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Dr. Burak Eren is a neurosurgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is an Associate Professor specializing in endoscopic pituitary surgery and brain tumor resection. Dr. Eren treats complex vascular and spinal conditions including aneurysms and spinal cord tumors. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for cardiac and oncological care.

• Authored over 10 international peer-reviewed articles on spinal surgery and traumatic brain injury.
• Specializes in endoscopic techniques for pituitary tumors and skull base surgery.
• Co-authored textbook chapters on hypophysis lesions and sacral trauma management.
• Treats degenerative spinal diseases such as stenosis and lumbar disc herniation.

Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal conditions like spondylolisthesis. He has held senior academic roles at Maltepe University for over 15 years. Dr. Karaoglan won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Treats complex conditions including Moyamoya disease and craniostenosis.

Education & Academic Background

GATA School of Military Medicine – Medical Degree

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic – Specialization in Neurosurgery

Beykent University – Master’s Degree in Hospital and Health Institutions Management

Professional Experience

GATA Military Medical Faculty – Internship in General Medicine 

Samsun Field (Sahra) Medical School Command – Physician 

Naval Command, Combat Fleet, TCG Effort – Medical Officer 

Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician

Shipyard Command Infirmary, Turkish Naval Forces – Physician 

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Chief Assistant, Neurosurgery Department 

Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital – Chief of Neurosurgery Clinic 

Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Neurosurgery Specialist

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine – Neurosurgery Lecturer

Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery – Faculty Member 

Certifications & Courses

-Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS) Courses

-GATA Military Medicine Faculty – Microsurgery Training Course

-Istanbul Vatan Hospital – Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Course

-Neuroanatomy Course

-Spine Surgery Course

Professional Memberships 

-Turkish Neurosurgery Association 
-Spine Society of Europa
-Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

Research & Publications

Transpedicular fixation application in thoracic and lumbar stabilization, results and complications.
Yayla O, Demircan MN, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Seçer HI, Kıbıcı K, Tosyalı L, Akın ON, Alkan K. GATA Bulletin.

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on histopathological changes in acute period after crush trauma in rabbit sciatic nerve.
Akın ON, Kutlay M, Demirel D, Kıbıcı K, Elbüken E. J Atatürk Univ Med Fac.

Early diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of delayed traumatic intracerebral hematomas.
Kutlay M, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Natl J Trauma.

Traumatic delayed epidural hematomas: Retrospective analysis of 7 new cases and 48 from literature.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Akın ON. Natl J Trauma 1998.

Single vertebral body screw-rod or plate fixation for ventral thoracic spine lesions.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Seçer HI, Tosyalı L. Turk Neurosurg 1999.

Peripheral nerve schwannomas.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Akın ON, Demircan MN, Kıbıcı K, Topuz K, Başekim Ç, Demirel D. Turk J Neurosurg  1999.

Epidemiological study of traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Kutlay A, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. GATA Bulletin  1999.

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment on fetal spinal cord grafts: Preliminary study.
Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Kıbıcı K, Dündar K, Yıldırım Ş. Turk Neurosurg, 1999.

Corpus callosum lipomas with frontal subcutaneous lipomas.
Çolak A, Kutlay M, Başekim Ç, Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN. Gülhane Med J,  2000.

Morphometric study with image analysis system in meningiomas.
Kıbıcı K, Kutlay M, Çolak A, Demircan MN, Akın ON, Baloğlu H. Turk J Neurosurg, 2003.

Morton Neuroma with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Demircan MN, Kıral A, Çolak A, Kutlay M, Akın ON. Turk J Neurosurg, 2006.

Carpal tunnel surgery with mini open technique: Functional results.
Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg, 2010.

Surgical treatment of common peroneal nerve entrapment: Clinical study.
Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

Cauda equina syndrome after sacrum transverse fracture: Case report.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Turk J Neurosurg,  2010.

Schwannoma from sensory sural nerve: Case report.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K. Erciyes Med J,  2013.

Clinical analysis of wrist drop due to radial tunnel syndrome.
Köksal V, Kıbıcı K, Kırbaş S. Indian J Med Res Pharm Sci,  2016.

Spinal subdural hematoma after minimally invasive lumbar discectomy.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B, Gültekin MZ. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Rare variant of vertebral artery originating from external carotid artery.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Minimally invasive surgical treatment of piriformis syndrome.
Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ, Erok B. J Clin Rev Case Rep,  2019.

Large suprasellar psammomatous meningioma: A rare variant.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Kaya RA. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

Large pericallosal lipoma after traumatic head injury: Case report.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Pak J Radiol,  2020.

Fungating orbital mass as presentation of retinoblastoma.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. J Acad Res Med, 2020.

Ligamentum flavum hematoma with L5-S1 pars defect: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy in breast cancer: Surgical role.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg, , 2020.

Drop foot due to peroneal intraneural ganglion: Case report.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Akın O. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Surgical decompression of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in meralgia paresthetica.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B, Atca AÖ. Indian J Neurosurg,  2020.

Pulmonary cavitation in COVID-19: Primary or secondary?
Erok B, Kıbıcı K, Atca AÖ. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

Posterior dynamic stabilization for bilateral L5 pars defect.
Kıbıcı K, Erok B. Turk Neurosurg, , 2020.

