Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on complex paediatric cases and cerebrospinal fluid disorders.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for research into nerve stimulation
• Expertise in both adult and paediatric neurosurgery for shunt procedures
• Previously served as Deputy Chief Physician at Sanliurfa State Hospital
• Extensive background in spine surgery and cerebellum prolapse corrections
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Directed the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University – a key hub for complex neurological research
• Supervised intricate paediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and shunt placements
• Held the position of Chairman for the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Won the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his contributions to surgical sciences

Professor Halil Can is a neurosurgical expert at İstinye University Liv Hospital who provides both traditional shunt operations and endoscopic ‘closed’ brain surgeries for hydrocephalus.

• Performs endoscopic third ventriculostomy – a minimally invasive alternative to traditional shunts
• Specialises in ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgeries for fluid management
• Serves as a Professor at İstinye University – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Extensive academic background with over 20 published peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical outcomes
• Expertise includes treating complex congenital disorders like Chiari malformations and arachnoid cysts

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a functional neurosurgery specialist at Atlas University Hospital with international training from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Completed specialist neurosurgical training at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised in functional neurosurgery and head injury management
• Authored research on minimally invasive techniques for intracranial pressure and haemorrhage
• Presents clinical findings at major Turkish Neurosurgical Society scientific congresses

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.

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who previously served as the Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital.

• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in microsurgery following specialized training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe
• Extensively published researcher with a focus on intracranial hematomas and spinal stabilization

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a specialist neurosurgeon at Eskisehir City Hospital with dedicated international fellowship training in paediatric neurosurgery.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy
• Specialises in managing complex shunt complications, including rare cases of bowel perforation
• Published research on advanced imaging techniques for Chiari malformations and brain stem pressure
• Recognised speaker at the Turkish Neurosurgery Society on complex spinal and paediatric surgical techniques
• Academic researcher with published findings on 3D-printed moulds for customized cranioplasty

Associate Professor Melih Ucer gained international surgical perspective as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the United States.

• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a leading academic and research centre
• Holds specialist certification from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Brings senior expertise from Istanbul's major training and research hospitals
• Treats complex neurosurgical cases involving the brain and spine
• Member of Eurospine and the Turkish Spine Society

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Professor Abdulkerim Gokoglu completed a postdoctoral research residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital – a top-tier Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate.

• Holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy focusing on high-precision surgical structures
• Specialises in congenital nervous system disorders and paediatric neurosurgery
• Expertise includes managing complex shunt placements for brain and spine deformities
• Practices at System Hospital – a modern facility equipped for intricate neurological cases