Surgical removal of the brain cyst Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Mete Karatay is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with extensive expertise in treating complex brain and spinal cord conditions.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for both adults and children
• Performs delicate microsurgery for brain tumours and cystic lesions
• Expert in managing paediatric hydrocephalus and congenital brain abnormalities
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for neurological conditions

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed specialized training at the renowned University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Earned the title of Associate Professor following extensive work in neurological research hospitals
• Specialises in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology at a leading Turkish university hospital
• Completed a high-level visiting scholarship in the Department of Neurosurgery at Madison, USA
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Spine Society
• Holds a degree from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in managing complex brain cysts.

• Specialises in neuro-endoscopy for minimally invasive cyst drainage and removal
• Uses advanced endoscopic third ventriculostomy techniques for fluid management
• Completed specialised neuro-endoscopy training at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published international articles
• Expert in microsurgery and neuronavigation for precise targeting of deep-seated cysts

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who completed his specialist training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed an international fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Previously served as a Doctor Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Practiced at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital focusing on complex neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society specialising in cranial procedures