Professional Experience
Prof. Dr. Bademci combines long-term academic dedication with clinical practice in advanced neurosurgical care.
- Current Position: Neurosurgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital since April 2023
- Academic Career: Extensive tenure at Kırıkkale University and Yüksek İhtisas University in neurosurgery leadership roles
- Over three decades of experience performing complex neurosurgical procedures including spine and brain tumor surgeries
Academic Contributions
- Delivered lectures and training in specialized neurosurgical techniques
- Research interests include neurovascular surgery, spinal anatomy, and image-guided microsurgical procedures
- Presented at national and international neurosurgical conferences and scientific meetings
Areas of Expertise
- Spinal canal stenosis surgery
- Lumbar and cervical disc herniation operations
- Brain tumor resections
- Hydrocephalus surgery
- Nerve decompression and interventional neuroradiology
- Specialized procedures such as stereotactic craniotomy, pineal region tumor removal, external radiosurgery, nerve anastomosis, cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery, temporal lobe resection, and vagus nerve stimulation
Publications and Research
Prof. Dr. Bademci has significantly contributed to neurosurgical literature, with impactful studies in peer-reviewed journals.
Her research includes work on microsurgical vestibular neurectomy, hypoglossal nerve anatomy, neuronavigation, cranial metastasis management, postoperative pain control in spine surgery, and developmental neurosurgical anatomy. Many of her publications are accessible via PubMed and ResearchGate platforms.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Committed to precision, safety, and individualized surgical planning
- Emphasizes patient education and informed consent before procedures
- Focuses on minimally invasive, image-guided techniques to improve recovery and reduce complications
- Provides culturally sensitive care, including support for international patients and online pre-consultations
Professional Affiliations
- Member of European neurosurgical societies, including EANS
- Active in international peer-review and research collaboration through platforms such as ResearchGate
- Certified via EANS European Board and ECFMG American Board Step 1
FAQs
- Is Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci board-certified?
- Yes, she holds the European Board certification via EANS and has passed the ECFMG American Board Step 1 exam.
- What types of surgeries does she perform?
- She performs surgeries for spinal stenosis, herniated discs, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and various complex cranial and spinal procedures.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes, she supports international patients and offers online pre-consultation services.
- How long has she been practicing neurosurgery?
- She has practiced for approximately 32 years, starting after her medical graduation and residency in the early 2000s.
- What languages does she speak?
- She communicates in Turkish and has advanced proficiency in English.
- Where is she currently practicing?
- She is currently practicing at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, since April 2023.
