Neurosurgery Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zafer Berkman
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zafer Berkman is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, treating patients through the Neurosurgery and Pituitary Disorders Treatment units. His areas of clinical interest include pituitary disorders, brain tumours and aneurysms, as well as cerebral haemorrhage and spinal pain or disc herniation.
About Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zafer Berkman
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zafer Berkman is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, with clinical interests in pituitary disorders, brain tumours, brain aneurysms, cerebral haemorrhage, arachnoid cysts, and spine-related pain and disc herniation. He also works in the treatment of head and neck cancers.
He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1981 and completed neurosurgery training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1988. His career has included academic and clinical leadership roles at Okmeydanı, Haydarpaşa Numune, and Namık Kemal University, where he became Professor in 2008.
International patients can expect a consultation focused on understanding their neurological or spinal condition, discussing relevant treatment options, and receiving care coordinated through Acibadem Maslak Hospital’s Neurosurgery and Pituitary Disorders Treatment units.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Treatment of Pituitary Diseases
Education
- 2008Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 1998SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital / Associate Professor
- 1988Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery
- 1981İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2010–2013Haydarpaşa Numune Neurosurgery Head of Clinic Training and Research Hospital / Professor
- 2009–2010Namık Kemal University Faculty of Science / Member of the Board of Directors
- 2008–2010Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Member of the Board of Directors, Member of the Faculty Board
- 2008–2010Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Professor
- 2008–2009Namık Kemal University Faculty of Medicine / Vice Dean
- 2007Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2001–2008Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital / Head of Neurosurgery Clinic, Associate Professor
- 2000–2001Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic / Neurosurgery Specialist, Deputy Head of Clinic, Associate Professor
- 1998–2000Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic / Neurosurgery Specialist, Associate Professor
- 1995Katharinen Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Stutgart Germany, Specialist Physician/Clinical Observer
- 1995Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Neurosurgery Clinic Mainz, Germany, Clinical Observer
- 1990–1998Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist Physician
- 1988–1990Çorlu Military Hospital / Neurosurgery Specialist
Professional Memberships
- Türk Nöroşirürji Association
- Turkish Neurosurgical Association Neuro-Oncological Surgery Teaching and Training Group
- Turkish Neurosurgical Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Teaching and Training Group
- Nervous System Surgery Association
- Turkish Medical Association
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