Cavernoma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a skilled neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital specializing in complex cerebrovascular conditions and brain hemorrhages.

• Treats vascular malformations using microsurgical techniques for precise lesion removal
• Performs endoscopic surgeries to manage brain fluid buildup and pressure
• Focuses on pituitary surgery and spinal cord tumour excision
• Educates future surgeons as a Professor at Cumhuriyet University
• Expert in managing brain trauma and carpal tunnel nerve decompression

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon based at Medipol University, having successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and vascular conditions.

• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery for cavernomas – using microscopic techniques for smaller incisions and better nerve protection
• Maintains high success rates between 90% and 95% for intricate brain and spinal procedures
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University – uses fine cameras to reach deep brain lesions safely
• Experienced in managing vascular malformations, including AVMs and brain aneurysms

Professor Gulsah Bademci trained under the legendary Professor Gazi Yasargil, the father of modern microneurosurgery, at the University of Arkansas. She specialises in delicate micro-surgical techniques now used to treat vascular malformations like cavernomas.

• Holds European Board (EANS) certification for neurosurgical excellence
• Completed a high-level research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine
• Awarded the ECFMG American Board Step 1 certificate
• Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a major medical training institution
• Published extensively in international neurosurgical journals on brain and spine conditions

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who completed specialized brain and nerve surgery training at Ankara University.

• Trained at the University of Insubria in Italy focusing on neurosurgical techniques
• Former Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future neurosurgical specialists
• Extensive experience in private and public hospital settings managing complex vascular malformations
• Focuses on microsurgical resection to safely remove cavernomas and prevent future bleeding