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Savas Ceylan

Savas Ceylan

Neurology

32+

Years of Experience

About Savas Ceylan

<p><strong>Education and Specialization:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Medical Degree:</strong> Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)</li><li><strong>Specialization in Neurosurgery:</strong> Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>1994-1998:</strong> Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University</li><li><strong>1998-Present:</strong> Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University</li><li><strong>Current Position:</strong> Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital</li></ul><p><strong>International Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>1993:</strong> Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK</li><li>Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.</li></ul><p><strong>Clinical Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:<ul><li>4384 Pituitary Adenomas</li><li>209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts</li><li>152 Craniopharyngiomas</li><li>121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas</li><li>98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Research and Publications:</strong> Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.</p><p><strong>Professional Memberships:</strong></p><ul><li>American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)</li><li>Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)</li><li>Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica</li><li>International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)</li><li>World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee</li><li>Turkish Neurosurgery Association</li><li>Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery</li></ul><p><strong>Awards:</strong></p><ul><li>2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award</li><li>Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University</li></ul>

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Speciality

NeurologySpine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishTurkish

Awards

  • 2016 – Turkish Neurosurgery Association – Service Award
  • Kocaeli University – Scientific Publication Awards
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
  • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
  • International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
  • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

Neurologist

All Procedures

Performed by Savas Ceylan

Neurology

Neurology

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Spine Care/Surgery

Spine Care/Surgery

Spine care and surgery abroad covers disc replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, endoscopic discectomy, scoliosis correction, and spinal cord decompression performed by internationally trained spine surgeons. Options range from conservative pain management and physiotherapy to complex multi-level reconstructive surgery. The cost of [spine surgery](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/spine-care-surgery/spinal-fusion-surgery) is a major barrier in many countries. A [spinal fusion procedure](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/spine-care-surgery/posterior-fusion-spine-surgery) that costs $50,000 to $80,000 at home may be available for $7,000 to $18,000 abroad at equally accredited hospitals with fellowship-trained spine surgeons using premium implants and intraoperative navigation. Leading international spine centers offer shorter waiting times, advanced imaging-guided surgical precision, and integrated rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently report more comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation and structured postoperative care than they experienced at home. The spine surgeon's subspecialty training and the hospital's neuromonitoring capabilities are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon is fellowship-trained in spine surgery. Postoperative physiotherapy compliance, activity modification, and maintaining a healthy weight are critical for long-term spine health and surgical success.

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