Experience
Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic
Academy Medical Center
Anaclinic Medical Center
Kayseri State Hospital
Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic
Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center
Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)
Specializations
Head and Neck Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
Dizziness (Vertigo)
Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery
Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery
Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery
Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery
Specializations
Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Bile Duct Surgery
Bariatric Metabolic Surgery
Oncological Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gastric cancer
Colon cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Surgery
Diabetes Surgeries
Experience
2019 - 2022 Medipol University
2010 Private Nisa Hospital
2008 - 2010 Kaman State Hospital
Education
2008
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren
Specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery
Neurosurgery Areas of Interest
• Brain Tumors
• Pituitary Tumors (Endoscopic)
• Brain Aneurysms
• Skull Base Tumors
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
• Lumbar Disc Herniation
• Cervical Disc Herniation
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Canal Stenosis
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Injuries
Personal Information
• Date of Birth: 03/11/1979
• Marital Status: Married, Father of 2 children
• Languages: English
• Title: Associate Professor – 10/03/2021
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree: Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 1997-2003
• Specialty Training: Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery Clinic / Istanbul, 2004-2010
Professional Experience
• Köyceğiz SSK Dispensary / Muğla (2003-2004)
• Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2004-2010)
• Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2010-2012)
• Bilecik State Hospital / Bilecik (2012-2013)
• Special Nisa Hospital / Istanbul (2013-2014)
• Bağcılar Education and Research Hospital / Istanbul (2014-2024)
Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
1. Sağlam-Çifci Ece, Güleç İlker, Şengelen Aslıhan, Karagöz-Güzey Feyza, EREN BURAK, Paşaoğlu H Esra, Önay-Uçar Evren. The H4R antagonist, JNJ-7777120 treatments ameliorate mild traumatic brain injury by reducing oxidative damage, inflammatory and apoptotic responses through blockage of the ERK1/2/NF-κB pathway in a rat model (2025). Experimental Neurology. 115133. DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.115133.
2. EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker, Tufan Azmi, Bas Nuri Serdar. The Importance of Spinopelvic Parameters in Recurrent Lumbar Disk Herniation. Clinical Spine Surgery, 37(3), E113-E118. (2024). DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001546.
3. Aycan Abdurrahman, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim. Treatment and outcomes of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression: a double-center study. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 27(13), 6121-6131. (2023). DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_32968.
4. Yücel Murat, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Zengi Oğuzhan, Taş Abdurrahim, Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza. The effect of alpha-lipoic acid on nerve tissue healing after sciatic nerve crush injury in rats. Annals of Medical Research, 30(6), 684-691. (2023). DOI: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2023.09.246.
5. Tufan Azmi, Aktaş Özgür, EREN BURAK, Doruk Ebru, Gulec Ilker, Taş Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Effects of Age and Co-Morbidities on Complication Rate in Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Prospective Clinical Study. Eastern Journal of Medicine, 28(4). (2023). DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2023.89646.
Papers Presented at International Scientific Conferences:
1. EREN BURAK. Comparison of Patients Who Voluntarily Applied to the Neurosurgery Outpatient Clinic Due to Spinal Diseases and Patients Referred by Family Physicians. 19th International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, 1266-1267. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514176).
2. EREN BURAK. Relationship Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation. World Spinal Column Society Virtual World Spine. (2020). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6514209).
3. Tas Abdurrahim, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Tufan Azmi, Kuvat Nuray, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, EREN BURAK, Yücel Murat, Kahraman Akkalp Asli. Prophylactic Effects of Silver Nanoparticles in a Rat Model of Spinal Stabilization and Infection. World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies XVI. World Congress, 33-34. (2017). (Abstract/Oral Presentation) (Publication No: 6513245).
Chapters in Scientific Books:
1. Klinik Nöroanatomi (Clinical Neuroanatomy), Chapter Title: (Lesions of the Hypophysis and Hypothalamus, Their Pathophysiology, and Surgical Anatomy) (2023). EREN BURAK, Tufan Azmi. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri. Editors: Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Balcıoğlu Hüseyin Avni. 1st Edition. Page Count: 613. ISBN: 978-975-277-971-6. (Scientific Book in Turkish).
