The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who completed advanced skull base and Gamma Knife training at the University of Marseille. He currently treats complex cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomas and skull base tumours
• Former Head and Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Completed professional fellowships in Finland and France focusing on functional neurosurgery
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and chaired sessions at over 30 international medical congresses

Education & Academic Qualifications

License (MD)

Field: Medicine

University: Istanbul University

Year: 1987

Residency

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1988–1994

Clinical Fellowship

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)

Years: 1994–1995

Academic Titles & Positions

Assistant Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1995–2008

Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Altınbaş University

Years: 2014–2019

Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations

-Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Vascular Surgery

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

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

• Specialises in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive approaches for intracranial tumours
• Completed advanced surgical training at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise in 3D-assisted surgical techniques for precision tumour access
• Regularly presents research on neuroimaging and surgical innovation at medical congresses

Professor Halil Can is a senior neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, where he leads surgical interventions for complex meningioma cases.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery for removing deep-seated tumours with minimal disruption
• Serves as a Professor at İstinye University, training the next generation of neurological specialists
• Maintains a heavy research focus on neuro-oncology and cerebrovascular diseases with over 20 peer-reviewed publications
• Expert in managing both routine and high-risk metastatic brain tumours and cavernomas

Experience

2019 – 2019

• University of Insubria, Varese, Italy, 

Insubria University Faculty of Medicine

2015

• MERSİN UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DOCTOR, LECTURER

2013 – 2015

• ANKARA PRIVATE ACIBADEM HOSPITAL

2010 – 2012

• DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

2002 – 2003

• AYDIN 1ST PRIVATE TRAINING BATTALION
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Education

2010

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, BRAIN AND SURGERY SPECIALIST

1992

• GAZI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Professor Karkucak serves as a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on the intricate removal of brain and spine tumours.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology with a focus on meningiomas and pituitary tumours
• Performs complex aneurysm surgery and peripheral nerve repairs
• Focuses on microsurgical techniques to preserve healthy brain tissue
• Manages spinal oncology cases including fractures and tumour resections
• Leads surgical teams in a high-volume international hospital setting

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who has published extensive research on the morphometric analysis of meningiomas.

• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Published specific clinical studies on rare suprasellar psammomatous meningioma variants
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe
• Expert in neuroanatomy and complex surgical decompression techniques

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in complex brain and spinal cord tumour surgeries.

• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base techniques for removing tumours
• Expertise in transnasal pituitary surgery and posterior fossa procedures
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published international research papers

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren focuses on microsurgery for brain tumours, favouring secure procedures with smaller incisions at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in performing tumour removals under high-magnification surgical microscopes
• Follows a ‘first do no harm’ philosophy, prioritising patient benefit in every case
• Completed his neurosurgery residency at the prestigious Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Provides post-operative care directly to monitor patient recovery and mobility
• Maintains an open line of communication by being personally accessible to patients

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association

He is Ear – Nose – Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist. In 1974 he graduated from Ankara Ataturk High School. After he finished preparatory class in English for 1 year in ODTU, he won Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medical Faculty.

In 1980 he finished Hacettepe University Eskisehir Medial Faculty. In 1984 he got his career education in the department of ENT in Hacettepe University Medical Center. He served his military service in Ankara Mevki Hastanesi as an ENT Specialist, in 1986 he began his conscription in state of Ordu Government Hospital.

He worked in Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital as chief intern in 1989, as a chef assistant in 1991, as an instructor in 1994 and worked there till June 2008. On June 20088, he worked in Namik Kemal University Medical Faculty in head of the department of ENT, Head of Department of Surgical Medical and worked as a Medical Faculty member of University Senate finally, he resigned on August in 2010.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

The doctor specializes in brain and nerve surgery, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, brain tumor surgery, and pediatric brain surgery. With extensive experience at Birinci International Hospital, Beylikdüzü Kolan Hospital, Silivri Kolan Hospital, Celal Bayar University Hospital, and Ege University Hospital, the doctor has established a significant presence in the field.

Additionally, the doctor is a member of the World Spine Society, Turkish Medical Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association, reflecting a commitment to professional development and contribution to the medical community.