Evren Sandal

Dr. Evren Sandal is a neurosurgeon focusing on skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery. He completed research at the University of Wisconsin in the United States. Dr. Sandal treats conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir.

Clinical Focus & Expertise

Dr. Sandal treats neurosurgical cases involving the skull base and the craniocervical junction. This junction connects the skull to the spine. He also treats neurovascular diseases affecting the blood vessels of the brain.

The doctor performs procedures such as:

• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery — a procedure that uses implanted electrodes to treat movement disorders
• Discectomy for spinal disc issues
• Surgical treatment for brain and spine cysts
• Treatment for brain tumors and spinal cord abscesses
• Decompression for spinal stenosis

Academic & Professional Background

Dr. Sandal began his medical career at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. He initially entered cardiovascular surgery training before transferring to brain and neurosurgery in 2010. He worked with Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı on craniocervical junction studies. This research served as the basis for his 2015 specialization thesis.

In 2020, Dr. Sandal expanded his training at the University of Wisconsin. He participated in laboratory and clinical studies focused on cerebral bypass surgery. During this time, he served as a clinical observer under Prof. Başkaya. This international experience strengthened his skills in neurovascular techniques.

Work Experience

• Neurosurgeon – Medicalpoint International Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
• Neurosurgeon – Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Turkey (2015–2020)
• Researcher & Observer – University of Wisconsin, USA (2020)
• Specialization Training – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Brain and Neurosurgery (2010–2015)
• Medical Training – Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Cardiovascular Surgery (2008–2010)

Education & Training

• 2015 – Specialization in Brain and Neurosurgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 2002 – Medical Degree, Ege University Faculty of Medicine