Best Removal of spinal cord tumor neurosurgeons: TOP 84 doctors

• Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in the removal of spinal cord tumors.
• Utilizes minimally invasive surgery, microsurgery, and intraoperative monitoring.
• Experienced in spinal cord tumor resection and spinal reconstruction techniques.
• Trained internationally, including at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Holds certifications in neuro-oncology and spinal surgery.
• Member of key oncological and neurosurgical professional societies.
• Offers online consultations for global patients with spinal cord tumors.
• Fluent in English and native in Turkish, facilitating diverse patient communication.

• Dr. Gökalp Silav specializes in advanced spinal cord tumor removal techniques.
• Uses minimally invasive surgery, intraoperative monitoring, and precision neuronavigation.
• Trained internationally in the USA at renowned institutions like Barrow Neurological University.
• Employs cutting-edge methods such as endoscopic surgery, laser ablation, and fluorescence-guided resection.
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with membership in The Turkish Medical Association and Neurosurgical Society.
• Offers remote consultations for spinal cord tumor patients globally.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating multi-lingual communication.

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.

• Dr. Nejat Akalan specializes in minimally invasive spinal cord tumor removal.
• Expert in techniques like microsurgery, laser ablation, and intraoperative MRI.
• Utilizes neuronavigation and neurophysiological monitoring during tumor removal.
• Trained internationally, with significant experience in Europe and the United States.
• Heads Neurosurgery Department at Medipol, focusing on advanced spinal procedures.
• Member of renowned neurosurgical societies, ensuring adherence to global standards.
• Consults patients in English and Turkish for spinal cord tumor concerns online.

Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

• Dr. Paul Kremer specializes in innovative spinal cord tumor removal.
• Employs advanced methods: intraoperative MRI, neuronavigation, and neuromonitoring.
• Developed microsurgical techniques for precise tumor excision.
• International practice in Germany, with training from Heidelberg University.
• Head of Neurosurgery at Asklepios Nord Clinic since 2005.
• Member of professional neurosurgical societies, advancing spinal surgery standards.
• Offers online consultations for global patients with spinal cord tumors.
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating communication with diverse patients.

Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

• Dr. Yu-mi Ryang specializes in innovative spinal cord tumor removal techniques.
• Uses minimally invasive surgery, intraoperative monitoring, and microsurgical methods.
• Experienced with spinal neuronavigation and laser tumor ablation.
• International practice in Germany, integrating global advancements in neurosurgery.
• Holds Neurosurgery Oncology Certificate from the German Society of Neurosurgery.
• Member of AOSpine and the German Society for Spine Surgery.
• Offers online consultations for remote and international patients.
• Fluent in English and German, facilitating communication with diverse patients.

Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in disorders of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, brain tumors, and Parkinson's Disease. He has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatments and research, and is an expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. X is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience. He has a Medical Education from Istanbul University, specialization in Internal Medicine, and a Medical Oncology Specialization from Istanbul University's Oncology Institute. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Association, Lung Cancers Association, ESMO, ASCO and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

• He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
• He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
• He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
• Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.

Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Neurosurgeon

Professor Stefano Boriani is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and author of unique surgical staging system of spinal tumors and tumor resection techniques. He has performed over 3,000 surgical procedures, written over 430 research articles, and invented a carbon fiber system for tumor reconstruction. He is also a professor at the Post-Graduate School of Orthopaedics at the University of Bologna, and a honorary member of several spine societies. He is also the founder of a non-profit association in Mozambique which supports medical activities and trains local surgeons.

Chief Oncologist, Specialist in the treatment of tumors of the different localizations

Medical Oncology specialist with expertise in lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, liver, kidney, pancreatic, stomach, prostate, and uterine cancers. Experienced in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, phytotherapy, ozone therapy, hyperthermic chemotherapy, GIS cancer, and gynecological and genitourinary cancer. Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, Medical Oncology Association, Turkish Cancer Research and Warfare Association, European Society of Medical Oncology, European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.