Craniotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in endoscopic skull base surgery and complex brain tumour removals. He helped establish the Neurosurgery Clinic at the high-capacity Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for both routine and difficult tumours
• Awarded Associate Professor status in 2016 for expertise in neurological diseases
• Focuses on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for pituitary surgery
• Highly active in surgical research at major Turkish training and research centres

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.

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.

Dr Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon who has completed over 900 successful procedures including complex brain and spinal surgeries.

• Specialised training in cerebrovascular surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Completed advanced courses in tumour management with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Highly experienced in treating head traumas and cervical disc conditions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at the University of Toronto under the world-renowned Professor Charles Tator.

• Specialises in complex cranial surgeries including gliomas, meningiomas, and pituitary tumours
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his work on neurological injuries
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital with international training in functional neurosurgery and complex head injuries.

• Completed advanced European neurosurgery training in Vilnius through the EANS programme
• Specialises in surgical neuroanatomy to improve precision during complex skull-base procedures
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise in 3D printer-assisted surgical planning for highly accurate neurosurgical interventions
• Actively contributes to research on minimally invasive techniques for spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage

Professor Halil Can is a senior neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital with specialised expertise in complex skull base and neurovascular surgeries.

• Published clinical research specifically on decompressive craniectomy outcomes in paediatric patients
• Performs endoscopic skull base surgeries for pituitary and pineal tumors
• Specialised in neurovascular procedures including aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformations
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Appointed as Professor in 2025 following extensive academic and clinical contributions

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).

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.