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Sven Nagel

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios St. Georg Hospital
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Halil Can

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • 2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    1988-1995 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

     

    2015- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2014-2015 Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2014 Medicine Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2009-2009 Nisa Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2007-2009 Mardin State Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic

    2002-2007 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Brain and Neurosurgery

    1997-2001 Enez Health Center and Enez State Hospital

     

    Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery)

    Far lateral (non-canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach)

    Neurovascular surgery

    Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain)

    Aneurysms

    Arteriovenous malformations

    Cavernomas

    Neuro-oncological surgery

    Brain tumors

    Glial tumors

    Meningiomas

    Pituitary gland tumors

    Metastatic brain tumors

    Skull base tumors

    Pontocerebellar angle tumors

    Pineal tumors

    Intraventricular tumors

    Spinal disease surgery

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures

    Spine and spinal cord tumors

    Scoliosis

    Degenerative spine diseases

    Peripheral nerve disease surgery

    Peripheral nerve tumors

    Entrapment neuropathies

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Ulnar groove syndrome

    Tarsal tunnel syndrome

    Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery

    Trigeminal neuralgia

    Microvascular decompression

    Epilepsy surgery

    Spasticity surgery

    Epiduroscopic interventions

    Hydrocephalus surgeries

    Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy

    VP shunt surgeries

    LP shunt surgeries

    Developmental anomalies

    Meningomyelocele

    Tethered cord syndrome

    Arachnoid cyst

    Craniosynostosis surgeries

    Chiari malformation

    Head trauma

    Subdural hematomas

    Intracerebral hematomas

     

    Article published in internationally refereed journals

    Cansever T, Civelek E, Sencer A, Karasu A, Kiris T, Hepgül K, Can H, Canbolat A: Spinal cavernous malformations: a report of 5 cases. Surg Neurol Jun 69 

    Effects of combined and individual use of N-methyl-D aspartate receptor antagonist magnesium sulphate and caspase-9 inhibitor z-LEDH-fmk experimental spinal cord injury. A.Sencer, A.Aydoseli, Y.Aras, M.Osman Akçakaya, C.Gömleksiz, H.Can, A.Canbolat. Turkısh Joumal of Trauma&Emergency Surgery 2013

    Aydoseli A, Can H, Aras Y, Sabanci PA, Akcakaya MO, Unal OF. Memantine and Q-VD-OPh Treatments in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Combined Inhibition of Necrosis and Apoptosis. Turk Neurosurg. 2016

    Can H, Kircelli A, Kavadar G, Civelek E, Cansever T, Aydoseli A, Onal MB, Yilmaz C. Lumbosacral Conjoined Root Anomaly: Anatomical Considerations of Exiting Angles and Root Thickness. Turk Neurosurg. 2017

    Kırcelli A, Özel Ö, Can H, Sarı R, Cansever T, Elmacı İ. Is the presence of linear fracture a predictor of delayed posterior fossa epidural hematoma? Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2016 Jul

    Kavadar G, Demircioğlu DT, Can H, Emre TY, Civelek E, Senyigit A. The clinical factors associated with benefit finding of complementary medicine use in patients with back pain: A cross-sectional study with cluster analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017

    Ozer AF, Suzer T, Can H, Falsafi M, Aydin M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu T. Anatomic Assessment of Variations in Kambin’s Triangle: A Surgical and Cadaver Study. World Neurosurg. 2017 Apr

    Can H, Aydoseli A, Gömleksiz C, Göker B, Altunrende ME, Dolgun M, Sencer A. Combined and individual use of pancaspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh and NMDA receptor antagonist riluzole in experimental spinal cord injury. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017

    Gomleksiz C, Erbulut DU, Can H, Kodigudla MK, Kelkar AV, Kasapoglu E, Ozer AF, Goel VK. A new lumbar fixation device alternative to pedicle-based stabilization for lumbar spine: In vitro cadaver investigation. J Spinal Cord Med. 2018 Jul 16:1-8.

