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Dr. Gokhan Kurt

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Gokhan Kurt

Senior Consultant

24+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Medicana International Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Gokhan Kurt Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Medulloblastoma Haemangioblastoma Glioma Meningioma Pineal Region Tumours Pituitary Gland Tumours Spinal Cord Tumours Astrocytomas Craniopharyngioma

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Gokhan Kurt

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Pituitary, Skull Base)
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Pediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
    • Refractory Epilepsy
    • Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Cerebrovascular Diseases & Aneurysms
    • Hydrocephalus & Congenital Anomalies
    • Spinal Trauma & Stroke

    Sub-specialties

    • Stereotactic & Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Stockholm-trained Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and skull base lesions — a flagship strength for the best Neurosurgeon doctor India and Turkey patients seek.
    • Epilepsy & Functional Neurosurgery: ILAE-trained epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation (DBS) and functional neurosurgery.
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery & Neuro-oncology: Comprehensive paediatric brain and spine surgery, plus oncologic neurosurgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Gamma Knife / Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery
    • Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection
    • Skull Base Surgery
    • Pediatric Hydrocephalus Surgery (VP Shunt, ETV)
    • Spinal Tumour Resection & Spine Surgery
    • Epilepsy Surgery
    • Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1996 (graduated 2nd in class)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery — Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery, Ankara, Turkey, 2002

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Leksell Gamma Knife Education Programme — Stockholm, Sweden, 2004
    • Observer Status, Gamma Knife Radio-Surgery — La Timone Hospital, Marseille, France
    • Epilepsy Surgery Training — Czech Republic (ILAE, ILAE-CEA, ILAE-WGES), 2012
    • Observer Status, Functional and Epilepsy Surgery — Université Paris Descartes Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne, France, 2013
    • Associate Professor (Doçent) and full Professor (Profesör) academic titles

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Council Registration
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society (TNS) — Member
    • TNS Stereotactic, Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery Education and Training Group — Member
    • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara — Professor of Medicine, 2014–Present
    • Medicana International Istanbul / Medicana International Ankara Hospital — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery — Associate Professor, 2009–2014
    • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery — Instructor / Assistant Professor, 2002–2009
    • Karolinska Institute / Leksell Gamma Knife Programme, Stockholm — Visiting Fellow, 2004
    • La Timone Hospital, Marseille, France — Visiting Observer in Gamma Knife Radio-Surgery
    • Université Paris Descartes Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne, France — Visiting Observer in Functional and Epilepsy Surgery, 2013

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor of Medicine, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
    • Editorial Board Member, Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (published by TÜBİTAK)
    • Frequent guest speaker at scientific meetings, CDEs and worldwide conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 24+ years of clinical and academic experience in neurosurgery
    • Graduated 2nd in class from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
    • Stockholm-trained Leksell Gamma Knife Education Programme alumnus
    • ILAE-certified Epilepsy Surgery training in the Czech Republic
    • Multiple national and international peer-reviewed publications

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