Craniotomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Ibrahim Akkurt is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on high-precision microsurgical techniques for the brain and spine.

• Specialises in craniotomy for the removal of complex brain and spine tumours
• Uses microsurgical methods to protect healthy tissue and improve recovery times
• Expert in treating spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping via surgical intervention
• Manages critical spine fracture treatments and scoliosis surgery within a dedicated neurosurgical unit

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

Professor Mete Karatay leads the neurosurgery team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in complex tumour removals for both adults and children.

• Performs craniotomies for brain and cerebellum tumours using advanced surgical navigation
• Expert in vascular neurosurgery including repairs for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas
• Handled intricate paediatric cases such as craniosynostosis and hydrocephalus
• Specialised in functional neurosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm
• Professor at a top-tier medical centre specialising in neuro-oncology cases

Professor Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital and has published 117 scientific papers on complex brain conditions.

• Uses intraoperative MRI to verify complete tumour removal during craniotomies
• Specialises in multiple subpial transections to treat medication-resistant epilepsy
• Employs the O-arm imaging system for real-time 3D surgical guidance
• Treats complex paediatric and adult cases including gliomas and pituitary adenomas
• Co-authored the textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a specialist neurosurgeon who uses 3D-printing technology to create custom grafts for complex cranioplasty and skull reconstruction.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Developed a specialized method for creating skull grafts using 3D-printed molds
• Regular invited speaker on complex spinal surgery and deformity correction techniques
• Researched genetic links in meningioma and published in the Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Gogusgeren uses advanced microsurgical techniques to perform craniotomies through smaller incisions for safer patient recovery. He practises at Avicenna International Hospital with a focus on minimally invasive neurosurgery.

• Specialises in secured surgeries under high-magnification microscopes
• Performs thousands of complex neurosurgical procedures with a focus on trust
• Prioritises smaller incisions to reduce post-operative patient harm
• Followed his father into neurology, continuing a family legacy of care
• Available to patients via direct mobile for post-surgical peace of mind

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a prestigious visiting scholarship at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the USA.

• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a leading private academic facility in Istanbul
• Spent seven years as a specialist at one of Turkey's major training and research hospitals
• Holds active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Completed intensive specialty training at Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital – a major neurological hub
• Awarded the title of Associate Professor for his contribution to neurosurgical science

Dr Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgical specialist at Can Hospitals who focus on neuronavigation for precise tumour removal. He uses this satellite-like mapping technology to navigate the brain during craniotomy procedures.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery using closed methods to reduce recovery time
• Treats complex cases including brain haemorrhages and congenital anomalies
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for head traumas and neuro-oncology
• Trained at Ege University Hospital - a prominent Turkish medical institution
• Performs hydrocephalus shunt procedures and manages intracranial pressure cases

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr. Ahmet Oktem is a neonatologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the intensive care of premature infants and neonatal infections. Dr. Oktem focuses on treating respiratory issues and metabolic disorders like hypoglycemia. He holds a doctorate from Ankara University and completed specialization at Hacettepe University.

• Manages complex cases of congenital anomalies and birth-related infections.
• Expert in prenatal screening and postnatal interventions for newborns.
• Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using robotic surgical systems.