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Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. His dedication to patient care and achieving natural-looking results has earned him recognition as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey.

He has been acknowledged by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' and holds the title of 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The doctor is a highly respected Austrian neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery, neurotraumatology, and microsurgical treatment of the brain and spine. With decades of experience, the doctor is recognized for precision, innovation, and dedication to restoring neurological function and quality of life.

Graduating from the University of Vienna in the 1980s, the doctor completed a neurosurgery residency at Vienna General Hospital. The doctor advanced expertise in neurotrauma and complex spine reconstruction, integrating modern techniques such as microsurgical decompression and spinal fusion.

Currently a leading consultant at Wiener Privatklinik, the doctor focuses on spine surgery, nerve decompression, tumor removal, and minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions.

The doctor is a leading neurosurgeon and current head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). Graduating from Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine, the doctor completed a rotating internship at Chaim Sheba Medical Center and collaborated with the American Association of Neurosurgery in the USA. Specialized in disorders such as aneurysms, cerebrovascular pathologies, brain tumors, and minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries, the doctor is also adept in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS). The doctor has received the Borenstein Award and the Goldhirsh Foundation Award for contributions to neurology.

The doctor is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist with 39 years of experience, currently practicing at Medipol Mega University Hospital. The doctor has held professorships at Gazi University and served as the Director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Ankara Order Laboratory. The doctor is a member of both the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine. The doctor graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and became a Nuclear Medicine Specialist at Ankara University in 1992.

The doctor is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice, specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery. Trained in Canada, Germany, and South Africa, the doctor is adept in treating cauda equina syndrome, intervertebral disc protrusions, and spinal disc herniation using minimally invasive techniques. The doctor employs modern laser and bioengineering technologies, as well as advanced neuroendoscopic methods to minimize surgical risks. Additionally, the doctor is engaged in scientific research on neuro spinal disorders and sonographic diagnosis of shoulder girdle disorders.

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.

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)

The doctor offers a comprehensive range of neurosurgical procedures, including craniotomy, transnasal resection of tumors, excision of skull base tumors, and trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy. Additional expertise includes surgeries for hydrocephalus, shunt surgeries, surgical removal of brain cysts, syringomyelia surgery, brain aneurysm repair, and brain tumor embolization.

Recognized for significant contributions to neurosurgery, the doctor has numerous publications and participates actively in conferences. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Neurosurgery and the International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

The doctor is a leading neurosurgeon in Israel, specializing in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery. With a medical degree from Hadassah Medical School, the doctor has completed advanced training in various countries, including Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany.

The doctor is proficient in treating brain and spine tumors in children, congenital and neonatal bone disorders, and performing microsurgical and reconstructive interventions. The doctor is also skilled in surgical correction of vascular brain aneurysms.

Recognized for research in neuroendoscopy and pediatric brain studies, the doctor has received multiple prestigious awards and is a member of several international neurosurgical societies.

The doctor specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including awake craniotomies with intraoperative cortical mapping and endoscopic pituitary and skull base tumor surgeries. Her surgical repertoire includes brain tumor removal, craniotomy, and cyberknife procedures, among others. She has received international research awards for contributions to novel treatments for malignant brain tumors.

The doctor completed her medical education at Tel Aviv University and a neurosurgery residency at Sheba Medical Center, followed by a brain tumor fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is a member of several prestigious neurosurgical societies, including the EANS and WFNS.

The doctor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, spine, and spinal cord surgery.

Currently serving as a professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, the doctor has contributed to numerous international and national peer-reviewed journals and has presented scientific papers at various international conferences.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School and completed post-graduation in neurosurgery from the same institution.

The doctor is a leading neurosurgeon in Israel, heading the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. After obtaining a medical degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the doctor completed an internship in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the United States.

Specializing in the treatment of brain tumors in both adults and children, the doctor employs minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for skull tumors, facilitating faster patient recovery. The doctor has successfully performed around 70 meningioma surgeries and over 100 skull base tumor surgeries.

The doctor graduated from Stanford University and completed further training at Yale University. Specializing in advanced brain surgeries for both children and adults, the doctor focuses on epilepsy treatment, including surgical interventions, Deep Brain Stimulation, and functional brain mapping. The doctor is also involved in treating epilepsy-related vascular malformations.

The doctor has made significant scientific discoveries, including innovative approaches to studying epilepsy seizures, new methods for recovering speech and memory disorders secondary to epilepsy, and modern programs for managing epilepsy patients. The doctor practices at Ichilov Hospital and teaches at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Yale University, and Tel-Aviv Medical Center.

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.

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree: Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1987/1993)
• Medical Specialization: Department of Pediatrics, Fırat University (1993/2001)
• Subspecialty: Pediatric Neurology Unit, Hacettepe University (2002/2004)

Professional Experience

• General Practitioner: Mardin State Hospital, Emergency Department (1993/1996)
• Research Assistant: Faculty of Medicine, Fırat University (1996/2001)
• Lecturer: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2001/2002)
• Subspecialty Research Assistant: Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University (2002/2004)
• Assistant Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2004/2008)
• Associate Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2008/2014)
• Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2014/2023)

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.

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.