Brain tumor Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in brain surgery and spinal endoscopy. Dr. Kahraman previously served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed specialized training in neuro spinal endoscopy at the Free University of Berlin. Dr. Kahraman holds certifications in microsurgery and spinal procedures.

• Performs brain tumor removal and skull base tumor excision.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and spinal cord tumors.
• Former Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Yeni Yüzyıl University.
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Eurospine.

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on complex surgeries for the brain and spinal cord in both adults and children.

• Specialises in precise excision of tumours involving the brain and cerebellum
• Performs vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) for managing medication-resistant epilepsy
• Uses neuro-stabilisation techniques for spinal fractures and tumour-related instability
• Treats vascular malformations including aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas
• Manages paediatric neurosurgery cases like hydrocephalus and spinal cord anomalies

Associate Professor Muhittin Emre Altunrende specialises in neuro-oncology at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on the surgical removal of brain and spinal tumours.

• Performed extensive research on micro-neurosurgery techniques for delicate cranial nerves
• Completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Published 18 articles in international medical journals regarding neurosurgical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery for cases requiring precise motor skill preservation

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on the surgical management of complex brain tumours and vestibular schwannoma.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for both adult and paediatric patients
• Uses CyberKnife technology – a non-invasive robotic radiosurgery system for treating tumours with pinpoint accuracy
• Expertise in managing glioblastoma and vestibular schwannoma cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published researcher on tumour markers and antiepileptic drug management after surgery

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas leads neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in tumour removals for both adults and children.

• Performs microsurgery for complex tumours in the brain and cerebellum
• Treats paediatric cases including hydrocephalus and congenital spine conditions
• Subspecialises in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Manages vascular conditions such as aneurysms and cavernomas
• Expertise includes spinal stabilisation for fractures and disc herniations

Professor Gogusgeren uses microsurgery at Avicenna International Hospital to treat brain tumours through small, secured incisions for safer recovery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery using high-powered microscopes to protect healthy brain tissue
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a major Turkish surgical teaching centre
• Focuses on patient-centred ethics and high-trust surgical relationships
• Maintains personal post-operative care including midnight check-ins for complex cases

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

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats both adult and paediatric patients at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on neuro-oncological and skull base surgery.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and spinal tumours
• Expertise in skull base surgery for hard-to-reach tumours using minimally invasive methods
• Published research on primary central nervous system lymphoma outcomes
• Manages paediatric neurosurgery cases within a high-volume clinical setting
• Trained in neuro-intensive care for the management of surgical recovery

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

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