Dr. Selcuk Ozdogan

About Dr. Selcuk Ozdogan

Associate Professor, MD, Ph.D., Selçuk ?zdoğan completed his education in the Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute, Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program with supervision by Prof. Dr. Turgay İsbir and studied at Arkansas Saint Louis University in USA under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil.
He underwent a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital, where Prof. Dr. Yasargil and Dr. Uğur Türe educated him.
He also received specialisation training through the Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University, and he completed secondary education at İçel Anatolian High School.
He has exhibited his talents at different places by being a Faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery at Haliç University and an Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital and Biruni University Hospital; he has also served as an Associate Professor at S.B.U. Kartal, Sancaktepe, and Istanbul Training and Research Hospitals.
Before this, he was Chief Assistant for S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim and Kartal Training and Research Hospitals. His earlier appointments were Specialist Doctor at S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases in Hospital and the State Hospital of Mus, and Clinical Fellow in Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. ?zdoğan is a member of many professional associations, such as the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and the Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular, and Neurooncology Groups of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society. He is also a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Conditions treated by Dr. Selçuk ?zdoğan

Brain Tumors
Sciatica
Spina bfida

Area of Interest

Brain Tumors
Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Spinal Tumors & Myelomas

Qualification

Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute Molecular Medicine Doctorate Program (Prof.Dr. Turgay İSBİR)
Saint Louis University, Arkansas, USA (Prof.Dr. M. Gazi YASARGIL)
Yeditepe University Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery ‘Clinical Fellowship’ Program (Prof.Dr. M.Gazi YAŞARGİL – Prof.Dr. Uğur TÜRE)
Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Specialization Training
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
İçel Anatolian High School

Work Experiences

Haliç University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty Member
Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital – Associate Professor
Biruni University Hospital – Associate Professor
S.B.U. Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
S.B.U. Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
S.B.U. Istanbul Training and Research Hospital – Chief Assistant
S.B.U. Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital – Chief Assistant
S.B.U. Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Chief Assistant
S.B.U. Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Hospital – Specialist Doctor
Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital – Clinical Fellow
Mus State Hospital – Specialist Doctor

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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

Turkish Neurosurgery Association
Turkish Spine Association
Turkish Neurosurgery Society Neuroanatomy, Neurovascular and Neurooncology Groups
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (7)

Sabuncuoğlu, H., Özdoğan, S., Karadağ, D., & Timurkaynak, E. T. (2011). Congenital hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas: Case report and extensive literature review. Turkish Neurosurgery, 21(1).
Sabuncuoğlu, H., Dinçer, D., Güçlü, B., Erdoğan, E., Hatipoğlu, H. G., Özdoğan, S., & Timurkaynak, E. (2008). Intradural cement leakage: A rare complication of percutaneous vertebroplasty. Acta Neurochirurgica, 150, 811–815. Springer-Verlag.
Özcan, H., Emiroğlu, B. G., Sabuncuoğlu, H., Özdoğan, S., Soyer, A., & Saygı, T. (2021). A comparative study for glioma classification using deep convolutional neural networks. Molecular Biology and Evolution.
Sabuncuoğlu, H., Özdoğan, S., & Timurkaynak, E. (2008). Spontaneous regression of extruded lumbar disc herniation: Report of two illustrative cases and literature review.
Yaltirik, K., Ashour, A. M., Reis, C. R., Özdoğan, S., & Atalay, B. (2016). Vertebral augmentation by kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty: 8 years experience outcomes and complications. Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 7(3), 153–160. Medknow.
Başaran, R., Efendioğlu, M., Şenol, M., Özdoğan, S., & Işık, N. (2018). Morphometric analysis of posterior fossa and craniovertebral junction in subtypes of Chiari malformation. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 169, 1–11. Elsevier.
Kazancı, B., Özdoğan, S., Kahveci, R., Gökçe, E. C., Yiğitkanlı, K., Gökçe, A., & Erdoğan, B. (2017). Neuroprotective effects of pregabalin against spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Turkish Neurosurgery, 27(6), 952–961.

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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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Doctor Selçuk Özdoğan doing teleconsultation on the MediGence platform?

Dr. Selçuk Özdoğan is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

How long is the consultation?

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

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We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

Is a follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

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The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

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Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

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Yes. Our case manager will provide the cost estimate, the doctor’s opinion, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

What do neurosurgeons do?

Neurosurgeons specialise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. These afflictions would include brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, stroke, aneurysms, and nerve disorders.

When should I see a neurosurgeon?

You may be referred to a neurosurgeon if you have:

Chronic back or neck pain
Sciatica or nerve compression
Brain tumors or lesions
Injuries to the brain or spine
Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or other neurological conditions requiring surgical evaluation

Do neurosurgeons only do surgery?

No. While surgery is integral to their work, neurosurgeons also assess and manage conditions that may not need surgical intervention. They work with neurologists, physiotherapists, and pain specialists to provide integrated care.

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

In general, neurologists deal with treating neurological conditions medically and/or therapeutically, while neurosurgeons deal with treating them surgically if need be.

Are surgery procedures on the brain and spine safe?

Contemporary neurosurgical techniques offer safer and more accurate procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery, neuronavigation, and intraoperative imaging. Every surgery has an individual risk-benefit assessment.

Will a neurosurgeon help with spine problems, such as a slipped disc?

Yes. Neurosurgeons regularly treat spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and vertebral fractures. They will determine if conservative treatment or surgery suits your condition.

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