Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu uses high-tech 3D printing to plan precise pituitary tumour removals at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialises in transsphenoidal hypophysectomy – removing tumours through the nose to avoid visible scars and speed up recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expert in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive techniques for intracranial cases
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgical research

Professor Ali Akay is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital specialising in the surgical removal of complex brain and pituitary tumours.

• Specialises in brain tumour microsurgery – uses high-powered microscopes to remove tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Performs pituitary adenoma surgery – removes tumours from the pituitary gland to restore hormonal balance
• Expert in trigeminal neuralgia treatment – addresses severe facial pain through surgical intervention
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Ege University – one of the region's leading medical research institutions

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.

Associate Professor Evren Sandal is a neurosurgical specialist who completed intensive training in skull base surgery and cerebral bypass at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery – repairing blood vessels in the brain to treat tumours safely
• Expert in craniocervical junction surgery – managing complex tumours where the skull meets the spine
• Performs skull base surgery – using specialised paths to reach tumours without disturbing brain tissue
• Trained alongside globally recognised experts at Ege University and the University of Wisconsin
• Published research focused on surgical outcomes for craniocervical junction disorders

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a US-trained neurosurgeon who held research fellowships at UCLA and the University of Virginia. He manages complex cases involving tumours of the brain and spine at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Specialises in surgical neurosurgery for tumours affecting the central nervous system
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery
• Member of AO Spine International and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performed research at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center on spinal surgical techniques
• Academic background as a Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University

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).

Prof. Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and spine surgery. He provides patient-focused care for movement disorders, spasticity, and complex cases. He has extensive experience in Türkiye and the USA.

He chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Biruni University (2021–2024). He worked as a functional neurosurgeon at Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai (2019–2020). He held attending posts at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa and VKV American Hospital. He has run a private clinic in Istanbul since 2020.

He has many SCI/SCI‑E indexed papers and book chapters on spasticity, neuromodulation, and pain. He has given numerous congress presentations and invited lectures. His training includes an MD from Istanbul University and a neurosurgery residency at Cerrahpasa. He completed a stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ankara University, an observer/fellow term at OHSU, and the CNS George Ablin International Fellowship at UIC.

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.

Professor Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical removal of complex brain and spine tumours.

• Performs microsurgery to remove tumours with high precision while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Manages both primary tumours and metastatic cases that have spread to the central nervous system
• Uses specialised techniques for spinal canal narrowing and complex vertebral reconstructions
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a centre geared towards international surgical standards

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the management of tumours in the brain and spine.

• Specialises in pituitary surgery – removing tumours via the nasal passage with no scalp incisions
• Performs aneurysm surgery to repair weakened or bulging blood vessels in the brain
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to address nerve damage or compression
• Manages complex spinal fractures and tumours requiring surgical stabilisation

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a highly academic neurosurgeon who previously led the neurosurgery department at Maltepe University for over a decade.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology for both benign and malignant brain tumours
• Awarded the Hamit Ziya Gokalp prize for his contributions to neurosurgery
• Former Chief Assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Recognised for research into protecting brain tissue after neurological trauma

Professor Kenan Kibici is a microsurgery specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, holding a Master's degree in healthcare management and extensive neurosurgical training.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for precise tumour removal with minimal impact on healthy brain tissue
• Published research on large meningioma variants and intracranial hematomas
• Lecturer in neurosurgery at Altanbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe