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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

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

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.

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

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.

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. Kwan Park is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in a wide range of neurosurgical conditions and procedures.

• Over of experience in neurosurgery
• Expertise in both complex and routine neurosurgical cases
• Affiliated with Samsung Medical Center – a leading institution in neurosurgery

Dr. Cohen is a senior neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in complex cerebrovascular procedures with minimally invasive techniques.

• Former Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at a major hospital
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published research on aneurysm surgery and cerebrovascular disease
• Over 32 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery

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

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Andry Key specializes in complex skull base and pituitary tumor surgeries at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical societies

Dr. Lee Jung Il specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on radiosurgery, offering precision treatment for complex brain conditions at Samsung Medical Center.

• Expertise in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Focuses on radiosurgery for brain tumors and vascular malformations
• Works at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier neuroscience facility

Dr. Hyung Jin Shin specializes in pediatric brain tumors and epilepsy surgery at Samsung Medical Center – a leader in neurosurgical care.

• 32 years of experience of experience focusing on pediatric and complex neurosurgical cases
• Former president of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Professor at Sungkyunkwan University's Department of Neurosurgery
• Expertise in spinal meningiomas and maxillofacial disorders

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

Head of Neurosurgery at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital – Dr. Hinojosa specializes in pediatric neuro-oncology and minimally invasive techniques.

• 28 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained in neuroendoscopy and maxillofacial surgery at Montefiore Medical Center
• President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Author of 93 scientific publications in international journals

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

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

Prof. Ulrich has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in brain and spine microsurgery at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Neurosurgery with leadership roles in 4 German clinics
• Member of prestigious societies including AANS and EANS
• Published researcher in neurobiology with international recognition
• Specializes in delicate microsurgical techniques for complex cases

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.