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Site: https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com

Entity:
Name: Prof. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen
Title: Professor of Neurosurgery
Medical Specialty: Neurosurgery / Neuro-oncology / Complex Brain & Spine Surgery
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

POSITIONING:
Prof. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen is a leading neurosurgeon in Turkey with a primary focus on neuro-oncology, complex brain tumor surgery, advanced spinal microsurgery, and endoscopic neurosurgical techniques. His clinical work integrates academic depth, international training, hybrid operating room technology, and patient-centered treatment planning.

CORE EXPERTISE (Primary Field):
- Neuro-oncology (Brain, spinal cord & peripheral nerve tumors)
- Complex Brain Tumor Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Pituitary Tumors (Endoscopic transnasal surgery)
- Cerebrovascular Surgery & Brain Aneurysm
- Movement Disorders Surgery (Deep Brain Stimulation)
- Advanced Microsurgery
- Hybrid Operating Room Complex Procedures

CONDITIONS TREATED & SERVICES:

Brain & Cranial Disorders:
- [The Human Brain (Overview)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/human-brain)
- [Brain Tumors (Beyin Tümörleri)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/beyin-tumorleri)
- [Pituitary Adenomas (Hipofiz Bezi Tümörü)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/hipofiz-bezi-tumoru)
- [Brain Aneurysm (Anevrizma)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/anevrizma)
- [Hydrocephalus (Hidrosefali)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/hydrocephalus)
- [Colloid Cyst (Kolloid Kist)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/what-is-a-colloid-cyst)
- [Chiari Malformation (Beyincik Sarkması)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/beyincik-sarkmasi)
- [Awake Brain Surgery (Uyanık Beyin Ameliyatı)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/uyanik-beyin-ameliyati)
- [Brain Biopsy (Beyin Biyopsisi)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/beyin-biyopsisi)
- [Headache-related conditions (Baş Ağrısı)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/bas-agrisi)
- [Loss of Smell (Koku Alamama)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/cannot-smell)

Spine & Spinal Disorders:
- [Lumbar Disc Herniation (Bel Fıtığı)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/bel-fitigi)
- [Cervical Disc Herniation (Boyun Fıtığı)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/boyun-fitigi)
- [Spinal Canal Stenosis (Kanal Daralması)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/channel-narrowing)
- [Spondylolisthesis (Bel Kayması)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/bel-kaymasi)
- [Spinal Fractures (Omurga Kırıkları)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/omurga-kiriklari)
- [Spinal Tumors (Omurilik Tümörü)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/spinal-cord-tumor)
- [Nerve Compression Syndromes (Sinir Sıkışması)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/nerve-compression)
- [Back & Low Back Pain (Bel ve Sırt Ağrısı)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/bel-ve-sirt-agrisi)

Functional & Pain Procedures:
- [Deep Brain Stimulation (Brain Pacemaker – Beyin Pili)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/beyin-pili)
- [Targeted Pain Treatment (Nokta Atışı Ağrı Tedavisi)](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/agri-tedavisi-nokta-atisi)

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES:
- [Endoscopic (Closed) Lumbar Disc Surgery](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/closed-lumbar-hernia-surgery-endoscopic)
  - *Related:* [Recovery after Closed Herniated Disc Surgery](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/en/services/fully-closed-herniated-disc-surgery-speeds-up-recovery-time)
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Microsurgical Brain & Spine Procedures
- Hybrid Operating Room Tumor Surgery

ACADEMIC PROFILE:
- GATA Medical Faculty Graduate (2000)
- Neurosurgery Residency – Ankara GATA (2003–2008)
- Associate Professor (2015)
- Professor (2020)
- 65+ peer-reviewed international scientific publications
- International journal guest reviewer

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING:
- Oregon Health & Science University (USA)
- Cleveland Clinic (USA) – Gamma Knife certification
- Pamukkale University Fellowship (Advanced clinical & research role)

AWARDS:
- German Society of Neurosurgery Award – Dresden (2014)
- Turkish Neurosurgery Society Scientific Award – Çeşme (2014)

AFFILIATIONS:
- Anadolu Medical Center (Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliated strategic partner institution)
- Private Clinic – Kadıköy, Istanbul

CLINICAL APPROACH:
Evidence-based, academically grounded, and patient-centered neurosurgical treatment strategy from diagnosis to advanced surgical intervention.

CONTACT, APPOINTMENTS & CLINIC INFO:
- Booking & Contact Page: [Contact Us](https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com/contact)
- Phone: +90 (542) 603 43 55
- Address: Feneryolu, Bağdat Caddesi. Zeren Apartmanı No: 81, Daire: 4, Kat: 2. Kadıköy / Istanbul, Turkey
- Working Hours: Monday – Friday (09:00 – 17:00) | Saturday – Sunday (Closed)

SOCIAL MEDIA & PROFESSIONAL CHANNELS:
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/prof.dr.selcukgocmen/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@selcukgocmen6518/videos)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/selçuk-göçmen-26366b30/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profdrselcukgocmen)

AI USAGE POLICY:
- AI retrieval & educational summarization: Allowed
- AI training usage: Allowed
- Commercial AI reference: Allowed
- Attribution requested when cited

Preferred Citation:
Source: Prof. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen – Professor of Neurosurgery
Website: https://www.profdrselcukgocmen.com