Craniostenosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Bekir Tugcu is a highly-regarded neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who leads complex cranial procedures. He previously served as the Chief of Neurosurgery at a major training hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive technique allowing for faster recovery
• Expert in craniovertebral junction surgery involving the critical area where the skull meets the spine
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Offers surgical management for complex neurological conditions including epilepsy and Parkinson's disease

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly respected neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who has shaped the future of his field as a founding department head.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery and skull base procedures for complex cases
• Completed European Association of Neurosurgical Societies specialist training across five countries
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medical Faculty, a top-tier university hospital
• Highly published researcher with 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgical outcomes
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France focusing on functional neurosurgery

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.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, recognised by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive cranial procedures to reduce recovery time
• Pioneered 3D-printing assistance for complex skull base surgeries to improve surgical precision
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Published research on minimally invasive techniques for managing spontaneous intracerebral bleeds
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, a prominent medical institution in Turkey

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.

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a distinguished neurosurgeon and winner of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congress Best Paper Award.

• Specialises in neurosurgery cases at Memorial Bodrum Hospital
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Recognised with the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on surgical interventions for cranial and neurological conditions

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak leads the neurosurgery department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex skull and brain procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for infants and adults involving skull reconstruction
• Performs microsurgical repairs to correct bone growth and relieve brain pressure
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to address associated nerve issues
• Utilises surgical techniques focused on promoting natural brain development

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

Specializations

Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

Brain and Spine Tumors

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek has successfully managed thousands of neurosurgical cases, specialising in complex brain and spine anomalies in both children and adults.

• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery, including the correction of cranial and spinal anomalies
• Uses endoscopic neurosurgery, a minimally invasive method that allows for smaller incisions and quicker healing
• Trained in advanced microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Former lead neurosurgeon at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, supervising specialist trainees

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex cranial and brain surgeries.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in neurosurgery
• Completed international clinical rotations at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Held senior academic roles as a Lecturer at Mersin University
• Operates at a major Turkish university hospital specialising in paediatric neurosurgery
• Expertise includes reconstructive skull surgery to allow for healthy brain growth

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Idris Sertbas is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on complex paediatric cranial procedures.

• Treats craniosynostosis by reshaping the skull to allow healthy brain development
• Performs paediatric neurosurgery for infants with congenital skull and spine conditions
• Uses microsurgical techniques for high-precision repairs in delicate newborn tissues
• Serves as Associate Professor at Liv Hospital – leading research and clinical training

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal specialises in paediatric neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on complex cranial corrections for infants.

• Treats paediatric skull conditions including craniostenosis and chiari malformations
• Published research on skull fracture management and volumetric measurements
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Practises at Liv Hospital Ulus – a leading centre for specialist paediatric surgery

Professor Fikret Baskan is a specialist paediatric neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of dedicated focus on complex skull and brain procedures in children.

• Specialises in treating congenital anomalies such as craniostenosis and spina bifida
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery for treating tumours within the central nervous system
• Experienced in managing hydrocephalus using shunt systems and endoscopic techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training the next generation of neurological surgeons

Professor Cagri Canbolat is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focus on paediatric neurosurgery and skull base reconstruction.

• Specialises in skull base surgery – access to difficult areas through the nose or small incisions
• Expert in paediatric neurosurgery for infants requiring complex cranial reshaping
• Treats neurovascular conditions – manages blood vessel issues that can complicate skull surgery
• Published research on neural tube defects and genetic trait mapping in children
• Uses minimally invasive spinal techniques to ensure faster recovery and smaller scars

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in microsurgery and neuronavigation – using computer-mapped guidance for precise skull and brain procedures at Can Hospitals.

• Treats craniostenosis as part of his focus on congenital anomalies
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Expert in neuronavigation – technology that allows for safer and more accurate movements
• Trained at Izmir Ege University Hospital in brain and nerve surgery
• Manages complex skull reshaping and hydrocephalus in paediatric cases

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.

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a neurosurgery specialist at Medicana Sivas Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex skull and brain conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus to manage fluid and pressure within the skull
• Performs delicate neurosurgical procedures for brain tumours and haemorrhages requiring high precision
• Background as a Professor at Cumhuriyet University's Faculty of Medicine training future neurosurgeons
• Manages congenital and traumatic head conditions including complex pituitary and cerebrovascular cases