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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

Neurosurgeon

19 years of experience

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is a neurosurgeon with 18 years of experience. He specializes in microneurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. He treats head trauma, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal disorders. Dr. Akcakaya uses advanced surgical techniques for these complex conditions.

He has received several awards, including the Second Prize for 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Congress of the Nervous Sy Surgery Society. He completed a 4-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He also holds the EANS board certificate (Part I). Dr. Akcakaya has completed fellowships in Israel and Germany.

He is a member of the Turkish Association of Neurosurgery and EANS. He has also served on scientific committees for international courses on endoscopic spine surgery.

Location

5.036 reviews

Professional Experience

2025 – Present
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, affiliated with Demiroğlu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

2019 – 2025
Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals, affiliated with Demiroğlu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

2017 – 2019
Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, affiliated with Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

2016 – 2017
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, affiliated with Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

2015 – Present
Attending Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey

2013 – 2015
Attending Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2006 – 2012
Resident, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

Education & Fellowships

2017 – 2018
Clinical Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
(Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Joachim K. Krauss)

2010
Clinical Fellowship in Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Microsurgery
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
(Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Shimon Rochkind)

2006 – 2012
Residency in Neurosurgery
Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

2005 – 2006
Residency in Anatomy
Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

1999 – 2005
M.D., Istanbul School of Medicine
Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
*GPA: 3.17/4.00*

1991 – 1999
Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School)
Istanbul, Turkey
*GPA: 4.47/5.00*

Awards & Certifications

Second Prize, Best Oral Presentation, Nervous Sy Surgery Society Congress

European Board of Neurosurgery (EANS) Certification (Written Exam, Leeds, UK)

Advanced Clinical Practice Certification, Nice, France

Completed 4-Year EANS Educational Program

Professional Memberships

Scientific Committee Member, International Courses on Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery (Istanbul)

Turkish Association of Neurosurgery

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Key Expertise

✔ Minimally Invasive Spine & Brain Surgery
✔ Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
✔ Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
✔ Academic Research & Surgical Training

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