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0 Prof. Gokhan Akdemir

Prof. Gokhan Akdemir

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon

Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
36+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MD from Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine (1988)
  • Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist, Numune Training and Research Hospital (1996)
  • Advanced academic studies at Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences (2010)
Overview:

Prof. Gökhan Akdemir is a globally recognized figure in neurosurgery with a distinguished career spanning over 34 years. Having received his MD from Cukurova University and specialist training from Numune Training and Research Hospital, he has served in both clinical and academic leadership roles. Notably, he was the Head of the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery at both Selçuk University and Mustafa Kemal University. His international exposure includes prestigious appointments at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Prof. Akdemir's deep focus lies in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery. He has completed advanced microsurgical training with legendary neurosurgeons like Prof. Gazi Yasargil and Prof. Albert Rhoton Jr. He is a founding member of the Turkish Neuro-Oncology Association and holds memberships in elite organizations such as the European Skull Base Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA).

He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications covering cerebral ischemia, brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal surgery. With unmatched skill in managing brain and spinal tumors, pituitary and skull base pathologies, he is known for combining clinical precision with academic excellence.

Conditions Treated

  • Brain Tumors
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Epilepsy
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Syringomyelia
  • Chiari Malformation

Procedures Performed

  • Brain Tumor Resection
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Pituitary Tumor Surgery
  • Spinal Tumor Surgery
  • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
  • CSF Shunt Placement
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Craniotomies
  • Microsurgical Neurovascular Procedures

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His extensive academic background, international experience (including UCSF), and specialization in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery make him one of the leading neurosurgeons in Turkey.

Yes, Prof. Akdemir has published over 30 scientific articles in reputed international journals, contributing extensively to the fields of neurosurgery and neuroimmunology.

Yes, patients can book through ISU Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital. Alternatively, for international coordination, HOSPIDIO offers personalized support. Contact us at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.

He is fluent in Turkish and English, facilitating smooth communication with international patients.

Yes, he has experience with pediatric neurosurgical conditions including congenital disorders like Chiari malformation and macrocephaly-related cysts.