Removal of spinal cord tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

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. 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 completed a prestigious research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Earned a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience to master complex central nervous system disorders
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Research Award multiple times for spinal studies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Specialises in intricate sacral tumour removals and thoracoscopic spinal procedures
• Active member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Spine Society

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a specialist neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital who focuses on micro-surgical techniques for spinal and brain tumours.

• Completed the prestigious Dr Mehmet Zileli Advanced Spinal Surgery Course twice to master complex spinal stabilisations
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, staying updated on international tumour removal protocols
• Published research on cervical schwannomas and spinal hydatid cysts in international medical journals
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Recognised by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society for his work in neuroanatomy and functional neurosurgery

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly qualified neurosurgeon who completed a specialized fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in California.

• Trained at the University of Virginia as a visiting faculty member in neurosurgery
• Completed an intensive Spinal Surgery Programme at the Istanbul American Hospital
• Member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Specialises in precise surgical interventions for complex spinal column conditions
• Active member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Professor Halil Can is a leading neurosurgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on the intricate microsurgery required for spinal cord tumours.

• Specialises in both endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for spinal and spinal cord tumours
• Authored over 20 international research papers on spinal anatomy and injury recovery
• Performed extensive cadaveric studies to refine surgical approaches to the lumbar spine
• Expertise includes managing complex spinal fractures and degenerative spine diseases

Professor Kenan Kibici is a highly specialised neurosurgeon who has published extensive research on spinal cord injuries and complex tumour variants. He currently teaches the next generation of surgeons as a Faculty Member at Altınbaş University.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the GATA Military Medicine Faculty
• Specialises in spinal cord tumours, including rare peripheral nerve schwannomas
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Spinal Surgery Group
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques for spine and nerve decompression