    Aydoseli A, Özgen U, Akgül T, Orhan EK, Adıyaman AE, Can H, Karadağ C. Subacute Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy in a 28-year-old man: A rare case. World Neurosurg. 2019 Apr 28

     

    Article published in national refereed journals

    1) Intracranial Hemangioblastomas: Clinical Evaluation of 32 Patients T. Cansever, A. Karasu, K. Hepgül, H. Can, A. Sencer Turkish Neurosurgical Journal 2007, Volume:17 

    2) Halil Can, Müge Dolgun, Utku Özgen, Cengiz Gömleksiz, Furkan Diren, Aydın Aydoseli, Yavuz Aras, Altay Sencer. Microsurgical Results in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients; Retrospective Clinical Study. JAREM 2019

    3) Furkan Diren , Özcan Gayretli , Halil Can , İlke Ali Gürses , Orhan Barlas. Examination of Pons-Cerebellum Cisterna Anatomy with Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Suboccipital Approach: Cadaver Study. JAREM 2019

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Savas Ceylan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

    Professional Experience:

    • 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    International Experience:

    • 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
    • Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

    Clinical Experience:

    • Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
      • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
      • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
      • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
      • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
      • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

    Professional Memberships:

    • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
    • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
    • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
    • International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
    • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

    Awards:

    • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
    • Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University
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Laminectomy
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Brain tumor removal
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Mete Karatay

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Medical Interests: 

    • Brain, cerebellum, spine, and spinal cord tumor surgeries in adults and children 

    • Pediatric Neurosurgery Surgeries (Hydrocephalus, Tethered Cord, Diastematomyelia, Encephalocele, Meningocele-Meningomyelocele, Dermal Sinus Tract Excision, Craniosynostosis) 

    • Spine Surgery (Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Stabilization for Spinal Fractures, Vertebroplasty-Kyphoplasty Surgeries, Kyphosis Surgery) 

    • Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia 

    • Vagal Nerve Stimulation Surgery (Epilepsy Surgery) • Spinal Cord Stimulation Surgery (Spinal Cord Pain Stimulator) 

    • Surgeries for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm 

    • Baclofen Pump Implantation Surgery (for Severe Spasticity) 

    • Surgeries for Aneurysms, AVMs, and Cavernomas 

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$22,000 - $22,000
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor

    2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident

     

    EDUCATION 

    October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)

    January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)

    2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00

    1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00

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Muhittin Emre Altunrende

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

    Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

    Brain and Spinal tumors 

    Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Experience 

    Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Osmaniye State Hospital 

    Bolu State Hospital 

    Private Taksim German Hospital 

    Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Liv Hospital Ulus

    Memberships 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

    Turkish Medical Association

    Research and Publications 

    Development of micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model for orbita and optical nerves on fresh lamb cadaver (2007) • 

    Effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons 

    Articles in International Journals (18)  

    Chapters in International Books (1) 

    Articles in National Journals (5) 

    International Papers (12) 

    National Papers (24) 

     

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Gamma Knife
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Roberto Martínez Álvarez

  • New
  • 41 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional
  • Experience

    • -Head of the Department of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 .
    • - Neurosurgeon in the Radiosurgery Department of Ruber International Hospital since 1993 .
    • -Work experience at Puerta de Hierro Clinic, Madrid (1985–1989) .

    Scientific and teaching activities

    • -180 publications in national and international medical journals.
    • 60 articles in leading international journals with high impact factor.
    • - Participation in 230 scientific conferences as a speaker, including 100 invited presentations at international symposia.
    • -Author : 3 published books and 22 chapters in scientific papers.
    • - Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid .

    Internships in international centers

    • - La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France) – 2000, 2010, 2015.
    • -Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm (Sweden) – 1993, 1996.
    • - Birmingham Hospital, UK – 1987

    Membership in scientific societies

    • - Member of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ISRS) , is a member of the Executive Council and the Educational Committee .
    • - Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons of the United States and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons .
    • -Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Asturias, Spain .

    Languages of practice

    • -Spanish
    • -English
    • -French

    Pathologies

    -Benign brain tumors: meningiomas and neuromas:

    -Cerebral vascular malformations:

    -Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment operations:

    -Operations to combat nervous anorexia:

    Publications

    2023 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma in patients ≥ 65 years: a multi-institutional retrospective study Acta Neurochirurgica 165: 211–220,

    2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kues grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study Journal of Neuro-Oncology 160: 201–208.

    2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery versus active surveillance for asymptomatic, parafalcine, and parasagittal meningiomas: a matched cohort analysis from the IMPASSE Neurosurgery 90:750–757

    2022| Active surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of patients with incident frontobasal meningioma - A subanalysis of the IMPASSE Cancers (Basel) trial. Mar 3;14(5):1300.

