Cerebral artery aneurysm Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Akin Akakin completed a specialist neuroanatomy fellowship at the University of Florida to master high-precision brain and nerve surgery.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery for complex brain vessel repairs
• Uses microsurgical approaches to treat aneurysms and cerebrovascular diseases
• Expertise in lateral microsurgery which reduces trauma to surrounding brain tissue
• Active researcher with papers published in international neurosurgery journals
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist neurosciences centre

Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine in the USA. He specialises in complex brain surgery and skull-base procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Expert in cerebrovascular surgery – treating conditions affecting the blood vessels in the brain
• Instructor for skull-base anatomy courses – training other surgeons in delicate surgical techniques
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Professor Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University and a specialist in microsurgical techniques for delicate brain procedures.

• Trained in microsurgery at the GATA Military Medical Faculty to manage intricate vascular repairs
• Specialises in neuroanatomy and spine surgery for complex neurological cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe
• Holds a Master's degree in health institutions management from Beykent University
• Completed advanced life support training for high-risk surgical environments

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a senior specialist in neurovascular surgery who performs complex operations for cerebral artery aneurysms at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialises in skull base surgery for hard-to-reach vascular issues
• Focuses on neurovascular surgery to repair weakened artery walls
• Published extensive research on neurosurgery in peer-reviewed journals
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School – a premier Turkish institution
• Presents scientific findings at international neurosurgery conferences

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with dedicated training in cerebrovascular surgery to treat brain blood vessel conditions.

• Completed specialist training in cerebrovascular surgery for managing aneurysms and vascular malformations
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in complex neurological procedures
• Manages cerebrovascular cases including surgical repair of weakened artery walls in the brain
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery and trauma management for critical neurological care

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.

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.

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 Alper Karaoglan is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, recognised for his research into protecting the brain after a haemorrhage.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for cerebrovascular conditions including cerebral artery aneurysms
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Won the Best Paper Award for research on preventing vasospasm after brain bleeds
• Former Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.