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Ertugrul Pinar

  • 4.5 Good 162 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Brain Tumors
    • Glial Tumors
    • Meningiomas
    • Brain Metastases
    • Skull Base Tumors
    • Posterior Fossa Tumors
    • Intraventricular Masses
    • Pituitary Adenoma
    • Scalp and Bone Tumors
    • Cerebral Edema
    • Cerebral Hemorrhages
    • Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
    • Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cavernomas
    • Head Injuries
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

  • Leading doctor for Brain Aneurysm Repair
  • 4.7 Excellent 413 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Dr. Gerardo Conesa Bertran specializes in cutting-edge Brain Aneurysm Repair.
    • Expert in microsurgical clipping, endovascular coiling, and flow diversion techniques.
    • Utilizes advanced methods like balloon-assisted coiling and stent-assisted coiling.
    • Internationally trained in the USA (Chicago, Boston, Minneapolis, Seattle) and France (Toulouse).
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
    • Provides online consultations for Brain Aneurysm Repair patients.
    • Speaks Spanish, English, and understands French, catering to a diverse patient base.
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
    • Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in cutting-edge Brain Aneurysm Repair techniques.
    • Performs endovascular coiling, surgical clipping, flow diversion, and bypass procedures.
    • International practice includes advanced training in countries like the USA and Germany.
    • Certified by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Board of Neurosurgery.
    • Member of the Society of Turkish Neurosurgery and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
    • Offers online consultations for international patients seeking expertise in aneurysm repair.
    • Fluent in Turkish and English, facilitating communication with a diverse patient base.
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Baran Yil

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Awards Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017. Courses and Certificates 1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014 2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul 3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.
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Paul Kremer

  • 4.8 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Germany, Hamburg, Asklepios Nord Clinic
    • Dr. Paul Kremer specializes in cutting-edge Brain Aneurysm Repair techniques.
    • Uses methods such as endovascular coiling, surgical clipping, and flow diversion.
    • Expert in innovative treatments like Pipeline Embolization Device and WEB Aneurysm Embolization System.
    • Trained internationally in Germany (Asklepios Nord Clinic) and Austria (University of Innsbruck).
    • Holds certifications in Neurosurgery from Heidelberg University Hospital.
    • Member of neurosurgical societies, contributing to advancements in aneurysm treatment.
    • Offers remote consultations for international patients with Brain Aneurysm concerns.
    • Fluent in both German and English, accommodating a wider patient demographic.
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Halil Can

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine 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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Melih Ucer

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  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education

    University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
    Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

     

    Experience

    Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
    Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

    • In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
    • In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
    • In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
    • In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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    Scientific Memeberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    Turkish Spine Society
    EUROSPINE
    Turkish Medical Association

     

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Erkan Kaptanoglu

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  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.

    He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.

    At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.

    With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.

    In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.

    In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

    In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.

    He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

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Ramazan Uyar

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    Foreign language: English

    Date and Place of Birth: 11.11.1968 ANTALYA

    - AREAS OF INTEREST

    o Aneurysm surgery

    o Cerebrospinal tumor surgery

    o Lumbar hernia

    o Neck hernia

    o Spine surgery

    o Cerebellum prolapse surgeries

    o Hydrocephalus

    o Pediatric neurosurgery

    - Educational Background:

    Undergraduate: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 1985-1991

    Specialization SSK Göztepe Training Hospital 1994-1999

    - Academic Titles: 

    Doctor of Medicine Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    Neurosurgery Residency : SSK Göztepe Training Hospital (1999)

    - Places of Duty:

    Erzurum Horasan Hasanbey health center 1991-1992

    Karaman health center number 1 1992-1993

    SSK Göztepe Training Hospital Assistant 1994-1999

    Şanlıurfa State Hospital 1999-2002

    (Neurosurgeon and Deputy Chief Physician)

    Burdur State Hospital 2002-2003

    Serik State Hospital 2003-2012

    (Neurosurgery Specialist, Chief Physician)

    Antalya Training and Research Hospital 2012- 2021

    Private Anadolu Antalya Hospital 2021 - 2023

    Private Medicalpark Antalya Hospital 2023 - Currently

    - Medical Specialty Thesis: Genetic Absence model in Wag/rij rats 

    Effects of Nervus Vagus Stimulation 1999

    Note: Istanbul Chamber of Medicine 1999 Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize winner

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Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • PROF. DR. HASAN ÖZGÜR ÖZDEMİR

