
About Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan
- Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is a neurosurgeon with more than 31 years of experience.
- He is a leading neurosurgeon for general neurosurgery and epilepsy operation in children.
- Dr. Akalan has expertise in treating glioma, epilepsy, movement disorders, skull injuries, nervous disorders, spine tumors, herniation, and other brain and spine problems.
- Dr. Akalan has published 117 scientific papers in international and national editions.
- He co-authors the book ‘Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery.
Location
Graduation, Ankara University School of Medicine(1980)
Fellowship, Fellowship, University of Washington, Seattle, USA(1989)
Visiting Consultant, Ankara Acibadem Hospital, Ankara(2015)
Professor, Hacettepe University, Ankara(2014)
Associate Professor, Hacettepe University, Ankara(1994)
Papers Published
- Bilginer B, Narin F, Hanalioglu S, Oguz KK, Soylemezoglu F, Akalan N. Cavernous malformations of the central nervous system (CNS) in children: clinico-radiological features and management outcomes of 36 cases. Childs Nerv Syst. 2014 Aug;30(8):1355-66
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- Akbay A, Akalan N. Osteoporosis model. J Neurosurg Spine. 2013 Dec;19(6):794-5.
- Akalan N, Bilginer B. Pediatric temporal lobe epilepsy surgery: resection based on etiology and anatomical location. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 2012;39:87-116.
- Tezer FI, Dericioglu N, Bozkurt G, Bilginer B, Akalan N, Saygi S. Epilepsy surgery in patients with unilateral mesial temporal sclerosis and contralateral scalp ictal onset. Turk Neurosurg. 2011;21(4):549-54.
- Bozkurt G, Sackesen C, Civelek E, Kalayci O, Akalan N, Cataltepe O. Latex sensitization and allergy in children with spina bifida in Turkey. Childs Nerv Syst. 2010 Dec;26(12):1735-42.
- Ayvaz M, Akalan N, Yazici M, Alanay A, Acaroglu RE. Is it necessary to operate all split cord malformations before corrective surgery for patients with congenital spinal deformities? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Oct 15;34(22):2413-8.
- Bilginer B, Onal MB, Bahadir S, Akalan N. Aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp, skull and dura associated with Adams-Oliver syndrome. Turk Neurosurg. 2008 Apr;18(2):191-3.
- Bilginer B, Ziyal IM, Celik O, Ayhan S, Akalan N. Enlargement of postoperative aqueductal air due to elevated body temperature. Case report. Turk Neurosurg. 2007;17(1):37-9.
- Oztürk A, Oğuz KK, Akalan N, Geyik PO, Cila A. Evaluation of parenchymal changes at the operation site with early postoperative brain diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Diagn Interv Radiol. 2006 Sep;12(3):115-20.
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FAQ's About Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan
Where does Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan practice?
Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan practices at Medipol University Hospital, İstanbul
What is the specialty of Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan?
Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan specialty is Neurosurgeon
What is the experience of Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan?
Prof. Dr. Nejat Akalan is Neurosurgeon with 36 years of experience.

