Excision of skull base tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Professor Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on high-stakes cerebrospinal and skull base tumour surgeries.

• Won the prestigious Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine
• Specialises in aneurysm surgery and complex cerebrospinal tumour removals
• Expertise includes paediatric neurosurgery and managing cerebellum prolapse
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya – a major specialist hub in Turkey
• Previous career as Chief Physician, bringing senior leadership to surgical cases

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.

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. 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.

Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a neurosurgeon and professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in skull base surgery, neurovascular procedures, and spinal cord surgery. Dr. Bozbuga graduated from and completed his residency at Istanbul University Medical School.

• Expertise in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor removal.
• Treats cerebral artery aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and spinal stenosis.
• Performs specialized procedures including trans-sphenoidal adenomectomy and brain aneurysm repair.
• Contributed to numerous international peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu uses 3D-printing technology to improve precision during complex skull base and pituitary gland procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialised in transsphenoidal hypophysectomy using 3D-printed surgical assistance
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Completed advanced training in functional neurosurgery and head injury in Lithuania
• Published research on minimally invasive surgery for spontaneous cerebral haemorrhages
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Halil Can is a senior neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital who uses endoscopic techniques to reach complex tumours through the skull base.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery to access tumours with fewer external incisions
• Performs closed pituitary surgeries and treats tumours of the pontocerebellar angle
• Serves as a Professor at Istinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed international studies on neuro-oncology and surgical anatomy

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.

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly trained specialist in lateral skull base surgery who completed advanced fellowships at both Ohio State University and the University of Munich.

• Specialises in endoscopic approaches to the cerebello-pontine angle and inner ear
• Trained at the ICLO Teaching Center in Italy for complex skull base access
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Expertise in sialendoscopy and neurotology from leading Swiss and German clinics
• Accredited by the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board

Professor Serdar Kahraman is a leading specialist in neuroendoscopy who uses fine-tuned endoscopic techniques to access and remove complex skull base tumours.

• Trained at the Free University of Berlin in advanced neuro spinal endoscopy
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center and Yeni Yüzyıl University
• Uses microsurgery and endoscopy to improve surgical precision and reduce recovery times
• Active member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specialises in neuroendoscopy for both brain tumours and pituitary adenomas

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is an expert neurosurgeon at Eskişehir City Hospital who specialises in complex cranial and spinal procedures.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome – one of Europe's largest medical centres
• Published research on 3D-printed customised grafts for reconstructing complex skull and orbital defects
• Speaker and trainer for the Turkish Neurosurgery Society on advanced spinal deformity and surgical techniques
• Extensive academic background with research into the genetic links of meningioma and skull tumours