Best Brain MRI with contrast (FLAIR sequence) doctors: TOP 94 doctors

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Kenan Kapici

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 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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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$26,500 - $28,000
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Abubekir Akpinar

  • 4.9 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$26,500 - $28,000
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Tahsin Ali Zirh

  • 4.5 Good 469 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 2015 - 2015

    Medipol Üniversitesi Parkinson Hastalığı ve Hareket Bozuklukları Merkezi

    2009 - 2009

    Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

    1999 - 2004

    Medicalpark Bahçelievler Hastanesi

    1997 - 2009

    Amerikan Hastanesi

    1997 - 1997

    VKV Amerikan Hastanesi

    1995 - 1995

    Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital Research Fellow

    1995 - 1995

    Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1995 - 1997

    Toronto Western Hospital,

    1994 - 1994

    Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital

    1992 - 1992

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia

    1992 - 1992

    Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington

    1992 - 1992

    İsrail Kudüs, The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

    1991 - 1991

    İspanya Zaragoz- The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies European

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow, Scotland, İngiltere

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council

    1990 - 1990

    Glasgow ve Edinburg, The British Council1994

    Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Neurophysiology

    1993

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

    1989

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery

    1983

    Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

    1983

    Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine

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Herniated disc surgery
$4,500 - $4,500
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
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Yontem Yaman

  • 4.5 Good 469 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Herniated disc surgery
$4,500 - $4,500
Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
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Manfred Muehlbauer

  • 4.6 Excellent 151 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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Hilmi Apak

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  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

    He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

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Tomotherapy
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Osman Kostek

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education

    • (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
    • (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

    Career

    • (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
    • (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
    • (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye
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Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • 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," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
    • Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
    • Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
    • Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
    • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
    • Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
    • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
    • Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

    • Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
    • Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
    • Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
    • Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
    • Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
    • Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

     

     

     

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Yusuf Acikgoz

  • 4.9 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
  • Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
    Specialization: Medical Oncology

    Education:

    • 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
    • 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

    Professional Experience:

    • 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
    • 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
    • 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
    • 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
    • 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

    Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

    Clinical Trials:

    • 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
    • 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

    Courses:

    • 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
    • 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
    • 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
    • 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
    • 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

    Certifications:

    • Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
    • 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
    • 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
    • 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
    • 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
    • 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
    • 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
    • 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
    • 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

    Memberships:

    • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
    • Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020
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Lung cancer surgery
$10,940 - $16,410
Discectomy
$6,345 - $6,345
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$10,120 - $11,760
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
    • 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

    Experience

    • 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
    • 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
    • 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
    • 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
    • 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital
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Laminectomy
$7,500 - $7,500
Herniated disc surgery
$6,500 - $11,000
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Serdal Gungor

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • 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)
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Laminectomy
$7,500 - $7,500
Herniated disc surgery
$6,500 - $11,000
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Tuncay Kaner

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    1988: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education, Istanbul

    1996: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Neurosurgery Specialist Training, Istanbul

    Experience

    1989 to 1996: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Assistant Doctor, Istanbul

    1996 to 1999: Private Respect Hospital, Specialist Doctor and Chief Physician, Istanbul

    2000 to 2002: Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 1st Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor, Istanbul

    2002 to 2010: Ministry of Health Pendik State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Istanbul

    2008 to 2009: Participation in "Spinal Surgery Program" at Istanbul American Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Fellowship Days: 01.05.2008 - 31.12.2009

    2010 to 2011: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery (Comprehensive Spine Center), Researcher (Fellow), California, USA

    2011: Associate Professor

    2014: Virginia University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Visiting Faculty Member, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

    2012 to 2016: Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Istanbul

    2016 to 2018: Vital Fulya Plaza, Fulya/Beşiktaş/Istanbul

    Professional Memberships

    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group
    -Turkish Spine Association
    -AO Spine International
    -Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery
    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Surgical Neurosurgery Group
    -Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

     

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Cevdet Gokcek

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

    Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

     

    Work History

    2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

    Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

    • He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

    • He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

    • Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

    • He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

    • He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

    2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

    Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

    2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

    Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

    • Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries.

    • Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

    2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

    Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

    • Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

    • Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

    • Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

    1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    • Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

    • Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

    • Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

    • Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

    • Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    • Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    Education

    1982-09 - 1988-08

    M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

    Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

    General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

    1988-11 - 1994-05

    Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

    University of Health Sciences - Ankara

    6 years of neurosurgery training.

    • My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

    1995-05 - 1995-07

    Neuroscience

    The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    Ankara

    I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    1998-04 - 2019-05

    Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

    Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

    Michigan USA

    2012-05 - 2012-05

    Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

    Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

    International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

    Ghent, Belgium

    I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

     

    Skills

    Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

    Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

    Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

    Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

    Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

    Neuronavigation – Excellent

     

    Certifications

    1995-04 Microsurgery

    2012-05 Endoscopy

     

    Languages

    Turkish - Native

    English - Advanced

    Arabic - Novice

     

    Affiliations

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    Accomplishments

    • Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

    • Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

     

    Interests and operations I perform

    Vascular diseases of brain

    Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

    Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

    Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

    Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

    Traumas of brain and spine

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

    canal disease surgery

    Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

    Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

    Hydrocephalus surgery

    Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

    neurosurgery)

    Peripheral nerve surgery

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Idris Sertbas

  • 5 Excellent 6 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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Cagri Canbolat

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Cagri Canbolat is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, skull base surgery, neurovascular surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, oncological spinal surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-trauma, and neuro-intensive care. He completed his medical education and neurosurgery training at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine from 2005 to 2018.

    Dr. Canbolat has contributed to research on the therapeutic effects of Etanercept and Ustekinumab in spinal cord injury models. He has also studied the genetics of neural tube defects. His publications include work on primary central nervous system lymphoma and surgical outcomes in elderly patients with intracranial meningioma. He has analyzed 228 cases in these studies.

    He has worked at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Service Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and Vezirköprü State Hospital.

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Erkancakir

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

    He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

    He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

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Kenan Kibici

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education & Academic Background

    GATA School of Military Medicine – Medical Degree

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic – Specialization in Neurosurgery

    Beykent University – Master’s Degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management

    Professional Experience

    GATA Military Medical Faculty – Internship in General Medicine 

    Samsun Field (Sahra) Medical School Command – Physician 

    Naval Command, Combat Fleet, TCG Effort – Medical Officer 

    Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician

    Shipyard Command Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician 

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Chief Assistant, Neurosurgery Department 

    Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital – Chief of Neurosurgery Clinic 

    Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Neurosurgery Specialist

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine – Neurosurgery Lecturer

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery – Faculty Member 

    Certifications & Courses

    -Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS) Courses

    -GATA Military Medicine Faculty – Microsurgery Training Course

    -Istanbul Vatan Hospital – Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Course

    -Neuroanatomy Course

    -Spine Surgery Course

    Professional Memberships 

    -Turkish Neurosurgery Association 
    -Spine Society of Europa
    -Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

    Research & Publications

    Transpedicular fixation application in thoracic and lumbar stabilization, results and complications.
    Yayla O, Demircan MN, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Seçer HI, Kıbıcı K, Tosyalı L, Akın ON, Alkan K. GATA Bulletin.

    Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on histopathological changes in acute period after crush trauma in rabbit sciatic nerve.
    Akın ON, Kutlay M, Demirel D, Kıbıcı K, Elbüken E. J Atatürk Univ Med Fac.

    Early diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of delayed traumatic intracerebral hematomas.
    Kutlay M, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Natl J Trauma.

    Traumatic delayed epidural hematomas: Retrospective analysis of 7 new cases and 48 from literature.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Akın ON. Natl J Trauma 1998.

    Single vertebral body screw-rod or plate fixation for ventral thoracic spine lesions.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Seçer HI, Tosyalı L. Turk Neurosurg 1999.

    Peripheral nerve schwannomas.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Akın ON, Demircan MN, Kıbıcı K, Topuz K, Başekim Ç, Demirel D. Turk J Neurosurg  1999.

