Brain Cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who received the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his research into nerve stimulation.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery for infants and children with brain cysts
• Performs cerebrospinal tumour surgery to remove growths from the brain and spine
• Manages hydrocephalus cases using shunts or endoscopic surgery to drain fluid
• Awarded for his work on Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) by the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Expertise in aneurysm surgery and complex spinal procedures for neck and lumbar hernias

Professor Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focused his training on surgical oncology and tumour management.

• Completed specific training in cerebrovascular surgery to manage blood vessel issues around the brain
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish clinical centre
• Focuses on functional neurosurgery and pain management for complex neurological cases

Professor Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for complex cranial and spinal conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery which uses smaller incisions for less trauma and quicker recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise in functional neurosurgery and management of head injuries
• Published researcher on the treatment of large neural cysts and spinal conditions
• Completed specialised training in surgical neuroanatomy and advanced spinal surgery

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious research fellowship at UCLA in the United States.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and complex spinal procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
• Formerly a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia School of Medicine
• Member of international surgical bodies including AO Spine and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Subspecialised training in spinal surgery from the American Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise in surgical neurosurgery and minimal intervention techniques for brain and nerve care

Dr Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Trained in intraoperative MRI applications at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland
• Uses Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat lesions without traditional open surgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Authored 32 scientific publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgical techniques

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.

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Associate Professor Evren Sandal completed a fellowship in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to treat complex blood vessel and structural brain issues
• Focuses on skull base procedures which allow access to hard-to-reach areas with precision
• Expert in craniocervical junction surgery involving the delicate area where the skull meets the spine
• Trained at Ege University and continues research in microsurgical bypass techniques
• Practises at Medicalpoint International Hospital using high-magnification surgical methods

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a high-ranking neurosurgeon who previously led the neurosurgery department at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for the brain and spine at Memorial Bodrum Hospital
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award for his research contributions
• Awarded Best Paper by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society for research on brain haemorrhage
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Former Chief Assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Burak Eren is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is an Associate Professor specializing in endoscopic pituitary surgery and brain tumor resection. Dr. Eren treats complex vascular and spinal conditions including aneurysms and spinal cord tumors. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for cardiac and oncological care.

• Authored over 10 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal surgery and traumatic brain injury.
• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for pituitary tumors and skull base surgery.
• Co-authored textbook chapters on hypophysis lesions and sacral trauma management.
• Treats degenerative spinal diseases such as stenosis and lumbar disc herniation.

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who specialises in microsurgery for complex cranial conditions.

• Trained in microsurgery at the GATA Military Medical Faculty – a technique used for precise cyst removal with minimal impact on healthy brain tissue
• Lectures in neurosurgery at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine, helping train the next generation of brain specialists
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published extensive research on intracranial masses and traumatic hematomas in several peer-reviewed medical journals

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training in complex neurological procedures.

• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained international clinical experience at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Served as a Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs microsurgery to remove cysts while protecting surrounding brain tissue
• Expert in managing both congenital and acquired intracranial cysts

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek maintains a 95% success rate for arachnoid cyst surgeries, drawing on 34 years of specialist neurosurgical expertise.

• Specialises in endoscopic neurosurgery – a minimally invasive approach that uses small cameras to treat cysts with less downtime
• Performs endoscopic third ventriculostomy to manage fluid pressure associated with complex brain cysts
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium to master keyhole surgical techniques
• Extensive background in both adult and paediatric neurosurgery at major Turkish training hospitals

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on delicate microsurgical procedures for the brain and spine.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-magnification tools for smaller incisions and more precise tissue repair
• Treats complex brain tumours and cysts using targeted surgical techniques
• Manages spinal conditions including scoliosis and spinal canal narrowing
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain