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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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.

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Burak Boran

  • 4.9 Excellent 40 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • *CURRICULUM VITAE*

     

    *ASSOC. PROF. DR. BURAK ORHAN BORAN*  

    Specialist in Neurosurgery  

     

    EDUCATION:

    • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
    • Kültür College (1984–1988)
    • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
    • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

     

    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.

     

     

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Bekir Tugcu

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
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Erol Akgul

  • 4.6 Excellent 471 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

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Margalit Navo

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

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Shlomi Constantini

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

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Idris Sertbas

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Idris Sertbas is a skilled neurosurgeon with experience in both adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries. He performs complex procedures such as brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries. He also treats children with conditions like hydrocephalus, tethered cord, and craniosynostosis. Dr. Sertbas is experienced in advanced spine surgeries, including stabilization for disc herniation, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery.

    He is trained in neuromodulation surgeries, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. He also performs procedures for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity.

    Dr. Sertbas graduated from Sivas Cumhuriyet University and completed his neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at Bartın State Hospital and Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. He now practices at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Liv Vadistanbul Hospital.

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Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • EDUCATION:

    • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
    • Kültür College (1984–1988)
    • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
    • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

    ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

    • "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
    • "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
    • Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
    • Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
    • Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
    • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
    • Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
    • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
    • Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

    • Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
    • Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
    • Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
    • Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
    • Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
    • Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

     

     

     

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Tuncay Kaner

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  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    1988: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education, Istanbul

    1996: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Neurosurgery Specialist Training, Istanbul

    Experience

    1989 to 1996: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Assistant Doctor, Istanbul

    1996 to 1999: Private Respect Hospital, Specialist Doctor and Chief Physician, Istanbul

    2000 to 2002: Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 1st Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor, Istanbul

    2002 to 2010: Ministry of Health Pendik State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Istanbul

    2008 to 2009: Participation in "Spinal Surgery Program" at Istanbul American Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Fellowship Days: 01.05.2008 - 31.12.2009

    2010 to 2011: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery (Comprehensive Spine Center), Researcher (Fellow), California, USA

    2011: Associate Professor

    2014: Virginia University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Visiting Faculty Member, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

    2012 to 2016: Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Istanbul

    2016 to 2018: Vital Fulya Plaza, Fulya/Beşiktaş/Istanbul

    Professional Memberships

    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group
    -Turkish Spine Association
    -AO Spine International
    -Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Surgical Neurosurgery Group
    -Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

     

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Alexandru Cristescu

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Romania, Bucharest, Ponderas Academic Hospital
  • Dr. Alexandru Cristescu is a neurosurgeon with strong expertise in brain and spine surgery. He completed his neurosurgery residency at leading hospitals in France. There, he received advanced training in his field. Dr. Cristescu specializes in brain tumor removal, spinal surgery, and minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.

    He is known for his precision and commitment to patient-centered care. Dr. Cristescu aims for the best possible surgical outcomes. He uses advanced surgical techniques and focuses on complex neurosurgical cases.

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Burak Eren

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren
    Specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Neurosurgery Areas of Interest
        •    Brain Tumors
        •    Pituitary Tumors (Endoscopic)
        •    Brain Aneurysms
        •    Skull Base Tumors
        •    Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
        •    Lumbar Disc Herniation
        •    Cervical Disc Herniation
        •    Spondylolisthesis
        •    Spinal Canal Stenosis
        •    Traumatic Brain and Spinal Injuries

    Personal Information
        •    Date of Birth: 03/11/1979
        •    Marital Status: Married, Father of 2 children
        •    Languages: English
        •    Title: Associate Professor – 10/03/2021

    Education
        •    Bachelor’s Degree: Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 1997-2003
        •    Specialty Training: Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic / Istanbul, 2004-2010

    Professional Experience
        •    Köyceğiz SSK Dispensary / Muğla (2003-2004)
        •    Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2004-2010)
        •    Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2010-2012)
        •    Bilecik State Hospital / Bilecik (2012-2013)
        •    Special Nisa Hospital / Istanbul (2013-2014)
        •    Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2014-2024)

    Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
        1.    Sağlam-Çifci Ece, Güleç İlker, Şengelen Aslıhan, Karagöz-Güzey Feyza, EREN BURAK, Paşaoğlu H Esra, Önay-Uçar Evren. The H4R antagonist, JNJ-7777120 treatments ameliorate mild traumatic brain injury by reducing oxidative damage, inflammatory and apoptotic responses through blockage of the ERK1/2/NF-κB pathway in a rat model (2025). Experimental Neurology. 115133. DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.115133.
        2.    EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker, Tufan Azmi, Bas Nuri Serdar. The Importance of Spinopelvic Parameters in Recurrent Lumbar Disk Herniation. Clinical Spine Surgery, 37(3), E113-E118. (2024). DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001546.
        3.    Aycan Abdurrahman, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim. Treatment and outcomes of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression: a double-center study. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 27(13), 6121-6131. (2023). DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_32968.
        4.    Yücel Murat, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Zengi Oğuzhan, Taş Abdurrahim, Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza. The effect of alpha-lipoic acid on nerve tissue healing after sciatic nerve crush injury in rats. Annals of Medical Research, 30(6), 684-691. (2023). DOI: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2023.09.246.
        5.    Tufan Azmi, Aktaş Özgür, EREN BURAK, Doruk Ebru, Gulec Ilker, Taş Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Effects of Age and Co-Morbidities on Complication Rate in Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Prospective Clinical Study. Eastern Journal of Medicine, 28(4). (2023). DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2023.89646.