    Neurosurgery

    Language;

    Turkish, English

    TITLES;

    Attending Physician

    EDUCATION;

    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) 1987-1995

    EXPERİENCE[1]Akdeniz University Department of Neurosurgery 1996-2002

    Baskent University Department of Neurosurgery (Specialist) 2003-2007

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Assistant Professor) 2007-2012

    Başkent University Department of Neurosurgery (Associate Professor) 2012-2017Medical Park Antalya 

    Hospital Complex 2018-Present

    Areas of interest;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery

    Cervical Disc (Neck Hernia) Surgery

    Endoscopic Brain Surgery

    Vascular (brain-vascular aneurysm and AVM) operations

    Spine Tumors

    Spine Fractures

    Brain Tumors

    MEMBERSHİPS;

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    AWARDS;

    2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place

    COURSES AN SERTİFİCATES;

    Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Course

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Course

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Sait Ozturk

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  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Sait Öztürk is a neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Türkiye. He specializes in the surgical treatment of movement disorders, functional neurosurgery, and epilepsy surgery.

    Educational Background:

    • -Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 2007.
    • -Completed neurosurgery specialization at Fırat University in 2014.
    • -Trained at United States Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in under Prof. Dr. Ron L. Alterman.

    Professional Experience:

    Served as Assistant Professor (2015 to 2019) and Associate Professor (2019 to 2021) at Fırat University.

    • Currently practices at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul.

    Specializations:

    • -Epilepsy Surgery
    • -Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
    • -Brain Tumors
    • -Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
    • -Spinal Cord Tumors
    • -Spasticity Surgery
    • -Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy Implant) Surgery

    Notable Achievements:

    • -Successfully performed brain pacemaker surgery on a dystonia patient who remained awake watching cartoons during the procedure.
    • -Assisted a Romanian painter with Parkinson's disease to resume painting after deep brain stimulation surgery.
    • -Provided relief to a Saudi Arabian patient suffering from severe depression through brain pacemaker surgery.
      -The first physician to perform deep brain stimulation surgery in diseases such as drug-resistant epilepsy and treatment-resistant major depression in Russia, the Middle East, the Balkans, Turkey and the Turkic Republics.

    Professional Memberships:

    • -Turkish Neurosurgical Society
    • -European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • -International Neuromodulation Society (INS)
    • -Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Education and Training
      -Group for Stereotactic, Functional, Pain, and Epilepsy Surger

      Scientific Awards and Scholarships Received

    Scholarships and Awards

    1)The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) Scholarship for International Observership/Post-Doctoral Research Program.

    2)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term I – Course III: Spine and Peripheral Nerve, Antalya, Turkey, 2014 (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    3)Scientific AwardThe Effect of Radiation on Endothelin-1 Levels in Brain Tissue and Tumor Formation. Kaplan M, Kılınç A, Öztürk S, İlhan N, Gurocak S, Gönen M. Presented at the 10th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 2014, İzmir, Turkey.

    4) Scientific AwardMorphological Anatomy of the Corpus Callosum in Patients with Open Spinal Dysraphism and Its Relationship with Hydrocephalus. Öztürk S, Serin HM, Kaplan M. Presented at the 10th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 25-28 October 2014, İzmir, Turkey.

    5)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term I – Course IV: Neurovascular Surgery, 14-17 April 2015, Antalya, Turkey (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    6) First Prize AwardComparison of Collagen Type IX Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation. Kaplan M, Arıcı L, Hergünsel OB, Şimşek BÇ, Öztürk S, Erol FS. 11th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 5-8 November 2015, Antalya, Turkey.

    7)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term II – Course I: Neurotrauma and Functional Neurosurgery, 5-8 April 2016, Antalya, Turkey (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    8)Third Prize Award (Best Oral Presentations of the Year)Evaluation of MTHFR c677t, MTHFR a1298c, PAI-1, Factor II, and Factor V Polymorphisms in Patients with Open Spinal Dysraphism and Their Healthy Mothers. Öztürk S, Çakın H, Kara M, Kaplan M, Erol FS.

    9)First Prize AwardEffects of Intrathecal Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester on IL-6, TNF-Alpha, and Local Inflammatory Responses in Spinal Cord Injury. Akgün B, Öztürk S, Artaş G, Erol FS, Kaplan M. 12th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Society of Neurosurgery, 13-16 October 2016, Fethiye/Muğla, Turkey.

