Brain tumor removal Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a specialist neurosurgeon who reached his senior academic rank at the prestigious Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Hospital for Neurological Diseases.

• Specialises in endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary gland procedures
• Focuses on neuro-oncological surgery for the removal of complex brain tumours
• Involved in establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Published author and researcher in the field of clinical neurosurgery
• Recognised for his expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Nichakorn Seehirunwong is a diagnostic radiologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in interpreting medical imaging results and informing complex treatment plans. Dr. Seehirunwong earned her medical degree from the Prince of Songkla University. She also completed her diagnostic radiology certification at the same institution.

• Performs imaging-guided procedures and radiation oncology treatments.
• Treats pediatric oncology cases including neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor.
• Provides diagnostic support for brain tumors, sarcomas, and lymphomas.
• Works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Thailand.

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.

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.

Award-winning neurosurgeon Associate Professor Ramazan Uyar specialises in complex brain and spinal cord tumour removals at Medical Park Antalya. He won the prestigious Dr Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for his neurological research at Istanbul University.

• Focuses on both adult and paediatric neurosurgery for tumour cases
• Performs delicate aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumour resections
• Expert in treating cerebellum prolapse and hydrocephalus conditions
• Previously served as Chief Physician at several major state hospitals
• Trained at the highly regarded Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

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. 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.

Dr. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as the Head of Department at Marmara University – a premier medical institution. He holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience and has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards for his surgical research.

• Specialises in complex primary brain tumours including gliomas, meningiomas, and pituitary adenomas
• Completed clinical research fellowships at the University of Toronto in Canada and training in the UK
• Former Director of the Institute of Neuroscience, overseeing advanced surgical protocols
• Fellow of the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy with over 100 international publications
• Expertise in both cranial tumour removal and complex spinal reconstructions

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner is a highly credentialed neurosurgeon who completed an intensive fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Centre in the United States.

• Trained at the University of Virginia Faculty of Medicine in Charlottesville
• Former Research Fellow at the Santa Monica Hospital Center for Spinal Surgery
• Specialises in neurosurgical oncology and complex spine interventions
• Active member of AO Spine International and the Scoliosis Research Society
• Expertise in minimal intervention surgery for spinal and neurological conditions

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 highly regarded neurosurgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, specialising in the removal of complex brain and skull base tumours.

• Performs microsurgical and endoscopic removals for glial, meningioma, and pituitary tumours
• Specialises in neuro-oncology, focusing on intraventricular and pontocerebellar angle tumours
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed international studies on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier institutions

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu uses high-tech 3D printing technology to assist with complex transsphenoidal hypophysectomies for removing pituitary tumours.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital
• Completed a specialised European training course on head injuries and functional neurosurgery in Lithuania
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex brain and spinal cases
• Actively contributes to neurosurgical research with published case reports on neural tumours

Professor Deniz Konya is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who completed a prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He leads complex neurosurgical cases at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul.

• Specialises in the removal of spinal and brain tumours including medulloblastoma
• Serves as a Professor at Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 47 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on neurosurgery
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the European Spine Society
• Recognised with three medical prizes for his research and clinical contributions