Dr.Burçak Bilginer (Neurosurgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current Role: Professor of Neurosurgery, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
• Previous Academic Position: Faculty member, Hacettepe University
• Clinical Scope: Leading neurosurgery services including tumor, spine, epilepsy, and vascular neurosurgery

Academic Contributions

• Faculty and mentor, supervising neurosurgery residents
• Frequent speaker at national and international neurosurgical congresses
• Contributed to scientific knowledge through research and publications in pediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy, and neurovascular conditions

Areas of Expertise

• Brain Tumor Surgery: Treatment of adult and pediatric brain tumors, including minimally invasive techniques
• Epilepsy Surgery: Temporal lobectomy and other lesion-based procedures
• Spinal Lesions & Surgery: Tumor removal and decompression techniques
• Neurovascular Surgery: Management of vascular malformations such as cavernous malformations
• Pediatric Neurosurgery: Addressing congenital malformations, craniosynostosis, and hydrocephalus

Publications and Research

Prof. Bilginer has an extensive list of peer-reviewed publications (over 50), including research in ACTA Neurochirurgica, Child’s Nervous System, and Pediatric Blood & Cancer. Highlights include:

• De novo formation of brain tumors post-radiation therapy (2015)
• Outcomes in pediatric spinal tumor surgeries (2014)
• Studies on epilepsy surgery and hippocampal sclerosis

Patient Care Philosophy

• Patient-Centered Approach: Prioritizes clear communication and informed decision-making
• High Ethical Standards: Focuses on personalized, multidisciplinary care
• Advanced Surgical Techniques: Advocates minimally invasive and lesion-targeted approaches
• Child-Friendly Practice: Skilled in pediatric neurosurgery with sensitivity to family needs

Professional Affiliations

• Professor at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Participant in European and international neurosurgery organizations

FAQs

Is Dr. Burçak Bilginer board-certified?

Yes. He is a board-certified neurosurgeon and full professor with extensive academic credentials.

What types of surgeries does he perform?

He performs brain and spinal tumor removals, epilepsy surgery, neurovascular procedures, and congenital neurosurgical treatments.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital supports international patients with language assistance and care coordination.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Hospital stay varies by procedure—from 1–2 days for epilepsy surgery to 5–7 days for complex tumor operations.

What languages does he speak?

Dr. Bilginer is fluent in Turkish and English.