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Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Sakar

Neurosurgeon

4.8

4 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 15 years

Languages: English

Rashid Kaya

Verified review

Stroke

An excellent doctor, always smiling and attentive to the patient. He operated on my wife after a brain hemorrhage and saved her life. I am deeply grateful.

03/01/2026

Tanner Gül

Verified review

Lumbar disc herniation

During my second visit, I came to Dr. Mustafa regarding back pain. He examined me thoroughly and explained all possible treatment options in detail. His humane approach really helps to feel confident about the treatment. Thank you.

11/12/2025

Burak Tekir

Verified review

Neurological examination

I came to Dr. Mustafa on a friend's recommendation, and I’m glad I did. Unlike other doctors, he explains results in a simple and understandable way. His attention and approach were very important to me. Thank you again.

10/11/2025

Yusuf Erdem

Verified review

Spinal surgery

Before the surgery, I visited many doctors. When I found my doctor — Dr. Mustafa Sakar — I fully trusted him, and he reassured me and performed a successful operation. I am very grateful to him.

03/11/2025

Neurosurgeon

Clinical experience: over 15 years

Achievements and awards

Associate Professor of Medical Sciences

International training in complex neurosurgical and intrauterine (fetal) surgeries (Germany, Brazil)

Over 10 years of teaching experience at Marmara University (since 2013)

Active participation in international and national neurosurgical congresses (ESPN, ISPN, CNS)

Experience in performing complex surgeries on the brain, spinal cord, and pediatric patients

About Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Sakar

Specialization

Neurosurgery
Pediatric neurosurgery
Brain tumor surgery
Treatment of congenital nervous system disorders
Intrauterine (fetal) neurosurgery
Surgery of spinal cord defects (spina bifida)

Education

1997–2003 — Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara — Medical Degree
2004–2010 — Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara — Specialization in Neurosurgery

Certifications and Courses:

Surgery of cerebellopontine angle tumors — University of Tubingen, Tubingen, Germany
Intrauterine surgery, treatment of fetal spina bifida — Gestar Center of Fetal Medicine, HCor Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Pediatric neurosurgery courses

Clinical Experience

2011–2012 — Karaelbistan State Hospital, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey — Neurosurgeon
2013–2025 — Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey — Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
2025–present — Memorial Goztepe Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey — Neurosurgeon, Associate Professor

Research Activities

Active participation in international and national scientific congresses of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN), International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)

Membership in professional organizations

Turkish Medical Association (TMA)
International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery Education and Training Group (TNA Pediatric Neurosurgery Group)

The clinic where the doctor practices

Memorial Goztepe Hospital

4.7

21 reviews

Turkey, Istanbul

Published 05.01.2026, Updated 10.01.2026