Moyamoya disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

• Specialises in microsurgery, using high-powered magnification for delicate blood vessel repairs in the brain
• Completed extensive training at GATA Military Medical Faculty, known for handling high-pressure surgical cases
• Holds a Master's degree in health management, ensuring efficient and well-coordinated specialist care
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who specialise in microsurgical techniques for complex brain and vascular conditions.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for his research into Vagus nerve stimulation
• Focuses on aneurysm surgery and vascular bypass to restore blood flow to the brain
• Expertise in paediatric neurosurgery for managing congenital and childhood vascular conditions
• Specialises in cerebrospinal tumour removal and complex spine surgery

Professor Boztepe is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospital who is highly trained in cerebrovascular surgery for complex vascular conditions.

• Completed specialist training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on cerebrovascular surgery – operations involving the blood vessels in the brain
• Expertise in functional neurosurgery to manage neurological pain and movement
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery to restore nerve function

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon who manages complex vascular brain conditions, including Moyamoya, at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed a research fellowship in neurosurgery at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University who supervised complex vascular operations
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award for his work in the field
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy and the Turkish Spine Society

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Alper Karaoglan is a high-level neurosurgeon who previously led the neurosurgery department at Maltepe University for over a decade.

• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery including bypass techniques to restore blood flow to the brain
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Won the Best Paper Award for research into protecting brain vessels after haemorrhage
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society contributing to peer-reviewed surgical literature

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.

The doctor specializes in advanced neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures, with a primary clinical focus on micro-surgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Extensive expertise includes the surgical management of scoliosis, brain and spine tumors, and spinal fractures.

Furthermore, the doctor is highly experienced in performing complex interventions for spinal canal narrowing and lumbar spondylolisthesis, utilizing precision techniques to address degenerative spinal conditions and restore patient mobility.

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a heavy focus on delicate vascular brain procedures.

• Specialises in aneurysm surgery to repair weakened or bulging blood vessel walls
• Manages complex skull base cases including pituitary surgery through the nasal passage
• Performs peripheral nerve surgery to restore function and reduce chronic pain
• Skilled in treating spinal tumours and fractures causing nerve compression

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

• Specialises in neurosurgery for vascular brain conditions and complex spine disorders
• Achieved the title of Associate Professor following extensive training in neurological diseases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Holds international membership with EUROSPINE, focus on European surgical standards
• Trained at Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital, a major Turkish centre for neurological science