    10) First Prize Award (Neurosurgery Field – Best Research of the Year)Smartphones and Programmable Shunts: Are These Phones as Reliable as They Are Smart? Öztürk S, Çakın H, Kurtuldu H, Koçak O, Erol FS, Kaplan M..

    11)International Residency Scholarship for International Basic Neurosurgery Course, Term II – Course II: Neuro-oncology, 15-19 March 2017, Antalya, Turkey (organized by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society).

    12)Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeons Scientific Encouragement Award – 2018. 32nd Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 20-24 April 2018, Antalya, Turkey.
     

    PhD/Specialization Thesis

    Sait ÖZTÜRK – Evaluation of Hearing Function by Auditory Brainstem Response in Newborn Patients with Hydrocephalus before and after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery

    Institution: Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

    Year: 2015

    Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Serhat EROL

     

    Articles published in National or International Journals

    1)Kaplan M, Cakin H, Ozdemir N, Gocmez C, Öztürk S, Erol FS. Is the elapsed time following the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt catheter an individual risk factor for shunt fractures? Pediatr Neurosurg. 2012.

    2)Erol FS, Kaplan M, Öztürk S. Surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease. Türkiye Klinikleri J Neurol-Special Topics 2012

    3)Erol FS, Öztürk S, Akgun B, Cakın H, Kaplan M. How innocent is corpus callosum dysgenesis? Pediatric Neurosurgery 2013.

    4)Kaplan M, Koparan M, Sarı A, Öztürk S, Kaplan SK, Erol FS. Can behenic acid (C22:0) levels be a prognostic factor in glial tumors? Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences 2013.

    5)Çakın H, Kaplan M, Öztürk S, Kazez A. Intrathoracic migration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt through Morgagni's hernia in a Down syndrome patient: a rare shunt complication. Neurol India. 2013.

    6)Erol FS, Cakin H, Öztürk S, Donmez O, Kaplan M. Free-floating ventricular shunt catheter between lateral ventricles: a case report of an unusual ventriculoperitoneal shunt complication. Türk Neurosurg. 2013.

    7)Kaplan M, Öztürk S, Cakin H, Akgun B, Onur MR, Erol FS. Sacrococcygeal sinus angle: a new anatomic landmark for the posterior approach of presacral lesions. Eur Spine J 2014.

    8)Akgun B, Öztürk S, Cakin H, Kaplan M. Migration of fragments into the spinal canal after intervertebral polyethylene glycol implantation: an extremely rare adverse effect: Case report. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014.

    9)Erol FS, Öztürk S, Çakın H, Akın MM. Spontaneous rupture of intracranial dermoid cyst mimicking a primary psychiatric disorder. Archive of Neuropsychiatry 2014.

    10)Öztürk S, Serin HM, Kaplan M. Morphological anatomy of corpus callosum in patients with opened spinal dysraphism and the relationship between hydrocephalus. Global Journal of Human Anatomy and Physiology Research 2014.

    11)Öztürk S, Cakin H, Kaplan M. Spontaneous recanalization of traumatic transverse sinus occlusion despite the persistence of depression fracture. Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 2015.

    12)Öztürk S, Akgun B, Erol FS, Okcesiz I, Yıldırım H. Schwannoma of the medial cord of the brachial plexus: An uncommon localization. Neurology India 2015.

    13)Akgun B, Öztürk S, Ucer O, Erol FS. Epithelioid hemangioma of the thoracic spine. Neurology India 2015.

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    National or International Symposium, Congress, or Conference Presentations

    1)Öztürk S, Kaplan M, Önder S. Spinal nerve root-origin diffuse astrocytoma. 25th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, April, 2011, Antalya, Turkey.

    2)Öztürk S, Kaplan M, Sarı A, Çakın H, Erol FS. Can behenic acid levels be used as a prognostic marker for grading of glial tumors? 5th International Congress of Nutrition and Cancer, 2012, Elazığ, Turkey.

    3)Erol FS, Öztürk S, Kaplan M. How innocent are corpus callosum dysgeneses? 26th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, April 2012, Antalya, Turkey.

    4)Erol FS, Çakın H, Kaplan M, Öztürk S. Free-floating ventricular shunt catheter as a VP shunt complication; Case report. 26th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, April 2012, Antalya, Turkey.

