Excision of skull base tumor Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed specialized training at the renowned University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Holds the prestigious title of Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
• Completed an international fellowship as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Trained at Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital, a major centre for complex neurological conditions
• Focuses on precision-based surgical techniques for skull base cases

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren focuses on microsurgical techniques to safely remove tumours at Istanbul's Avicenna International Hospital.

• Performs secured surgeries using high-powered microscopes to ensure precision
• Specialises in using smaller incisions to reduce recovery time
• Adopts a 'first do no harm' approach for complex skull cases
• Maintains high accessibility for patients during the post-operative recovery period

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

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.