0 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cetinkal

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cetinkal

Associate Professor, Neurosurgery

Medipol Mega University Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
25+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine) – Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey – 2000
  • Specialization in Neurosurgery (Brain and Nerve Surgery) – Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey – 2009
  • Associate Professor of Neurosurgery – Academic Title in Brain and Nerve Surgery (Turkey)
Overview:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cetinkal is a senior neurosurgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He completed his medical degree in 2000 and his neurosurgery training in 2009 at Gulhane Military Medical Academy, building a strong academic and surgical foundation in disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. His profile and research activity indicate a special interest in spinal surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, minimally invasive neurosurgery, pain management, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and brain tumors.

He has worked across both military and private-sector institutions before joining Medipol Mega University Hospital. This background suggests broad exposure to complex neurosurgical cases, including spine disorders, tumors, trauma-related nerve injuries, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. His academic output is also substantial: public profiles list 29 publications, while the Medipol profile notes 21 international peer-reviewed articles, 9 national peer-reviewed articles, multiple oral and poster presentations, and book chapter translation contributions.

Conditions Treated

  • Brain Tumors
  • Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Cerebral Vascular Occlusion
  • Cervical Myelopathy
  • Herniated Disc (Slipped Disc)
  • Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Meningomyelocele
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Movement Disorders
  • Dystonia
  • Cerebellar Prolapse
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Chronic Back and Neck Pain

Procedures Performed

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  • Cervical Corpectomy
  • Cervical Decompression Surgery
  • Cervical Fusion Surgery
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
  • Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
  • Arthrodesis (Spinal Fusion)
  • Spinal Decompression Surgery
  • Spinal Fixation Procedures
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Cerebral Angioplasty
  • Bone Reconstruction Surgery
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Memberships

  • Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TNS)
  • Turkish Spine Society
  • Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group – Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
  • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Awards

  • TND Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award – 2nd Prize (2011)
  • Hydrocephalus Symposium Poster Award – 1st Prize (2007)
  • Turkish Armed Forces Domestic Education Ribbon Citation (2002)

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FAQs

He is a Neurosurgery / Brain and Nerve Surgery specialist, with strong focus areas including spine surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, and minimally invasive neurosurgery.

Publicly available profiles indicate that he has more than 25 years of experience in medicine, with a neurosurgery specialization completed in 2009.

He is currently associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Patients may consult him for brain and spine conditions such as brain tumors, aneurysms, slipped disc, cervical disc disease, scoliosis, spinal fractures, spinal cord tumors, peripheral nerve problems, and other complex neurosurgical disorders.

Yes. His Medipol and research profiles show a substantial publication record, peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, and awards in neurosurgery-related academic work.

You may book directly through Medipol Mega University Hospital. For treatment planning, travel coordination, and appointment support, international patients can also connect with HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.