Dr. Nejat Akalan

About Dr. Nejat Akalan

Dr. Nejat Akalan, who has had over 45 years of experience in the practice of neurosurgery, now holds the position of heading the neurosurgery department at Medipol Mega University.
He is an expert in new-age treatment methods such as radiation-based procedures applied for conditions like epilepsy, glioblastoma, spinal injuries, and deep brain stimulation.
He received his medical degree from Ankara University in 1980, completed a residency in neurosurgery at Hacettepe University in 1986, and then returned to that university for research and training.
Among his experience, which includes visits to countries and involvement in international programs, are that he was a visiting lecturer at the University of Washington, and a neurosurgeon at the Department of Neurosurgery of Hacettepe University during the years from 1993 until 2000 before joining Medipol Mega University.
Active in many eminent institutions such as the Turkish Brain Research and Neuroscience Association, Turkish Clinical EMG-EEG Association and the Turkish Neurology Association, contributing to neurological disease management progress.
Dr. Akalan is the author of more than 117 research papers on epilepsy and brain malformations, which have been presented at international conferences and symposiums organised for knowledge dissemination of modern neurosurgery worldwide.

Conditions treated by Dr. Nejat Akalan

Medulloblastoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Glioma
Glioblastoma
Astrocytoma
Intervertebral Disc Hernia
Pituitary Adenoma
Brain Tumor
Vertebral Tumor
Epilepsy
Herniated Lumbar Spine

Area of Interest

Pituitary adenoma
O-arm imaging system
Epilepsy
Glioblastoma
Herniations
Astrocytoma
Movement disorders
Spine injuries
Glioma management
Neuro imaging
Deep brain stimulation
Neural therapy

Qualification

Medical degree: Ankara University (1980).
Specialisation: Hacettepe University (1986).

Work Experiences

Lecturer: University of Washington (1988-1989).
Neurosurgeon: Hacettepe University (1993-2000).

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CERTIFICATIONS (4)

World Academy of Neurosurgery
EANS Training Committee Chairman
Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
AANS/CNS Joint Section for Pediatric Neurosurgery

MEMBERSHIPS (6)

Board Member, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
Turkish Neurosurgery Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

Narin, F., Bahadir, S., Hanalioglu, S., Karakaya, D., Başar, I. T., Isikay, I., Söylemezoğlu, F., Akalan, N., & Bilginer, B. (2022). Gross total resection improves survival in pediatric intracranial ependymomas: What about other factors? Single center clinical experience of 79 cases. World Neurosurgery.
Gunbey, C., Bilginer, B., Oguz, K. K., Söylemezoğlu, F., Ergün, E. L., Akalan, N., Topçu, M., Turanli, G., & Yalnizoglu, D. (2022). Lesional resective epilepsy surgery in childhood: Comparison of two decades and long-term seizure outcome from a single center. Epilepsy Research, 181, 106882.
Gunbey, C., Söylemezoğlu, F., Bilginer, B., Oguz, K. K., Akalan, N., Topçu, M., Turanli, G., & Yalnizoglu, D. (2020). International consensus classification of hippocampal sclerosis and etiologic diversity in children with temporal lobectomy. Epilepsy & Behavior, 112(2), 107380.
Yalnizoglu, D., Ardıçlı, D., Bilginer, B., Konuskan, B., Oguz, K. K., Akalan, N., Turanli, G., Saygi, S., & Topçu, M. (2020). Long-term effects of vagus nerve stimulation in refractory pediatric epilepsy: A single-center experience. Epilepsy & Behavior, 110, 107147.
Bahadir, S., Narin, F., Başar, I. T., Hanalioglu, S., Bilginer, B., & Akalan, N. (2020). The effect of pentoxifylline on cerebral vasospasm following experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage. The International Journal of Neuroscience, 131(2), 1-7.
Gunbey, C., Bilginer, B., Oguz, K. K., Ergün, E. L., Söylemezoğlu, F., Akalan, N., Topçu, M., Turanli, G., & Yalnizoglu, D. (2017). Resective surgery in children with focal cortical dysplasias: A single-center experience. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 21(1), e34

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PROCEDURES

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Bone Reconstruction
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Decompression and Fixation

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FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

How can one select the best neurosurgeon?

Consider the neurosurgeon's:

Experience and specialisation
Patient feedback and success rates
Hospital affiliation and availability of appropriate technology
Communication skills and willingness to respond to your queries

What does the job of a neurosurgeon include?

Neurosurgeons diagnose and surgically treat brain, spine, and nervous system disorders. They routinely carry out surgical interventions for disorders like brain tumors, spinal disorders, traumatic injuries, and nerve diseases.

What is the difference between neurologists and neurosurgeons?

Neurologists treat movement and other neurological disorders without surgery. When necessary, neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures to treat neurological conditions.

What are the qualifications to become a neurosurgeon?

Neurosurgeons consist of:

Medical school (5-6 years)
A residency in neurosurgery (5-7 years)
Fellowship (optional, 1-2 years for specialisation)
Board certification and continuing medical education

Do neurosurgeons only do surgeries?

No. Neurosurgeons also treat patients non-operatively with medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications before considering surgical procedures. Surgery is usually contemplated only when all other treatments have failed.

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