Dr. Bestami Yalvaç is an accomplished specialist with more than 15 years of clinical experience in Ozone Therapy, Dry Needling, and Sports Medicine. He graduated from Istanbul University’s Çapa Medical Faculty, where he developed a strong scientific foundation in medical practice. He later completed his specialisation training at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, gaining advanced expertise in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and interventional therapeutic procedures.

Dr. Yalvaç’s clinical focus includes the management of fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, rheumatic pain, cervical and lumbar spine conditions, sports-related injuries, and complex neuromuscular disorders. He is particularly proficient in administering Ozone Therapy and Kinesiotape applications as part of comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans. His work integrates innovative therapeutic methods with traditional rehabilitation principles to optimise recovery and functional outcomes.

Throughout his career, Dr. Yalvaç has served in several reputable medical institutions, including Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty, Kütahya Emergency Health Services, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Van Regional Training and Research Hospital, and Istanbul Private Başarı Hospital. His dedication to personalised medicine and his multidisciplinary approach underline his commitment to improving patient well-being and long-term quality of life.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Bestami Yalvaç

Fibromyalgia

Osteoporosis

Stroke

Rheumatic Pain

Shoulder, Back, Knee, and Neck Pain

Cervical Hernia – Lumbar Hernia

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Left Hemiplegia – Right Hemiplegia

Paraplegia

Sports Injuries

Lumbar Flattening (Hypolordosis)

Lumbar Slip (Spondylolisthesis)

Spinal Cord Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatic Diseases

Chondromalacia

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

Nerve Compression

Polio

Brachial Plexus Disorders

Area of Interest

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Qualification

Undergraduate: Istanbul University, Çapa Medical Faculty

Specialisation: Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Work Experience

Istanbul University, Çapa Medical Faculty

Kütahya Emergency Health Services

Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Van Regional Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul Private Başarı Hospital

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Dr. Mahi Kasap is a distinguished pediatric specialist with more than a decade of clinical experience across both public and private healthcare institutions. Born in 1963, she graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, where she established a strong academic and clinical foundation before completing her specialization in pediatrics at Zeynep Kamil Women and Children’s Diseases Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading centers for maternal-child health.

Her early professional development at Zeynep Kamil Hospital allowed her to gain extensive expertise in child health, neonatal care, and pediatric diseases. Over the years, she has served in multiple reputable medical institutions, offering comprehensive pediatric care and contributing to advancements in child health services. Her career includes key roles at Batman State Hospital, Şile State Hospital, Beykoz State Hospital, Beykoz Children’s Chest Hospital, Şükrü Pasha Chest Diseases Hospital, Paşabahçe State Hospital, Beykoz Cebi Medical Center, Sancaktepe Via Hospital, and FSM Medical Center. Through these posts, she managed a wide range of pediatric cases, from common childhood illnesses to specialized respiratory, infectious, and dermatological disorders.

Dr. Kasap has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to pediatric well-being, combining evidence-based practice with a patient-centered approach. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in pediatric respiratory diseases, childhood allergies, infectious diseases, digestive system disorders, urinary tract infections, dermatological conditions, and healthy child follow-up with nutritional guidance.

Currently, she continues her professional practice at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, delivering advanced pediatric care while remaining committed to continuous medical education and up-to-date clinical practices.

Areas of Interest

• Healthy Child Follow-up and Nutrition

• Child Allergy (Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Eczema)

• Pediatric Respiratory Tract Infectious Diseases

• Pediatric Infectious Diseases

• Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections

• Pediatric Digestive System Diseases

• Pediatric Dermatological Diseases

Qualifications

• Undergraduate: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

• Specialisation: Zeynep Kamil Women and Children’s Diseases Hospital

Work Experience Highlights

• Zeynep Kamil Women and Children’s Diseases Hospital – Pediatric care and specialized child health services

• Maternal and Child Health Center – Contribution to maternal-child health programs

• Batman State Hospital – Management of diverse pediatric cases

• Şile State Hospital – General pediatric care

• Beykoz State Hospital – Outpatient pediatric services

• Beykoz Children’s Chest Hospital – Pediatric respiratory diseases

• Şükrü Pasha Chest Diseases Hospital – Chest disease specialization

• Paşabahçe State Hospital – Pediatric healthcare services

• Beykoz Cebi Medical Center – General pediatric care

• Sancaktepe Via Hospital – Pediatric health management

• FSM Medical Center – Specialized pediatric care and clinical research

Consultation with Dr. Mahi Kasap can be arranged through Diva Health in coordination with MediGence.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga is a distinguished neurosurgeon with more than 35 years of advanced clinical, surgical, and academic experience. He currently serves as the Director of the Nerve and Brain Surgery Unit at NP Brain Hospital Istanbul, where he leads a highly specialized department focused on complex cranial and spinal neurosurgical interventions. He practices in both Turkish and English and is particularly recognized for his expertise in pituitary adenoma, neck diseases, neuro-oncology, and spine surgery.

