Craniostenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

The doctor specializes in advanced neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures, with a primary clinical focus on micro-surgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Extensive expertise includes the surgical management of scoliosis, brain and spine tumors, and spinal fractures.

Furthermore, the doctor is highly experienced in performing complex interventions for spinal canal narrowing and lumbar spondylolisthesis, utilizing precision techniques to address degenerative spinal conditions and restore patient mobility.

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak leads the neurosurgery department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex skull and brain procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for infants and adults involving skull reconstruction
• Performs microsurgical repairs to correct bone growth and relieve brain pressure
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to address associated nerve issues
• Utilises surgical techniques focused on promoting natural brain development

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a senior neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious fellowship in neuroanatomy at the University of Florida.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to treat complex skull and brain vessel conditions
• Uses microsurgical approaches – precise techniques that help protect healthy brain tissue
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist centre for neurological sciences
• Maintains an active research profile with various published studies on brain surgery

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.

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a leading expert in skull base surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specialises in complex procedures to reshape the skull and protect brain development in paediatric patients.

• Specialises in skull base surgery – focuses on the delicate area at the bottom of the skull
• Performs neurovascular surgery to manage blood flow during complex cranial reconstructions
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Published author in international peer-reviewed journals on neurosurgery techniques

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed international training at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neurosurgical procedures for children, including structural skull and brain conditions
• Uses microscopic techniques to improve surgical precision and patient safety
• Fellow of the European Spine Society and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on functional neurosurgery for complex paediatric and adult cases

Professor Fikret Baskan is a specialist paediatric neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of dedicated focus on complex skull and brain procedures in children.

• Specialises in treating congenital anomalies such as craniostenosis and spina bifida
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery for treating tumours within the central nervous system
• Experienced in managing hydrocephalus using shunt systems and endoscopic techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training the next generation of neurological surgeons