CyberKnife for brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Nichakorn Seehirunwong is a diagnostic radiologist at Intrarat Hospital specialising in the precision imaging required for radiation oncology treatments.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University
• Holds a Certificate of Diagnostic Radiology for expert imaging interpretation
• Collaborates with clinical teams to choose the most effective imaging tests
• Interprets complex medical scans to assist in radiation treatment planning
• Uses test results to inform and guide ongoing medical care protocols

Award-winning neurosurgeon Ramazan Uyar specialises in complex cerebrospinal tumour surgery at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Winner of the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for neurosurgical research
• Expertise includes aneurysm surgery and paediatric neurosurgery
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at Sanliurfa State Hospital
• Focuses on precision spine surgery and hydrocephalus treatments
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

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.

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 Ahmet Karkucak is a highly technical neurosurgeon specialising in complex brain and spine tumours at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Focuses on precise tumour management including pituitary and spine lesions
• Expertise includes microsurgery for brain aneurysms and peripheral nerve conditions
• Holds the title of Associate Professor – a senior academic rank for surgical specialists
• Specialises in managing spinal fractures and complex hernias within the back and neck

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is an accomplished neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

• Completed advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery under Professor Selcuk Peker
• Specialises in treating complex brain tumours, including meningiomas and high-grade neuroepithelial tumours
• Published research on 3D-printed skull reconstruction and spinal vascular conditions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.