Spine cyst Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and complex spinal interventions
• Active member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
• Holds membership with the Turkish Spine Society for specialist collaboration
• Former neurosurgeon at Istanbul's Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training Hospital
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques to treat spinal lesions and cysts

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead specialist at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of focused expertise in paediatric neurosurgery. He treats complex spinal cord conditions and congenital anomalies at one of Turkey's premier academic medical centres.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and neuro-oncological procedures for tumours
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in treating spina bifida and congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. She specializes in intricate spinal cord and spine surgeries at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Trained under world-renowned neurosurgeons at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
• Holds the EANS European Board certificate in brain and nerve surgery
• Handled numerous surgeries for spinal canal stenosis and nerve compressions
• Achieved ECFMG certification – the gold standard for medical practice in the US
• Graduated top five in her class from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery expert at Medicana Sivas Hospital, specialising in complex spinal procedures and tumor removals.

• Performs microsurgical resection for spinal cysts to relieve nerve pressure and improve mobility
• Uses endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus – a less invasive technique that reduces recovery time
• Specialises in pituitary surgery and treating cerebrovascular aneurysms in the brain
• Expert in non-surgical and surgical management for lumbar and neck hernias
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University for both his medical degree and specialist surgical education

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has treated thousands of patients throughout his career at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Specialises in surgical management of arachnoid and spinal cysts with a reported 95% success rate
• Uses minimally invasive spine surgery, which involves smaller incisions and a quicker return to daily life
• Expert in neuro-endoscopy, using tiny cameras to treat deep-seated cysts through smaller openings
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at the Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry
• Maintains professional membership with the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, having trained at Turkey's prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on complex spinal and brain procedures
• Gained international clinical experience at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Previously served as a lecturer and specialist at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes microsurgery for spinal lesions to protect nerve function
• Recognised for clinical research in neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu holds a research background from Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

• Specialises in spinal diseases including cysts and deformities of the vertebrae
• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy providing deep physiological knowledge of the spine
• Manages complex neurosurgical cases at System Hospital in Turkey
• Expertise covers both congenital nervous system disorders and traumatic spine injuries

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with extensive training from Ege University, a top-tier medical institution.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery using smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Performs microsurgery and fully closed endoscopic procedures to treat spinal lesions
• Uses neuronavigation technology to map the spine with high precision during surgery
• Focuses on spinal tumours and cysts using pain intervention methods like radiofrequency