He completed his medical and surgical training at the University of Istanbul, obtaining his MD degree between 1985 and 1991. In 1993, he graduated from Zurich University Hospital with a specialization in neurosurgery, strengthening his academic foundation in one of Europe’s leading neurosurgical centers. Between 1988 and 1989, he pursued an advanced micro-neurosurgery course at the University of Heidelberg under the mentorship of the globally renowned neurosurgical pioneer, M. Gazi Yasargil, which significantly contributed to the refinement of his microsurgical proficiency.

Prof. Dr. Bozbuga expanded his international training by completing a fellowship in microneurosurgery at George Washington University between 1993 and 1994. His early academic contributions include serving as a researcher in brain surgery at Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He later joined the University of Trakya as an adjunct professor in 2008, where he contributed extensively to neurosurgical education and academic development.

His leadership roles in major medical institutions reflect his depth of expertise and influence in Turkish neurosurgery. In 2015, he was appointed Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul. He then served as Chief of the Neurosurgery Division at Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital in 2018. Since 2019, he has been directing the Nerve and Brain Surgery Unit at NP Brain Hospital Istanbul, overseeing a broad spectrum of advanced neurosurgical services.

Conditions Treated by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga

– Pituitary Adenoma

– Neck Conditions

– Brain Tumors

– Spinal Disorders

– Brain Aneurysms

– Hydrocephalus

– Stroke

– Traumatic Brain Injuries

– Neurovascular Disorders

– Spinal Cord Injuries

– Peripheral Nerve Disorders

– Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation

Areas of Special Interest

– Cervical and Lumbar Disc Replacement

– Craniotomy Procedures

– Scoliosis Surgery

– Microdiscectomy

– Laminectomy

– Brain Cancer Treatment

– Spinal Fusion

– Kyphoplasty

– Brain Tumour Surgery

Academic Qualifications

– 1985–1991: MD, University of Istanbul

– 1993: Specialization in Neurosurgery, Zurich University Hospital

– 1988–1989: Micro-neurosurgery Course, University of Heidelberg (under M. Gazi Yasargil)

– 1993–1994: International Fellowship in Microneurosurgery, George Washington University

Professional Experience

– 2001: Researcher, Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic, Kartal Training and Research Hospital

– 2008: Adjunct Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Trakya

– 2015: Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul

– 2018: Chief of Neurosurgery Division, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

– 2019–Present: Director, Nerve and Brain Surgery Unit, NP Brain Hospital Istanbul

Consultation with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga can be arranged through Diva Health in coordination with MediGence.

Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar is a Neurosurgery Specialist with 13 years of medical experience. He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and served as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his specialization training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University.

He was assigned as a specialist in Şanlıurfa in 2019 and has been working in the private sector since 2021, focusing on adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

Conditions treated by Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar

• Brain Tumors

• Glial Tumors

• Meningiomas

• Brain Metastases

• Skull Base Tumours

• Posterior Fossa Tumors

• Intraventricular Masses

• Pituitary Adenoma

• Scalp and Bone Tumours

• Cerebral Edema

• Cerebral Hemorrhages

• Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms

• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations

• Cavernomas

• Head Injuries

 

Area of Interest

Neurosurgery

Qualification

• Degree: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English)

• Specialization: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Neurosurgery

 

Work Experience

• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

 

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Dr. Cevdet Gokcek

Dr. Cevdet Gokcek, born in 1964 in Kars, Turkey, is a senior neurosurgeon with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. He completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara and pursued his medical degree at the University of Ankara between 1982 and 1988. Upon graduation, he began his neurosurgery residency at the Ministry of Health Ankara Hospital, where he continued to serve as a neurosurgery specialist from 1994 onward.

In 1995, Dr. Cevdet Gokcek broadened his expertise through advanced microsurgery training at Hacettepe University Neurological Sciences Division. In 1998, he completed observer training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, contributing to his international academic exposure. He later deepened his technical skills by attending neuroendoscopy and skull-base endoscopy courses at the University of Ghent in Belgium in 2012.

From 1994 to 2015, he played a significant role in training neurosurgery residents at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, where he served until his retirement from public service. Following this period, he continued his clinical practice at Medistate Kavacık Hospital in Istanbul and later at Al-Kafeel Super Speciality Hospital in Karbala, Iraq. Dr. Gokcek is currently based in Istanbul, Turkey, continuing his work as a neurosurgery specialist. Since 2020, he has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Istanbul University.

