Prof. Mehmet Zafer Berkman is a Professor of Medicine with a strong background in neurosurgery. He completed his medical education at Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine, earning his professorship in 2008. Since 2013 he has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, contributing clinical expertise and leadership. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and its Neurooncologic Surgery and Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Groups. He also belongs to the Society for Nervous System Surgery and the Turkish Medical Association. His work focuses on advancing neurosurgical practice, education, and multidisciplinary care for patients with complex neurological conditions.
Education
- 2008 Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 1998 SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor
- 1988 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
- 1981 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2013 Acibadem Health Group
- 2010 – 2013 Haydarpaşa Numune Neurosurgery Clinic Chief Training and Research Hospital / Professor
- 2009 – 2010 Namik Kemal University Faculty of Science / Board Member
- 2008 – 2010 Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Board Member, Faculty Board Member
- 2008 – 2010 Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Head of Department of Neurosurgery, Professor
- 2008 – 2009 Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Vice Dean
- 2001 – 2008 Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Chief of Neurosurgery Clinic, Associate Professor
- 2000 – 2001 Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic / Neurosurgery Specialist, Assistant Chief, Associate Professor
- 1998 – 2000 Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic / Neurosurgery Specialist, Associate Professor
- 1990 – 1998 Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Specialist Dr.
- 1995 Katharinen Hospital Neurochirurgischen Klinik Stutgart Germany, Specialist Dr./Clinical Observer
- 1995 Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Neurochirurgischen Klinik Mainz, Germany, Clinical Observer
- 1988 – 1990 Çorlu Military Hospital / Neurosurgery Specialist
Memberships
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurooncologic Surgery Teaching and Training Group
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group
- Society for Nervous System Surgery
- Turkish Medical Association
