Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 and completed a prestigious research fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Directed the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University – a key hub for complex neurological research
• Supervised intricate paediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and shunt placements
• Held the position of Chairman for the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group
• Won the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his contributions to surgical sciences

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.

Professor Halil Can is a neurosurgical expert at İstinye University Liv Hospital who provides both traditional shunt operations and endoscopic ‘closed’ brain surgeries for hydrocephalus.

• Performs endoscopic third ventriculostomy – a minimally invasive alternative to traditional shunts
• Specialises in ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgeries for fluid management
• Serves as a Professor at İstinye University – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Extensive academic background with over 20 published peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical outcomes
• Expertise includes treating complex congenital disorders like Chiari malformations and arachnoid cysts

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a functional neurosurgery specialist at Atlas University Hospital with international training from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Completed specialist neurosurgical training at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Specialised in functional neurosurgery and head injury management
• Authored research on minimally invasive techniques for intracranial pressure and haemorrhage
• Presents clinical findings at major Turkish Neurosurgical Society scientific congresses

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who previously served as the Chief of the Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital.

• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly skilled in microsurgery following specialized training at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe
• Extensively published researcher with a focus on intracranial hematomas and spinal stabilization

Dr Mehmet Besir Surme is a specialist neurosurgeon at Eskisehir City Hospital with dedicated international fellowship training in paediatric neurosurgery.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy
• Specialises in managing complex shunt complications, including rare cases of bowel perforation
• Published research on advanced imaging techniques for Chiari malformations and brain stem pressure
• Recognised speaker at the Turkish Neurosurgery Society on complex spinal and paediatric surgical techniques
• Academic researcher with published findings on 3D-printed moulds for customized cranioplasty

Associate Professor Melih Ucer gained international surgical perspective as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the United States.

• Practises at Biruni University Hospital – a leading academic and research centre
• Holds specialist certification from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Brings senior expertise from Istanbul's major training and research hospitals
• Treats complex neurosurgical cases involving the brain and spine
• Member of Eurospine and the Turkish Spine Society

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga leads the neurosurgery department at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, bringing elite academic expertise to complex shunt surgeries.

• Specialises in correcting congenital conditions like spina bifida and hydrocephalus
• Subspecialises in skull base surgery and neurovascular procedures
• Serves as a senior professor at Istanbul Science University, training future surgeons
• Performs delicate shunt placements and syringomyelia surgeries using microsurgical techniques
• Active member of international neurosurgical societies with extensive peer-reviewed research

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.