    Papers Presented at International Scientific Conferences:
        1.    EREN BURAK. Comparison of Patients Who Voluntarily Applied to the Neurosurgery Outpatient Clinic Due to Spinal Diseases and Patients Referred by Family Physicians. 19th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, 1266-1267. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514176).
        2.    EREN BURAK. Relationship Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation. World Spinal Column Society Virtual World Spine. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514209).
        3.    Tas Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Tufan Azmi, Kuvat Nuray, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, EREN BURAK, Yücel Murat, Kahraman Akkalp Asli. Prophylactic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles in a Rat Model of Spinal Stabilization and Infection. World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies XVI. World Congress, 33-34. (2017). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6513245).

    Chapters in Scientific Books:
        1.    Klinik Nöroanatomi (Clinical Neuroanatomy), Chapter Title: (Lesions of the Hypophysis and Hypothalamus, Their Pathophysiology, and Surgical Anatomy) (2023). EREN BURAK, Tufan Azmi. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri. Editors: Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Balcıoğlu Hüseyin Avni. 1st Edition. Page Count: 613. ISBN: 978-975-277-971-6. (Scientific Book in Turkish).
        2.    Nöroşirürjinin Temelleri (Fundamentals of Neurosurgery), Chapter Title: (Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment of Thoracolumbar and Sacral Trauma) (2020). EREN BURAK, Karagöz Guzey Feyza. US Akademi. Editors: Naderi Sait, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Tuğcu Bekir. 1st Edition. Page Count: 610. ISBN: 978-605-9358-. (Scientific Book in Turkish).

    Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:
        1.    EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Güleç İlker, Baş N. Serdar, Ay Ferhat, Acaroğlu Muhammed A., Çuhacıbaşı Enes B. Neurosurgery Career Preferences Compared to Other Medical Specialties among Turkish Students. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 22(68), 143-153.
        2.    EREN BURAK, Gulec Ilker, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Saglam Ece, Tufan Azmi, Karacan Murat, Bas Nuri Serdar. Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Decompression Due to Spinal Cord Pressure. Osmangazi Journal of Medicine, 42(5), 546-552. (2020). DOI: 10.20515/otd.571004.

    Technical Notes, Case Reports, Research Notes, etc.:
        1.    Case Report: EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker. Craniopharyngioma and Arteriovenous Malformation Operated Using the Same Craniotomy: An Unusual Case. Romanian Neurosurgery, 34(3), 437-440. (2020). DOI: 10.33962/roneuro-2020-070.
        2.    Case Report: Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim, Berker Neslihan, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Gulec Ilker, Vatansever Mustafa Safi, Karacan Murat, Vahabova Günay, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Spinal Metastasis as a Presenting Feature of Follicular Type Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 4(1), 1-9. (2019). DOI: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2019.26888.

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Kenan Kibici

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  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education & Academic Background

    GATA School of Military Medicine – Medical Degree

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic – Specialization in Neurosurgery

    Beykent University – Master’s Degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management

    Professional Experience

    GATA Military Medical Faculty – Internship in General Medicine 

    Samsun Field (Sahra) Medical School Command – Physician 

    Naval Command, Combat Fleet, TCG Effort – Medical Officer 

    Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician

    Shipyard Command Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician 

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Chief Assistant, Neurosurgery Department 

    Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital – Chief of Neurosurgery Clinic 

    Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Neurosurgery Specialist

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine – Neurosurgery Lecturer

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery – Faculty Member 

    Certifications & Courses

    -Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS) Courses

    -GATA Military Medicine Faculty – Microsurgery Training Course

    -Istanbul Vatan Hospital – Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Course

    -Neuroanatomy Course

    -Spine Surgery Course

    Professional Memberships 

    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association 
    -Spine Society of Europa
    -Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

    Research & Publications

    Transpedicular fixation application in thoracic and lumbar stabilization, results and complications.
    Yayla O, Demircan MN, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Seçer HI, Kıbıcı K, Tosyalı L, Akın ON, Alkan K. GATA Bulletin.

    Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on histopathological changes in acute period after crush trauma in rabbit sciatic nerve.
    Akın ON, Kutlay M, Demirel D, Kıbıcı K, Elbüken E. J Atatürk Univ Med Fac.

    Early diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of delayed traumatic intracerebral hematomas.
    Kutlay M, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Natl J Trauma.

    Traumatic delayed epidural hematomas: Retrospective analysis of 7 new cases and 48 from literature.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Akın ON. Natl J Trauma 1998.

    Single vertebral body screw-rod or plate fixation for ventral thoracic spine lesions.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Seçer HI, Tosyalı L. Turk Neurosurg 1999.

