Brain tumor removal Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed an intensive fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in the United States.

• Trained at the University of Virginia Faculty of Medicine in Charlottesville
• Former Research Fellow at the Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery
• Specialises in neurosurgical oncology and complex spine interventions
• Active member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Expertise in minimal intervention surgery for spinal and neurological conditions

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.

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who holds a Master's degree in healthcare management and teaches the next generation of specialists at Altinbas University.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the prestigious GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Specialises in the removal of meningiomas and complex suprasellar tumours
• Former Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex brain and spine surgeries.

• Focuses on precise tumour removal techniques for the brain and pituitary gland
• Expert in neurosurgical oncology including cancers of the spine
• Performs delicate aneurysm and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specializing in complex brain tumour removals and surgical oncology for both adults and children.

• Uses Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) to verify complete tumour removal while the patient is still in surgery
• Employs the O-arm Imaging System for real-time 3D navigation during delicate neurosurgical procedures
• Expert in treating difficult gliomas, pituitary adenomas, glioblastoma, and astrocytomas
• Contributed to the specialist textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Published 117 scientific papers focused on brain and nerve surgery outcomes

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and holds a specialised fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for non-invasive tumour treatment
• Expertise includes complex neuro-oncology cases and intracranial aneurysms
• Completed advanced training in paediatric neurosurgery at Catholic University in Italy
• Active researcher with over 10 published papers on brain tumours and genetics
• Regular speaker at international conferences, including the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgical specialist who combines high-level clinical practice with a teaching role at Istinye University in Istanbul.

• Specialises in both brain and spinal tumour removal with a focus on neuromodulation
• Manages the entire surgical journey from pre-operative planning to post-surgery recovery
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery techniques and radiofrequency thermocoagulation
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Completed intensive neurosurgery residency at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

Professor Erol Akgul is a lead Interventional Neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital specialising in complex vascular and tumour-related neurological cases.

• Holds a professorship at one of Turkey's largest medical research institutions
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Specialist in minimally invasive guided procedures for delicate cranial cases
• Translates research into clinical practice through the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

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.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly skilled neurosurgeon based at Biruni University Hospital who brings international expertise to complex brain surgery cases.

• Spent time as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the USA
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his high level of clinical and academic work
• Trained at the specialized Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital – a major centre for neurological diseases
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Spine Society

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren specialises in microsurgical brain tumour removal at Avicenna International Hospital with a focus on patient-centred trust.

• Performs secured surgeries using high-magnification microscopes to protect healthy brain tissue
• Advocates for minimally invasive approaches through smaller incisions to aid recovery
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a cornerstone of Turkish neurosurgical education
• Maintains a strict policy of only performing surgeries with proven patient benefits
• Provides direct personal contact to patients for post-operative support and monitoring

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Medipol University. He completed advanced training in intraoperative MRI applications at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland.

• Specialises in precise Gamma Knife treatment for brain tumours
• Completed a four-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Contributed to 32 international publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Serves as a visiting scientist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands

Dr Murat Duzgun performs endoscopic brain tumour removals using neuronavigation technology at Can Hospitals Turkey to improve surgical accuracy and patient recovery.

• Specialises in 'closed method' surgeries for both brain and spine tumours
• Uses neuronavigation to map tumour margins precisely during the procedure
• Handled neurosurgery cases at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Expertise includes minimally invasive neurosurgery and managing complex brain haemorrhages
• Trained in advanced microsurgery and endoscopic intervention techniques

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 Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a specific focus on complex neuro-oncological surgery and paediatric cases.

• Brings nearly a decade of dedicated expertise to paediatric neurosurgery and brain tumour removal
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in managing congenital anomalies and spinal cord surgery alongside oncology
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group

The doctor is a Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience in brain and nerve surgery, including stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic situations. With a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, the doctor has a postdoctoral research assistant position at Brigham Women's Hospital. Key areas of expertise include brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities.

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a world-renowned leader in paediatric neurosurgery who specializes in treating complex brain tumours in children.

• Serves as the Head of Paediatric Neurosurgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
• Presided over the European Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN)
• Expert in deep-seated tumours using advanced neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI
• Specialises in brainstem surgery and medication-resistant epilepsy cases
• Published over 100 scientific papers on childhood neurological disorders