Stereotaxic surgeries Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Fikret Baskan is a central figure in paediatric neurosurgery at Biruni University Hospital, where he academicises the latest surgical techniques. He focuses on complex neuro-oncological procedures requiring high levels of precision.

• Specialises in treating congenital anomalies and spina bifida cases
• Expertise in hydrocephalus management using advanced shunting and drainage methods
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Provides senior clinical oversight at one of Turkey's major university teaching hospitals

Associate Professor Tahsin Ali Zirh is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon who performed Turkey's first successful deep brain stimulation procedure. He works at Medipol Mega University Hospital, leading their specialised movement disorders centre.

• Completed a prestigious Research Fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada
• Trained in functional neurosurgery at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Specialises in neurophysiology and stereotaxic approaches for complex movement disorders
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributes to research at Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences

Dr. Cevdet Gokcek is a neurosurgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain, spine, and pediatric nerve conditions. He has treated thousands of patients for complex disorders. Dr. Gokcek is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He previously completed a microsurgery course at Hacettepe University.

• Achieved a 95% success rate for severe brain and spine surgeries.
• Performs transnasal pituitary tumor removals and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Authored 17 articles published in national and international medical journals.
• Completed a neuro-endoscopy workshop at Ghent University in Belgium.

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.

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.