Craniostenosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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 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

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

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

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.