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Education & Specialization

• 2004 – Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• 2012 – Ministry of Health Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Neurosurgery

Professional Experience

• 2018 to 2019 – Iğdır State Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery – Specialist Doctor (State Service Obligation)
• 2017 to 2018 – University of Wisconsin, Department of Neurosurgery, Madison, USA – Research Fellow and Clinical Observer at Microsurgical Skull Base Neuroanatomy Lab. (Prof. Dr. Mustafa K. Başkaya)
• 2016 to 2017 – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Neurosurgery Clinic – Research Fellow at Microsurgical Neuroanatomy Laboratory (Prof. Dr. Necmettin Tanrıöver)

Professional Memberships

• -Turkish Medical Association
• -Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• -Nervous System Surgery Association
• -Turkish Neurosurgical Society – Surgical Neuroanatomy Teaching and Training Group
• -Turkish Neuro-Oncology Association
• -Skull Base Surgery Association

During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines. Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

Currently, Dr. Covaro attends his patients at the Institut Universitari Dexeus and the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, in Barcelona. To make an appointment with Dr. Augusto Covaro, contact ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus

He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery, one in Aarhus, Denmark, with the support of the SICOT international society in 2012 and the second in complex spine surgery in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2016, with the support of a grant from the international society AOspine .

During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines.

He has a great experience in the treatment of patients and uses the knowledge he has acquired to provide each patient with the best quality of care.

Dr. Covaro is a member of several professional organizations, including the Spanish Society of Orthopedics, AOspine, GEER and Eurospine.

"Thanks to the advances of the technology we now have new materials and techniques to help our patients more safely and effectively, taking spine surgery to the highest level”

Dr. Augusto Covaro is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in spine surgery and performs his professional activity in Barcelona. He offers a series of services to his patients as a consultant in spinal surgery at ICATME, Institut Universitari Dexeus and Hospital de Igualada, including treatments for lumbar spine stenosis, back pain, radiculopathy, scoliosis, herniated disc and other spinal pathologies

He completed two fellowships in spinal surgery, one in Aarhus, Denmark, with the support of the SICOT international society in 2012 and the second in complex spine surgery in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2016, with the support of a grant from the international society AOspine .

During his career, Dr. Covaro has a continuous participation in international meetings and contributed to several articles published in scientific magazines.

He has a great experience in the treatment of patients and uses the knowledge he has acquired to provide each patient with the best quality of care.

KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

 

AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

Spine Surgery

Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

Spine Tumors

Nerve Compression

Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

Brain Hemorrhages

Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

Congenital Anomalies

Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

Dr. Abdulkerim Gokoglu is a Neurosurgery Specialist with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy. He is known for his skills in treating brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities.

Dr. Gokoglu has broad experience managing stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic injuries. He has worked on advanced neurosurgical procedures. He also serves as a postdoctoral research assistant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, showing his strong focus on both patient care and research.

Dr. Türe developed a step-wise teaching method for utilizing the microscope and suction tube. He then presented this technique to the neurosurgical community by teaching neurosurgeons and visiting laboratories internationally. He was also President of the WFNS 16th World Congress of Neurosurgery in Istanbul, Turkey in 2017.

Specialization: Neurospinal Cord and Nerve Surgery

Foreign Language : English

Date of Birth: 03.02.1974

Education :

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
Fırat University Neurosurgery Specialization (1999-2004)

Experience:

Private Adatip Hospital (2004-2013)
Private Cihan Hospital (2013-2015)
Private Adatip Hospital (2015-...)

Memberships:

Sakarya Medical Chamber
Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci is a physician specialized in the field of brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery. She graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. She obtained her title as a brain and nerve surgeon from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2001. In 2008, she became an associate professor at the Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, and in 2021, she became a professor at the Yüksek İhtisas University Faculty of Medicine. She has contributed to numerous international publications, serving as a research and clinical fellow at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil, and as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates. She speaks advanced-level English and has awards in tennis and swimming. She also pursues professional-level caricature art and medical illustration. In her 30-year career, she has performed numerous surgeries as a brain and nerve surgery specialist, particularly in spinal canal stenosis surgery, lumbar and cervical disc herniations, brain tumors, hydrocephalus surgery, and nerve compressions.

