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)

Note: Consultation with Dr. Akin Akakin can be arranged through Diva Health in coordination with MediGence.

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)

Dr. Koral Erdoğan is a neurosurgeon specializing in neurovascular surgery and onco-neurosurgery at Bahçelievler Medipol Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed his neurosurgery specialization at Ankara University in 2021. Before joining Medipol, Dr. Erdoğan served in several medical institutions, including Sivas Suşehri State Hospital, Tunceli State Hospital, and Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. His clinical experience covers a broad range of neurosurgical cases, with a strong focus on complex neurovascular and oncological procedures. He has published multiple scientific papers on advanced neurosurgical techniques. His research includes studies on odontoid resection approaches, the use of indocyanine green video-angiography in the surgical treatment of arteriovenous malformations, and a technical case report on pediatric thoracic Langerhans cell histiocytosis—demonstrating his commitment to contributing to the advancement of neurosurgery. Conditions Treated – Cerebral arteriovenous malformations – Brain tumors – Aneurysms Areas of Interest – Brain Surgery – Spinal Surgery – Neurovascular Surgery – Neuro-oncology – Functional Neurosurgery – Pediatric Neurosurgery – Skull Base Surgery – Peripheral Nerve Surgery – Trauma and Emergency Neurosurgery – Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Neurosurgery Qualifications – Neurosurgery Specialization, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2021) – M.D., İnönü University Faculty of Medicine (2013) Work Experience – Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2023) – Tunceli State Hospital (2021–2023) – Sivas Suşehri State Hospital, Emergency Service (2013–2014) Consultation with the doctor can be arranged through Diva Health in coordination with MediGence.

Dr. Hakan Ozalp

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of clinical and surgical experience. Throughout his career, he has served in several leading medical institutions across Turkey. Between 2015 and 2017, he worked at DP Training and Research Hospital, followed by his tenure at Private İstinye University Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park Hospital, where he practiced until 2023.

Before beginning his specialization journey, he contributed to Kırıkkale State Hospital as a medical helper from 2008 to 2011. In 2007–2008, he served at both Elazığ Training and Research Hospital and Eskisehir Military Hospital. Prior to that, between 2005 and 2007, he was affiliated with Elazığ Karakoçan State Hospital, and in 2001 he temporarily served at Batman Beşiri İkiköprü Health Centre.

Dr. Ozalp completed his medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, beginning in 2000. He continued his academic advancement at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine from 2001 to 2005, focusing on Internal Medicine. Later, in 2015, he pursued further specialization in Nephrology at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Hakan Ozalp

Herniated Disc

Cervical Disc Herniation

Spinal Canal Stenosis

Spinal Fracture

Spondylolisthesis

Brain Tumors

Brain Hemorrhage

Skull Traumas

Spinal Tumors

Nerve Compression

Cerebellar Prolapse

Spinal Cord Tumors

Pituitary Adenoma

Cervical Myelopathy

Spinal Cord Problems

Lumbar Mass

Spina Bifida

Meningomyelocele

Glial Tumor

Stiff Neck

Subdural Hemorrhage

Area of Interest

Brain tumor removal

Removal of spinal cord tumor

Craniotomy

Laminectomy

Stereotaxic surgeries

Removal of meningioma

Discectomy

Transnasal tumor resection

Multiple subpial transections

Stereotaxic radiosurgery

Minimally invasive fusion surgery

Herniated disc surgery

Brain aneurysm repair

Endoscopic discectomy

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

ApiFix system implantation

Spina Bifida surgery

Surgical treatment of scoliosis

Vertebral plastic procedures

Foraminotomy

Glioblastoma resection

Brain biopsy

Qualification

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2010)

Gazi University (2000)

Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci

Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci is one of the leading neurosurgeons with more than 45 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery. He is well-versed in EEG (Electroencephalography), discectomy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Waist Shift, Foot Pain, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Spine Fracture, Brachial Plexus disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation. He performs neck hernia treatments without surgery, including Epiduroskop procedures, herniated disc treatments, neck hernia surgery, and microdiscectomy. He has authored three book chapters and participated in numerous national and international symposia. His academic contributions include multiple publications in reputable journals.

Conditions treated by Dr. Zeki Şekerci

Brain Tumors

Spinal Disorders

Neurovascular Conditions

Epilepsy

Movement Disorders

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries

Hydrocephalus

Area of Interest

Neuro-Oncology

Spine Surgery

Endovascular Neurosurgery

Functional Neurosurgery

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Trauma and Critical Care Neurosurgery

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Qualification

Specialisation in Neurosurgery – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1986)

Medical Degree – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1980)

Work Experiences

Faculty Member – Düzce University Faculty of Medicine

Faculty Member – Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Education and Research Hospital

Faculty Member – Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine

Faculty Member – Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine

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Dr. Nejat Akalan is a distinguished neurosurgeon with over 45 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He is recognized for his expertise in modern neurosurgical treatment methods, including radiation-based procedures for conditions such as epilepsy, glioblastoma, spinal injuries, and deep brain stimulation applications. He received his medical degree from Ankara University in 1980 and completed his Neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University in 1986, where he later returned for additional research and academic training. His international experience includes serving as a visiting lecturer at the University of Washington and practicing as a neurosurgeon at the Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University between 1993 and 2000 before joining Medipol Mega University. Dr. Akalan is an active member of several leading medical and scientific institutions, including the Turkish Brain Research and Neuroscience Association, Turkish Clinical EMG-EEG Association, and the Turkish Neurology Association. He has made significant contributions to the global neurosurgery community through more than 117 scientific publications, particularly focusing on epilepsy, brain malformations, and advanced neurosurgical techniques.

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Conditions Treated by Dr. Nejat Akalan

• Medulloblastoma
• Spinal Cord Tumor
• Glioma
• Glioblastoma
• Astrocytoma
• Intervertebral Disc Hernia
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Brain Tumor
• Vertebral Tumor
• Epilepsy
• Herniated Lumbar Spine

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Areas of Interest

• Pituitary Adenoma
• O-arm Imaging System
• Epilepsy
• Glioblastoma
• Herniations
• Astrocytoma
• Movement Disorders
• Spine Injuries
• Glioma Management
• Neuroimaging
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Neural Therapy

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Qualifications

• Medical Degree (1980) – Ankara University
• Specialization in Neurosurgery (1986) – Hacettepe University

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Work Experience

• Visiting Lecturer (1988–1989) – University of Washington
• Neurosurgeon (1993–2000) – Hacettepe University

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