Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 9

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

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

Professor Mehmet Tonge treats complex neurological cases at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest and most modern medical facilities.

• Specialises in neurosurgery focusing on both brain and nerve conditions
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited university centre known for high-volume surgical care
• Experienced in managing tumours requiring delicate surgical intervention
• Part of a multidisciplined team providing surgical solutions for neurological disorders

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon who manages complex brain and spinal tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic pituitary surgery for tumours of the hypophysis and hypothalamus
• Performs skull base surgery and micro-surgical repair for brain aneurysms
• Treats metastatic spinal cord compression and spinal cord tumours
• Published clinical research on traumatic brain injuries and neuroanatomy
• Former specialist at Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul

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

Professor Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in neuro-oncological surgery for both adults and children.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery to remove complex tumours from the brain and spinal cord
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery, managing brain tumours and congenital anomalies in younger patients
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the specialised Paediatric Neurosurgery Group

Dr. Ali Rıza Tosun is a neurosurgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He treats spinal conditions and brain tumors, including herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and spinal cord abscesses. He works at Egemed Hospitals, which treats 100,000 patients annually and serves as a surgical hub in the Izmir region. Dr. Tosun performs cranial and spinal neurosurgery for international patients.