Brain tumor removal Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgical specialist who combines high-level clinical practice with a teaching role at Istinye University in Istanbul.

• Specialises in both brain and spinal tumour removal with a focus on neuromodulation
• Manages the entire surgical journey from pre-operative planning to post-surgery recovery
• Expertise includes functional neurosurgery techniques and radiofrequency thermocoagulation
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Completed intensive neurosurgery residency at the prestigious Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a highly skilled neurosurgeon based at Biruni University Hospital who brings international expertise to complex brain surgery cases.

• Spent time as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery in the USA
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his high level of clinical and academic work
• Trained at the specialized Bakirkoy Psychiatric Hospital – a major centre for neurological diseases
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the European Spine Society

Professor Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren specialises in microsurgical brain tumour removal at Avicenna International Hospital with a focus on patient-centred trust.

• Performs secured surgeries using high-magnification microscopes to protect healthy brain tissue
• Advocates for minimally invasive approaches through smaller incisions to aid recovery
• Trained at Haydarpasa Numune Hospital, a cornerstone of Turkish neurosurgical education
• Maintains a strict policy of only performing surgeries with proven patient benefits
• Provides direct personal contact to patients for post-operative support and monitoring

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Medipol University. He completed advanced training in intraoperative MRI applications at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland.

• Specialises in precise Gamma Knife treatment for brain tumours
• Completed a four-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies training programme
• Contributed to 32 international publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Serves as a visiting scientist at Maastricht University in the Netherlands

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, and leukemia chemotherapy. Dr. Apak is the current Head of Department at Istanbul University Department of Pediatrics.

• Published over 70 international medical articles on pediatric oncology research.
• Treats complex conditions like lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Erol Akgul is a lead Interventional Neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital specialising in complex vascular and tumour-related neurological cases.

• Holds a professorship at one of Turkey's largest medical research institutions
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Specialist in minimally invasive guided procedures for delicate cranial cases
• Translates research into clinical practice through the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

Professor Fikret Baskan is a lead neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a specific focus on complex neuro-oncological surgery and paediatric cases.

• Brings nearly a decade of dedicated expertise to paediatric neurosurgery and brain tumour removal
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialises in managing congenital anomalies and spinal cord surgery alongside oncology
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

• He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
• He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
• He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
• Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. The professional journey includes significant tenures at prominent training and research hospitals, specifically focusing on complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.

The doctor completed medical education at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, followed by specialized training at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital and the M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, gaining deep expertise in surgical interventions and patient care within these specialized fields.

Professor Vikas Gupta leads the neurosurgery department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, focusing on the removal of glioma and glioblastoma. He specialises in using minimally invasive techniques to treat complex brain and spinal cord tumours.

• Head and Chief of Neurosurgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital
• Expert in radiosurgery and precise resection of malignant brain tumours
• Member of the Indian Society for Cerebrovascular Surgery
• Fellowship trained with a Senior Master of Neurosurgery (MCh) qualification
• Specialises in spinal reconstruction and deformity correction following tumour removal