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He focuses on brain and spinal surgery for children. He is well known for treating complex cranial and spinal malformations, brain tumors, and epilepsy in young patients.

Dr. Ozek has performed over 10,000 pediatric neurosurgical procedures. His work has achieved high success rates recognized worldwide. He has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters. His research has helped advance pediatric neurosurgery on a global scale.

He is an active member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Ozek has received several international awards for his work. He holds leadership roles in global pediatric neurosurgical groups and regularly attends international scientific meetings.

Dr. Iltae Jang is a leading neurosurgeon with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial discs, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical treatments. He serves as a professor at Korea University, Ewha Womans University, and Yonsei University. Dr. Jang has published widely in respected journals, including World Neurosurgery, Spine Journal, and the Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society.

He holds an ECFMG certificate and completed fellowships in France. Dr. Jang has served as President of Nanoori Hospital and is the founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation. He is active in several professional societies, such as the Barun Spine Society and the Korean Neurosurgical Society. Major Korean newspapers have recognized him as a top doctor in spine disorders. Dr. Jang’s work has helped advance spinal surgery in Korea and abroad.

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine diseases. Dr. Kim earned his PhD in 2006. He completed advanced training at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, and Anna Hospital in Germany.

Dr. Kim has served as Director at Hurisarang Spine Hospital and Sun Han Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks. Dr. Kim is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery and has received several best paper awards, including the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award.

He is a member of NASS, ISASS, AO Spine, and other professional societies. Dr. Kim is known for his work in spinal surgery innovation and education.

Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He was the first in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. He also developed mini and painless spinal fusion surgeries.

Dr. Lim received advanced training abroad in minimal-access spine surgery and exercise therapy. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented his work at major international symposiums. Dr. Lim holds leadership positions in the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association. His work has made a strong impact on spinal neurosurgery in Korea.

Dr. Luděk Ryba is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. His main focus is on cervical spine stenosis. He has worked at the University Hospital Brno since 1995. In 2004, he earned his specialist qualification in orthopaedics.

He is a founding member of the Czech Spondylo-Surgical Society, established in 1999. Dr. Ryba is also active in the Czech Medical Chamber and the Czech Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He is Deputy Head of Education, Science, and Research at Masaryk University. He completed his PhD in 2016.

Dr. Ryba has written many peer-reviewed articles and given lectures. His research covers topics such as cervical spondylotic myelopathy and spinal instability. He has made important contributions to spinal surgery in the Czech Republic.

Dr. Jan Cienciala is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in degenerative spine diseases, oncological spondylo-surgery, and non-fusion techniques. He graduated from Palacky University in 1984. He holds both 1st and 2nd degree certifications in orthopaedics and traumatology. He also earned a PhD with a dissertation on dynamic spine stabilization.

Dr. Cienciala is a founding member and past president of the Czech Spondylo-Surgical Society. He also chairs the spondylo-oncological section of the Czech Cancer Society. He has completed advanced internships in Germany, the USA, and the Czech Republic.

He has given 83 national and international lectures. He has authored 56 professional publications and contributed to 11 book chapters. His work has made a strong impact on spine surgery and research.

Dr. Martin Repko is an experienced orthopaedic and spine surgeon. He specializes in scoliosis, spinal deformities, spondylosurgery, spinal oncology, and neuromuscular skeletal deformities. He has advised the Minister of Health of the Czech Republic. Dr. Repko is also a member of the Scoliosis Research Society and the European Union of Medical Specialists.

He has written 12 books and published 58 scientific papers. Dr. Repko has delivered 379 presentations. He supervises doctoral studies and educational programs at Masaryk University in Brno. He also works as an expert surgeon in international spine deformity programs. His accreditations and leadership roles highlight his influence in orthopaedics and spinal surgery.