    5)Öztürk S, Çakın H, Kaplan M, Erol FS. Age as a risk factor in post-traumatic epilepsy among cerebral contusion patients. VIII. Scientific Congress of the Nervous System Surgery Association, September 2012, Gaziantep, Turkey.

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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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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 34 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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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Assoc Prof. Dr. D.Güçlühan GÜÇLÜ CV

    Born in 1973 in Eskişehir.

    Between 1997-2003, he completed his residency training in the Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital For Psychiatry,Neurology And Neurosurgery

    In 2003, he started to work as a specialist in Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as an Associate Professor and served until 2023.

    6 book chapters 22 international and 9 national publications

    Association Memberships

    Turkish Neurosurgical Association

    The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies Society for Central Nervous System Surgery

    Turkish Doctors Union

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group,

    Experience abroad

    Continuing Medical Education Certificate 4- Day Comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Anatomical Course September 27-September 30, Hilton Head South Carolina USA 2007

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health (3 month) 2008

    The 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques, Saint Louis University Schoof of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education, Prof.Dr.K. Daniel Riew 2009

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical education, 2011

    Spinal Deformity , training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine ,director Prof.Dr. L.LENKE.2011

    Advanced Course In Cerebral Aneurysms Hands-on Cadaver Workshop with Live Surgery & Life-Like Simulation Course Director Prof.Dr. Ali Krisht, MD Arkansas Neuroscience Institute 2013

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine, Richard Wolf Academy Prima Vista 2016

    "Neuromodulation Applications in Low Back Pain and Cadaver Studies" course 2017

    BASIC FIELD OF HEALTH SCIENCES BRAIN AND BORDER SURGERY

    Education Information

    expertise in medicine

    1998 HOSPITALS/İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY PROF.DR.MAZHAR OSMAN MENTAL HEALTH AND NERVE

    26/March/2003

    DISEASES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. HOSPITAL

    Title of the thesis: Analysis of axial traumatic spondylolisthesia using the finite element method (2003) Supervisor: (Mehmet Murat Hancı)

    Undergraduate DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY

    1990 FACULTY OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL PR.

    31/July/1996

    Foreign Language Knowledge

    English YÖKDİL, 05.03.2017, Score: 85.0

    Administrative Duties

    Clinical Administrative Officer2018 -2023 İSTANBUL BAKIRKÖY DR.SADİ KONUK EDUCATION RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Memberships to Scientific Organizations

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Education and Training Group, Member, 2022

    2. Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Member, 2019

    3. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Member, 2004

    International education

    International Training Course for Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine,

    education and cadaver , Friday, 10 June 2016 Department of Neurosurgery,

    (International)

    Spinal Deformity LIVE!, training course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine , Course, 10.03.2011 - 11.03.2011 (International)

    The Latest Techniques in Less-Invasive Spine Surgery, Clinic , Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Practical Anatomy & Surgical education 3839 Lindell Boulevard St:Louis MO 63108, Course,

    04.03.2011 -06.03.2011 (International)

    THE 2nd CSRS Hands-On Cadaver Course Cervical Spine Decompression and Stabilization Techniques,

    Clinical and Cadaver course, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy & Surgical

    Education 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108, Course, 29.01.2009 -31.01.2009 (International)

    Cleveland spine review hands on course, clinic and cadaveric bird, The Cleveland Clinic center for Spine Health , Course, 16.07.2008 -22.07.2008 (International)

    Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, increasing knowledge and experience, Istanbul University surgeonpasa medical faculty neurosurgery clinic, Study, 12.01.2004 -12.06.2004 (National)

    WORKS

    Articles :

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, SPIRIT EMOTION (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Microscopic Bilateral Decompression with Unilateral Laminectomy in Geriatric Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery. Medical Journal of Bakırköy, 18(3), 323-329., Doi: 10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2022.2022.7-9

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN (2020). Atlas (C1) Fractures. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 30(3), 322-328.

    GÜÇLÜDOĞANGÜÇLÜHAN,ŞENELALPARSLAN (2018). Surgery in Lumbar Narrow Canal

    Selection of Decompression Method. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 28(2), 221-229.

