Brain biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Burak Eren is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is an Associate Professor specializing in endoscopic pituitary surgery and brain tumor resection. Dr. Eren treats complex vascular and spinal conditions including aneurysms and spinal cord tumors. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for cardiac and oncological care.

• Authored over 10 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal surgery and traumatic brain injury.
• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for pituitary tumors and skull base surgery.
• Co-authored textbook chapters on hypophysis lesions and sacral trauma management.
• Treats degenerative spinal diseases such as stenosis and lumbar disc herniation.