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Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan

Neurosurgeon

Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan

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36+ years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation
Medipol University Hospital, İstanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan Specializes In

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

    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma)
    • Epilepsy (Surgical — Paediatric and Adult)
    • Spinal Disorders (Disc Herniation, Spinal Tumours)
    • Skull Injuries & Neurotrauma
    • Movement Disorders (Stereotactic Surgery)
    • Cerebrovascular Disorders
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Paediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
    • Nervous System Malformations

    Sub-specialties

    • Epilepsy Surgery (Paediatric & Adult): World-renowned paediatric neurosurgeon for epilepsy surgery — 117+ publications on epilepsy and brain malformations; a leading Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey for best epilepsy surgery internationally.
    • Neuronavigation & Intraoperative MRI: Expert in StealthStation neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI-guided neurosurgery for high-precision brain tumour resection.
    • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: Specialist in minimally invasive cranial and spinal procedures.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Brain Tumour Resection (Neuronavigation-Guided)
    • Epilepsy Surgery (Temporal Lobectomy, Lesionectomy, Corpus Callosotomy)
    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
    • Stereotactic Brain Surgery
    • Intraoperative MRI-Guided Surgery
    • Ventricular Endoscopy
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Paediatric Neurosurgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Degree (Graduation) — Ankara University, Turkey, 1980
    • Neurosurgery Residency / Specialisation — Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (completed 1986)

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Research Fellowship & Visiting Lecturer in Neurosurgery — University of Washington, Seattle, USA (1988–1989)
    • Professor of Neurosurgery — Hacettepe University, Department of Neurosurgery (1993–2000)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) — Member; former Chairman, EANS Training Committee
    • Turkish Society of Neurosurgery — Member
    • Turkish Brain Research and Neuroscience Association — Founding Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Head, Department of Neurosurgery (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Hacettepe University, Department of Neurosurgery — Professor & Neurosurgeon (1993–2000)
    • University of Washington, Seattle, USA — Visiting Lecturer in Neurosurgery (1988–1989)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Chairman — EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies) Training Committee
    • Active in teaching since 1992
    • 117+ scientific publications in Turkish and international medical journals
    • Co-author — textbook "Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery"
    • Organiser of multiple international neurosurgery symposiums and conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 45+ years of clinical experience in Neurosurgery
    • Former Chairman — EANS Training Committee (Europe's leading neurosurgery body)
    • Professor of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University (1993–2000)
    • 117+ scientific publications; co-author of internationally recognised neurosurgery textbook
    • Expert in StealthStation neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI

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