Brain tumor Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and surgical management of tumours within the central nervous system
• Received Associate Professor title following years of clinical research and academic contribution
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a leading academic medical centre in Istanbul
• Trained at Istanbul Bakirkoy, one of the region's busiest neurological disease hospitals

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Professor Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in neuro-oncological surgery for both adults and children.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery to remove complex tumours from the brain and spinal cord
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery, managing brain tumours and congenital anomalies in younger patients
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the specialised Paediatric Neurosurgery Group

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon who manages complex brain and spinal tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic pituitary surgery for tumours of the hypophysis and hypothalamus
• Performs skull base surgery and micro-surgical repair for brain aneurysms
• Treats metastatic spinal cord compression and spinal cord tumours
• Published clinical research on traumatic brain injuries and neuroanatomy
• Former specialist at Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Cem Dinç is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, and spine disorders. He has expertise in skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He also treats spinal cord and spine tumors, traumatic spine disorders, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis.

He has worked at Medipol University Hospital since 2018. He was appointed Professor of Neurosurgery in 2020. In 2016–2017, he worked at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His focus there was skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He has more than 50 scientific publications.

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a leading neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with extensive expertise in complex brain tumours. He completed prestigious fellowships at Yale University and the University of Florida – two of the world's most elite neurosurgical institutions.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – removes deep tumours through the nose, avoiding large incisions
• Performs functional neurosurgery to preserve movement and speech during tumour removal
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Published 47 international articles on surgical neuroanatomy and neuro-oncology
• Completed research on skull base anatomy at the University of Florida

Professor Mehmet Tonge treats complex neurological cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical facilities.

• Specialises in neurosurgery focusing on both brain and nerve conditions
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited university centre known for high-volume surgical care
• Experienced in managing tumours requiring delicate surgical intervention
• Part of a multidisciplined team providing surgical solutions for neurological disorders

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training in complex cranial surgery.

• Completed specialist neurosurgical training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in brain tumours and neuro-oncology cases at a leading university hospital
• Gained international experience at the University of Insubria in Varese, Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University, where he trained the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes surgical management of both routine and complex brain tumours

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in complex brain tumour operations.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery to remove tumours through the nose with no visible scarring
• Expert in micro-neurosurgery for precise removal of tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Performs neuro-endoscopy for ventriculostomy, treating fluid build-up caused by tumours without permanent shunts
• Trained in advanced microsurgery and endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and published researcher in international medical journals