Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci

About Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci

Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and one of the most accomplished Neurosurgeon specialists in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 33 years of dedicated experience in brain, nerve, and spine surgery. He specialises in complex skull-base, vascular, and spinal procedures, as well as endovascular techniques such as flow-diverter stenting for intracranial aneurysms.

33+ years of experience in neurosurgery and spine surgery
108+ research publications, with 1,580+ academic citations
Expertise in deep brain stimulation, microdiscectomy, and aneurysm surgery
3 published book chapters and active conference faculty
Provides surgical care for both adult and complex pediatric neurosurgical conditions

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MD — Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Neurosurgery Specialisation — Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey
Professor of Neurosurgery

Fellowships & Special Training

Advanced training in skull-base and vascular neurosurgery
Endovascular intervention training (flow-diverter stenting, covered-stent aneurysm therapy)

Certifications & Accreditations

Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
Turkish Neurosurgical Society — Member
Faculty member, Istanbul Medipol University — Department of Neurosurgery

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Brain Tumours (Meningiomas, Gliomas, Chordoid Meningioma)
Intracranial Aneurysms
Spinal Cord Tumours
Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
Spine Fractures and Trauma
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Chiari Malformation
Movement Disorders (Deep Brain Stimulation)

Sub-specialties

Vascular Neurosurgery: Treatment of intracranial aneurysms with both microsurgical clipping and endovascular flow-diverter techniques — a leading Neurosurgeon specialist Istanbul Turkey for cerebrovascular disease.
Spine Surgery: Microdiscectomy, decompression, and minimally invasive spinal procedures for disc herniation and stenosis.
Functional Neurosurgery: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and tremor.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Microdiscectomy and Lumbar Spine Surgery
Aneurysm Clipping and Flow-Diverter Stenting
Brain Tumour Resection (Meningioma, Glioma)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Spinal Decompression and Fusion
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release

List of Disease and Treatment for which Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)
Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey — Professor (Present)

Past Affiliations

Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey — Assistant Associate Professor and Associate Professor
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey — Specialty Training

Academic & Research Roles

Professor — Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Neurosurgery
Research lead — Cerebrovascular and skull-base neurosurgery research programmes

Key Achievements

33+ years of experience in neurosurgery
108+ research publications with 1,580+ academic citations
3 published book chapters in neurosurgery
Faculty leader at one of Turkey's leading academic neurosurgery centres

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Recognised academic contributor to Turkish neurosurgery — invited speaker and faculty member at multiple international meetings

Professional Memberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Medical Association
Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Akgul E, Onan HB, ... Şekerci Z. "Flow Diversion Therapy of Remnant and Recurrent Intracranial Aneurysms Treated Surgically." Turkish Neurosurgery. 2022;33(4).
Ozay R, Keskin E, Balkan MS, ... Şekerci Z. "Effects of Topically Applied Contractubex on Epidural Fibrosis and Axonal Regeneration in Injured Rat Sciatic Nerve." Turkish Neurosurgery. 2022;33(3).
Tahta A, Genc B, Çakır A, Şekerci Z. "Chordoid meningioma: Report of 5 cases and review of the literature." 2020.
Tahta A, Cetinkal A, Çakır A, Şekerci Z. "Intramedullary schwannoma of cervicomedullary junction: A case report." Neurochirurgie. 2021;68(3).
108+ peer-reviewed publications with 1,580+ citations

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms
Spinal cord injury and regeneration
Skull-base tumours and meningiomas

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (USD)	Estimated Cost (TRY)
Neurosurgery Consultation	$80 – $200	₺2,800 – ₺7,000
Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)	$5,500 – $12,000	₺1,92,500 – ₺4,20,000
Brain Tumour Resection	$12,000 – $28,000	₺4,20,000 – ₺9,80,000
Aneurysm Clipping / Flow-Diverter	$15,000 – $35,000	₺5,25,000 – ₺12,25,000
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)	$25,000 – $45,000	₺8,75,000 – ₺15,75,000

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci use in Neurosurgeon treatment?

Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci uses microneurosurgical techniques, flow-diverter stents for aneurysms, image-guided spine surgery, deep brain stimulation, and endoscopic spinal approaches — supported by his 108+ peer-reviewed publications and over 1,580 academic citations.

2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci specialize in treating?

Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci is a Neurosurgeon specialist Istanbul Turkey treating brain tumours, intracranial aneurysms, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, spinal cord tumours, Chiari malformation, and movement disorders. He is widely considered among the best Neurosurgeon doctor India and Turkey choices for complex spine and vascular cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci?

Appointments with Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their neurosurgical diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Neurosurgeon specialist in Istanbul, Turkey.

About Prof. Dr. Zeki Şekerci