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Ahmet Karkucak
Ahmet Karkucak
Neurosurgeon
6 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Ahmet Karkucak

Neurosurgeon
6 years of experience

Specializations

 

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
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Edmundo Pichardo
Edmundo Pichardo
Plastic surgeon
38 years of experience

Edmundo Pichardo

Plastic surgeon
38 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Serdal Gungor
Serdal Gungor
Pediatric neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
3.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Serdal Gungor

Pediatric neurosurgeon
32 years of experience

Education and Specialization

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1987/1993)
  • Medical Specialization: Department of Pediatrics, Fırat University (1993/2001)
  • Subspecialty: Pediatric Neurology Unit, Hacettepe University (2002/2004)

Professional Experience

  • General Practitioner: Mardin State Hospital, Emergency Department (1993/1996)
  • Research Assistant: Faculty of Medicine, Fırat University (1996/2001)
  • Lecturer: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2001/2002)
  • Subspecialty Research Assistant: Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University (2002/2004)
  • Assistant Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2004/2008)
  • Associate Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2008/2014)
  • Professor: Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University (2014/2023)
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3.0
1 review
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Mustafa Serkan Alemdar
Mustafa Serkan Alemdar
Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience
3.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Mustafa Serkan Alemdar

Clinical oncologist
19 years of experience

Education and Specialization

  • 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

  • 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
  • 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
  • 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
  • 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
  • 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital
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3.0
1 review
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Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran
Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran
Neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran

Neurosurgeon
23 years of experience

EDUCATION:

  • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
  • Kültür College (1984–1988)
  • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
  • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

  • "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
  • "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
  • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
  • Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
  • Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
  • Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
  • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
  • Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
  • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
  • Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

  • Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
  • Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
  • Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
  • Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
  • Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
  • Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

 

 

 

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5.0
3 reviews
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Walter Querevalú
Walter Querevalú
General practitioner
35 years of experience

Walter Querevalú

General practitioner
35 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Samuel Moskovichi
Samuel Moskovichi
Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Samuel Moskovichi

Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience

Dr. Samuel Moscovici is a top neurosurgeon in Jerusalem, Israel. He is known for treating Epidermoid Cyst, Schwannoma, and Neurosarcoidosis. He also performs advanced procedures like Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement.

Dr. Moscovici has published 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 15 years. His research shows his strong commitment to medical progress. He is highly rated in six specialized conditions, which highlights his skill and dedication to patient care.

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4.5
12 reviews
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Andry Key
Andry Key
Pediatric neurosurgeon
51 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Andry Key

Pediatric neurosurgeon
51 years of experience

Dr. Andrew Kaye is a highly respected neurosurgeon with 47 years of experience. He specializes in brain tumor surgery, skull base procedures, pituitary tumor removal, and cerebral vascular surgery. He has led the Neurosurgery Department at Royal Melbourne Hospital. He also chaired the Neurosurgical Service of South Island in New Zealand.

Dr. Kaye graduated from the University of Melbourne. He completed further training at Oxford, Royal Melbourne, Royal Children’s Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic. He has received the Ronald Bittner Award and the Medal of Honor from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. Dr. Kaye is a member of several leading neurosurgical associations worldwide.

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4.5
12 reviews
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Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal
Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal
Pediatric neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
4.8
41 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital

Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal

Pediatric neurosurgeon
27 years of experience

accreditations:

International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Jose Hinojosa Mena-Bernal is a Spanish pediatric neurosurgeon. He specializes in neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, maxillofacial, and minimally invasive surgery. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Sant Joan De Déu Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hinojosa has also held leadership positions at other major hospitals in Spain.

He has written 93 scientific papers. Dr. Hinojosa works as an editor and reviewer for leading neurosurgical journals. He is President of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is also an active member of international groups such as ISPN and EANS. His roles show his strong reputation and influence in pediatric neurosurgery.

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4.8
41 reviews
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Umut Dogu Akturk
Umut Dogu Akturk
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Umut Dogu Akturk

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Dr. Umut Dogu Akturk is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 10 years in the field. He studied at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Akturk has held key positions at several hospitals, including Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, and Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He now practices at Emsey Hospital. He is known for his skill in complex neurosurgical procedures and his dedication to improving patient care.

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4.2
32 reviews
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Roberto Martínez Álvarez
Roberto Martínez Álvarez
Neurologist
41 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Hospital Ruber Internacional

Roberto Martínez Álvarez

Neurologist
41 years of experience

Experience

  • -Head of the Department of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital since 2005 .
  • - Neurosurgeon in the Radiosurgery Department of Ruber International Hospital since 1993 .
  • -Work experience at Puerta de Hierro Clinic, Madrid (1985–1989) .

Scientific and teaching activities

  • -180 publications in national and international medical journals.
  • 60 articles in leading international journals with high impact factor.
  • - Participation in 230 scientific conferences as a speaker, including 100 invited presentations at international symposia.
  • -Author : 3 published books and 22 chapters in scientific papers.
  • - Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid .

Internships in international centers

  • - La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France) – 2000, 2010, 2015.
  • -Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm (Sweden) – 1993, 1996.
  • - Birmingham Hospital, UK – 1987

Membership in scientific societies

  • - Member of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ISRS) , is a member of the Executive Council and the Educational Committee .
  • - Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons of the United States and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons .
  • -Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Asturias, Spain .

Languages of practice

  • -Spanish
  • -English
  • -French

Pathologies

-Benign brain tumors: meningiomas and neuromas:

-Cerebral vascular malformations:

-Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment operations:

-Operations to combat nervous anorexia:

Publications

2023 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kuss grade IV vestibular schwannoma in patients ≥ 65 years: a multi-institutional retrospective study Acta Neurochirurgica 165: 211–220,

2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery for Kues grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study Journal of Neuro-Oncology 160: 201–208.

2022 | Stereotactic radiosurgery versus active surveillance for asymptomatic, parafalcine, and parasagittal meningiomas: a matched cohort analysis from the IMPASSE Neurosurgery 90:750–757

2022| Active surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of patients with incident frontobasal meningioma - A subanalysis of the IMPASSE Cancers (Basel) trial. Mar 3;14(5):1300.

2022| Gamma Knife Outcomes and Recommendations and Complications: Patai fond Kuala Lumpur

2022| Radiosurgery for Mental Disorders LGKA Marsella

2022| The Role of SRS in Anorexia Nervosa ISRS Milan

2022| Expanding the indications for gamma knife radiosurgery Neuroonc and Rs Symp Malasia

2022 | Pituitary Adenoma: Conservative in Surgical Abortion Simp CUF Lisbo

Awards and certificates

2019|National Medical Prize XXI in the field of neurosurgery.

2018 | Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Psychiatry and Neurology

2015 | Factory Award torn away from the International Society of Stereotactic and Radiosurgery

2012 | Correspondent of the Real Medical Academy of Asturias.

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Raj Nagarkar
Raj Nagarkar
Clinical oncologist
29 years of experience
India, Nashik
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

Raj Nagarkar

Clinical oncologist
29 years of experience

accreditations:

Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Dr. Raj Nagarkar is a leading Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience. He has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries. His main focus areas are Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. He is involved in more than 200 clinical trials and has contributed to many national and international publications.

Dr. Nagarkar trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He teaches DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Dr. Nagarkar is dedicated to improving the quality of life for his patients.

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