    Peripheral nerve schwannomas.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Akın ON, Demircan MN, Kıbıcı K, Topuz K, Başekim Ç, Demirel D. Turk J Neurosurg  1999.

    Epidemiological study of traumatic spinal cord injuries.
    Kutlay A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. GATA Bulletin  1999.

    Hyperbaric oxygen treatment on fetal spinal cord grafts: Preliminary study.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Dündar K, Yıldırım Ş. Turk Neurosurg, 1999.

    Corpus callosum lipomas with frontal subcutaneous lipomas.
    Çolak A, Kutlay M, Başekim Ç, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Gülhane Med J,  2000.

    Morphometric study with image analysis system in meningiomas.
    Kıbıcı K, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Baloğlu H. Turk J Neurosurg, 2003.

    Morton Neuroma with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Case report.
    Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Kıral A, Çolak A, Kutlay M, Akın ON. Turk J Neurosurg, 2006.

    Carpal tunnel surgery with mini open technique: Functional results.
    Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg, 2010.

    Surgical treatment of common peroneal nerve entrapment: Clinical study.
    Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

    Cauda equina syndrome after sacrum transverse fracture: Case report.
    Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

    Schwannoma from sensory sural nerve: Case report.
    Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Erciyes Med J,  2013.

    Clinical analysis of wrist drop due to radial tunnel syndrome.
    Köksal V, Kıbıcı K, Kırbaş S. Indian J Med Res Pharm Sci,  2016.

    Spinal subdural hematoma after minimally invasive lumbar discectomy.
    Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B, Gültekin MZ. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

    Rare variant of vertebral artery originating from external carotid artery.
    Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

    Minimally invasive surgical treatment of piriformis syndrome.
    Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

    Large suprasellar psammomatous meningioma: A rare variant.
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Kaya RA. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

    Large pericallosal lipoma after traumatic head injury: Case report.
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

    Fungating orbital mass as presentation of retinoblastoma.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. J Acad Res Med, 2020.

    Ligamentum flavum hematoma with L5-S1 pars defect: Case report.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

    Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy in breast cancer: Surgical role.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg, , 2020.

    Drop foot due to peroneal intraneural ganglion: Case report.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

    Surgical decompression of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in meralgia paresthetica.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

    Pulmonary cavitation in COVID-19: Primary or secondary?
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

    Posterior dynamic stabilization for bilateral L5 pars defect.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B. Turk Neurosurg, , 2020.

    Incidental MRI appearance of COVID-19 pneumonia.
    Atca AÖ, Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

    Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Eur J Clin Exp Med,  2021.

    Chest CT features of progressive COVID-19 pneumonia.
    Erok B, Atca AÖ, Kıbıcı K. Acta Med Mediterr, 2021.

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Hakan Ozalp

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2019 – 2019

    • University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

    Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

    2015

    • MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

    2013 – 2015

    • ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

    2010 – 2012

    • DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

    2002 – 2003

    • AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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    Education

    2010

    • ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

    1992

    • GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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Alper Karaoglan

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has many years of experience in neurosurgery. He worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine and Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul. Since 2008, he has held the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in neurosurgery.

    Dr. Karaoglan is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He has received several awards. These include the Best Paper Award at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congress in 2005 for his research on resveratrol’s protective effects after subarachnoid hemorrhage, and the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008.

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Cagri Canbolat

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, skull base surgery, neurovascular surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, oncological spinal surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-trauma, and neuro-intensive care. He completed his medical education and neurosurgery training at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2018.

    Dr. Canbolat has contributed to research on the therapeutic effects of Etanercept and Ustekinumab in spinal cord injury models. He has also studied the genetics of neural tube defects. His publications include work on primary central nervous system lymphoma and surgical outcomes in elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He has analyzed 228 cases in these studies.

    He has worked at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Service Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Vezirköprü State Hospital.

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Evren Sandal

  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Evren Sandal is a specialist in Brain and Neurosurgery. He completed his medical degree at Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his neurosurgery training in 2015. Dr. Sandal focuses on skull base, craniocervical junction, and neurovascular surgery. He has extensive experience in these fields.

    Dr. Sandal has worked at the Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. He also contributed to laboratory and clinical studies in skull base and cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He has collaborated with experts such as Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and Prof. Başkaya. These experiences have strengthened his skills in complex neurosurgical procedures.

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Ahmet Karkucak

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Brain Tumors

    Aneurysm Surgery

    Pituitary Surgery

    Spine Surgery

    Waist neck and back hernias

    Spine Tumors

    Spinal Fractures

    Peripheral Nerve Surgery

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a neurosurgeon with expertise in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He specializes in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound, deep brain stimulation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and surgery for movement disorders, pain, and spasticity.

    Dr. Tonge has published 32 articles in international and national journals and written 12 book chapters. He has presented 92 oral and poster presentations and delivered 41 invited lectures. He completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University and finished the 4-year EANS training cycle. Dr. Tonge is known for his research and clinical work in functional neurosurgery.

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Ibrahim Akkurt

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

    Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

    Brain and Spine Tumors

    Spine Fracture Treatment

    Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

    Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Naki Keles

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

    Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

    Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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