Spinal cord abscess Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Mehmet Tonge is a neurosurgery specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest and most technologically equipped medical centres.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on complex spinal and brain conditions
• Professor at a leading university hospital teaching future surgeons
• Experienced in treating infections and structural issues of the central nervous system
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to manage post-operative recovery

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Professor Gurelik is a senior neurosurgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital, where he leads the department in managing surgical spine diseases and complex infections.

• Specialises in spinal cord surgery for tumours, traumas, and inflammatory diseases
• Expert in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques – small incisions for faster recovery
• Performs spinal decompression to relieve pressure caused by abscesses or hernia
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University – a leading Turkish institution for medical research
• Treats nerve congestion and carpal tunnel with precision surgical release

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgery specialist at Can Hospitals with extensive training from Ege University Hospital in brain and nerve surgery.

• Specialises in spine surgery using microsurgery and endoscopic closed methods
• Uses neuronavigation for high precision when operating on delicate spinal structures
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Focuses on treating complex spinal tumours and inflammatory spinal conditions

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a specialist neurosurgeon who wrote his medical thesis specifically on the clinical evaluation and treatment of brain and spinal abscesses.

• Performs emergency spinal surgery for abscesses and hematomas to prevent nerve damage
• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium for precise, internal imaging
• Managed over 900 neurological patients monthly at major training and research centres

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgery specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on complex spinal infections and surgical drainage
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Former University Lecturer, responsible for training the next generation of specialise surgeons
• Experienced in both public research hospitals and high-end private clinical settings