Neurosurgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 7

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor provides evidence-based clinical nutrition at Ümran Tıp Merkezi to support patients through recovery and disease management.

• Specialises in clinical nutrition for metabolic conditions and cardiovascular health
• Designs tailored nutrition programmes to support physical health and well-being
• Provides paediatric and adolescent meal plans focused on healthy growth
• Offers preventive lifestyle counselling for long-term wellness and performance

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a distinguished neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who trained under Professor Gazi Yasargil – the pioneer of modern microneurosurgery.

• Holds both American (ECFMG) and European (EANS) neurosurgery board certifications
• Completed prestigious research fellowships at Yale University and the University of Arkansas
• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex brain tumours
• Uses medical illustration skills for precise surgical planning and patient education

Associate Professor Guclu is a highly trained neurosurgeon at TWT Health Clinic who completed a specialised fellowship at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health.

• Specialises in less-invasive spine surgery to help patients recover faster with less scarring
• Expert in treating spinal deformities and complex cervical spine decompression and stabilisation
• Uses endoscopic techniques for precise operations on the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr Mehmet Tonge specialises in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on the treatment of complex neurological conditions.

• Performs Gamma Knife procedures – non-invasive radiation that targets brain tumours without surgery
• Expert in neurorrhaphy – the surgical suturing of divided nerves to restore function after injury
• Focuses on spinal cord interventions including treatment for spinal cord abscesses
• Manages complex cases including brain oncology and aneurysm repair

Dr Hakan Ozalp is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex brain and spinal procedures.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Completed a fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy for international advanced surgical techniques
• Former lecturer at Mersin University where he trained the next generation of brain surgeons
• Experienced in minimally invasive fusion surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Ozek is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with fellowships from Yale University and the University of Florida.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive way to reach brain tumours through the nose
• Uses functional neurosurgery to treat movement disorders and complex nerve conditions
• Performs endoscopic spinal procedures for herniated discs, meaning less pain and quicker recovery
• Published 47 articles in international journals and won the Prof Dr Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award

Assistant Professor Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions, maintaining a surgical success rate between 90% and 100%.

• Specialises in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery for delicate tumour removal
• Performs minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery to reduce pain and speed up recovery
• Trained in advanced neuro endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium and microsurgery at Hacettepe University
• Expert in complex revision cases, including re-operating failed spine surgeries from other centres
• International experience includes time as an observer doctor in Michigan, USA

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.