Muhittin Emre Altunrende

Muhittin Emre Altunrende is a neurosurgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He authored 18 articles in international journals and one book chapter. Altunrende treats functional neurosurgery cases and complex brain tumors.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Altunrende performs functional neurosurgery techniques like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). This procedure involves implanting electrodes in the brain to regulate abnormal electrical signals. He uses this method to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease. The doctor also treats various spinal and brain conditions:

• Brain and spinal tumors
• Spinal degenerative diseases
• Spinal stenosis
• Herniated disks
• Acoustic neuroma
• Brain and spine cysts

Medical Experience

Altunrende served in both state and private healthcare institutions and currently practices at Liv Hospital Ulus. His previous clinical experience includes:

• Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Taksim Training and Research Hospital
• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Private Taksim German Hospital
• Bolu State Hospital
• Osmaniye State Hospital

Education and Training

• Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• Trakya University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Brain and Nerve Surgery

Research and Scientific Contributions

Altunrende contributes to the medical field through laboratory research and international publications. In 2007, he developed a micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model using fresh lamb cadavers. This research focused on the orbita and optical nerves. His academic record includes:

• 18 articles in international journals
• 12 international papers
• 24 national papers
• 5 articles in national journals
• Research on the effect of Astaxanthin on NMDA sub units and MRNA expression levels in Primary Cortical Neurons

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Turkish Medical Association