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,
Feb 07, 2023
Güzide ÖZDEMİR
Benim annemin ameliyta çok başarılı gecmisti
Turkey,
Dec 15, 2022
özlem ormancı
hastaneniz çok yoğun olmasına rağmen asistanların herkesle özenle ilgilenmesine hayran kaldım zamlara rağmen çok da büyük bir artış söz konusu değil emeği geçen herkese sonsuz sevgiler . Mehmet Akif beye ve asistanına teşekkür ediyorum ..
Turkey,
Sep 07, 2022
Hatice Akça
Bugün muayene olduğum beyin cerrahi doktorum Mehmet Akif beye ve bizimle ilgilenen asistanı Elif hanıma teşekkür ederim. Herkese tavsiye edeceğim bir hastane.
Turkey,
Nov 05, 2015
Sev*** A***
Mükemmel bir doktor,hem ameliyatımda başarısı hem güleryüzüyle ailemizden gibiydi.Emekleriniz için teşekkürler...
Turkey,
Nov 30, -0001
Emre Öztürk
Operatör Doktor Mehmet Akif Göğüsgeren'e muayene oldum ama siz olmayın diye yazıyorum buraya. Fıtık dedi sonradan yırtılma olduğunu öğrendim. Ameliyat dedi sonradan ameliyat olmadan da en azindan bi yol olduğunu oğrendim (fizik tedavi ) bu fıtık olayında doktor çok önemli o yüzden mutlaka iyi bir doktor bulmaya çalışın. En azindan bunu okuyorsanız o aradığınız doktor, bu doktor degil.
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