Spinal stenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex spinal cord surgery and paediatric neurosurgery.

• Treats congenital spinal anomalies including spina bifida and narrowing of the spinal canal
• Holds a PhD in neurosurgery from the Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery, training the next generation of specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise includes neuro-oncological surgery for tumours of the brain and spine

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu brings surgical expertise from Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

• Specialises in treating spinal diseases including stenosis and congenital nervous system disorders
• Completed a PhD in Clinical Anatomy to master precise surgical site navigation
• Manages complex spine deformities and traumatic injuries requiring microsurgical intervention
• Expertise includes intracranial haemorrhage and nerve surgery for severe neurological cases

Associate Professor Burak Eren is a specialist neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who has published extensive research on spinal canal decompression and recovery outcomes.

• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, where vertebrae slip out of place
• Focuses on spinopelvic parameters to improve the success of spinal surgeries and reduce recurrences
• Uses decompression techniques to relieve pressure on the spinal cord caused by tumours or stenosis
• Authored major medical textbook chapters on the surgical management of spinal and sacral trauma
• Publishes international research on how co-morbidities like age affect spinal surgery recovery rates

Professor Mehmet Ozek is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Altunizade Hospital who specialises in complex spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery.

• Trained in neurosurgery at the University of Florida – a world-renowned centre for spinal anatomy
• Focuses on endoscopic spinal surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less tissue damage
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Published 47 articles in international journals on surgical techniques and patient outcomes
• Expert in managing spinal stenosis alongside other complex spinal conditions

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 for complex spinal conditions like narrowing of the spinal canal
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future surgeons
• Completed specialist neurosurgical training at the prestigious Ankara University
• Has held senior clinical roles at major Turkish medical centres including Acıbadem Hospital

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly regarded neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in managing complex spinal conditions.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery to stabilise the vertebrae and relieve pressure
• Trained in micro-neurosurgery and neuro-endoscopy through international programmes in Belgium and the USA
• Managed over 900 outpatients in specialised clinics, focusing on both adult and paediatric neurological care

Professor Gulsah Bademci is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine.

• Specialises in spinal canal stenosis surgery using microsurgical techniques for smaller incisions
• Completed a clinical fellowship under world-renowned surgeon Professor Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas
• Holds the EANS European Board certificate for neurosurgery excellence
• Regularly performs procedures for lumbar and cervical disc herniations and nerve compressions
• Award-winning medical illustrator who uses detailed visual mapping for complex spinal cases