DR. IBRAHIM ZIYAL

Prof. Dr. Ziyal is renowned for managing complex brain tumors and vascular pathologies, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and cavernomas, using advanced microsurgical and skull base techniques. He has an extensive international academic and clinical background and is fluent in Turkish and English. He is an active member of major global neurosurgical societies, reflecting his strong engagement with international standards and advancements in neurosurgery.

Areas of Expertise

• Skull base and brain tumors, including pituitary and deep-seated lesions
• Cerebrovascular neurosurgery: aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas
• Epilepsy surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Stereotactic and neuroendoscopic procedures
• Comprehensive cranial and spinal neurosurgery with a strong focus on neuro-oncology

Education

• Medical Degree (M.D.) – Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (1980–1986)
• Neurosurgery Residency – Şişli Etfal Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery (completed 1996)
• Advanced focused training in skull base surgery, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at leading centers in the USA, Brazil, and Germany

Professional experience

• Neurosurgery Specialist, Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul (2025–present)
• Professor and Head of Neurosurgery, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025)
• Faculty Member (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor), Hacettepe University Department of Neurosurgery (2001–2012)
• Founding Head of Neurosurgery, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Düzce Faculty of Medicine (1999–2001)
• Clinical Researcher, George Washington University, USA – Brain Tumors (1996–1998)

Clinical Researcher, São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences, Brazil – Cerebrovascular Diseases (1998–1999)