Brain biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Hatice Balaban is a neurologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She specializes in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Dr. Balaban uses botulinum toxin to treat dystonia, spasticity, and migraine headaches. She serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at her institution.

• Expertise covers neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Treats complex conditions such as epilepsy, strokes, and balance disorders.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Center of Excellence.
• Completed her medical specialization training at Ankara University.

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Ayhan Kaya is a neurosurgeon at Ümran Tıp Merkezi in Istanbul. He utilizes microsurgical techniques to treat complex brain and spine disorders. Dr. Kaya graduated from Dicle University and completed his neurosurgery residency in 2003. He practices at a Turkish Ministry of Health-accredited medical center with over 30 years of history.

• Performs microsurgical removal of benign and malignant brain tumors.
• Treats spinal conditions including herniated discs, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis.
• Manages cerebrovascular issues such as aneurysms and vascular malformations.
• Performs emergency and reconstructive surgeries for traumatic brain and spine injuries.