Dr. Akin Akakin

 

Professional Overview

Dr. Akın Akakin is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and a leading specialist in brain and nerve surgery in Turkey. With extensive academic training and international experience, he is recognized for his advanced expertise in neurosurgical procedures ranging from complex brain tumor operations to functional neurosurgery for movement disorders. He is currently practicing at NPİstanbul Brain Hospital in Istanbul, while also contributing to medical education and research.

 

 

 

•MD – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

•Specialization in Neurosurgery – Marmara University, Department of Brain & Nerve Surgery (2002–2008)

•Doctorate (Ph.D.) – Institute of Health Sciences, Marmara University

•Advanced Fellowship Training – Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery, University of Florida, USA

•Associate Professor Title – Recognized in the field of Neurosurgery in Turkey

 

 

 

•2002–2008 – Research Assistant, Department of Neurosurgery, Marmara University

•2009–2010 – Consultant Neurosurgeon, Diyarbakır Training & Research Hospital

•2010–2012 – Consultant Neurosurgeon, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul

•2014–Present – Academic Staff, Bahçeşehir University; Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

•2014–Present – Neurosurgery Specialist, NPİstanbul Brain Hospital, Istanbul

 

 

 

•Brain Tumor Surgery – Gliomas, meningiomas, metastatic tumors

•Neurovascular Surgery – Management of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), vascular malformations

•Functional Neurosurgery – Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders

•Epilepsy Surgery – Surgical interventions for drug-resistant epilepsy

•Spinal Neurosurgery – Disc herniation surgery, spinal stenosis, decompression, spinal tumor surgery

•Hydrocephalus & Intracranial Pressure Disorders – Shunt procedures and endoscopic treatments

•Neurotrauma & Infections – Neurosurgical treatment of head injuries, brain edema, infections, and inflammatory conditions

 

 

 

•Brain tumors (benign and malignant)

•Cerebral aneurysms and AVMs

•Epilepsy requiring surgical intervention

•Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonia (via deep brain stimulation)

•Spinal disc herniation, spinal canal stenosis, spinal tumors

•Hydrocephalus and intracranial hypertension

•Traumatic brain injuries and neuro-infectious conditions

 

 

 

 

Dr. Akakin has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications in peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals and actively participates in national and international medical congresses. His research interests include neuroanatomy, minimally invasive surgical techniques, functional neurosurgery, and neuro-oncological surgery. As an academic, he is dedicated to training the next generation of neurosurgeons.

 

 

 

 

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