Gamma Knife Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.

• Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
• Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in high-precision tumor irradiation using 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT. Dr. Fayda studied radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina. He serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its diagnostic precision.

• Expert in radiation diagnostics including MRI, CT, and PET-CT.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in national and international medical journals.
• Member of the American and European Societies for Radiation Oncology.
• Treats complex cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and brain.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with extensive academic research in Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He serves at Istanbul Medipol University, one of the region's most prominent medical training institutions.

• Completed a 4-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Lectured internationally 40+ times on stereotactic techniques and functional neurosurgery
• Broadened expertise through intraoperative MRI training at Zurich University Hospital
• Contributed to over 30 medical publications and 12 textbooks on neurosurgical outcomes
• Serves as a visiting scientist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands

Professor Mehmet Tonge serves as a senior specialist in the Brain and Nerve Surgery department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He brings high-level academic expertise to the management of complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and clinical nerve disorders
• Practices at a major JCI-accredited university hospital centre
• Focuses on precise surgical and radiosurgical interventions
• Contributes to clinical research in brain and nerve care

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is a neurosurgery specialist who completed advanced research fellowships at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.

• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and movement disorders at Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Completed intensive neurophysiology training at Marmara University
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds clinical experience from top-tier institutions in Canada, the US, and the UK
• Provides expert care for complex neurological cases requiring radiation-based over surgical intervention

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a radiation oncologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most technologically equipped medical centres.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for malignant and benign conditions
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for complex radiotherapy
• Focuses on targeted treatments using modern radiation oncology protocols
• Contributes to multidisciplinary care teams for complex intracranial cases

Dr Murat Duzgun specialises in high-precision brain tumour care using neuronavigation at Can Hospitals. He focuses on minimally invasive methods to treat complex cranial conditions with reduced recovery times.

• Trained at Ege University Hospital in brain and nerve surgery
• Expert in neuronavigation for accurate tumour targeting
• Uses endoscopic closed methods for intracranial procedures
• Specialistically trained to handle complex brain haemorrhages
• Focused on minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. She specialized in brain, nerve, and spine surgery during her 30-year career. Dr. Bademci completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. She also trained under Dr. Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas.

• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates.
• Performs complex procedures like craniotomy, laminectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Specializes in spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cervical disc herniations.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.