Incidental MRI appearance of COVID-19 pneumonia.
Atca AÖ, Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Afr J Respir Med,  2020.

Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
Erok B, Kıbıcı K. Eur J Clin Exp Med,  2021.

Chest CT features of progressive COVID-19 pneumonia.
Erok B, Atca AÖ, Kıbıcı K. Acta Med Mediterr, 2021.

Dr. Evren Sandal is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery. Dr. Sandal completed focused research in cerebral bypass surgery at the University of Wisconsin, USA. He treats complex conditions including brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and brain cysts.

• Trained in skull base surgery at a leading US university medical center.
• Performs specialized procedures like discectomy and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
• Collaborated with global experts in craniocervical junction and cerebral bypass techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint Hospital, which features a dedicated Robotic Surgery Center.

Il medico è un neurochirurgo di spicco con specializzazione in neurochirurgia pediatrica. Con un'ampia esperienza in operazioni minimamente invasive sul cervello e sul midollo spinale, il medico tratta sia bambini che adulti. Il medico è anche un autore prolifico, contribuendo a numerose pubblicazioni incentrate sulla neurochirurgia generale e pediatrica. Inoltre, il medico ha tenuto lezioni presso la Facoltà di Medicina dell'Università di Tel Aviv, condividendo la sua esperienza con i futuri professionisti medici.<\/p>

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

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.

Il medico è un neurochirurgo esperto con oltre 20 anni di pratica, attualmente a capo del Dipartimento di Neurochirurgia presso il Centro Medico Hadassah. Formato negli Stati Uniti, il medico ha lavorato come Clinical Fellow presso la Cleveland Clinic e come Professore Visitante nel New Jersey.<\/p>

Laureato presso l'Istituto di Tecnologia di Israele nel 1987, il medico si è specializzato in neurochirurgia presso il Centro Medico Hadassah, ottenendo la certificazione dall'Associazione Europea dei Neurochirurghi. Come docente presso la Scuola di Medicina dell'Università Ebraica dal 1995, il medico ha scritto oltre 50 articoli e conduce studi clinici su gravi lesioni alla testa e tumori cerebrali.<\/p>

Specializations

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Specializations

Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

Brain and Spine Tumors

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

Il medico è un neurochirurgo altamente esperto con 30 anni nel campo, specializzato in chirurgia cerebrale e nervosa, chirurgia spinale, neuroendoscopia e chirurgia endoscopica spinale. Il medico ha ricoperto posizioni significative, tra cui Capo del Dipartimento di Neurochirurgia presso l'Anadolu Medical Center e l'Università Yeni Yüzyıl. <\/p>

Educato presso l'Accademia Medica Militare di Gülhane con ulteriore formazione in neuroendoscopia spinale presso l'Università Libera di Berlino, il medico è stato anche Professore Associato. Il medico è membro di diverse organizzazioni prestigiose, come la Società Turca di Neurochirurgia e l'Associazione Europea delle Società di Neurochirurgia.<\/p>

Dr. Mete Karatay is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He performs a wide range of nerve and brain procedures for adults and children. Dr. Karatay treats tumors of the brain, cerebellum, and spinal cord. He also specializes in pediatric cases like hydrocephalus and tethered cord syndrome.

• Performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and tremors.
• Treats spine conditions including disc herniations, kyphosis, and spinal stenosis.
• Implements Vagal and Spinal Cord Stimulation for epilepsy and chronic pain.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that partners with Boston Children's Hospital.

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme is a neurosurgeon at Eskişehir City Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Surme completed an international fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery in Rome, Italy. He has authored scientific publications with over 40 citations in his field.

• Performs craniotomy, shunt surgeries for hydrocephalus, and brain cyst removal.
• Treats Arnold Chiari syndrome and spinal stenosis using surgical techniques.
• Expertise in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and spinal cord stimulation.
• Uses 3D-printed molds for customized cranioplasty procedures.

Dr. Muhittin Emre Altunrende is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Altunrende treats brain and spinal tumors along with degenerative spinal conditions. He has published 18 articles in international medical journals.

• Performs complex procedures including brain tumor removal and herniated disc surgery.
• Expertise in treating acoustic neuromas, brain cysts, and spinal stenosis.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Alpay Cal is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He specializes in neuro-oncological surgery, spinal procedures, and pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Cal focuses on complex cases like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and arteriovenous malformations. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient care.

• Performs specialized procedures including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Treats specific conditions such as Chiari malformation and vestibular schwannoma.
• Published research on brain tumor markers and surgical techniques for cervical corpectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren is a neurosurgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of surgeries and specializes in minimally invasive microscopic procedures. Dr. Gogusgeren focuses on achieving results through small incisions to ensure patient safety. He practices at an ISO-accredited hospital ranked among the best in Istanbul.

• Performs brain tumor removals, discectomies, and laminectomies.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, pituitary adenomas, and brain cysts.
• Uses stem cell therapy for MS, ALS, autism, and spinal cord injuries.
• Provides patients with direct mobile access for post-surgical peace of mind.