Removal of meningioma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who completed advanced skull base and Gamma Knife training at the University of Marseille. He currently treats complex cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomas and skull base tumours
• Former Head and Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital
• Completed professional fellowships in Finland and France focusing on functional neurosurgery
• Published 68 peer-reviewed articles and chaired sessions at over 30 international medical congresses

Education & Academic Qualifications

License (MD)

Field: Medicine

University: Istanbul University

Year: 1987

Residency

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1988–1994

Clinical Fellowship

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)

Years: 1994–1995

Academic Titles & Positions

Assistant Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Years: 1995–2008

Professor

Field: Cardiovascular Surgery

Institution: Altınbaş University

Years: 2014–2019

Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations

-Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

-European Society for Vascular Surgery

Professor Halil Can is a senior neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, where he leads surgical interventions for complex meningioma cases.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery for removing deep-seated tumours with minimal disruption
• Serves as a Professor at İstinye University, training the next generation of neurological specialists
• Maintains a heavy research focus on neuro-oncology and cerebrovascular diseases with over 20 peer-reviewed publications
• Expert in managing both routine and high-risk metastatic brain tumours and cavernomas

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

• Specialises in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive approaches for intracranial tumours
• Completed advanced surgical training at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expertise in 3D-assisted surgical techniques for precision tumour access
• Regularly presents research on neuroimaging and surgical innovation at medical congresses

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler who has published extensive research on the morphometric analysis of meningiomas.

• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Published specific clinical studies on rare suprasellar psammomatous meningioma variants
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Spine Society of Europe
• Expert in neuroanatomy and complex surgical decompression techniques

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a highly skilled neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a 95% success rate in complex brain and spinal cord tumour surgeries.

• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base techniques for removing tumours
• Expertise in transnasal pituitary surgery and posterior fossa procedures
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published international research papers

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vascular and spine neurosurgery. Dr. Ozalp completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy. He previously served as a lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs complex brain aneurysm repair and arteriovenous malformation surgery.
• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive spinal fusion.
• Treats brain tumors using transnasal resection and stereotaxic radiosurgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using PET-CT and TrueBeam STx technology.

Professor Karkucak serves as a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on the intricate removal of brain and spine tumours.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology with a focus on meningiomas and pituitary tumours
• Performs complex aneurysm surgery and peripheral nerve repairs
• Focuses on microsurgical techniques to preserve healthy brain tissue
• Manages spinal oncology cases including fractures and tumour resections
• Leads surgical teams in a high-volume international hospital setting

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren focuses on microsurgery for brain tumours, favouring secure procedures with smaller incisions at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Specialises in performing tumour removals under high-magnification surgical microscopes
• Follows a ‘first do no harm’ philosophy, prioritising patient benefit in every case
• Completed his neurosurgery residency at the prestigious Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Provides post-operative care directly to monitor patient recovery and mobility
• Maintains an open line of communication by being personally accessible to patients

Associate Professor Melih Ucer serves as a senior neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital, bringing high-level expertise from the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery.

• Completed specialist neurosurgery training at Bakirköy Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Awarded the title of Associate Professor for his contributions to the field
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Trained at some of Turkey's largest psychiatric and neurological research centres
• Specialises in managing complex brain tumours including meningiomas

Dr. Hasan Mirzai is a professor of neurosurgery at Kolan Hospital Group in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumor surgery and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Mirzai has practiced at several major university hospitals, including Ege and Celal Bayar. He works at JCI-accredited Kolan International Hospital – a facility recognized for its neurology standards.

• Specializes in spinal surgery, treating herniated discs and spinal nerve conditions.
• Performs complex tumor resections for meningioma, glioblastoma, and medulloblastoma.
• Maintains professional membership in the World Spine Society.
• Treats neurological conditions in children through pediatric neurosurgery.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.