Brain Cyst Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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 Erkan Kaptanoglu is a PhD-qualified neurosurgeon who completed a research fellowship at the University of Toronto, focusing on complex cranial and spinal regeneration.

• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Specialises in complex cranial microsurgery to treat brain tumours and cysts
• Former Head of Department at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Won the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award for his clinical work
• Authored 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes

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

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 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

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.

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. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

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

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak leads the neurosurgery department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex brain and spine interventions.

• Performs microsurgical resection for brain cysts to relieve pressure and restore function
• Expertise in pituitary surgery – accesses the brain through the nose to avoid large incisions
• Specialises in peripheral nerve surgery to repair damaged nerves outside the brain
• Experienced in managing both benign and malignant brain tumours
• Focuses on precision-based aneurysm surgery to prevent life-threatening bleeds