Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk trained under the world-renowned Professor Gazi Yasargil at Saint Louis University, mastering complex neurosurgical techniques. He completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Yeditepe University focusing on brain and nerve surgery.

• Member of the Turkish Spine Association and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine, integrating advanced biological insights into spinal care
• Specialises in neurovascular surgery to manage blood flow during delicate spinal procedures
• Former Lead Assistant at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, mentoring junior surgeons

Professor Serkan Kitis is a neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital with a decade of senior experience at Bezmialem Vakif University.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on complex spinal infections and surgical drainage
• Held a long-term clinical role at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Memorial Şişli, a hospital recognised for surgical precision and patient safety
• Expertise includes managing both brain and nerve surgery cases requiring urgent intervention
• Completed his medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, a top-ranked Turkish institution

Professor Ilhan Elmaci leads the neurosurgery department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and is a founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society.

• Trained in microsurgery at Zurich University under world-leading neurosurgical pioneers
• Completed subspecialty training in neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins University in the US
• Uses neuromonitoring to track nerve function in real-time during spinal procedures
• Specialises in endoscopic and neuronavigation techniques for safer spinal access
• Published over 110 scientific papers on complex brain and spinal conditions

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a specialist neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed his clinical accreditation with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in neurosurgery cases involving the spinal column and delicate nerve tissues
• Former lecturer at Medipol University where he helped establish the neurosurgery department
• Completed specialist training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Holds an Associate Professorship, reflecting his senior standing in neurological surgical care

Professor Onur Yaman is a neurosurgery expert at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital who holds a patent for inventing his own spinal surgical plating system.

• Treats complex infections of the spine including abscesses and inflammatory conditions
• Serves as a member of Euro Spine and the World Spinal Column Society
• Specialises in neurosurgery and spine surgery with a focus on surgical innovation
• Recognised with multiple best presentation awards for his research in spinal care
• Professor at the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council for medical device development

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon who founded the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital and holds a five-year European Board certification.

• Specialises in full-endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less tissue damage
• Expert in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, focused on precise targeting of deep spinal and brain structures
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and nine book chapters on complex neurosurgical outcomes
• Completed advanced fellowships across Europe, including specialist training in Finland, Germany, and France

Professor Baran Yil is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine, specialising in complex disorders of the central nervous system.

• Brings international expertise from Yale to the neurosurgery team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Won the prestigious Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine, an international community dedicated to innovative spinal treatment
• Member of the Turkish Spine Association, focusing on surgical outcomes and clinical safety
• Former instructor for skull base anatomy courses, training other surgeons in delicate procedures

Associate Professor Akin Akakin is a senior neurosurgeon who completed a doctorate in neuroanatomy at the University of Florida.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery and complex spinal procedures at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
• Uses microsurgical approaches to treat delicate conditions within the spinal canal
• Former research fellow in the United States focusing on brain and nerve surgery
• Published extensive research on neurosurgery in international medical journals
• Member of elite neurosurgical societies focusing on vascular brain diseases

Dr Halil Olgun is a senior neurosurgery specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a record of over 1,100 successful surgical treatments.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal disorders requiring microsurgical intervention
• International member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Expert in managing spinal canal stenosis and vertebral abnormalities
• Recognised with a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga is a senior neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specializing in complex spinal cord surgery and neuro-oncology.

• Performed over 100 successful operations in skull base and spinal cord disciplines
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published extensive research on spinal cord tumours and vascular malformations
• Fellow of the World Academy of Neurological Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

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.