Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan
Specialist in neurosurgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul. 45+ years of neurosurgical experience.
Credentials & Education
Academic and clinical achievements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
- Residency in Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University
- Visiting Lecturer, University of Washington (USA)
- Professorship — Istanbul Medipol University
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society — Member
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) — Member
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) — Member
- 117+ peer-reviewed publications on epilepsy and brain malformations
- Frequent speaker at international neurosurgical congresses
- Academic positions in the United States
- International patient programs at Medipol University Hospital
Biography
About the doctor
Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is one of Turkey's most experienced neurosurgeons, leading the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital. With more than 45 years of experience, he is internationally recognized for his work in epilepsy surgery, brain tumors and pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from Ankara University, completed his neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University, and held academic positions at the University of Washington. He has authored more than 117 research papers and trained generations of neurosurgeons.
Decades in neurosurgery have taught me that precision, patience and respect for each patient deliver the best outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized procedures and treatments
Epilepsy Surgery
Surgical treatment of medication-resistant epilepsy.
Brain Tumor Surgery
Microsurgical resection of brain tumors.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Surgical treatment of brain and spine disorders in children.
Spine Surgery
Treatment of spine tumors, herniations and degenerative disease.
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Advanced techniques including neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI.
Movement Disorder Surgery
Surgical treatment of movement disorders.
Patient Reviews
“Prof. Akalan's experience is reassuring. The surgery went perfectly and recovery has been smooth.”
Iraq
“My seizures are finally under control. I am deeply grateful to the entire team.”
Saudi Arabia
“World-class surgical care. The team's expertise made all the difference.”
Libya
Frequently Asked Questions
What patients want to know
Most patients stay 10–14 days for assessment, surgery and initial recovery.
Yes. We provide a detailed online review of imaging and records before you travel.
Yes. Prof. Akalan has extensive pediatric neurosurgery experience.
Yes. Our international patient team supports Arabic and English at every step.
Most patients are cleared to fly 7–14 days after surgery depending on the case.
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