques at BAH International.

• Expert in lumbar and cervical disc herniation surgeries
• Performs complex scoliosis and spinal fracture treatments
• Skilled in brain and spine tumor removal with precision
• Handles spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping cases

Dr. Guy Raphaeli specializes in neurosurgery at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on advanced neurological interventions.

• Experienced in treating complex neurological conditions
• Works with cutting-edge neurosurgical techniques
• Part of a leading medical team at Assuta

Prof. Yigal Shoshan heads Neurosurgery at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in brain tumor treatment with 36 years of experience of dedicated practice.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Cleveland Clinic
• Published 50+ neurosurgery papers and conducts clinical research
• Member of prestigious societies including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Hebrew University Medical School

Prof. Zvi Israel is one of Israel's top neurosurgeons according to Forbes, specializing in functional neurosurgery. He leads the Functional and Restorative Surgery Unit at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expert in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's, tremor, and dystonia
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery and electrode implantation for chronic conditions
• Trained in the USA and UK, with over 32 years of experience of experience
• Published 70+ articles and conducts clinical trials in neurosurgery

Founder of Israel Spine Center – Dr. Ashkenazi has performed 1,000+ spinal surgeries at Assuta Hospital.

• 27 years of experience specializing in spinal neurosurgery
• Expert in lumbar and cervical spine conditions
• Pioneer in TOPS™ System for spinal stenosis
• Trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the US
• Published 50+ research papers on spine treatments

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

Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in complex pain management and cardiac anesthesia with 28 years of experience of international experience.

• Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty
• Expertise in ozone therapy and innovative pain relief techniques
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Former Chief Physician at a state hospital in Iran
• Practices at Istanbul Okan University Hospital

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

Dr. Sandal specializes in skull base and neurovascular surgery – trained under Turkey's Prof. Çağlı and advanced techniques at University of Wisconsin.

• 11 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Focuses on high-precision craniocervical junction cases
• Completed specialized studies in cerebral bypass surgery
• Performs complex procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in minimally invasive spine and nerve surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with 33 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Member of Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published 20+ research papers on spinal and peripheral nerve conditions
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Military-trained neurosurgeon with extensive academic background

Specializes in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery – a minimally invasive approach with faster recovery times.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for cervical and lumbar herniations
• Works at BAH International, a leading spine treatment center

Prof. Izhar Fluman leads the spine surgery center at Assuta – one of Israel's best spinal surgeons with 130+ published scientific papers.

• Harvard-trained in spine surgery at Children's Hospital
• Specializes in scoliosis and complex spinal conditions
• Member of 6 international spinal surgery associations
• Staff editor for Spine and Journal of Spinal Disorder

Specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries – Dr. Karkucak combines expertise in brain tumors, aneurysms, and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Skilled in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor procedures
• Expert in pituitary surgery and peripheral nerve repairs
• Handles complex spinal fractures and hernias

Specialized in brain and neurosurgery with training from Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings international expertise from Italy's Insubria University to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in brain and spine surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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

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.

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