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Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav
Excellent
AiroScore
9.60

Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav

neurosurgery
neurosurgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%30 years9.6/10$$$$50Yes

Overview

Country, City
Turkey, Istanbul
Health facility
Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul
Medical unit
Department of neurosurgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 29 years of practice in Turkey, specifically at Memorial Sisli Hospital in Istanbul. He has an impressive educational background, including specialization training at Ankara University Medical Faculty and additional training at Covenant Medical Center Texas Tech University Department of Neurosurgery and Barrow Neurological Institute St. Joseph's Hospital. Throughout his career, Dr. Silav has worked in various prestigious hospitals, gaining extensive experience in the field of neurosurgery. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Young Neurosurgeons Group, and the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group, showcasing his commitment to professional development and specialization. As a renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Silav has contributed significantly to the field through his research and scientific publications. He has published 51 papers, focusing on various topics such as the anatomy of Meckel's cave and the trigeminal ganglion, diagnosis and management of pituitary abscess, and the surgical treatment of plagiocephaly, among others. These publications demonstrate his expertise and dedication to advancing the field of neurosurgery. With his extensive experience, specialization, and research contributions, Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav is regarded as a highly skilled and respected neurosurgeon. Patients can trust in his expertise and knowledge, knowing that they are receiving the best possible care for their neurological conditions.

Skills & Expertise

neurosurgery
shunt
cerebral
chiari
malformation
chiari malformation
pituitary
microsurgical
malformation type iii
pediatric
abscess
subarachnoid
meningiomas
teratoma
arachnoid
subtemporal
craniotomy
congenital
gliomas
brain
keyhole craniotomy
intraoperative ultrasound
middle fossa
cystoperitoneal shunt
microsurgical fenestration
pituitary abscess
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
trigeminal ganglion
pediatric neurosurgery
brain neurosurgery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1988-1994 Studied Medicine Ankara University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey
  • 1994-2001 Brain and Neurosurgery Specialization Training, Ankara University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey 
  • 2015 Associate Professor
  • 2020 Training at the Covenant Medical Center Texas Tech University Department of Neurosurgery
  • 2020 Training at the Barrow Neurological Institute St. Joseph's Hospital
Experience
  • 2001 Neurosurgery Specialist, Adapazari SSK Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
  • 2001-2008 Neurosurgery Specialist, Goztepe Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2008-2010 Neurosurgery Specialist, Private Sema Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2010-2012 Neurosurgery Specialist, Acibadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2012-2014 Neurosurgery Specialist, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2014-2016 Neurosurgery Specialist, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2016-2019 Neurosurgery Specialist, Acibadem Atakent Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2019 Neurosurgery Specialist, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Young Neurosurgeons Group
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
  • Member of the Turkish Medical Association
  • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
  • Erenkoy Elementary School Vocational Informing Meeting
  • EANO 2006 Poster Award, Flax Meningiomas
  • "United Nations Association of Afghanistan" Certificate of appreciation
  • Member of the Joint Residency Advisory and Accreditian committee

Languages

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English
Turkish flag
Turkish
Kurdish flag
Kurdish

Publications

Dipyrone attenuates cerebral vasospasm after experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage in rabbits.

August, 2017

Management of Failed Cranioplasty.

2017

Relationship of dorsal root ganglion to intervertebral foramen in lumbar region: an anatomical study and review of literature.

September, 2016

Location

Okmeydanı Cd., No: 4, 34384 Istanbul, Turkey

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurosurgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav has been practicing for more than 30 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav is rated as 9.60 by AiroMedical.

What topics does Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in neurosurgery, shunt, cerebral, chiari, malformation.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Gokalp Silav performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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