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Dr. John Tokmak

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. John Tokmak

Associate Professor

21+ years of experience
Associate Professor, Graduation
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. John Tokmak

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain tumours
    • Herniated (slipped) disc — neck and lower back
    • Spinal disorders and chronic back pain
    • Movement disorders (e.g. Parkinson's disease)
    • Head and spine trauma
    • Peripheral nerve disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Spine Surgery: Surgical and minimally invasive treatment of degenerative spine disease — a neurosurgeon in Istanbul for patients seeking advanced spine surgery in Turkey.
    • Functional Neurosurgery: Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders.
    • Neuro-Oncology Surgery: Surgical management of brain tumours.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
    • Craniotomy and brain tumour surgery
    • Microdiscectomy and spinal decompression
    • Spinal fusion and stabilisation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Graduation / Neurosurgery specialisation — Ministry of Health, SSK Okmeydani Education & Research Hospital, Istanbul, 2001
    • Academic title: Associate Professor (Neurosurgery)

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Academic and departmental roles at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Brain & Neurosurgery (2010–2016)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Registered Neurosurgery (Brain and Nerve Surgery) Specialist, Turkey
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society — Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Group, Member
    • Turkish Medical Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Consultant Neurosurgeon, Istanbul, Turkey — Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Brain & Neurosurgery Department, Istanbul, Turkey — academic / departmental roles, 2010–2016
    • SSK Okmeydani Education & Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — specialist training, until 2001

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
    • Founding/department roles in Brain & Neurosurgery, Istanbul Medipol University

    Key Achievements

    • 21+ years of neurosurgical practice with academic leadership
    • National and international peer-reviewed publications

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