Brain tumor Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and completed a specialised fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

• Specialises in managing meningioma cases and high-grade neuroepithelial tumours
• Uses Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat tumours with precise radiation instead of open surgery
• Expert in cranioplasty using 3D-printed moulds for accurate skull reconstruction
• Published research on the genetic links between leukaemia and brain tumours
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and surgical management of tumours within the central nervous system
• Received Associate Professor title following years of clinical research and academic contribution
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a leading academic medical centre in Istanbul
• Trained at Istanbul Bakirkoy, one of the region's busiest neurological disease hospitals

Professor Erol Akgul is a specialist interventional neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on minimally invasive image-guided treatments for conditions involving the brain and nervous system.

• Treats tumours through interventional neuroradiology – performs targeted procedures via blood vessels rather than open surgery
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Belongs to the European Association of Radiology
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Gogusgeren uses microsurgery at Avicenna International Hospital to treat brain tumours through small, secured incisions for safer recovery.

• Specialises in minimally invasive neurosurgery using high-powered microscopes to protect healthy brain tissue
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a major Turkish surgical teaching centre
• Focuses on patient-centred ethics and high-trust surgical relationships
• Maintains personal post-operative care including midnight check-ins for complex cases

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, trained in Switzerland and the Netherlands to handle complex brain tumours.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – precise radiation that treats tumours without making an incision
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in intraoperative MRI to improve surgical accuracy
• Completed a four-year specialist training cycle with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributed to 32 international medical publications and 12 textbooks on neurosurgery
• Current Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, teaching new generations of surgeons

Dr Murat Duzgun is a specialist neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals who performs endoscopic brain tumour surgery through small openings to allow for faster patient recovery.

• Uses neuronavigation technology – GPS-like precision for mapping and removing tumours safely
• Specialises in minimally invasive procedures to reduce post-operative pain and scarring
• Trained at Izmir Ege University – one of Turkey's foremost medical research institutions
• Treats complex cases including brain haemorrhages and congenital anomalies
• Expertise in spinal tumour management and spinal reconstructive surgery

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon who manages complex brain and spinal tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic pituitary surgery for tumours of the hypophysis and hypothalamus
• Performs skull base surgery and micro-surgical repair for brain aneurysms
• Treats metastatic spinal cord compression and spinal cord tumours
• Published clinical research on traumatic brain injuries and neuroanatomy
• Former specialist at Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in neuro-oncological surgery for both adults and children.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery to remove complex tumours from the brain and spinal cord
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery, managing brain tumours and congenital anomalies in younger patients
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the specialised Paediatric Neurosurgery Group

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a leading neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic with extensive expertise in complex brain tumours. He completed prestigious fellowships at Yale University and the University of Florida – two of the world's most elite neurosurgical institutions.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – removes deep tumours through the nose, avoiding large incisions
• Performs functional neurosurgery to preserve movement and speech during tumour removal
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Published 47 international articles on surgical neuroanatomy and neuro-oncology
• Completed research on skull base anatomy at the University of Florida

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a lead neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he focuses on surgical treatment for complex brain and spinal cord tumours.

• Specialises in endoscopic surgeries – using tiny cameras for smaller incisions and faster healing
• Performs pituitary surgery to remove tumours via the nasal passage without opening the skull
• Manages cerebrovascular aneurysms and brain haemorrhages using microsurgical techniques
• Treats paediatric brain tumours as a qualified specialist in paediatric neurosurgery
• Expert in stereotactic surgery for precise tumour targeting with minimal damage to healthy tissue

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu serves as a lead neurosurgeon at System Hospital – he previously held a postdoctoral research position at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital.

• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy – provides a deep understanding of complex brain structures
• Specialises in brain tumours and neuro-oncology surgery
• Treats vascular conditions including aneurysms and intracranial haemorrhage
• Expertise includes microsurgery for spinal tumours and congenital nervous system disorders
• Focuses on mapping brain tumours to protect motor and speech functions during surgery