About
Prof. Dr. Ömer Hakan Emmez – Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Ömer Hakan Emmez is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon in Ankara with over 26 years of experience. He is the current President of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and has international training from prestigious institutions in the UK, Sweden, USA, and China. With a PhD in Neuroscience and European Neurosurgery Board Certification, he specializes in radiosurgery, neuro-oncology, neurovascular surgery, and spinal procedures. He practices at his private clinic and Güven Hospital in Ankara.
Prof. Dr. Ömer Hakan Emmez - Neurology & Neurosurgery Leader
Prof. Dr. Ömer Hakan Emmez is one of Turkey's most influential neurosurgeons with extensive international training and leadership roles. Born in Ankara in 1974, he graduated from TED Ankara Koleji in 1992 and completed his neurosurgery residency at Gazi University from 1993 to 1999.
Education and Training
He holds a PhD in Neuroscience (2013) and European Neurosurgery Board Certification (2014). His international training includes rotations at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield UK, Karolinska Institute in Stockholm Sweden, Pittsburgh University in USA, and China INI in Beijing.
Professional Achievements
Currently, he serves as the President of the Turkish Neurosurgery Society and President of the International Basic Neurosurgery Course (IBNC). He has been working at Gazi University Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center since 2004, pioneering stereotactic radiosurgery in Turkey. With over 80 publications in international journals, he is a recognized expert in the field.
Specialized Services
- Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for non-invasive treatment)
- Neuro-oncology (brain tumors including gliomas, metastases, meningiomas)
- Neurovascular Surgery (aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas)
- Spine and Spinal Cord Diseases (tumors, herniated discs, spinal stenosis)
- Head Trauma
- Nerve Compressions (carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve)
He practices at his private clinic and Güven Hospital in Ankara, providing comprehensive neurosurgical care.
Educational Background
- High School Diploma - TED Ankara Koleji, 1992
- Neurosurgery Residency - Gazi University Medical Faculty, 1993-1999
- Assistant Associate Professor - Gazi University, 2007
- Associate Professor - Gazi University, 2012
- PhD in Neuroscience - 2013
- European Neurosurgery Board Certification - 2014
- Professor - 2018
- International Training - Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield UK, Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden, Pittsburgh University USA, China INI Beijing
Professional Achievements
- Current: Turkish Neurosurgery Society President
- Current: IBNC President - leading international training
- 2014: European Neurosurgery Board Certification
- 2013: PhD in Neuroscience
- 1974: Born in Ankara
- 1992: TED Ankara Koleji Graduate
- Training: Trained at 4 international centers: Royal Hallamshire Hospital UK, Karolinska Institute Sweden, Pittsburgh University USA, China INI Beijing
- 2004-present: Gazi University Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Center - pioneering radiosurgery in Turkey
- Publications: 80+ publications in international journals
- Leadership: Multiple positions including TNDer Board, Young Neurosurgeons Chair, TURNOG Board, Certification Committee Chair
- Practice: Private practice and Güven Hospital
- Personal: Married with 2 children
- Special Interests: Radiosurgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular surgery, Spinal surgery
- Aneurysm Repair
- Brain Surgery
- Chronic Pain Management
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
- Neurorehabilitation
- Spinal Surgery
- Stroke Management
- Tumor Removal
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- Radiosurgery
- Neuro-oncology
- Neurovascular Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Head Trauma
- Nerve Compressions
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