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, ŞENORMANCI ÖMER, GÜÇLÜ OYA, CIRAK MUSA, ŞENORMANCI GÜLİZ,

    KÖKTÜRK FÜRUZAN (2017). Fear avoidance beliefs and quality of life quality after lumbar disc surgery. Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research, 6(1), 1-8., Doi: 10.5455/JCBPR.245356

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, GÜNALDI ÖMÜR, ERDOĞAN UZAY, OFLUOĞLU ALI ENDER, POSTALCI

    LÜTFİ ŞİNASİ, KEPOĞLU ÜMİT, ÇELİK HAYDAR (2014). Analysis of axis traumatic spondylolisthesis by finite element method. Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery, 25(3), 175-182.

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, ÖZTÜRK ONUR, CIRAK MUSA, CAN HALİL, ÜNAL TUĞRUL CEM, DOLAŞ

    İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, SENCER ALTAY (2022). A Series of Posttraumatic Midline Epidural Hematoma and Review of the Literature. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 28(6), 805-811., Doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2020.28182 (Quarterly Slice=Q4)

    GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN (2022). Pediatric Lumbar Microdiscectomy. Medical Journal of Bakirkoy, 18(3), 330-335., Doi: 10.4274/BMJ.galenos.2022.2022.6-16

    (2020).

    Comprehensive Anatomic and Morphometric Analyzes of Triangular Working Zone for Transforaminal Endoscopic Approach in Lumbar Spine: A Fresh Cadaveric Study. World Neurosurgery, 138, 486-491., Doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.02.160 (Quarter Slice=Q3)

    GÖKER BURCU, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, DOLAŞ İLYAS, ÖZGEN UTKU, ALTUNRENDE MUHITTIN EMRE, AKINCI AHMET TOLGAY, ŞENCAN FAHİR, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, CAN HALİL, SENCER ALTAY

    (2020). Clinical study of decompressive craniectomy in children. Turkish Neurosurgery, 30(2), 225-230., Doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.27576-19.3 (Quarterly Slice=Q4)

    CAN HALIL, DİREN FURKAN, PEKER BARIS, CENGİZ WITHOUT THE SHIRT, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, KÜÇÜK CEYHUN, CIVELEK ERDİNÇ, AYDOSELİ AYDIN, SENCER ALTAY (2020). Morphometric

    analysis of lumbar arteries and relationship with intervertebral discs\\', a study of surgical anatomy on human fresh cadavers... Turkish Neurosurgery, 30(4), 577-582., Doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.29021- 20.1 (Quarter Quarters=Q4)

    CIRAK MUSA, GÜÇLÜ DOĞAN GÜÇLÜHAN, AKAR EMRE, KAZANCI Mehmet Hanifi, TURAL DENİZ

    (2020). Retrospective analysis of survival in patients with brain metastases from

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Grossman Rachel

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Rachel Grossman is a neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in brain tumor surgery and advanced glial mass removal. Dr. Grossman has performed hundreds of complex operations. Her expertise includes awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping and endoscopic procedures for pituitary and skull base tumors.

    She has published more than 40 scientific articles and has received international research awards. Dr. Grossman is a member of leading neurosurgical societies such as EANS, WFNS, and the American Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Her work has made important contributions to neuro-oncology.

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Felix Bokstein

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Bukshtein is one of the directors of the neuro-oncology department of Ichilov Hospital, who has achieved incredible success in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, headaches and speech problems. Selflessly defending innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of neuro-oncological diseases, Dr. Bukshtein was able to organize and establish smooth, well-coordinated work of the department in a relatively short period of time, which has been saving human lives even in the most difficult cases for almost 30 years!
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Erol Akgul

  • 4.5 Good 467 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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Roth Jonathan

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Roth Jonathan is a neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 18 years of experience. He treats complex brain and spinal conditions, including hydrocephalus, brain tumors, colloid and arachnoid cysts, craniopharyngiomas, and epilepsy. He is skilled in advanced procedures such as endoscopic surgery and deep brain stimulation. Dr. Roth has performed many successful operations in these areas.

    He has published about 70 professional articles. Dr. Roth is an active member of organizations like EANS, ESPN, ISPN, and IFNE. He earned his medical degree from Tel Aviv University and completed advanced training at Cornell Medical Center and NYU Langone Health. His education and experience reflect his dedication to neurosurgery.

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Margalit Navo

  • 4.4 Good 146 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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Kenan Kapici

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    GATA Military Medical Faculty

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)

    Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)

     

    Experience

    GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)

    Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)

    Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)

    Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

    Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)

    Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)

    Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)

    Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)

    Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)

    GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course

    Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course

    Neuroanatomy course

    Spine Surgery course

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    Spine Society of Europe

    Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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