Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a lead neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he focuses on surgical treatment for complex brain and spinal cord tumours.

• Specialises in endoscopic surgeries – using tiny cameras for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Performs pituitary surgery to remove tumours via the nasal passage without opening the skull
• Manages cerebrovascular aneurysms and brain haemorrhages using microsurgical techniques
• Treats paediatric brain tumours as a qualified specialist in paediatric neurosurgery
• Expert in stereotactic surgery for precise tumour targeting with minimal damage to healthy tissue

Professor Gulsah Bademci trained under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas – the pioneer of modern microneurosurgery.

• Completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine
• Holds the EANS European Board certificate for neurosurgical excellence
• Specialises in treating tumours located in the brain and spinal cord
• Uses medical illustration skills to plan complex surgical approaches
• Graduated top of her class from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a leading neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with extensive expertise in complex brain tumours. He completed prestigious fellowships at Yale University and the University of Florida – two of the world's most elite neurosurgical institutions.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – removes deep tumours through the nose, avoiding large incisions
• Performs functional neurosurgery to preserve movement and speech during tumour removal
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Published 47 international articles on surgical neuroanatomy and neuro-oncology
• Completed research on skull base anatomy at the University of Florida

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats both adult and paediatric patients at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on neuro-oncological and skull base surgery.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and spinal tumours
• Expertise in skull base surgery for hard-to-reach tumours using minimally invasive methods
• Published research on primary central nervous system lymphoma outcomes
• Manages paediatric neurosurgery cases within a high-volume clinical setting
• Trained in neuro-intensive care for the management of surgical recovery

Dr Murat Duzgun is a specialist neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals who performs endoscopic brain tumour surgery through small openings to allow for faster patient recovery.

• Uses neuronavigation technology – GPS-like precision for mapping and removing tumours safely
• Specialises in minimally invasive procedures to reduce post-operative pain and scarring
• Trained at Izmir Ege University – one of Turkey's foremost medical research institutions
• Treats complex cases including brain haemorrhages and congenital anomalies
• Expertise in spinal tumour management and spinal reconstructive surgery

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu serves as a lead neurosurgeon at System Hospital – he previously held a postdoctoral research position at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital.

• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy – provides a deep understanding of complex brain structures
• Specialises in brain tumours and neuro-oncology surgery
• Treats vascular conditions including aneurysms and intracranial haemorrhage
• Expertise includes microsurgery for spinal tumours and congenital nervous system disorders
• Focuses on mapping brain tumours to protect motor and speech functions during surgery