Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic brain surgeries, including more than 4,300 pituitary tumor procedures. He leads neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik and holds an academic chair at Kocaeli University.

• Specialises in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – removing tumours through the nose to avoid large incisions
• Treats complex sellar region pathologies like chordomas, craniopharyngiomas, and rathke's cleft cysts
• Observer at the Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Birmingham, UK
• Sits on the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award for his clinical contributions

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.

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Associate Professor Serkan Kitis has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures and currently leads complex cases at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in surgical tumour removal within the brain and nervous system
• Held a senior academic role at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on neuro-oncology cases requiring precise surgical intervention
• Recognised for high patient satisfaction with a 4.7-star clinical rating
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, a top-tier Turkish medical institution

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.

• Expert in surgical treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas.
• Former Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Trained in pituitary surgery at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and EANS.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a leading neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who helped establish the neurosurgery department at Medipol University.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on brain tumour management and complex skull procedures
• Maintains high clinical standards aligned with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) accreditation
• Held senior academic teaching roles across three different university medical faculties in Turkey
• Contributed to the development of specialised neurosurgery units at major private hospital groups

Dr Melih Uc completed specialist neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin, focusing on the surgical management of brain and spinal cord tumours.

• Treats complex brain tumours and cerebral haemorrhages
• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery – uses smaller incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair techniques
• Experienced in managing hydrocephalus and brain aneurysms
• Trained at Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital – a major Turkish centre for neurology

Professor Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a European Board-certified neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has completed a prestigious fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive brain surgery – uses smaller incisions for less pain and faster recovery times
• Trained in stereotactic procedures – allows for high-precision targeting of deep-seated tumours with minimal tissue damage
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Holds Professor status at Demiroğlu Bilim University – one of Turkey's academic medical centres
• Certified in microsurgery for peripheral nerve and brachial plexus reconstruction

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a leading neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and is a former Professor at Istanbul Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in skull base surgery and vestibular schwannomas using Gamma Knife technology
• Completed advanced neurosurgical training across Finland, France, Austria, and Germany
• Passed the Primary Examination for the European Board of Neurosurgery
• Served as a speaker or moderator at over 130 medical congresses worldwide
• Published 68 scientific articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical techniques

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya specialising in the surgical removal of cerebrospinal tumours.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
• Specialises in precise aneurysm surgery – repairing weakened blood vessels in the brain
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery focusing on brain tumours and hydrocephalus in children
• Performs cerebellum prolapse surgeries to relieve pressure on the brain and spinal cord
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties

Professor Akin Akakin is a senior neurosurgeon who completed a doctorate in neuroanatomy at the University of Florida. He specialises in complex brain surgery and neurovascular disorders at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Treats vascular brain diseases and aneurysms using microsurgical techniques
• Expert in neurovascular surgery requiring precise navigation of the brain's blood vessels
• Published extensive research on neuroanatomy in international medical journals
• Focuses on skull base surgery to treat tumours in hard-to-reach areas

Professor Baran Yil is a prize-winning neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious cerebrovascular research fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine.

• Performed approximately 1,100 successful surgical treatments
• Specialises in skull-base anatomy for complex tumour removals
• Awarded first prize for young neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and microelectrode recording techniques
• Active member of AOSpine and the Turkish Spine Association

Dr. Rafet Ozay is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular surgery using both microsurgery and endovascular techniques. Dr. Ozay has held senior roles at major Turkish centers like Etlik City Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Expertise focuses on complex neurovascular conditions.
• Uses microsurgical and endovascular methods for brain procedures.
• Works at a university hospital with a 99.9% brain tumor removal success rate.
• Served as Chief Assistant at Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital.

Professor Kenan Kapici is a leading neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals and a former Head of Neurosurgery with expert training in microsurgery.

• Specialises in brain tumour removal using microsurgery for maximum precision and safer recovery
• Completed specialist microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Vatan Hospital
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Master's degree in health management ensures high standards of clinical oversight