Professor Mutus specialises in surgical care for newborns and children at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He manages complex congenital conditions and paediatric tumours with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Treats neonatal malformations including Hirschsprung disease and abdominal wall defects
• Expertise in paediatric oncological surgery for neuroblastoma and Wilms tumours
• Performs thoracoscopic and laparoscopic procedures for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Manages paediatric head and neck masses including cystic hygromas and lymphangiomas
• Educated at Marmara University and Inönü University schools of medicine

Dr Ozden Gul is a general surgeon at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who focuses on abdominal and soft tissue procedures in children and adults.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in managing appendicitis and gallbladder conditions
• Expertise includes endocrine surgery for thyroid and adrenal glands
• Provides emergency surgical care for acute injuries and trauma

Professional Experience Compulsory Service 2014 - 15 District Health Director - Güroymak Community Health Center/BİTLİS Specialization 2015 - 20 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Work Location 2024 - present Eskişehir City Hospital Neurosurgery Department Education Siirt Ataturk Anatolian High School 2003 - 07 Fırat University Faculty of Medicine 2007 - 13 SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES • 1. Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan IH. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma Mimicking Neurofibroma in a Patient Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2016; 26:141-144. • 2. Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Evaluation of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Cerebellar Tonsils and Bulbus in Chiari Type I Malformations: Comparison Before and After Surgery. Turk Neurosurg. 2017 May 7. • 3. Surme MB, Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Kaplan M. Ossifying Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Turkiye Clinicals Journal of Neurology. 2017;12:44-48 • 4. Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Evaluation of 12 Cases. F.U. Journal of Health Science and Medicine. 2016; 30:107-111. • 5. Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Cranioplasty with preoperatively customized Polymethyl-methacrylate by using 3-Dimensional Printed Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Mold. J Neurosci Neurol Disord. 2018; 2:052-064. • 6. Bakal U, Poyraz AK, Tartar T, Akdeniz I, Surme MB, Çelik S. A Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: Asymptomatic Small Bowel Perforation Istanbul Med J 2019; 20(6): 571-3. • 7. De Lima L, Surme MB, Gessi M, Mastronuzzi A, Miele E, Tamburrini G, Massimi L. Central nervous system high-grade neuroepithelial tumor with BCOR alteration (CNS HGNET-BCOR)—case-based reviews Child's Nervous System ( 2020) 36:1589–1599 • 8. Surme MB, Demir F, Erol D., Kaplan M. Is There A Genetic Relationship Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia And Meningioma ? A Case Report Of 3 Genes Analyzes. Arq Bras Neurocir 2021;00:1–3. • 9. Gurbuz O, Surme MB. The effect of intradiscal percutaneous radiopaque gel ethanol injection on pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation: Our clinical experience. Eskisehir Med. J. 2022; 3(2):130-137. • 10. Arikan E, Surme MB. Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Findings of Patients Diagnosed with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma. Mevlana Medical Sciences Journal 2 (2), 70-74. ORAL PRESENTATIONS • Hergünsel OB, Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Kaplan M. A Case of Cervicogenic Headache Treated with C1 Posterior Arch Resection. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 30th Scientific Congress, 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Erol FS, Akgun B, Surme MB, Artas G, Ozercan İH. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma Mimicking Neurofibroma in a Patient Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type I. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 30th Scientific Congress. 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Ertugrul B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Kaplan M. A Case of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Presenting with Intergluteal Tail. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 30th Scientific Congress. 8-12 April 2016, Antalya. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Demir F, Okcesiz I, Erol FS. Evaluation of Acute Lumbar Disc Hernias with Thin Section Lumbar MRI. 12th International Turkish Spine Congress, 19-22 April 2017, Antalya. • Akgun B, Ozturk S, Taskent I, Surme MB, Erol FS, Yildirim H. Evaluation of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Cerebellar Tonsils and Bulbus in Chiari Type I Malformations: Comparison Before and After Surgery. XVI. World Congress of Neurosurgery, August 20-25, 2017, Istanbul. • Akgun B, Surme MB, Ozturk S, Erol FS. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematomas: Evaluation of 12 Cases. 12th International Turkish Spine Congress. 19-22 April 2017, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Celik S., Kaplan M, Erol FS. Evaluation of Cases with Cervical Spondylomyelopathy who underwent corpectomy - Our Clinical Experience. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 32nd Scientific Congress. 20-24 April 2018, Antalya. • Surme MB, Hergunsel OB, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Repair of Orbitofrontal Defects Using Polymethylmethacrylate Grafts Created by 3D Printer. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 32nd Scientific Congress. 