The doctor is a highly experienced neurosurgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in far lateral lumbar disc surgery, neurovascular surgery, and cerebrovascular diseases, the doctor is renowned for expertise in treating aneurysms and other complex conditions.

The doctor holds a Doctorate from Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy and has completed a fellowship in the same field. The doctor is a graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and has contributed numerous articles to both national and international conferences and journals.

The doctor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, spine, and spinal cord surgery.

Currently serving as a professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, the doctor has contributed to numerous international and national peer-reviewed journals and has presented scientific papers at various international conferences.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School and completed post-graduation in neurosurgery from the same institution.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Education & Academic Qualifications

License (MD)

Field: Medicine

University: Istanbul University

Year: 1987

Residency

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1988–1994

Clinical Fellowship

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)

Years: 1994–1995

Academic Titles & Positions

Assistant Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1995–2008

Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Altınbaş University

Years: 2014–2019

Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations

-Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Vascular Surgery

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on advanced spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course in Izmir
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised training in functional neurosurgery and trauma management in Lithuania
• Published research on spinal hydatid cysts and complex neural foraminal cases
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society spine surgery groups

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, with a distinguished academic background in complex spinal anatomy.

• Specialises in endoscopic and microsurgical laminectomy for lumbar and cervical disc diseases
• Conducted extensive cadaveric research on lumbar spine anatomy to improve surgical precision
• Expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Professor at Istanbul University – a top-tier Turkish medical faculty training next-generation specialists

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in California.

• Held a visiting faculty position at the University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in minimal intervention spinal surgery techniques
• Active member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former head of clinical neurosurgery units across major Turkish training hospitals
• Focuses on spinal and peripheral nerve surgery teaching and training

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who focuses on complex spinal stabilisation and nerve decompression.

• Trained in advanced microsurgery and spinal surgery at the GATA School of Military Medicine
• Active member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for lumbar and thoracic spine stabilisation
• Serves as a Neurosurgery Lecturer at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine

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

• Completed specialist neurological surgery training at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained international surgical perspective at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Held academic leadership roles as a Doctor Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in high-volume surgical settings across both private and training hospitals
• Focuses on precision-based techniques for spinal decompression and neuro-oncology cases

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Hospital who has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex spinal and brain conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery for faster recovery
• Expert in treating spinal stenosis and performing complex spinal instrumentation
• Achieved a 95 per cent success rate in advanced spinal and neurological procedures
• Completed specialised training in microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy in Belgium and Turkey
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ibrahim Akkurt focuses on precision neurosurgery at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in relieving spinal pressure through microsurgical techniques.

• Expert in treating spinal canal narrowing and complex disc herniations
• Uses microsurgical methods for lumbar and cervical spine repairs
• Manages both degenerative conditions and brain or spine tumours
• Performs stabilising surgeries for scoliosis and spine fractures
• Expertise includes treating lumbar slipping to restore patient mobility

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex spinal surgery and neuro-oncology.

• Focuses on surgical decompression for waist, neck, and back hernias
• Expertise includes managing spinal fractures and tumours requiring decompression
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Treats peripheral nerve conditions alongside central spine disorders

Professor Naki Keles focuses on minimally invasive spinal care at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals. He uses endoscopic techniques for lumbar and cervical conditions to help patients recover faster.

• Specialises in endoscopic closed lumbar surgery for disc issues
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for cervical herniations
• Performs surgical treatments for complex spine fractures
• Treats patients at a leading surgical hub in Turkey

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren follows a legacy of neurological care, performing thousands of successful neurosurgeries with a focus on microscope-assisted precision.

• Specialises in microsurgery to allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Prioritises secured surgical techniques to ensure patient safety and lasting benefits
• Maintains a philosophy of trust, providing direct personal contact for post-operative support
• Expertise includes complex spinal decompression and nerve-related surgeries
• Completed prestigious residency training at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkam Kömürcü is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He has been board-certified by the Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (TOTEK) since 2010. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2015.

Dr. Kömürcü has strong expertise in hand and upper extremity injuries, spine surgery, sports injuries, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal tumors. He completed clinical fellowships, including one at the UCLA Spine Center. He has published over 35 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work has made a significant impact on orthopedic literature.

He is an active member of several professional societies, such as the Turkish Spine Society and the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries. Dr. Kömürcü has also held important academic and administrative positions. He has trained many medical students and residents.

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of focused expertise in paediatric and complex spinal care.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery and congenital spinal anomalies
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Former specialist at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Focuses on neuro-oncological cases and complex spine reconstructions

Dr Murat Duzgun is a brain and nerve surgeon at Can Hospitals specialising in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex nerve decompression.

• Performed intensive spinal work at Izmir Ege University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Focuses on endoscopic 'closed method' surgery to reduce recovery times
• Expert in treating spinal fractures using kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
• Specialises in microsurgery techniques for both lumbar and cervical hernias
• Uses neuronavigation technology for high-precision surgical outcomes