Spinal cord abscess Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with specialized German training in neuro endoscopic surgery.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopy for spinal cases to allow smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at the Anadolu Medical Center and Yeni Yüzyıl University
• Member of Eurospine and the Turkish Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Trained at the Free University of Berlin in advanced spinal endoscopy techniques

Professor Mete Karatay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex spinal stabilisation and delicate spinal cord surgeries.

• Specialises in stabilization for spinal fractures and neck or back abscess complications
• Performs spinal cord stimulation to manage chronic pain after spinal procedures
• Expertise in microsurgical excision of dermal sinus tracts and infected spinal defects
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Spine Society

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Eskişehir City Hospital, specialising in complex spinal and paediatric neurosurgical cases.

• Completed a specialised fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Expert in managing spinal spondylotic myelopathy – a condition involving spinal cord pressure and infection risk
• Regular speaker on complex spinal surgery and deformity correction techniques for the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Recognised for research on spinal epidural haematomas and intradural extramedullary spinal lesions

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon who trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI applications.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery to manage complex spinal pain and spasticity
• Uses intraoperative MRI for real-time imaging during delicate spinal procedures
• Completed rigorous training with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Fellowship trained in deep brain stimulation at Maastricht University
• Author of 32 international publications on surgical techniques and neurosciences

Dr Mehmet Alpay Cal is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in complex spinal surgery and the management of central nervous system infections.

• Expert in spinal surgery for inflammatory conditions and abscess management
• Published researcher on pre-emptive analgesia to improve pain control after spine operations
• Researched vancomycin powder application to prevent and treat surgical site infections
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Treated patients at major institutions including Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital

Professor Gogusgeren uses microsurgery to treat spinal infections – a method involving high-powered microscopes to clear abscesses through small incisions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce tissue damage and blood loss
• Maintains a patient-first approach by providing his personal mobile number for post-surgical care
• Completed rigorous neurosurgery residency at the Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital
• Focuses on spinal nerve preservation to ensure better functional recovery after procedures
• Actively publishes research on neurosurgical outcomes and operative techniques

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas is a neurosurgery specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with expertise in complex spinal interventions and stabilisations.

• Treats narrowing of the spinal canal and vertebral fractures using minimally invasive techniques
• Specialises in stabilization surgery for herniated discs and spinal decompression
• Performs kyphoplasty – a procedure to strengthen fractured vertebrae and reduce pain
• Expertise includes paediatric neurosurgery and managing spinal cord conditions in children
• Member of the neurosurgery team at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital group

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist who served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin's Department of Neurosurgery.

• Treats complex spinal infections and abscesses at Biruni University Hospital
• Holds membership in EUROSPINE, the leading European spine specialist organisation
• Served as a senior specialist at major Turkish neurological research hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society, focusing on evidence-based spinal care
• Specialises in neurosurgical interventions for spinal and brain disorders

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a specialist neurosurgeon who wrote his medical thesis specifically on the clinical evaluation and treatment of brain and spinal abscesses.

• Performs emergency spinal surgery for abscesses and hematomas to prevent nerve damage
• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium for precise, internal imaging
• Managed over 900 neurological patients monthly at major training and research centres

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal neurosurgery who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to South Korea to treat nerve compression with greater precision.

• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery for spinal tumours and complex infections
• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Completed specialized training in minimal-access spine surgery in the United States

Dr. Iltae Jang is a neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He performed over 8,000 spine surgeries between 1993 and 2004. Major Korean newspapers recently named him the best doctor for spine disorders. Dr. Jang introduced bone cement treatment and one-day cervical surgery to Korea.

• Holds ECFMG certification and completed surgical fellowships in France.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal tumors, scoliosis, and artificial disc replacement.
• Served as President of the Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Society.
• Published research in journals such as World Neurosurgery and Spine Journal.

Dr Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in managing spinal cord surgery and paediatric neurological conditions.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and neuro-oncological procedures
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery including congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty member at the Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Former specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a specialist neurosurgeon who leads the neurosurgery department at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with a focus on complex spinal and brain surgery.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Yale University – one of the world's most prestigious medical institutions
• Conducted advanced research into skull base and brain anatomy at the University of Florida
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Authored 40+ international scientific articles on surgical techniques and neuroanatomy
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and complex spinal procedures to treat deep-seated infections and tumours

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats complex spinal infections and tumours at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on technical precision in neuro-intensive care.

• Specialises in spinal minimally invasive surgery for faster recovery and smaller incisions
• Expert in neurovascular and oncological surgery for delicate spinal cord cases
• Published researcher in spinal cord injury treatment and neuro-oncology outcomes
• Former neurosurgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital specialising in high-complexity cases
• Trained in paediatric neurosurgery to manage spinal conditions in younger patients