Dr. Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik
- 12+ years of experience
Biography
A European Board-Certified Neurosurgeon with over 12 years of clinical experience in spinal surgery, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. He is proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures and intraoperative imaging technologies, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based care.
He obtained his medical degree from İstanbul University and completed his neurosurgical residency at Yeditepe University. Dr. Yaltırık has pursued further training through observerships and fellowships at renowned institutions in the United States, including the University of Arkansas, Saint Louis University, and the Cleveland Clinic. He also holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and has made significant contributions to the field through ongoing research and numerous scientific publications.
Expertise
- Inter cranial pressure workup and treatment
- Cerebral aneurism treatment
- Epilepsy treatment
- Surgical correction of brain and spinal injuries
- Surgery for tumors in the brain and spine
- Degenerative disc disorder (Disc herniations and deformity)
- Endoscopic and minimally invasive brain surgeries
Education
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2021
PhD Molecular Medicine
Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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2020
European Board Certified
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2016
Observership in Neurosurgery
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
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2016
Observership in Neurosurgery
Saint Louise University, Missouri, USA
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2012
Neurosurgery Residency
Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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2006
Neurosurgery Residency
Duzce University School of Medicine, Duzce, Turkiye
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2004
MBBCh
Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Observership in Neurosurgery
University of Arkansas, Arkansas USA
Affiliations
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Neurosurgical Society
- Turkish Spine Society
- The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
- AO Spine
- Turkish Neurosurgery Academy






