Pituitary adenoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Melih Uc completed international neurosurgery training at the University of Wisconsin, focusing on tumour management and complex nerve surgery.

• Specialises in managing brain tumours and spinal cord masses
• Expertise in hydrocephalus, treating fluid build-up in the brain
• Published research on minimally invasive approaches in World Neurosurgery
• Trained at Bakirkoy Hospital, a specialist centre for neurological diseases
• Focuses on surgical repair for both spinal and cerebral conditions

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 Salih Murat Imer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with extensive experience in managed skull base procedures.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive treatment for pituitary tumours that avoids open brain surgery
• Held senior academic roles as Professor and Head of Department at Istanbul University and Okan University
• Completed specialised training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Author of 68 peer-reviewed medical articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Speaker at over 30 international medical congresses on advanced neurosurgical practices

Associate Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious research fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and serves as a key instructor in skull-base anatomy.

• Trained in skull-base surgery, essential for removing pituitary tumours through the nasal passage
• Performed 1,100 surgical procedures across neuroradiology and neurosurgery specialities
• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize by the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Organises international cadaver courses to teach other surgeons complex brain anatomy

Associate Professor Akin Akakin completed a prestigious neuroanatomy fellowship at the University of Florida – a global leader in brain surgery research.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery and complex skull base tumours
• Practises at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility focused on neurological excellence
• Uses microsurgical techniques to remove tumours with minimal impact on surrounding brain tissue
• Active researcher with numerous publications in international medical journals
• Focuses on precise anatomical approaches to improve patient recovery times

Dr Abubekir Akpinar is a lead neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, having successfully completed 1,100 neurosurgical procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery with a focus on pituitary adenoma and complex brain pathologies
• Serves as a lead operating doctor within a multidisciplinary specialist care team
• Operates at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, a centre geared towards high-volume surgical cases
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques to manage tumours while preserving healthy brain tissue

Professor Kenan Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University, where he trained the next generation of brain surgeons.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and microsurgery for delicate pituitary tumour removal
• Completed intensive microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master of Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Expert in neuroanatomy and complex spinal surgery techniques

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a leading expert in skull base surgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He focuses on complex tumours located at the base of the brain including the pituitary gland.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology for the treatment of brain and spinal tumours
• Expert in neurovascular surgery to manage blood vessel disorders in the brain
• Published extensively in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Regularly presents new surgical research at global scientific conferences
• Graduated from Istanbul University, a premier medical training institution

Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in pituitary surgery, having performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures throughout his distinguished career.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery to remove tumours through the nose without external incisions
• Serves as the Head of Neurosurgery at one of the largest medical complexes in Turkey
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and pituitary tumours
• Leads a dedicated surgical team that manages up to 25 pituitary cases every month

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 Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who specializes in complex brain and cerebrospinal tumour surgery.

• Awarded the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for research into nerve stimulation techniques
• Focuses on tumour removal and managing cases involving cerebellum prolapse
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Previously served as Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital, leading neurosurgical care

Dr Musa Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with intensive training from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association in managing complex brain tumours.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and the surgical removal of tumours like pituitary adenomas
• Completed specialized training courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical residency