Excision of skull base tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in skull base surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School
• Completed post-graduation in neurosurgery at IU Istanbul Medical School

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric oncology with 26 years of experience, including bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy at Biruni University Hospital.

• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Author of 75 international publications in pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Expert in leukemia chemotherapy and advanced treatments

Associate professor with specialized training at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery – Dr. Ucer focuses on complex skull base tumor excisions at Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Performs advanced skull base procedures

Dr. Borghesi has performed over 4,500 complex neurosurgical procedures, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for skull base tumors at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Uses 4K 3D imaging for enhanced precision in tumor removal
• Specializes in trigeminal neuralgia and posterior cranial fossa tumors
• Trained at top international institutions like Schulthess Klinik and École de Chirurgie
• Author of numerous scientific publications in neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Marcelo Amato is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in São Paulo. He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his MD in 2004 and completed neurosurgery residency in 2009 at FMRP‑USP. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery/Clinical Surgery. He is a specialist in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery recognized by the Brazilian Neurosurgery and Spine societies and the Brazilian Medical Association. CRM‑SP 116,579; RQE 29,417.

He has worked in endoscopic spine surgery since 2013. His work includes clinical care, teaching, and research. He teaches courses. He is a collaborator at the University Hospital (FMRP‑USP) and is director of Amato Hospital Day. His website reports over 2,100 spine surgeries and over 1,600 pediatric neurosurgeries up to 2021, and over 97% satisfaction in endoscopic cases (Macnab). At the São Paulo Air Force Hospital (2010–2018), he helped rebuild the neurosurgery service and performed more than 250 high‑complexity procedures.

Dr. Wan Weiqing is a neurosurgeon at Beijing Tiantan Hospital. This facility is a center for clinical neuroscience in China. Dr. Wan treats brain tumors and skull base lesions. He manages cases of glioblastoma and acoustic neuroma.

He works at a hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University. The hospital has 150 beds for neurological care. Dr. Wan performs trans-sphenoidal surgeries for pituitary adenomas and excisions for skull base tumors.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Dr. Filis specializes in skull base tumor excision with extensive training in the US and Germany, including a fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with a focus on skull base surgery
• Completed clinical fellowships in neurosurgical oncology and spine surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute, Limassol
• Published doctoral thesis on trigeminocardiac reflex in transsphenoidal surgery

Dr. Shruti Kate trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – one of India's top oncology centers – and specializes in complex skull base tumor excisions.

• DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other leading oncology societies
• Expertise in immunotherapy for advanced cancers
• Presented lung cancer research at World Conference on Lung Cancer

Over 32 years specializing in pediatric brain tumors – Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe.

• Expert in bone and brain tumor treatments
• Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology at University of Maryland
• Author of numerous national and international scientific publications

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery with 45 years of experience, focusing on complex tumor excisions at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University in neurosurgery
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals on neurosurgical techniques
• Member of AANS and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Recipient of multiple awards for research and presentations in neurosurgery

Dr. Sridhar brings over two decades of radiation oncology expertise to brain tumor treatment at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialized training in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology
• Active participant in Bangalore Oncology Group