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Dr. Burcu Goker

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 

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Dr. Burcu Goker is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2003 - Istanbul University School of Medicine
  • 2004 - 2010 - Istanbul University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

What is the medical expertise of Dr Burcu Goker?

  • With 10 years of experience under her belt, Dr Burcu Goker is an acclaimed pediatric neurologist. She is an expert in hydrocephalus, craniectomy, cystic meningiomas, and traumatic brain injury.
  • She completed a Research Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical School in Rome, Italy.
  • Over the course of her career, Dr Goker has published her work in leading scientific journals. These include:
    1. Goker B, Aydin S. Endoscopic Surgery for Recurrent Disc Herniation After Microscopic or Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy. Turk Neurosurg. 2020;30(1):112-118.
    2. Göker B, Kırış T. Sodium fluorescein-guided brain tumour surgery under the YELLOW-560-nm surgical microscope filter in pediatric age group: feasibility and preliminary results. Childs Nerv Syst. 2019 Mar;35(3):429-435.
    3. Yörükoğlu AG, Göker B, et al. Fully endoscopic interlaminar and transforaminal lumbar discectomy: Analysis of 47 complications encountered in a series of 835 patients. Neurocirugia (Astur). 2017 Sep-Oct;28(5):235-241.
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Dr. Serdar Baki Albayrak

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Serdar Baki Albayrak is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Serdar Baki Albayrak is part of:

  • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • European Society of Spinal Surgery.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship and the US Medical Licensing Examination program

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Turkish Marmara and Istanbul Universities.
  • Training - University of Helsinki (Finland)
  • Traning - Harvard Medical School (USA)
  • Traning - Na Homolce Hospital (Czech Republic)

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

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Dr. Canan Yildirim

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Canan Yildirim is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Canan Yildirim is part of:

  • Turkish Neonatology Association
  • Academy of Pediatric Specialization Association

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Children's Health and Diseases Specialization Education
  • Side Branch: Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Hospital Neonatology (Newborn) Side Branch Education

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Ozgur Celik

Neurosurgeon

, Samsun, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Ozgur Celik is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Ozgur Celik is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Certifications :

  • EANS (European Society of Neurosurgery) Courses
  • EANS Epilepsy, Pain, Neuromodulation, Head Trauma Course - February 2005 -Prague
  • EANS Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Course - February 2006 - Luxembourg
  • EANS Vascular Neurosurgery Course - June 2007 - Lisbon
  • EANS Tumor Course - September 2008 - Antwerp

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery - Specialization
  • Helsinki University Department of Neurosurgery - Neurovascular Surgery (Cerebrovascular Diseases Surgery) Clinical Fellowship
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Dr. Semra Isik

Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Semra Isik is a specialized Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Semra Isik is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association- Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • European Association for Cancer Research

Qualifications :

  • Medical Education - School of Medicine, Uludag University, 2005
  • Resident- Department of Neurosurgery, Uludag University, 2013

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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Dr. Hudayi Duman

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 

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Dr. Hudayi Duman is a specialized Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Hudayi Duman is part of:

  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Nervous System Surgery Association
  • Spina Bifida Association Membership

Qualifications :

  • Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
  • Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
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  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): hydrocephalus that typically occurs in older adults. It is characterized by an enlarged ventricle size but with normal CSF pressure.
  • Arachnoid Cysts: Cysts within the brain.