20-24 April 2018, Antalya. C I T A T I O N S • My publications have a total of 40 citations. CERTIFICATES (OTHER) • 1. I received an Academic Incentive Bonus for 1 year in 2017 for my academic publications. • 2. Community Health Center Physicians Education. 14-18 July 2014, Kars. (Turkish public health institution). • 3. V. Turkey Zoonotic Diseases Symposium. 24 October 2015, Erzurum. (EKMUD- Turkish Infectious Diseases Specialization Association and TVHB - Turkish Veterinary Medical Association). • 4. Meaningful Occupation Solutions Together. 15-17 April 2015, Gothenburg/Sweden. (Lifelong Learning Programme). • 5. Certificate of Achievement (Position: District Health Manager) 2015, Güroymak/ Bitlis • (Güroymak District Governorship) • 6. Between 16.03.2019 - 04.04.2019, I performed my military service in Mamak/Ankara and was given a 'Certificate of Appreciation'. CERTIFICATES (NEUROSURGERY) • 1. Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Neuroanatomy. 14-15 January 2017, Mersin (TNDer Neuroanatomy and Neurovascular Education Training Group). • 2. XII. International Turkish Spine Congress. 19-22 April 2017, Antalya (Turkish Spine Association). • 3. Certificate of Use of Experimental Animals. 10.12.2018 – 20.12.2018, Elazig (FÜSEM- Fırat University Continuing Education Center). • 4. Turkish Neurosurgery Academy 4th Scientific Conference. 1-4 November 2018, Adana. • 5. Turkish Neurosurgery Society Training Program 6.Semester 1.Module. 28.06.2018- 01.07.2018, Mudanya/Bursa. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group). • 6. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Program 7.Semester 2.Module 27.06.2019 – 30.06.2019, Van. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group). • 7. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Program 8th Term 1st Course 2-5 May 2019, Kayseri. (Pediatric Neurosurgery Teaching and Training Group). • 8. Current Developments in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. 30.11.2019, Elazig. (Koç University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Selçuk Peker) • 9. Turkish Neurosurgery Society 25. Spinal Symposium 28-31 October 2021, Çeşme. (Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group) • 10. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, 34. Scientific Congress. September 30 - October 3, 2021, Online • 11. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, NOVA 19-22 May, 2022, Kütahya. (Speaker) • 12. Spinal Deformity Correction Maneuvers Course 21 May 2022, Eskişehir. (Speaker) • 13. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, 35. Scientific Congress. 24 – 27 November 2022, Antalya. (Speaker) • 14. Complex Spinal Surgery, February 4, 2023, Eskişehir (Speaker). • 15. I worked as a fellow in the Pediatric Neurosurgery department of Catholica University (Rome/Italy) Agostino Gemelli Hospital between 15.01.2020 and 14.02.2020 for 1 month. ORAL PRESENTATIONS(2) • Surme MB, Ertugrul B, Sen D, Kaplan M. Is There a Genetic Link Between Meningioma and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? A Case Presentation Involving the Analysis of 3 Genes. 33rd Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. April 11-14, 2019, Antalya. • Ozturk S, Surme MB, Gönen M, Yıldırım H, Korkmaz S, Kocabıçak E. Analysis of Perfusion Changes in White and Grey Matter in Parkinson's Patients Treated with Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation. 34th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. September 30 - October 3, 2021, Online." • "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Case of Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Due to Vertebral Artery Dolichoarteriopathy. NOVA 2022, Kütahya." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. Can vertebrobasilar insufficiency lead to parkinson like symptoms? EANS 2022, Belgrade." • "Ustun ME, Surme MB. Do vertebral artery stenoses have an atherosclerotic origin? EANS 2022, Belgrade." • "Surme MB, Yilmaz AH, Ustun ME. Could Resistant Urinary Incontinence Be Related to Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency? Our Initial Case Experiences. 31st National Urology Congress. October 27-30, 2022, Cyprus." • "Surme MB, Akgün B, Isci M, Baloglu M, Millet H. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surgical Approaches to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy on Cervical Spinal Canal Diameter and T2 Signal Intensity. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. • Surme MB, Cosar A, Daltaban IS, Ustun ME. Efficacy of a New Surgical Technique for Carotid Artery * "Surme MB, Arikan E, Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S. Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Findings in Cases November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. • "Surme MB, Cosar A, Ustun ME. Can Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency Cause Parkinson-like Symptoms? 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya. Diagnosed with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. Dolichoarteriopathies in Patients with Moderate Hemiparesis due to Cerebrovascular Ischemic Attacks. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya." • "Baloglu M, Millet H, Ercan S, Surme MB, Yayla E. The Effect of MCI-186 on Lipid Peroxidation in Rats with Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Congress. November 24 – 27, 2022, Antalya." * "Surme MB, Ustun ME. Can Quantitative ElectroCorticoGraphy (ECoG) Be More Valuable Than Non -Quantitative ECoG? A Preliminary Report. Bridging Neurosciences and Neurosurgery: New Frontiers in Intraoperative Neurophysiology. February 2 – 4, 2023, Verona, Italy

Dr Murat Erol is a dental specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on restoring oral health through functional and aesthetic treatments.

