DR. ZAFER ORKUN TOKTAS

Prof. Dr. Toktaş serves as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital and is also a Professor of Surgery at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. He is widely respected for his expertise in complex spinal tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine techniques, and cranial neurosurgery. His academic and clinical interests extend to neural tumor genetics, spinal biomechanics, and microsurgical innovations, supported by active research and international collaborations.

Areas of expertise

• Spine Surgery: spinal tumors, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, degenerative spine disorders
• Brain Surgery: brain tumors, meningiomas, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Minimally Invasive & Microsurgical Techniques
• Pediatric Spine Surgery
• Neuro-oncology and spinal biomechanics

Education & Qualifications

• MD, Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1995–2002)
• Residency in Neurosurgery, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2003–2009)
• Scientific Research Fellowship, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, USA (2013–2014)
• Advanced Microneurosurgery / PhD-level Training, Marmara University (post-residency)

Professional Experience

• Professor & Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul (2022–Present)
• Professor of Surgery, Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine (2022–Present)
• Associate Professor, Medical Park Hospitals Group, Istanbul (2018–2022)
• Neurosurgery Specialist, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital (2018–2022)
• Assistant Professor, Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital (2012–2018)

Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktaş is recognized for combining precision surgery, academic leadership, and cutting-edge research, delivering high-quality neurosurgical care for both complex cranial and spinal conditions.