Gamma Knife Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Kenan Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University, where he trained the next generation of brain surgeons. He brings meticulous precision to Gamma Knife cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed specialist microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master of Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Former Clinic Chief at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Department
• Specialises in neuroanatomy and complex spine surgery techniques

Associate Professor Mustafa Yavuz Samanci is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who completed a dedicated clinical fellowship in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at the Koç University School of Medicine.

• Completed advanced Gamma Knife training in Miami, USA, focusing on the latest ICON and Esprit systems
• Serves as the Secretary of the Turkish Neuromodulation Society, leading developments in functional neurosurgery
• Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, bringing deep research expertise to patient care

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with extensive academic research in Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He serves at Istanbul Medipol University, one of the region's most prominent medical training institutions.

• Completed a 4-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Lectured internationally 40+ times on stereotactic techniques and functional neurosurgery
• Broadened expertise through intraoperative MRI training at Zurich University Hospital
• Contributed to over 30 medical publications and 12 textbooks on neurosurgical outcomes
• Serves as a visiting scientist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed advanced international training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Earned the title of Associate Professor for his contribution to neurosurgical research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Held senior specialist roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Member of EUROSPINE, ensuring treatment follows international evidence-based standards

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Professor Mehmet Tonge serves as a senior specialist in the Brain and Nerve Surgery department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He brings high-level academic expertise to the management of complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and clinical nerve disorders
• Practices at a major JCI-accredited university hospital centre
• Focuses on precise surgical and radiosurgical interventions
• Contributes to clinical research in brain and nerve care

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a radiation oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most technologically equipped medical centres.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for malignant and benign conditions
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for complex radiotherapy
• Focuses on targeted treatments using modern radiation oncology protocols
• Contributes to multidisciplinary care teams for complex intracranial cases

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in high-precision brain tumour care using neuronavigation at Can Hospitals. He focuses on minimally invasive methods to treat complex cranial conditions with reduced recovery times.

• Trained at Ege University Hospital in brain and nerve surgery
• Expert in neuronavigation for accurate tumour targeting
• Uses endoscopic closed methods for intracranial procedures
• Specialistically trained to handle complex brain haemorrhages
• Focused on minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specialized in brain, nerve, and spine surgery during her 30-year career. Dr. Bademci completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She also trained under Dr. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates.
• Performs complex procedures like craniotomy, laminectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Specializes in spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cervical disc herniations.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgery specialist who completed advanced research fellowships at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and movement disorders at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Completed intensive neurophysiology training at Marmara University
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds clinical experience from top-tier institutions in Canada, the US, and the UK
• Provides expert care for complex neurological cases requiring radiation-based over surgical intervention