Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik

Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik is a well experienced Specialist Neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurosurgery with a wealth of experience and training spanning over 10 years. He is based in Dubai and currently sees patients at International Modern Hospital.

He completed his primary medical qualification at Istanbul University 2004, followed by his residency training in neurosurgery at Duzce University and Yeditepe University in Turkey from 2004 to 2012. Dr Yaltirik later completed several Observerships in Neurosurgery in the USA, including at the University of Arkansas, Saint Louis University, and the Cleveland Clinic. He also holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University in Turkey. In 2017, Dr Yaltirik received an award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Board and Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Neurological Surgery.

At International Modern Hospital, Dr Yaltirik provides a wide range of services including minimally invasive brain surgeries, spinal surgeries, and nerve surgeries. He sees patients with various conditions, such as tumours, aneurysms, strokes and trauma. He also offers evaluation and treatment for various spinal disorders, including disc herniation, spinal decompression, spinal infections, spinal deformities, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumours, fractures, and general trauma correction of the spine. Additionally, he is experienced in managing conditions such as epilepsy, motor disorders, and performing procedures such as spinal taps and biopsies with utmost care and expertise.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr Yaltirik has an extensive academic research background. He is actively involved in conferences, presentations, and has authored over 50 papers which have been published in renowned medical journals worldwide. He has also contributed to numerous book chapters and has been recognised with awards for his exceptional presentations.