Removal of spinal cord tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Assistant Professor Cevdet Gokcek is a high-volume neurosurgeon who has successfully treated thousands of patients with severe and complex spinal conditions.

• Maintains a success rate of 90 to 95 per cent for complex spinal and brain tumour surgeries
• Specialises in micro-neurosurgery and minimally invasive techniques to preserve spinal cord function
• Trained in neuro-endoscopy at Ghent University in Belgium for advanced surgical precision
• Former Lead Neurosurgeon at Ankara Training and Research Hospital overseeing complex surgical cases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and published 17 clinical research papers

Dr Ahmet Karkucak is a specialist neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex spinal column and nerve interventions.

• Specialises in both spine tumours and brain tumour resections
• Performs peripheral nerve surgery to restore motor function
• Treats spinal fractures and spinal cord compression cases
• Expertise includes pituitary surgery and aneurysm repair

Professor Hakan Ozalp is a leading neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with specialist training from Ankara University.

• Completed an international clinical fellowship at the University of Insubria in Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine training future specialists
• Previously served as a neurosurgeon at the prestigious Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and complex spinal surgery techniques
• Expert in brain and nerve surgery with a focus on tumour resection

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in brain surgery and spinal endoscopy. Dr. Kahraman previously served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed specialized training in neuro spinal endoscopy at the Free University of Berlin. Dr. Kahraman holds certifications in microsurgery and spinal procedures.

• Performs brain tumor removal and skull base tumor excision.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas and spinal cord tumors.
• Former Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Yeni Yüzyıl University.
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Eurospine.

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgical specialist at Istinye University who focuses on the delicate removal of spinal tumours and complex neuromodulation.

• Manages the entire clinical pathway from pre-surgical preparation to post-operative recovery
• Specialises in both surgical tumour removal and non-surgical spinal care
• Trained at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital in Istanbul
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Altunrende is a neurosurgery specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who focuses on complex brain and spinal tumours. He holds a prestigious academic background with extensive training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy in brain and nerve surgery
• Published 18 research articles in international medical journals on neurosurgical outcomes
• Specialises in spinal degenerative diseases and functional neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association
• Authored chapters in international medical textbooks regarding specialized surgical techniques

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly qualified neurosurgeon with international training from the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the USA.

• Specialises in complex spinal conditions at Biruni University Hospital
• Active member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
• Holds membership with the Turkish Spine Society for clinical excellence
• Earned Associate Professor status after years of specialist research and practice
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for neurological diseases and spine health

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren performs secured spinal tumour removals using micro-incisions at Avicenna International Hospital to protect delicate nerve tissue.

• Specialises in microsurgical techniques to improve safety and patient recovery
• Focuses on secured surgeries under high-magnification microscopes for precision
• Trained at the prestigious Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains a direct relationship with patients as a specialist neurosurgeon
• Follows a ‘first do no harm’ philosophy for surgical interventions

Professor Baskan is a neurooncological surgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focus deeply on delicate spinal cord and paediatric tumour removals.

• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in neurooncological surgery for both adults and children
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in treating complex spinal cord anomalies and congenital conditions
• Performed advanced neurosurgery at Istanbul's major training and research hospitals

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Dr Shruti Kate serves as the Head of Medical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously held a consultancy at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Treats solid tumours and paediatric cancers using a combination of medical and surgical expertise
• Awarded the sole travel grant from India for international research excellence at WCLC Toronto
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital in complex oncology management