    2022| Gamma Knife Outcomes and Recommendations and Complications: Patai fond Kuala Lumpur

    2022| Radiosurgery for Mental Disorders LGKA Marsella

    2022| The Role of SRS in Anorexia Nervosa ISRS Milan

    2022| Expanding the indications for gamma knife radiosurgery Neuroonc and Rs Symp Malasia

    2022 | Pituitary Adenoma: Conservative in Surgical Abortion Simp CUF Lisbo

    Awards and certificates

    2019|National Medical Prize XXI in the field of neurosurgery.

    2018 | Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neurology

    2015 | Factory Award torn away from the International Society of Stereotactic and Radiosurgery

    2012 | Correspondent of the Real Medical Academy of Asturias.

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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan, M.D., Ph.D., completed his education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in the Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program under Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir, and he also studied at Saint Louis University in Arkansas, USA, with Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil. He pursued a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, guided by Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Prof. Dr. Uğur Türe. Additionally, he underwent specialization training at Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and completed his secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.

    Professionally, he has held various positions, including Faculty Member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University, and Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital. He has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals, and worked as a Chief Assistant at S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier roles include Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital and Mus State Hospital, as well as Clinical Fellow at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

    Assoc. Prof. Özdoğan is a member of several professional associations, including the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Neurosurgery Society’s Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups. He is also affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

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Canan Yildirim

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Canan Yildirim is a neonatology and pediatric specialist. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English). She completed her residency in Child Health and Diseases at Hacettepe University. She also received a minor in Neonatology from Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital.

    Dr. Yildirim has worked as a Neonatology Specialist and Associate at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. She has also held important positions at Samsun Maternity and Child Hospital and Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital. She has strong clinical experience and has conducted pediatric research at Hacettepe University. Dr. Yildirim is known for her skills in neonatal care and child health.

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Endoscopic discectomy
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Foraminotomy
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor
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Ceylan Sengul

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Ceylan Sengul is a child development specialist who works with children aged 0-6 years. She has strong experience with developmental issues such as learning difficulties, ADHD, speech delays, and delayed toilet training. She also helps children with aggressive behaviors, eating disorders, depression, social phobia, panic attacks, addictions, and psychosomatic symptoms.

    Dr. Sengul is known for treating school problems, trauma, sibling rivalry, low self-confidence, mood disorders, gender identity concerns, urinary incontinence, and body image issues. She uses evidence-based methods and has helped many children and families achieve better outcomes.

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Endoscopic discectomy
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Foraminotomy
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor
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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

    He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

    Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
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Ramazan Sari

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education:

    Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

    Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

    Professional Experience:

    General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

    Bartın (2000-2004)

    Specialization:  

    Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

    Istanbul (2004-2010)

    Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

    Specialization (2004-2010)

    Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

    Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

    Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

    Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

    (2012-2014)

    Lecturer

    Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

    Specialist Physician

    Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

    Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

    Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

    Specialist Physician

    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

    Specialist Physician

    Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

    2023 –

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

    Skills and Achievements:

    Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

    Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

    Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 50 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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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
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Mustafa Yavuz Samanci

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He has specialized training in stereotactic, functional, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Samanci completed a clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He has also finished advanced programs in spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation. He received several TÜBİTAK postdoctoral research fellowships and the Prof. Dr. Hakan Caner Overseas Education Scholarship from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

    Dr. Samanci is an active member of several national and international neurosurgical societies. These include the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He has served on editorial boards and scientific committees. His work reflects significant contributions to academic neurosurgery and research.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
$15,000 - $23,300
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Manfred Muehlbauer

  • 4.7 Excellent 153 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Manfred Mühlbauer is a leading spinal neurosurgeon. He graduated from Vienna Medical University and now serves as a visiting professor there. He has more than 30 years of experience. His main focus is minimally invasive and reconstructive spinal neurosurgery. He also specializes in microsurgery for intervertebral disc hernias, vertebrostenosis, and stabilization procedures for spinal instability.

    Dr. Mühlbauer is a board-certified neurosurgeon and intensive medicine specialist. He holds ECFMG certification and has completed international training in advanced spinal techniques. Since 1994, he has held senior roles in the neurosurgical department at Donauspital. In 2002, he joined the hospital’s board of directors. He is recognized for his scientific work and leadership in neurosurgery.

