Excision of skull base tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

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. 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. 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.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated neurosurgeon who holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences.

• Completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto under world-renowned specialists
• Expertly manages complex cranial cases including meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 100 scientific articles on cranial and spinal surgery outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy and Eurospine

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. 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.

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

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