Conditions treated by Dr. Cevdet Gokcek

Brain, skull, spine, and spinal cord tumours

Cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and cavernomas

Intracranial and spinal haemorrhages

Head and spinal cord trauma (including fractures and injuries)

Degenerative spinal diseases (disc herniation, cervical and lumbar hernias, spinal stenosis)

Spinal infections and abscesses

Hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid disorders

Congenital malformations of the nervous system (e.g., spina bifida)

Epilepsy, chronic pain syndromes, spasticity, and cerebral palsy

Movement disorders

Infections and infestations affecting the nervous system

Skull base tumours and structural defects

Vascular diseases of the brain

Pediatric neurosurgical conditions

Area of Interest

Neuro-oncology

Neurovascular surgery

Neuroendoscopy

Skull-base surgery

Functional neurosurgery

Neurotraumatology

Spinal surgery

Degenerative disc diseases

Pediatric neurosurgery

Qualification

MD – Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University (1982–1988)

Specialisation in Neurosurgery – Ankara Health Sciences University

Microsurgery Training – Hacettepe University Neurological Sciences Division (1995)

Work Experiences

Neurosurgeon – Ankara Training and Research Centre (1994–2015)

Observer Doctor – Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1998–2019)

Neurosurgeon – Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul (2015–2018)

Neurosurgeon – Al-Kafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Iraq (2018–2019)

Adjunct Professor – Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Istanbul University (2020–Present)

Note: Consultation with Dr. Cevdet Gokcek can be arranged through Diva Health in coordination with MediGence.

Dr. Akin Akakin

Dr. Akin Akakin is a distinguished neurosurgeon with more than 24 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Brain and Nerve Surgery. He completed his medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and obtained his specialization in Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2008. His academic excellence was recognized early in his career when he received the prestigious Brain Research Award from the Turkish Brain Research Society in 2006.

Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Akin Akakin has earned several notable international distinctions, including the Synthes Neurosurgery Fellow Award at the University of Florida (2010), the SSCD Association Award for the Best 15 Papers (2010), and the Academia Euroasia Neurochirurgica Academy Award in Mumbai, India (2011). He further advanced his expertise by completing a highly specialized Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy at the University of Florida in 2009. Dr. Akakin is an active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and has developed extensive sub-specialization in brain and spine surgery over the past decade. He also provides tele-consultation services for both local and international patients, contributing to global access in neurosurgical care.

Conditions treated by Dr. Akin Akakin

Epilepsy

Glioblastoma (brain tumour)

Meningiomas

Huntington’s disease

Brain tumours

Brain infections

High intracranial pressure

Arteriovenous malformations

Dementia

Parkinson’s disease

Congenital malformations of the spine

Disc degeneration

Disc herniation

Spondylolisthesis

Vertebral fracture

Vertebral hemangioma

Spinal and vertebral tumours

Vertebral osteoporosis

Vertebral canal stenosis

Scoliosis

Spinal cord tumours

Pituitary adenoma

Tourette’s syndrome

Achondroplasia

Nerve entrapment syndromes

Paget’s disease

Hydrocephalus

Multiple sclerosis

Head injuries

Area of Interest

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Brain tumour resection

Memory disorders

Functional neuroimaging

Epilepsy

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Headaches

Sleep disorders

Qualification

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Specialisation in Brain and Nerve Surgery

University of Florida – Doctorate Program in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy (International Education)

Work Experiences

Assistant Professor – Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Brain and Nerve Surgery (2014)

Consultant – Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education and Research Hospital, Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic (2010–2012)

Consultant – Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery (2009–2010)

Research Assistant – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Brain and Nerve Surgery (2002–2008)

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Dr. Burhan Oral Güdü is an expert in brain and nerve surgery, currently practising at Medipol University Sefaköy Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. He completed his medical education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and obtained his specialisation in Neurosurgery from Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2012. His clinical background includes service at Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital, Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, Yeditepe University, and Gülhane Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Güdü has contributed to the advancement of minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, focusing particularly on surgical approaches for pars interarticularis defects. His work reflects a commitment to combining research-driven innovation with patient-centred neurosurgical care. Conditions treated by Dr. Burhan Oral Güdü Scoliosis Cervical myelopathy Joint calcification Lumbar disc herniation Cysts Nerve compression Lumbar mass Spinal fracture Brain hemorrhage Spinal cord paralysis Cervical disc herniation Carpal tunnel syndrome Back pain Adenocarcinoma Aneurysms Parkinson's disease Area of Interest Brain and nerve surgery Minimally invasive spine surgery Spondylolysis and pars interarticularis repair Traumatic brain injury management Neuroprotective treatment research Hydrocephalus and shunt surgery in pediatric neurosurgery Spinal disorders and disc herniation Neuroimaging and volumetric muscle measurement Qualification Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine (2003) Yüzüncü Yıl University, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery (2012) Work Experiences Ministry of Health, Health Sciences University, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital (2019) SBU Kanuni Education and Research Hospital and Istinye State Hospital (2017–2023) Yeditepe University (2016) SBU Kanuni Education and Research Hospital (2014–2016) İnönü University (2012) Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital and Yörük Selim State Hospital (2012–2014)