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Dr. Gokalp Silav

Neurosurgeon

, Antalya, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Gokalp Silav is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sisli, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokalp Silav is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Young Neurosurgeons Group
  • Member of Board of Directors Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
  • Member Turkish Medical Association
  • Member Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Medical Faculty- Medical Traning
  • Ankara University Medical Faculty- Brain and Neurosurgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

What is the medical expertise of Dr Gokalp Silav?

  • Dr Gokalp Silav is a leading neurosurgeon with extensive experience in treating a range of conditions such as brain cancer, glioma, spinal cord tumour, astrocytoma, brain injury, and brain tumour.
  • Throughout his career, he has participated in 8 international and 30 national courses. Annually, he performs 400 spinal and brain surgeries on average.
  • Dr Gokalp Silav is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group.
  • Dr Silav has published more than 23 scientific articles in international and 20 articles in national journals of repute. Some of his publications include:
    1. Arslan M, Deda H, Avci E, Elhan A, Tekdemir I, Tubbs RS, Silav G, Yilmaz E, Baskaya MK. Anatomy of Meckel's cave and the trigeminal ganglion: anatomical landmarks for a safer approach to them. Turk Neurosurg. 2012;22(3):317-23.
    2. Işik N, Elmaci I, Silav G, Celik M, Kalelioğlu M. Chiari malformation type III and results of surgery: a clinical study: report of eight surgically treated cases and review of the literature. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2009;45(1):19-28.
    3. Silav G, Arslan M, Comert A, Acar HI, Kahilogullari G, Dolgun H, Tubbs RS, Tekdemir I. Relationship of dorsal root ganglion to intervertebral foramen in lumbar region: an anatomical study and review of literature. J Neurosurg Sci. 2016 Sep;60(3):339-44.
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