Arnold Chiari syndrome Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Fikret Baskan is a paediatric neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on congenital anomalies and complex spinal cord conditions.

• Specialises in managing Chiari malformations and spina bifida in paediatric patients
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Active member of the specialised Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Previously served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Can Hospitals Turkey with a strong focus on managing congenital brain and spine anomalies.

• Treats Arnold Chiari malformations using microsurgery to relieve pressure on the brain
• Uses neuronavigation technology for high precision during complex cranial procedures
• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery times and scarring
• Expertise in endoscopic closed methods for treating structural brain conditions

Dr. Ahmet Oktem is a neonatologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the intensive care of premature infants and neonatal infections. Dr. Oktem focuses on treating respiratory issues and metabolic disorders like hypoglycemia. He holds a doctorate from Ankara University and completed specialization at Hacettepe University.

• Manages complex cases of congenital anomalies and birth-related infections.
• Expert in prenatal screening and postnatal interventions for newborns.
• Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using robotic surgical systems.

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a senior neurosurgeon who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions. He manages challenging cases at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialises in craniovertebral anomalies and syringomyelia often associated with Chiari malformation
• Performs posterior fossa surgery, a common procedure to create more space for the brain
• Uses micro-neurosurgery and neuro-endoscopy for more precise results and smaller incisions
• Completed clinical observations at Michigan State University in the United States
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

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.