Removal of spinal cord tumor Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience to master complex central nervous system disorders
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award multiple times for spinal studies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Specialises in intricate sacral tumour removals and thoracoscopic spinal procedures
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly qualified neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in California.

• Trained at the University of Virginia as a visiting faculty member in neurosurgery
• Completed an intensive Spinal Surgery Programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Specialises in precise surgical interventions for complex spinal column conditions
• Active member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on micro-surgical techniques for spinal and brain tumours.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course twice to master complex spinal stabilisations
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, staying updated on international tumour removal protocols
• Published research on cervical schwannomas and spinal hydatid cysts in international medical journals
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Recognised by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society for his work in neuroanatomy and functional neurosurgery

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on the intricate microsurgery required for spinal cord tumours.

• Specialises in both endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for spinal and spinal cord tumours
• Authored over 20 international research papers on spinal anatomy and injury recovery
• Performed extensive cadaveric studies to refine surgical approaches to the lumbar spine
• Expertise includes managing complex spinal fractures and degenerative spine diseases

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who has published extensive research on spinal cord injuries and complex tumour variants. He currently teaches the next generation of surgeons as a Faculty Member at Altınbaş University.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Specialises in spinal cord tumours, including rare peripheral nerve schwannomas
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques for spine and nerve decompression

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex spinal column and nerve interventions.

• Specialises in both spine tumours and brain tumour resections
• Performs peripheral nerve surgery to restore motor function
• Treats spinal fractures and spinal cord compression cases
• Expertise includes pituitary surgery and aneurysm repair

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgical specialist at Istinye University who focuses on the delicate removal of spinal tumours and complex neuromodulation.

• Manages the entire clinical pathway from pre-surgical preparation to post-operative recovery
• Specialises in both surgical tumour removal and non-surgical spinal care
• Trained at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital in Istanbul
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and neuro-oncology for both children and adults. Dr. Akalan uses intraoperative MRI and the O-arm system to improve surgical accuracy. He has published over 110 scientific papers and co-authored a neurosurgery textbook.

• Performs brain tumor removals using minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery.
• Treats complex conditions like glioblastoma, glioma, and pituitary adenoma.
• Specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy and movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving over 1,200 patients daily.

Professor Erol Akgul is a specialist interventional neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive image-guided procedures.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Specialises in precise radiological techniques to target spinal lesions
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active member of the European Association of Radiology
• Expert in neuroradiology at a leading Turkish university teaching hospital

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren performs secured spinal tumour removals using micro-incisions at Avicenna International Hospital to protect delicate nerve tissue.

• Specialises in microsurgical techniques to improve safety and patient recovery
• Focuses on secured surgeries under high-magnification microscopes for precision
• Trained at the prestigious Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains a direct relationship with patients as a specialist neurosurgeon
• Follows a ‘first do no harm’ philosophy for surgical interventions

Dr. Gul Alco is a radiation oncologist and Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She excels in treating complex cases, including stage 4 lung and liver cancers. Dr. Alco utilizes the CyberKnife and Da Vinci robotic systems for precise tumor targeting. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Specializes in brachytherapy and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and proton-beam therapy for various malignancies.
• Treats pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and brain cancers using targeted radiation.
• Expert in nuclear medicine diagnostics, including PET-CT with Gallium 68.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon with international training from the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the USA.

• Specialises in complex spinal conditions at Biruni University Hospital
• Active member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
• Holds membership with the Turkish Spine Society for clinical excellence
• Earned Associate Professor status after years of specialist research and practice
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for neurological diseases and spine health

Professor Baskan is a neurooncological surgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focus deeply on delicate spinal cord and paediatric tumour removals.

• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in neurooncological surgery for both adults and children
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in treating complex spinal cord anomalies and congenital conditions
• Performed advanced neurosurgery at Istanbul's major training and research hospitals

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.

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.

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a leading neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with specialist training from Ankara University.

• Completed an international clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future specialists
• Previously served as a neurosurgeon at the prestigious Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal surgery techniques
• Expert in brain and nerve surgery with a focus on tumour resection