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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 50 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

    Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
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Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
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Burak Boran

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 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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Mehmet Alpay Cal

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Neuro-oncological surgery
    • Spinal Surgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Functional Neurosurgery and Algology

    Education:

    • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Sisli Kolan Hospital
    • Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
    • Ardahan State Hospital

    Research:

    • Tumor markers and other laboratory findings in brain tumors
    • Antiepileptic drugs in operated brain tumors
    • Cervical corpectomy techniques
    • Pre-emptive analgesia in spine surgeries

    Publications:

    • Uysal E, Cine HS, Yavuz AY, Cal MA. Impact of subventricular zone interaction on clinical outcomes in patients with intracerebral hematoma. Experimental Biomedical Research, 2024;7(3): 117–126. https://doi.org/10.30714/j-ebr.2024.215
    • Çal MA, Yangı K. A Single-center Study Comparing Volumetric and Morphometric Measurements of Chiari Malformation in the Turkish Population. Eur Arc Med Res.2024 Mar;40(1):50-56. doi:10.4274/eamr.galenos.2024.24892.
    • Avcı İ, Başkurt O, Şeker S, Kurtuluş Y, Çal MA. Rapid Recurrence of Glioblastoma After 12 Days Despite Gross Total Resection. Eur Arc Med Res.2024 Mar;40(1):62-65. doi:10.4274/eamr.galenos.2024.48615.
    • Play MA. The relationship between vertebral compression rates and systemic inflammatory scores in osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024;28(3):959-968. doi:10.26355/eurrev_202402_35333
    • Çal MA, Gök H. Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of Surgery and CyberKnife on Recurrence and Neurological Deficits in Cases Diagnosed as Vestibular Schwannoma. Haydarpasa Numune Med J.2023;63 (1), 62 ‑67.doi:10.14744/hnhj.2022.45712
    • Uysal E, Çal MA, Cine HS. The use of vancomycin powder in the compound depressed skull fractures. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2023;225:107570. doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107570
    • Gök H, Şeker S, Peker HO, Çal MA, Altay T, Çelik S. A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture. A rare case report: Cervical subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema due to mastoid fracture. Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2020;26(2):328 ‑330. doi:10.14744/tjtes.2019.02828
    • Çınar N,Karaoğlan A,Midi A,Çal MA,Kelten B,Çakmak MA,Şahin Ş. Neuroprotective effect of ziprasidone: Preliminary results compared to haloperidol. J. Exp. Clin. Med ., 2014; 31:71 ‑75. doi : 10.5835/jecm.omu.31.02.002
    • Karaoglan A, Cal MA, Orki A, Arpaozu BM, Colak A. Pneumorrhachis associated with bronchial asthma , subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum . Turkish Neurosurg . 2011;21(4):666 ‑668.
    • Kelten B, Karaoğlan A, Cal MA, Akdemir O, Karancı T. Human immunodeficiency Bilateral epidural puncture in a patient infected with the virus Hematoma : Case report [ Bilateral epidural hematoma in a patient with Human immunodeficiency virus infection : a case report ]. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2013;19(3):267 ‑270. doi: 10.5505 /tjtes.2013.49799
    • Karaoglan A, Akdemir O, Cinar N, et al. Correlation between leptin and pro- ‑inflammatory cytokines in cortical contusion injury model. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal . 2011;17(4):298 ‑302. doi: 10.5505 /tjtes.2011.69077
    • Cal MA, Kelten B, Akbas A, Akdemir O, Karaoglan A. Coexistence of spinal lipoma, ependymal cyst and dermoid cyst in neighboring localizations in context medullaris : A case report . HealthMed . 2013; 7(12):3227
    • Canpolat A, Duman H, Akbaş A, Çal MA, Akdemir AO. Diffuse dysphagia and myeloradiculopathy presenting idiopathic skeletal hyperosteosis ( Forestier Disease). TC Maltepe University Medical Faculty Journal.2012;4(2),14 ‑17
    • Karaoglan A, Kelten B,Akdemir AO,Çal MA. Lumbar spine presenting with radiculopathy spinal Chondroma : Case report. TC Maltepe University Medical Faculty Journal. 2011;3(3),28 ‑30
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    • Istanbul Medical Chamber
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
       
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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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