Cavernoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ilhan Elmaci brings elite neurosurgical expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, having trained at Johns Hopkins University under renowned vascular specialists. He focuses on microsurgical techniques to safely treat vascular lesions like cavernomas while protecting vital brain function.

• Trained at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a microsurgery pioneer
• Uses neuromonitoring and neuronavigation to track nerve activity and enhance surgical accuracy
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society and executive member of the ESBS
• Lead physician for complex vascular brain conditions and spinal tumours

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. His dedication to patient care and achieving natural-looking results has earned him recognition as one of the top plastic surgeons in Turkey.

He has been acknowledged by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' and holds the title of 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a neurovascular specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, notably trained in neuroanatomy at Florida University.

• Treats cavernomas and complex brain vascular diseases using microsurgical approaches
• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to manage high-risk brain lesions
• Former doctorate researcher in neuroanatomy at a top American university
• Published extensive research on cerebrovascular health in international journals
• Focuses on precision-based techniques to protect surrounding brain tissue

Associate Professor Baran Yil completed a prestigious Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, specialising in complex brain vessel disorders.

• Performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures with a focus on vascular malformations
• Awarded First Prize for Young Neurosurgeons by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Specialises in cerebrovascular surgery for managing lesions and preventing brain haemorrhage
• Trained in skull-base anatomy to access deep-seated brain malformations safely
• Member of AOSpine and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

The doctor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, spine, and spinal cord surgery.

Currently serving as a professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, the doctor has contributed to numerous international and national peer-reviewed journals and has presented scientific papers at various international conferences.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School and completed post-graduation in neurosurgery from the same institution.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures and currently treats patients at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained under the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies accreditation programme
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery – a senior academic rank awarded for clinical and research excellence
• Former lecturer at Medipol University where he helped establish the neurosurgery department
• Experienced in managing complex cranial cases at several of Turkey's top-tier private hospitals

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

• Specialises in microsurgery for cavernoma – a high-precision technique that protects delicate healthy brain tissue
• Completed specialised microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master's degree in healthcare management from Beykent University
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Served as Clinic Chief at Kasimpasa Marine Hospital neurosurgery unit

Professor Imer is a leading neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with over 60 international publications and specialized training in functional disorders.

• Completed advanced neurosurgical training at Marseille with a focus on Leksell Gamma Knife surgery
• Holds a European Board certification in neurosurgery for meeting high clinical standards
• Former Founder and Head of Neurosurgery at Okan University Hospital
• Performed clinical fellowships in Finland under global pioneers in vascular neurosurgery

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Yang Seyeon is a neurosurgeon specializing in ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma. Dr. Yang is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital.

Dr. Yang graduated from The Catholic University and earned a Master of Medicine. Dr. Yang completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at the Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Yang served as a neurosurgery fellow at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital and worked at its Regional Trauma Center. Dr. Yang also served as a dedicated neurosurgery specialist.

Dr. Yang served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Yang also served as Head of Neurosurgery at G‑Sam Hospital.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a senior neurosurgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who earned the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award for his work in cranial health.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for vascular conditions and brain malformations
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society contributing to clinical research
• Focuses on microsurgical techniques to treat deep-seated brain lesions

Professor Ibrahim Akkurt is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals specializing in microsurgical techniques for delicate brain and spine conditions.

• Performs microsurgery to treat cavernoma with high precision and minimal tissue damage
• Expert in managing brain and spine tumours using sophisticated surgical protocols
• Specialises in spinal canal narrowing surgery to restore mobility and reduce pain
• Focuses on spinal fracture treatments and corrective scoliosis surgery for complex cases