Cavernoma Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Gulsah Bademci trained under the legendary Professor Gazi Yasargil, the father of modern microneurosurgery, at the University of Arkansas. She specialises in delicate micro-surgical techniques now used to treat vascular malformations like cavernomas.

• Holds European Board (EANS) certification for neurosurgical excellence
• Completed a high-level research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine
• Awarded the ECFMG American Board Step 1 certificate
• Professor at Yuksek Ihtisas University – a major medical training institution
• Published extensively in international neurosurgical journals on brain and spine conditions

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who completed specialized brain and nerve surgery training at Ankara University.

• Trained at the University of Insubria in Italy focusing on neurosurgical techniques
• Former Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future neurosurgical specialists
• Extensive experience in private and public hospital settings managing complex vascular malformations
• Focuses on microsurgical resection to safely remove cavernomas and prevent future bleeding

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon based at Medipol University, having successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and vascular conditions.

• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery for cavernomas – using microscopic techniques for smaller incisions and better nerve protection
• Maintains high success rates between 90% and 95% for intricate brain and spinal procedures
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University – uses fine cameras to reach deep brain lesions safely
• Experienced in managing vascular malformations, including AVMs and brain aneurysms