DR. AKIN AKAKIN

Prof. Dr. Akın Akakın is an accomplished academic neurosurgeon with decades of experience in both clinical practice and research. He has served as a specialist, associate professor, and full professor in neurosurgery, combining advanced surgical expertise with strong academic leadership. His work focuses on complex cranial and spinal pathologies, neurovascular diseases, and functional neurosurgery, supported by extensive national and international scientific contributions.

Areas of Expertise

• Brain Tumors: gliomas, meningiomas, skull-base tumors, brain metastases
• Neurovascular Surgery: cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernomas
• Spine Surgery: cervical and lumbar disc herniation, far-lateral lumbar disc surgery, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine diseases
• Functional & Stereotactic Neurosurgery: Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
• Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries and comprehensive cranial neurosurgery

Education

• M.D. – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
• Neurosurgery Residency – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery (2002–2008)
• PhD / Doctorate in Health Sciences (Neurosurgery) – Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences Doctoral thesis focused on gamma-knife radiosurgery and embolization outcomes in arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Advanced Neuroanatomy & Neurosurgery Fellowship – University of Florida, USA

Professional Experience

• Neurosurgery Specialist, Associate Professor, and Professor at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Medical Park Göztepe and Pendik Hospitals and Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine
• Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist at NPİstanbul Brain Hospital, treating complex cranial and spinal disorders
• More than two decades of clinical experience managing brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, spinal degeneration, and functional neurosurgical conditions
• Author of numerous national and international publications and frequent speaker at scientific congresses

Prof. Dr. Akın Akakın is widely recognized for his surgical precision, academic excellence, and dedication to advancing neurosurgical care through research, innovation, and education.