Professor Halil Can is a specialist neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on endoscopic skull base and closed pituitary surgeries.

• Performs minimally invasive endoscopic pituitary procedures to access tumours through the nasal passage
• Academic leader at Istanbul University with extensive peer-reviewed research in neuro-oncology
• Expertise includes complex skull base tumours and intraventricular brain surgery
• Member of prestigious surgical teams focusing on functional neurosurgery and pain management

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sait Buğdacı is a highly experienced physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his medical education and specialty training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal diseases, endoscopic procedures, and clinical research. He has contributed to medical education through numerous scientific publications and textbooks and currently sees patients at Central Hospital.

Areas of Interest • Pediatric gastrointestinal surgery • Anorectal malformations and motility disorders • Minimally invasive pediatric surgery • Pediatric colorectal and pelvic floor disorders

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

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

• Specialises in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumours through the nose
• Maintains a recorded success rate of 90% to 95% for advanced brain surgeries
• Trained in neuro endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium to master skull base operations
• Former lead surgeon at Ankara Training and Research Hospital supervising specialist trainees
• Published 17 research articles in national and international medical journals

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is an academic neurosurgeon at Eskisehir City Hospital who specialises in complex intracranial and vascular procedures.

• Completed a specialised fellowship at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome – a major European teaching centre
• Published research on high-grade neuroepithelial tumours and genetic markers in meningioma
• Experienced in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for non-invasive treatment of brain lesions
• Regular speaker at Turkish Neurosurgery Society congresses on advanced surgical techniques

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren provides specialist neurosurgical care at Avicenna International Hospital with a strict focus on microsurgical techniques.

• Performs secured surgeries using high-magnification microscopes to improve patient safety
• Uses smaller incisions to promote faster recovery and reduce tissue trauma
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital – a key Turkish surgical training centre
• Maintains a patient-first ethics model based on the primum non nocere principle
• Focuses on surgeries where clinical benefit is clearly established for the patient

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Professor Gulsah Bademci graduated fourth in her class from Ankara University and completed prestigious fellowships at Yale University and the University of Arkansas.

• Performed thousands of neurosurgical procedures over a career spanning three decades
• Holds both the EANS European Board and American ECFMG Board certifications
• Specialises in precise tumour removal and functional neurosurgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital
• Expert medical illustrator who uses her art to plan intricate surgical approaches
• Served as Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Mustafa Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital specializing in complex pituitary surgery and brain tumours.

• Performs endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus and skull base lesions
• Expertise includes treating cerebrovascular aneurysms and brain haemorrhages
• Specialises in both surgical and non-surgical methods for spine diseases
• Former faculty member at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad focus covering head trauma and peripheral nerve congestion

The doctor is a Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience in brain and nerve surgery, including stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic situations. With a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, the doctor has a postdoctoral research assistant position at Brigham Women's Hospital. Key areas of expertise include brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities.

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.