Pituitary Adenoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Kenan Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altinbas University, where he trained the next generation of brain surgeons.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and microsurgery for delicate pituitary tumour removal
• Completed intensive microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Master of Health Institutions Management from Beykent University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Expert in neuroanatomy and complex spinal surgery techniques

Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in pituitary surgery, having performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures throughout his distinguished career.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery to remove tumours through the nose without external incisions
• Serves as the Head of Neurosurgery at one of the largest medical complexes in Turkey
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and pituitary tumours
• Leads a dedicated surgical team that manages up to 25 pituitary cases every month

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.

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with extensive experience in managed skull base procedures.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – a non-invasive treatment for pituitary tumours that avoids open brain surgery
• Held senior academic roles as Professor and Head of Department at Istanbul University and Okan University
• Completed specialised training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Author of 68 peer-reviewed medical articles and nine book chapters on neurosurgical techniques
• Speaker at over 30 international medical congresses on advanced neurosurgical practices

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 senior specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital who rose to Chief Assistant at a major Turkish training hospital.

• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Earned a Best Paper Award for research on subarachnoid haemorrhage recovery
• Held professorships at Maltepe University Department of Neurosurgery for over a decade
• Specialises in neuro-oncology cases involving tumours near the brain base
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

Ibrahim Akkurt is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in complex brain and spine tumour management.

• Treats pituitary adenomas using specialised microsurgery to protect surrounding brain tissue
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for tumours and disc herniations
• Manages complex skull base cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals
• Former hospital director with extensive experience in neurosurgical training
• Focuses on precise surgical intervention for tumours of the central nervous system

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and skull base conditions.

• Specialises in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – removing pituitary tumours through the nose without external incisions
• Achieved a 90–95% success rate for complex brain and nerve operations at major training centres
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy and endoscopic skull base techniques at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and a widely published researcher in international medical journals

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical management of complex brain tumours.

• Specialises in pituitary surgery to remove tumours affecting the master gland
• Performs aneurysm surgery to repair weakened or bulging blood vessels in the brain
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and reduce chronic pain
• Treats tumours and fractures of the spine using surgical intervention
• Manages waist, neck, and back hernias through targeted neurosurgical techniques

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a specialist neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with significant expertise in neuroendoscopy for brain and spine conditions.

• Specialises in neuroendoscopy to treat pituitary tumours through narrow nasal passages for quicker recovery
• Trained in neuro endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center and Yeni Yuzyil University
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds an academic post as Professor, formerly teaching at Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Dr. Idris Sertbas is a skilled neurosurgeon with experience in both adult and pediatric brain and spine surgeries. He performs complex procedures such as brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries. He also treats children with conditions like hydrocephalus, tethered cord, and craniosynostosis. Dr. Sertbas is experienced in advanced spine surgeries, including stabilization for disc herniation, vertebroplasty, and kyphosis surgery.

He is trained in neuromodulation surgeries, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy stimulation, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain. He also performs procedures for trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and baclofen pump implantation for severe spasticity.

Dr. Sertbas graduated from Sivas Cumhuriyet University and completed his neurosurgery training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. He has worked at Bartın State Hospital and Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University. He now practices at the Neurosurgery Clinic of Liv Vadistanbul Hospital.

Professor Gogusgeren uses microscope-assisted techniques to perform secured surgeries through small incisions for pituitary adenomas. He focuses on microsurgery to reach tumours safely while protecting the surrounding brain tissue.

• Specialises in minimally invasive microsurgery for pituitary cases
• Focuses on secured procedures to reduce post-operative risks
• Provides 24/7 personal access for patients throughout recovery
• Trained at the prestigious Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital
• Follows the 'first do no harm' principle for patient surgical safety

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull-base surgery to remove pituitary tumours through the nose, avoiding external incisions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting a high level of academic and clinical seniority
• Previously served for seven years at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical centre
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE

Professor Fikret Baskan leads neurosurgical care at Biruni University Hospital, bringing specialist expertise in neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain tumours.

• Specialises in tumour removal from the pituitary gland and surrounding skull base
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery to treat both benign and malignant growths
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Academic faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr Cagri Canbolat treats pituitary adenomas using specialised skull base surgery – a precise method for reaching the base of the brain without making large incisions.

• Practises at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul within a high-volume neuro-oncology unit
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for both benign and malignant tumours
• Expertise in skull base techniques to reduce trauma to surrounding brain tissue
• Published research on intracranial tumours and complex surgical outcomes
• Trained in paediatric neurosurgery for managing childhood brain conditions

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in endoscopic brain surgery at Can Hospitals, using minimally invasive methods to treat pituitary adenomas.

• Uses the closed endoscopic method for tumour removal – accessing the brain via the nose for no visible scarring
• Performs operations with neuronavigation technology – GPS-like precision to avoid critical brain structures
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex skull base tumours
• Formerly a neurosurgeon at Izmir Ege University Hospital – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions