Dr. Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren, MD, is a highly respected neurosurgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
With over 33 years of medical practice and thousands of brain and spine surgeries under his belt, his primary focus includes complex tumor resections, spinal disorders, and cerebrovascular conditions.
He emphasizes patient trust and safety, applying the principle “primum non nocere” (first, do no harm) in all procedures.
Full name/title: Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren, MD
Years of experience: 33+ years (began neurosurgery residency in 1992)
Main specialties: Neurosurgery, brain and spinal tumor surgery, functional neurosurgery, spinal disorders, cerebrovascular surgery
Educational Background
Dr. Göğüsgeren has an extensive academic and surgical training record:
Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Completed neurosurgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (1992–1998)
Microneurosurgery training at Marmara University under Prof. Necmettin Pamir
Research fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), USA, 1997
Hydrocephalus treatment – shunt implantation and management
Publications and Research
Dr. Göğüsgeren has contributed significantly to neurosurgical knowledge:
He co-authored papers on rare spinal malformations, cranial nerve anatomy, brain metastases, pediatric traumatic epilepsy, and enterocutaneous fistulas in top neurosurgical journals.
His work includes research fellowships, surgical theses, and case reports that support evidence-based neurosurgery and improved patient outcomes.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Göğüsgeren places patient trust and safety at the core of his practice:
Believes in minimal invasive microsurgical techniques, ensuring operations only when clear benefit outweighs risk
Maintains lifelong relationships—provides his personal mobile number and supports patients at any hour
Focuses on compassionate communication, ensuring patients understand their condition and recovery plan
Supports international patients with interpreter services and personalized care
Often accompanies patients during their first postoperative steps, even late at night
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Göğüsgeren is actively involved in professional and cultural organizations:
Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
Leader in cultural and medical associations related to Bosnia–Sancak region
Medical consultant to sports and cultural foundations
FAQs
Is Dr. Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren board‑certified?
Yes. He completed his neurosurgery specialization in Turkey and is a licensed specialist with over 33 years of experience.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He performs complex brain and spine surgeries including tumor removals, epilepsy procedures, spinal decompression, aneurysm clipping, DBS, and hydrocephalus treatment.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes. Avicenna provides multilingual support and interpreter services for patients from abroad.
How long is a typical hospital stay?
Hospital stays vary: minimally invasive procedures usually require 1–3 days; major brain or spine surgeries may require 5–10 days based on recovery needs.
What languages does he speak?
He speaks Turkish. Hospital staff offer interpretation in English, German, Arabic, Russian, French, Bulgarian, and Romanian.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be arranged through Avicenna’s international patient services or reputable medical tourism platforms.
Is follow‑up care available?
Yes. He remains available via phone, and follow-up care is provided in-person or via telemedicine.
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Turkey,
May 10, 2025
Ayşe Elvan
Beyin cerrahi uzman doktoru Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren çok güleryüzlü konuşkan motivasyonu ile hastasını rahatlatan bir uzman doktordur.Ayrıca asistanı Berivan hanım da hastaları çok hoş güleryüzlü karşılayan ilgi ve alakalı bir asistandır.Mehmet Akif hocamız ve asistanından çok memnun kaldım
Başta Doktorum Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren ve asistanı Berivan hanım işlerini liyakatle, güler yüzle en iyi şekilde yaptılar , zorlu ameliyattan 12 saat sonra beni ayağa kaldırıp yürüttüler. Moral ve enerji takviyesi yaptılar . Gereksiz mizmizliklarima, sorularıma her defasında nezaketle cevap verdiler. Kendilerine çok teşekkür ediyorum. Hastane çalışanlarına özellikle olağanüstü özveriyle görev yapan isimsiz neferleri olan , hemşirelerine ayrı ayrı teşekkür ediyorum. Herkese bu hastaneyi, doktorumu, bu ekibi tavsiye ederim.
Annemin zorlu bel ameliyatı için gittiğimiz ve toplam 5 gün kaldığımız hastanede Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren hocamız başta olmak üzere, asistanı Berivan hanım ve tüm hastane çalışanları bize hem çok profesyonel hem de çok yardımcı ve ilgili…
Turkey,
Jan 14, 2025
aysun teymur
Mehmet Akif beyde ameliyat oldum doktor beyden ve ameliyatından çok memnun kaldım doktor beye ve bizimle sürekli ilgilenen Berivan hanıma sonsuz teşekkürler ❤️ hastane böyle kaliteli doktorlar hemşireler çalıştırmali ❤️❤️❤️
Turkey,
Jan 04, 2025
Nebahat Yalçın
On numara bi doktor
Turkey,
Jan 04, 2025
muhittin BOZKURT
12.12.2024 tarihinde mehmett akif beyde bel fıtığı ameliyatı oldum. Asistanı berivan hanıma. Ve doktor beye çok teşekkür ediyorum 🙂…
Turkey,
Nov 20, 2024
Tuğçe Kadak
Sevgili Mehmet Akif Beye ve güler yüzlü yardımcısı Berivan Hanıma sonsuz teşekkür ediyorum 🙏…
Turkey,
Apr 01, 2024
emel furkan
Mehmet akif beye çok teşekkür ederimm eşimin ağrılarına şifalı elleriyle dokundu . Bel fıtığı ameliyatımız sorunsuz bir şekilde geçti :) Asistanı berivan hanıma da ayrıca teşekkür ederim her anımızda yanımda olduğu için 🫠…
Turkey,
Mar 07, 2024
Hatice Serpici
17.01.2024 tarihinde Mehmet Akif beye ameliyat oldum doktor beye ilgi ve alakasindan dolayı teşekkür ederim beni sürekli ziyaret eden bütün evraklarimla ilgilenen asistani berivan hanıma sonsuz teşekkür ederim ...
Turkey,
Mar 06, 2024
sadik kum
20.02.2024 tarihinde şiddetli bel ağrısı ile doktor Mehmet Akif göğüsgerene geldim. Doktorumuz ertesi gün beni bel fıtığı ameliyatına aldı. İlgi ve alakasından dolayı hem doktoruma ayrıca da asistanı Berivan hanıma sonsuz teşekkür ederim .…
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