    Epidemiological study of traumatic spinal cord injuries.
    Kutlay A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. GATA Bulletin  1999.

    Hyperbaric oxygen treatment on fetal spinal cord grafts: Preliminary study.
    Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Dündar K, Yıldırım Ş. Turk Neurosurg, 1999.

    Corpus callosum lipomas with frontal subcutaneous lipomas.
    Çolak A, Kutlay M, Başekim Ç, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Gülhane Med J,  2000.

    Morphometric study with image analysis system in meningiomas.
    Kıbıcı K, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Baloğlu H. Turk J Neurosurg, 2003.

    Morton Neuroma with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Case report.
    Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Kıral A, Çolak A, Kutlay M, Akın ON. Turk J Neurosurg, 2006.

    Carpal tunnel surgery with mini open technique: Functional results.
    Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg, 2010.

    Surgical treatment of common peroneal nerve entrapment: Clinical study.
    Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

    Cauda equina syndrome after sacrum transverse fracture: Case report.
    Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

    Schwannoma from sensory sural nerve: Case report.
    Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Erciyes Med J,  2013.

    Clinical analysis of wrist drop due to radial tunnel syndrome.
    Köksal V, Kıbıcı K, Kırbaş S. Indian J Med Res Pharm Sci,  2016.

    Spinal subdural hematoma after minimally invasive lumbar discectomy.
    Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B, Gültekin MZ. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

    Rare variant of vertebral artery originating from external carotid artery.
    Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

    Minimally invasive surgical treatment of piriformis syndrome.
    Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

    Large suprasellar psammomatous meningioma: A rare variant.
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Kaya RA. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

    Large pericallosal lipoma after traumatic head injury: Case report.
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

    Fungating orbital mass as presentation of retinoblastoma.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. J Acad Res Med, 2020.

    Ligamentum flavum hematoma with L5-S1 pars defect: Case report.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

    Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy in breast cancer: Surgical role.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg, , 2020.

    Drop foot due to peroneal intraneural ganglion: Case report.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

    Surgical decompression of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in meralgia paresthetica.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

    Pulmonary cavitation in COVID-19: Primary or secondary?
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

    Posterior dynamic stabilization for bilateral L5 pars defect.
    Kıbıcı K, Erok B. Turk Neurosurg, , 2020.

    Incidental MRI appearance of COVID-19 pneumonia.
    Atca AÖ, Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

    Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
    Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Eur J Clin Exp Med,  2021.

    Chest CT features of progressive COVID-19 pneumonia.
    Erok B, Atca AÖ, Kıbıcı K. Acta Med Mediterr, 2021.

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Ercan Kocakoc

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Academic Details

    Faculty / University
    19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey

    Date of Graduation
    1992

    Postgraduate Training
    Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
    Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
    Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
    Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography

    Accreditation

    Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey

    Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee

    Academic Experience

    Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)

    Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)

    Academic Positions:

    2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

    2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

    2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey

    2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey

    2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey

    2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey

    Fellowship

    Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

    Duration:  2004 to 2005

    Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)

    Professional Memberships

    -Turkish Society of Radiology

    -Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey

    -Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group

    -ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)

    -ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)

    -ESR – European Society of Radiology

    -Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance

    -Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group

    -Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology

    -Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)

    -Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member

    Prizes and Awards

    European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize

    Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 20032nd Prize

    Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize

    Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize

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Hakan Ozalp

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2019 – 2019

    • University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

    Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

    2015

    • MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

    2013 – 2015

    • ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

    2010 – 2012

    • DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

    2002 – 2003

    • AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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    Education

    2010

    • ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

    1992

    • GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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Evren Sandal

  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Evren Sandal is a specialist in Brain and Neurosurgery. He completed his medical degree at Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his neurosurgery training in 2015. Dr. Sandal focuses on skull base, craniocervical junction, and neurovascular surgery. He has extensive experience in these fields.

    Dr. Sandal has worked at the Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. He also contributed to laboratory and clinical studies in skull base and cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He has collaborated with experts such as Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and Prof. Başkaya. These experiences have strengthened his skills in complex neurosurgical procedures.

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