Professor Mete Karatay has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures with a focus on adult and paediatric brain tumours at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialises in precise tumour removal within the brain and cerebellum
• Expert in complex paediatric cases including hydrocephalus and craniosynostosis
• Handles vascular neurosurgery for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas
• Performs functional neurosurgery including deep brain and vagal nerve stimulation

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme has performed over 1,100 neurosurgical procedures and holds a specialised fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for non-invasive tumour treatment
• Expertise includes complex neuro-oncology cases and intracranial aneurysms
• Completed advanced training in paediatric neurosurgery at Catholic University in Italy
• Active researcher with over 10 published papers on brain tumours and genetics
• Regular speaker at international conferences, including the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Associate Professor Muhittin Emre Altunrende is a leading neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus who specialises in the surgical removal of complex brain and spinal tumours.

• Holds an academic position as an Associate Professor, training the next generation of neurosurgeons.
• Published 18 research articles in international medical journals focusing on neurosurgical outcomes.
• Expertise in functional neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation for movement disorders.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Society.
• Completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgical specialist who combines high-level clinical practice with a teaching role at Istinye University in Istanbul.

• Specialises in both brain and spinal tumour removal with a focus on neuromodulation
• Manages the entire surgical journey from pre-operative planning to post-surgery recovery
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery techniques and radiofrequency thermocoagulation
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Completed intensive neurosurgery residency at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

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

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

Professor Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgery specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a deep focus on the interaction between tumour markers and clinical outcomes. He leads research into brain tumour laboratory findings to improve patient recovery.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for both adults and children
• Uses CyberKnife technology to manage vestibular schwannoma and reduce neurological deficits
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery and the management of epilepsy post-operation
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Published extensive research on rapid recurrence prevention and intracranial clinical outcomes

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren specialises in microsurgical brain tumour removal at Avicenna International Hospital with a focus on patient-centred trust.

• Performs secured surgeries using high-magnification microscopes to protect healthy brain tissue
• Advocates for minimally invasive approaches through smaller incisions to aid recovery
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a cornerstone of Turkish neurosurgical education
• Maintains a strict policy of only performing surgeries with proven patient benefits
• Provides direct personal contact to patients for post-operative support and monitoring

Dr Murat Duzgun performs endoscopic brain tumour removals using neuronavigation technology at Can Hospitals Turkey to improve surgical accuracy and patient recovery.

• Specialises in 'closed method' surgeries for both brain and spine tumours
• Uses neuronavigation to map tumour margins precisely during the procedure
• Handled neurosurgery cases at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Expertise includes minimally invasive neurosurgery and managing complex brain haemorrhages
• Trained in advanced microsurgery and endoscopic intervention techniques

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a specific focus on complex neuro-oncological surgery and paediatric cases.

• Brings nearly a decade of dedicated expertise to paediatric neurosurgery and brain tumour removal
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in managing congenital anomalies and spinal cord surgery alongside oncology
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group

Dr Ayhan Kaya specialises in the microsurgical removal of both benign and malignant brain tumours at Ümran Medical Centre.

• Uses microsurgery techniques to remove tumours while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Focuses on cerebrovascular surgery including the treatment of aneurysms and vascular malformations
• Manages complex traumatic brain injuries and reconstructive surgical cases
• Expertise extends to peripheral nerve surgery and nerve entrapment management
• Provides surgical care for spinal trauma and scoliosis cases

Professor Gulsah Bademci finished her medical degree ranked fourth in her class and holds prestigious European and American board certifications. She practices at Private Koru Ankara Hospital after completing elite fellowships at Yale University and the University of Arkansas.

• Specialises in brain tumours, spinal canal stenosis, and nerve compressions
• Completed a clinical fellowship under world-renowned neurosurgeon Professor Gazi Yasargil
• Holds the EANS European Board certificate in neurosurgery
• Earned the ECFMG American Board Step 1 certification
• Published numerous international research papers on surgical outcomes

The doctor is a Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience in brain and nerve surgery, including stroke, paralysis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, tumors, hernias, and traumatic situations. With a PhD in Clinical Anatomy, the doctor has a postdoctoral research assistant position at Brigham Women's Hospital. Key areas of expertise include brain tumors, spinal diseases, head trauma, congenital nervous system disorders, and spine deformities.

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

• He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
• He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
• He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
• Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.