Professional Experience
Dr. Karaoğlan has built a strong clinical track record through major institutional roles.
- 2025 – Present: Professor, Neurosurgery Department, Memorial Bodrum Hospital, Bodrum, Turkey.
- 2017 – 2025: Professor, Neurosurgery Department, Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
- 2012 – 2017: Associate Professor, Neurosurgery Department, Maltepe University, Istanbul.
- 2004 – 2007: Senior Assistant (Chief Assistant) Neurosurgeon, Taksim Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul.
Academic Contributions
- Recipient of “Best Paper Award” at Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congress, 2005, for research on neuro‑vascular protection after subarachnoid haemorrhage.
- Awarded “Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award” by Turkish Neurosurgical Society in 2008.
- Frequent presenter at national and international neurosurgical conferences and advanced workshops in aneurysm, AVM and spinal trauma surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Karaoğlan provides advanced neurosurgical care, described in patient‑friendly terms:
- Brain and spinal tumours – diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumours in the brain, spine and central nervous system.
- Aneurysm & arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery – microsurgical repair of vascular malformations to prevent bleeding and neurologic complications.
- Trauma and spinal injury surgery – management of head injuries, skull fractures, spinal cord injuries and reconstruction.
- Pediatric neurosurgery – treatment of congenital brain and spine conditions in children.
Publications and Research
Dr. Karaoğlan’s research background supports his clinical practice. He has published and presented on neurovascular protection, subarachnoid haemorrhage, spinal trauma repair and other neurosurgical topics.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Karaoğlan emphasizes clear communication, holistic care and international patient readiness:
- He explains neurosurgical conditions, treatment plans and recovery processes in understandable language so patients and families feel confident and informed.
- He works within a multidisciplinary team approach—collaborating with neurologists, oncologists, radiologists and rehabilitation specialists—to ensure optimal outcomes.
- He offers services suited to international patients and provides care in English within a hospital experienced in global patient care.
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
- Member, Turkish Medical Association.
- Registered Professor of Neurosurgery in Turkey, authorised to practise neurosurgical operations across brain and spine specialties.
FAQs
- Is Dr. Alper Karaoğlan board‑certified?
- Yes. He holds full professional status as Professor of Neurosurgery and has more than 30 years of neurosurgical experience.
- What types of surgical procedures does he perform?
- He performs brain and spinal tumour surgery, aneurysm and AVM microsurgery, spinal trauma repair and pediatric neurosurgical operations.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. He practises at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, which welcomes international patients and supports English‑language consultations.
- What languages does he speak?
- He speaks Turkish (native) and English.
- How long is the typical hospital stay after his neurosurgery procedure?
- The length of stay depends on the complexity of the surgery; minor neurosurgical procedures may require a few days, while major tumour or vascular surgeries may require longer postoperative monitoring and rehabilitation.
- How can I book a consultation with him?
- You can arrange an appointment via Memorial Bodrum Hospital’s international patient services or through their neurosurgery department.
