DR. GOKHAN AKDEMIR

Prof. Dr. Akdemir is a senior neurosurgeon and academic leader with decades of experience in complex cranial and spinal neurosurgical procedures. Alongside his clinical practice, he actively contributes to medical education and research as a Professor of Neurosurgery. His career reflects a strong focus on advanced neurosurgical techniques, scientific research, and patient-centered care.

Areas of Expertise

• Brain tumors: gliomas, meningiomas, metastatic tumors, skull-base and pituitary tumors
• Cerebrovascular diseases: intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, vascular malformations
• Cranial nerve disorders: trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain syndromes
• Spine surgery: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine diseases
• Functional neurosurgery: epilepsy surgery and other advanced neurosurgical interventions

Education

• M.D. – Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1988)
• Neurosurgery Residency – Ankara Numune Hospital (completed 1996)
• PhD in Neuroscience, with research focused on the blood–brain barrier, experimental neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at İstinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, managing advanced cranial and spinal cases
• Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, involved in teaching and academic leadership
• Former Neurosurgeon within the Acıbadem Hospitals Group and other major medical centers in Turkey
• Over three decades of operative experience in neuro-oncology, skull-base surgery, pituitary surgery, spinal disorders, and cerebrovascular diseases
• Author of numerous internationally cited scientific publications in neurosurgery and neuroscience

Prof. Dr. Gökhan Akdemir is highly regarded for his extensive surgical experience, academic contributions, and commitment to advancing neurosurgical care through innovation, research, and education.