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Dr. Akin Akakin

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Akin Akakin

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23+ years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation
İstinye Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Akin Akakin Specializes In

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

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Akin Akakin

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Cerebral Aneurysms
    • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
    • Brain Tumours and Cysts
    • Brain Neurinomas
    • Spina Bifida
    • Brain Edema and Brain Injuries
    • Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation
    • Cerebrovascular Diseases
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Pituitary Tumours

    Sub-specialties

    • Neurovascular Surgery: Microsurgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms and AVMs — a trusted neurosurgery specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients exploring best neurosurgeon doctor in India and abroad.
    • Far-Lateral Lumbar Disc Surgery: Lateral microsurgical approach for extra-canal disc herniation, providing precise relief with minimal tissue disruption.
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Non-invasive radiosurgical treatment of intracranial lesions, ideal for medical-travel patients.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Aneurysm Clipping
    • AVM Microsurgical Resection
    • Brain Tumour Removal (Microsurgical)
    • Far-Lateral Lumbar Discectomy
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Cranial Base Surgery
    • Spinal Fusion and Stabilisation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English Programme), Istanbul, Turkey, 1994–2001
    • Specialisation in Neurosurgery — Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 2002–2008
    • PhD — Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy — University of Florida (Prof. Albert L. Rhoton Jr. Lab), 2009–2011
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Training — Marmara University Gamma Knife Unit, Istanbul
    • Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography Training — Marmara University

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Society — Member
    • Associate Professor — Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)
    • İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahcesehir — Consultant Neurosurgeon, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine — Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, 2014
    • Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital — Specialist, Neurosurgery, 2010–2012
    • Diyarbakir Training and Research Hospital — Specialist, Neurosurgery, 2009–2010
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine — Research Assistant, Neurosurgery, 2002–2008
    • Goztepe Medical Park Hospital — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Past)
    • Pendik Medical Park Hospital — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor — Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
    • Visiting Researcher — University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroanatomy Lab

    Key Achievements

    • 20+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery
    • Recipient of the Turkish Brain Research Society Brain Research Award (2006)
    • Synthes Neurosurgery Fellow, University of Florida (2010)
    • Eurasian Academy of Neurological Surgery Award (Mumbai, 2011)
    • FSM Hospital Academy Award (2011)

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