• Graduated from the Ege University Faculty of Dentistry
• Specialises in aesthetic dentistry including composite bonding and smile design
• Performs endodontics using root canal therapy to preserve natural teeth
• Provides prosthetic treatments for missing teeth with crowns and bridges
• Offers preventive care including professional cleaning and long-term check-ups

Dr Jumana Baryhe is a versatile practitioner at Aesthetical Clinic who offers a wide spectrum of surgical procedures.

• Maintains a reputation for exceptional patient care based on direct testimonials
• Provides a broad range of surgical interventions for paediatric needs
• Focuses on delivering personalised treatment plans for every child

Professor Sozubir is a highly recognised paediatric specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with 65 scientific publications and nearly 1,000 professional citations.

• Specialises in newborn surgery and correcting congenital abnormalities in children
• Performs paediatric oncological surgery and complex abdominal procedures
• Trained in paediatric urology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in the USA
• Received the National Paediatric Surgery Congress award for best research study
• Expert in genitourinary reconstructive surgery for upper and lower urinary systems

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Ümran Tip Merkezi who focuses on providing evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic care.

• Graduated from the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in chronic disease management including diabetes and hypertension
• Manages gastrointestinal disorders such as reflux and liver diseases
• Focuses on preventive medicine through personalised health plans and screenings

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in minimally invasive paediatric neurosurgery at Can Hospitals Turkey. He focus on endoscopic and neuronavigation techniques for precise brain and spine treatments.

• Treats congenital anomalies and Arnold Chiari syndrome using microsurgery
• Performs endoscopic hydrocephalus procedures for faster recovery times
• Expert in neuronavigation-assisted brain tumour removal for increased precision
• Trained at Izmir Ege University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Manages complex spine disorders including scoliosis and spinal fractures

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Umran Medical Centre with over a decade of experience treating skin conditions in younger patients.

• Focuses on paediatric dermatology, managing skin diseases specific to children and adolescents
• Expert in dermato-oncology for the early detection and surgical removal of suspicious skin lesions
• Treats medical conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and various fungal or bacterial infections
• Consults in both English and Turkish for international families

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a general surgeon at Umran Tip Merkezi who focuses on abdominal and soft tissue procedures in children.

• Treats paediatric hernias and appendicitis using minimally invasive techniques
• Performs laparoscopic surgery which uses small incisions for faster recovery
• Manages endocrine conditions including thyroid and adrenal gland operations
• Expert in emergency and trauma surgery for acute paediatric cases

Dr Cevat Azeroglu provides essential diagnostic support for paediatric neurosurgery cases at Umran Medical Centre using precision MRI and CT imaging.

• Specialises in cross-sectional imaging to identify neurological conditions in children
• Uses MRI and CT scans to help surgeons plan delicate brain and spinal procedures
• Performs vascular ultrasound to monitor blood flow in neurological patients
• Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment staging
• Trained in radiology at Ondokuz Mayis University

Dr Erdem Gelegen is a specialist ophthalmologist based at Umran Medical Centre with over two decades of clinical experience in eye surgery and microsurgery.

• Specialises in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and premium lens implantation
• Performs refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism with laser techniques
• Manages retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Corrects vision disorders using medical and surgical treatments for glaucoma
• Oversees corneal transplants and the management of keratoconus

Dr Derya Zengin Metli specialises in neurological and post-surgical rehabilitation at Ümran Tıp Merkezi. She focuses on restoring mobility for children recovering from neurosurgical operations.

• Provides rehabilitation following complex neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgeries
• Manages neurological recovery for conditions such as stroke and multiple sclerosis
• Treats musculoskeletal disorders including herniated discs and joint pain
• Designs personalised therapies for chronic pain and fibromyalgia management

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Tıp Merkezi focused on pediatric and adolescent nutrition for growing children.

• Develops growth-oriented meal plans for children and teenagers
• Creates evidence-based nutrition programmes for managing metabolic conditions
• Designs tailored diets to support physical health and long-term well-being
• Provides personalised nutrition counselling for weight and disease management

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with decades of hands-on expertise in medical and surgical dermatology.

• Treats benign and malignant skin tumours via dermato-oncology
• Manages chronic conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
• Performs surgical interventions for various skin lesions and growths
• Uses laser therapies for pigmentation disorders and scar reduction
• Offers non-invasive cosmetic procedures such as fillers and mesotherapy

Associate Professor Muhammet Ali Varkal is a specialist paediatrician at Liv Hospital Ulus with extensive academic credentials from Istanbul University.

• Specialises in child health and diseases, including paediatric emergencies and growth development
• Serves as a Lecturer at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, training future specialists
• Focuses on functional medicine and managing complex respiratory and allergic conditions
• Authored dozens of scientific articles and book chapters in international medical journals

Professor Hasan Mirzai is a neurosurgery specialist at Kolan Hospital Group with a focused expertise in treating brain tumours in children.

• Specialises in paediatric brain surgery and nerve-related conditions
• Performs spinal surgery to correct congenital and acquired issues
• Holds a professorship from Celal Bayar University Hospital
• Member of the World Spine Society and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Broad clinical background from leading university and international hospitals