About
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erkan Üstün – Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erkan Üstün is a highly distinguished professor in neurosurgery with 39 years of experience, based in Ankara. He graduated 4th in his class from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty and completed neurosurgery residency at Ankara University. With a PhD in Anatomy, he has developed innovative surgical techniques for treating stroke and other neurological disorders. His practice offers comprehensive neurosurgical care including brain, spine, and nerve surgery.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erkan Üstün - Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erkan Üstün is a distinguished professor in neurosurgery with over 39 years of experience, practicing in Ankara. He graduated 4th in his class from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty and completed his neurosurgery residency at Ankara University Ibn-i Sina Hospital.
Professional Journey
Dr. Üstün has held academic positions at Selçuk University, achieving the rank of Professor in 2009. He also completed a PhD in Anatomy in 2011, combining neurosurgical and anatomical expertise.
Innovative Techniques
From his anatomy research, he developed a novel surgical technique for treating stroke caused by narrowed brain arteries, particularly effective for patients not responding to medication and physical therapy. This technique also applies to conditions like vertigo, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy.
Specialized Services
- Brain and nerve surgery
- Spine surgery and herniated disc treatment
- Movement disorders surgery
- Epilepsy and psychiatric disease surgical treatment
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Spinal cord injuries
Educational Background
- Primary, Middle, High School - TED Ankara Koleji
- Medical Degree - Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, 1980-1986 (Graduated 4th Place)
- Neurosurgery Residency - Ankara University Ibn-i Sina Hospital, 1987-1992
- International Training - Salzburg University Hospital, Austria, with Prof. Diemath (2 visits, 4 months total)
- PhD in Anatomy - Completed 2011
- Assistant Associate Professor - 1996
- Associate Professor - 2002
- Professor - 2009
Professional Achievements
- 2009: Achieved Professor title in Neurosurgery
- 1986: Graduated 4th Place from Hacettepe Medical Faculty
- 2011: Completed PhD in Anatomy
- Innovation: Invented surgical technique for stroke treatment from artery narrowing/kinking
- Applications: Technique treats vertigo, Parkinson's, Alzheimer-type dementia, spasticity, epilepsy, imbalance, tremor, speech and vision disorders
- 2006: Ranked First among Faculty Associate Professors in SCI publications and citations
- Research: 50+ international research publications
- Career: Faculty at Selçuk University 1996-2013, Tarsus State Hospital 1992-1996
- Languages: Fluent in English and German
- Brain & Spinal Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Cerebral Aneurysm Repair
- Chronic Pain Management
- Epilepsy & Seizure Treatments
- Nerve Pain Management
- Neurorehabilitation
- Spinal Surgery
- Stroke Management
- Tumor Removal
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Brain Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Cerebrovascular Surgery
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