Gamma Knife Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Ramazan Uyar is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya who received the prestigious Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his work on vagus nerve stimulation.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology, focusing on complex brain and spinal cord tumours
• Expertise in surgical management of aneurysms and hydrocephalus
• Trained at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Göztepe Training Hospital
• Managed neurological surgical units as a former Chief Physician at several state hospitals
• Focuses on both adult and paediatric neurosurgical cases

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. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Lee Jung Il is a leading neurosurgeon at Samsung Medical Centre – globally recognised as a top-tier hospital for oncology and neurology care.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for tumours and vascular malformations
• Performs high-precision procedures at one of Asia's most advanced medical facilities
• Focuses on non-invasive alternatives to traditional open brain surgery
• Contributes to clinical research at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

The doctor is the Head of the Radiation Oncology Department and has an extensive background in oncology, having completed specialty training at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital. The doctor graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and specializes in the treatment of stomach cancer, pancreaticobiliary cancer, CNS tumors, pediatric tumors, sarcomas, and hematologic cancers.

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed advanced international training at the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

• Earned the title of Associate Professor for his contribution to neurosurgical research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society
• Held senior specialist roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Member of EUROSPINE, ensuring treatment follows international evidence-based standards

Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.

• Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
• Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Merdan Fayda is a radiation oncologist at Liv Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in high-precision tumor irradiation using 4D-radiotherapy and IMRT. Dr. Fayda studied radiosurgery at the University of North Carolina. He serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its diagnostic precision.

• Expert in radiation diagnostics including MRI, CT, and PET-CT.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in national and international medical journals.
• Member of the American and European Societies for Radiation Oncology.
• Treats complex cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and brain.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with extensive academic research in Gamma Knife radiosurgery. He serves at Istanbul Medipol University, one of the region's most prominent medical training institutions.

• Completed a 4-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Lectured internationally 40+ times on stereotactic techniques and functional neurosurgery
• Broadened expertise through intraoperative MRI training at Zurich University Hospital
• Contributed to over 30 medical publications and 12 textbooks on neurosurgical outcomes
• Serves as a visiting scientist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands

Professor Mehmet Tonge serves as a senior specialist in the Brain and Nerve Surgery department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He brings high-level academic expertise to the management of complex neurological conditions.

• Specialises in neurosurgery and clinical nerve disorders
• Practices at a major JCI-accredited university hospital centre
• Focuses on precise surgical and radiosurgical interventions
• Contributes to clinical research in brain and nerve care

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan has focused on pediatric neurosurgery for nearly a decade. He treats complex cases like brain tumors, spinal cord malformations, and hydrocephalus.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for spina bifida and congenital anomalies.
• Performs neuro-oncological surgery, brain tumor removal, and spinal cord reconstructions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
• Practices at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.