Barıs Chouseın, MD

Barıs Chouseın, MD is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul, where he practices within the Neurosurgery unit. His clinical work covers both cranial and spinal conditions, including brain aneurysms, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, spinal and spinal cord tumors, peripheral nerve surgery, and cervical and lumbar disc herniation. He has more than 11 years of experience in medicine and offers video consultations for international patients.

Dr. Chouseın graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2015. Between 2016 and 2017 he worked in the Emergency Medicine Unit at Özel Ortomedica Hospital. From 2017 to 2023 he trained at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, completing his neurosurgical training in 2023. In 2023 he worked in the Department of Neurosurgery at Özel Keşan Hospital, and in 2024 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Türk Nöroşirurji Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Association Pediatric Education Group.

Clinical focus

In cranial neurosurgery, Dr. Chouseın evaluates and treats patients with brain aneurysms and brain tumors. He also manages hydrocephalus, a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates within the brain and may require surgical management. Each case is assessed individually, and the choice between observation, surgery or other approaches depends on the patient’s imaging findings, symptoms and overall condition.

His spinal practice includes spine surgery for cervical disc herniation and lumbar disc herniation, as well as the surgical treatment of spinal and spinal cord tumors. Dr. Chouseın also performs peripheral nerve surgery for conditions affecting nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Whether a surgical procedure is appropriate is determined after clinical examination and a review of the relevant imaging.

How Dr. Chouseın works with international patients

Dr. Chouseın consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT or X-ray reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options. For patients who are unable to travel for an initial assessment, a video consultation can be arranged so that existing findings can be reviewed and the possible next steps discussed before any decision about in-person care is made.