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Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim

Consultant

21+ years of experience

Graduation
LIV Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim Specializes In

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

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Ali Erdem Yildirim

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Pituitary Tumours
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Brain Tumours
    • Hydrocephalus (Adult and Pediatric)
    • Cerebral Aneurysms
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Pediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
    • Pain Conditions (Algology)
    • Herniated Discs

    Sub-specialties

    • Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic resection of pituitary adenomas and skull base tumours — a respected neurosurgery specialist for international patients seeking the best neurosurgeon doctor abroad.
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery: Surgical care for paediatric brain tumours, hydrocephalus, and spinal cord disorders.
    • Pain Surgery (Algology): Surgical management of chronic neuropathic and nerve-entrapment pain.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
    • Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
    • Brain Tumour Microsurgical Resection
    • Hydrocephalus Surgery (Shunt and Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy)
    • Pediatric Neurosurgical Tumour Surgery
    • Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery
    • Spinal Cord Tumour Resection
    • Nerve Entrapment Surgery (Carpal Tunnel, Ulnar Nerve)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
    • MS Neurosurgery — Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Nerve Surgery Clinic, Ankara, Turkey, 2005–2010
    • Associate Professor (Doçent) — Neurosurgery, 2016

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery — University of Pittsburgh Skull Base Center, USA, 2010
    • Specialised training in Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Specialised training in Spine Surgery and Hydrocephalus management

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Ankara Medical Chamber — Member
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association — Member
    • Ankara Chamber of Commerce — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Acibadem Hospitals Group — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)
    • Liv Hospital, Istanbul — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Active per Vaidam directory)
    • Private HC International Surgery Medical Centre — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Active)

    Past Affiliations

    • Ankara Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery — Faculty / Specialist, Ankara, Turkey, 2017
    • Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital — Education Officer and Associate Professor, Ankara, Turkey, 2016
    • Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital — Resident Neurosurgeon, Ankara, Turkey, 2005–2010

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor (Doçent) — Neurosurgery, 2016
    • Education Officer — Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Faculty — Ankara Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine

    Key Achievements

    • 17+ years of operative neurosurgical experience
    • International endoscopic skull base surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh
    • Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
    • Recognised expertise in pituitary, skull base, and pediatric neurosurgery

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