Gokhan Gurkan

Мамандығы: Neurosurgeon
16 жылдар тәжірибе
Тілдер:
English, Turkish
Жұмыс орны: Түркия, Ізмір, Medicalpoint International Hospital
Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and completed its 4-year training courses.
Dr. Gokhan Gurkan is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He holds the European Board of Neurological Surgery certification. Dr. Gurkan completed a four-year training program with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He specializes in brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal cord conditions.
- Performs endoscopic surgeries for herniated discs and nerve compressions.
- Passed the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency examination.
- Trained in microvascular anastomosis and microneurosurgery techniques.
- Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with a robotic surgery center.

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Dr. Gokhan Gurkan is a neurosurgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He completed four years of specialized training with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. Additionally, he holds a proficiency certification from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He also passed the European Board of Neurological Surgery examination.

Specialization and Surgical Methods

Dr. Gurkan treats disorders of the brain and spine. He uses endoscopic UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic) spine surgery for lumbar disc herniation. This technique uses small cameras through two entry points to minimize incisions and reduce recovery time. The doctor also performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty to stabilize spinal collapses.

His surgical practice includes:

Brain aneurysm clipping
Microsurgical brain tumor removal
Closed lumbar screw surgery for spondylolisthesis — a condition where a vertebra slips forward over another
Nerve compression release in the wrist, elbow, and knee
Trigeminal neuralgia treatments — procedures to stop severe facial pain caused by nerve pressure
Cervical disc herniation and canal stenosis procedures

Education and Advanced Training

Dr. Gurkan earned his medical degree from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training Hospital. Furthermore, he gained experience as a neurosurgery resident at Nemocnice Hospital in the Czech Republic.

His postgraduate training includes:

International Basic Neurosurgery Course (IBNC) – 4-year curriculum
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Training Courses – 4 years
Yasargil and Rosmarie Frick Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis Microneurosurgery
WFNS Spine Committee Neuroanatomy Course
2nd International Spine Endoscopy Course (UBE Society)
Medical Dissection Training Courses (MEDİSEK) at Ege University