Mustafa Sakar

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He is a member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He developed his skills through specialized international training in Germany and Brazil.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Sakar treats various neurosurgical conditions. He maintains a specific interest in pediatric neurosurgery. He also completed an observership in Corner Tumor Surgery at the University of Tübingen. Furthermore, he trained in Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery at HCor in São Paulo. These programs provided skills for treating complex tumors and congenital spine defects.

Professional Experience

• 2025–Present – Neurosurgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul
• 2013–2025 – Neurosurgery Specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• 2011–2012 – Neurosurgery Specialist at Kahramanmaraş Elbistan State Hospital

Education and Academic Background

• 2004–2010 – Residency in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997–2003 – Medical Degree (MD) at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Memberships

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

Continuing Education and Congresses

Dr. Sakar attends global scientific meetings to study surgical innovations. He participated in congresses organized by the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN). Additionally, he followed the scientific programs of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He also completed specialized courses within the Turkish Neurosurgical Society training groups and attended International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) congresses.