Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Hakan Seckin is a neurosurgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital in Turkey. He performs complex neuro-oncology and spinal surgery. Dr. Seckin treats brain tumors, glioblastomas, and herniated disks. He also manages cerebral artery aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.

He works at Medicana Bursa Hospital, which has 300 beds and a staff of 100 doctors. Dr. Seckin conducts online consultations for international patients. He treats cranial conditions and spinal stenosis.

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 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 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 Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training in complex cranial surgery.

• Completed specialist neurosurgical training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in brain tumours and neuro-oncology cases at a leading university hospital
• Gained international experience at the University of Insubria in Varese, Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University, where he trained the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes surgical management of both routine and complex brain tumours

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in complex brain tumour operations.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery to remove tumours through the nose with no visible scarring
• Expert in micro-neurosurgery for precise removal of tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Performs neuro-endoscopy for ventriculostomy, treating fluid build-up caused by tumours without permanent shunts
• Trained in advanced microsurgery and endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and published researcher in international medical journals