Cavernoma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

The doctor is a Neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery, neuroanatomy, and functional neurosurgery. His clinical focus includes movement disorders, spinal surgery, herniated disc, neck hernia, and endoscopic surgeries.

He has received numerous awards such as the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz 2013 Scientific Research Award and the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgical Incentive Award. He completed fellowships at Florida University and Yale University.

The doctor has published 47 articles in SCI international journals, presented papers at 33 international meetings, and contributed to two international books. He is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations.

KTU Faculty of Medicine 2005-2011

Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2011-2017 Erzincan BY University Faculty of Medicine

2017-2023 Izmir University of Economics Medicalpark Hospital

 

AREAS OF INTEREST AND TREATMENT METHODS USED;

Spine Surgery

Lumbar hernias, (fully closed herniated disc surgery, microsurgery herniated disc surgery)

Cervical hernias (fully closed cervical disc herniation surgery, microsurgery cervical disc herniation surgery)

Spinal Fracture Treatment (open surgery and fully closed surgery = kyphoplasty vertebroplasty)

Scoliosis (Spine Curvatures)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (Hunchback)

Spine Tumors

Nerve Compression

Endoscopic (Closed Method) Brain Tumor Surgeries

Brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation

Brain Hemorrhages

Pain Intervention Procedures (Radiofrequency, Laser)

Hydrocephalus (accumulation of water in the brain)

Congenital Anomalies

Minimally Invasive Procedures and Head Traumas.

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

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