Brain Aneurysm Repair Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga chairs neurosurgical education at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility specialising in complex brain and spinal cord disorders.

• Specialises in neurovascular surgery for cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Expert in skull base surgery and trans-sphenoidal techniques for pituitary tumours
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Regularly publishes research on surgical outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals
• Provides senior academic oversight for the hospital's neurosurgery residency programme

Professor Kenan Kapici is the former Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – leading complex microsurgical repairs for vascular conditions like brain aneurysms.

• Completed specialized microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Mastered hand and nerve microsurgery through intensive clinical courses
• Served as Clinic Chief and Senior Lecturer to train future neurosurgeons
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Holds a Master Degree in Health Institutions Management

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on high-stakes brain aneurysm repairs and cerebrospinal tumour surgery.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his research into nerve stimulation
• Expertise includes pediatric neurosurgery and complex spine health
• Former Chief Physician with leadership experience in major state and training hospitals
• 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.

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

• Specialises in complex vascular neurosurgery for brain tumours and cerebral haemorrhages
• Serves on the Board of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy as a recognized leader
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited seven medical textbooks
• Invited speaker at more than 100 international conferences on neurosurgical techniques

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, where he specialises in the surgical management of complex cerebrovascular diseases.

• Extensive experience in neurovascular surgery for brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Promoted to Professor in 2025 at Istanbul University for his contributions to neurosurgery
• Published research on flow diversion treatments for posterior circulation aneurysms
• Expertise in microsurgical and endoscopic skull base techniques for vascular repair
• Active member of the neurosurgery community with over 20 peer-reviewed international publications

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on high-stakes vascular interventions including aneurysm surgery.

• Specialises in both aneurysm repair and complex brain tumour removals
• Expertise extends to pituitary surgery and peripheral nerve procedures
• Treats spinal fractures and tumours using neurosurgical techniques
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major centre for international patients

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly regarded neurosurgeon who honed his skills at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery, a top-tier American institution.

• Earned his Associate Professor title following years of high-volume surgical practice in Istanbul.
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a major academic centre focused on neurological excellence.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE, ensuring use of global best practices.
• Successfully managed complex neurosurgical cases at the renowned Bakirkoy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital.

The doctor is an Interventional Neuroradiologist with extensive involvement in professional radiology societies. The doctor holds memberships in several prestigious organizations, including the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, and the European Association of Radiology. Additionally, the doctor is affiliated with various national societies such as the Turkish Society of Radiology and the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, highlighting a strong commitment to the field of neuroradiology.