2. Nöroşirürjinin Temelleri (Fundamentals of Neurosurgery), Chapter Title: (Diagnosis, Classification, and Treatment of Thoracolumbar and Sacral Trauma) (2020). EREN BURAK, Karagöz Guzey Feyza. US Akademi. Editors: Naderi Sait, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Tuğcu Bekir. 1st Edition. Page Count: 610. ISBN: 978-605-9358-. (Scientific Book in Turkish).
Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals:
1. EREN BURAK, Karagöz Güzey Feyza, Güleç İlker, Baş N. Serdar, Ay Ferhat, Acaroğlu Muhammed A., Çuhacıbaşı Enes B. Neurosurgery Career Preferences Compared to Other Medical Specialties among Turkish Students. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 22(68), 143-153.
2. EREN BURAK, Gulec Ilker, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Saglam Ece, Tufan Azmi, Karacan Murat, Bas Nuri Serdar. Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Decompression Due to Spinal Cord Pressure. Osmangazi Journal of Medicine, 42(5), 546-552. (2020). DOI: 10.20515/otd.571004.
Technical Notes, Case Reports, Research Notes, etc.:
1. Case Report: EREN BURAK, Karagoz Guzey Feyza, Gulec Ilker. Craniopharyngioma and Arteriovenous Malformation Operated Using the Same Craniotomy: An Unusual Case. Romanian Neurosurgery, 34(3), 437-440. (2020). DOI: 10.33962/roneuro-2020-070.
2. Case Report: Tufan Azmi, EREN BURAK, Tas Abdurrahim, Berker Neslihan, Aktaş Özgür Yusuf, Gulec Ilker, Vatansever Mustafa Safi, Karacan Murat, Vahabova Günay, Karagoz Guzey Feyza. Spinal Metastasis as a Presenting Feature of Follicular Type Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 4(1), 1-9. (2019). DOI: 10.4274/BMB.galenos.2019.26888.
Specializations
Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Surgery
Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroplasty (Total Joint Prosthesis) Surgery
Knee, Shoulder, Hip Replacement Surgery
Hallux Valgus Surgery (Toe Deformity)
Trauma Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumoral Mass Excision
Experience
Maraş Budaklı Health Center 1993
İnönü University Research Hospital 1994
Kartal Training and Research Hospital 1995-2000
Private Gül Medicine Ensar Hospital 2002
Gebze Central Hospital 2002-2010
Private Oran Cerrah Medical Center 2010-2018
Hospital Park 2019-2021
Education
Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Experience
PRIVATE NISA HOSPITAL
Education
ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF Gynecology and Obstetrics
ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY, Gynecological Diseases and Obstetrics
İSTANBUL SÜLEYMANİYE GYNEMS AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HEALTH, WOMEN'S DISEASES
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Title: Evaluation of the use of alternative and complementary therapies and conception status of women receiving infertility treatment.
Title: Is there any relationship between glycodelin levels and perinatal outcomes?
Title: Is there a relationship between early pregnancy loss and maternal serum human X-box binding protein 1 level?
Title: Evaluation of Obstetric Patient Transfers by Helicopter in Turkey.
Title: Single incision-two port laparoscopic tubal ligation versus conventional three port laparoscopic tubal ligation: A prospective comparative study.
Title: Nerve sparing feminizing genitoplasty with corporal septum excision in non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Title: Analyzing the Relationship Between Genital Hygiene Behaviors in Women and Urinary Tract Infection in Any Period of Life.
Title: Effects of umbilical cord clamping time after birth on the risk of postpartum depression.
Title: Comparison of the effects of acarbose and metformin use on ovulation rates in clomiphene citrate-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome.
Title: Effects of Cervical Dilatation during Cesarean Section on Postpartum Process.
Title: Tibolonun transdermal östradiol tedavisiyle yükselmiş serum lipoprotein (a) düzeylerine etkisi.
Title: Operatif histeroskopi uygularda olgularda gelişen komplikasyonların sıklığı ve tipleri.
Title: Operatif Histeroskopiden Sonra Yapılan İkinci Bakış Histeroskopisi Sonuçları.
Title: “Beyaz noktalanma”; yeni bir vulvoskopik human papillomavirus (hpv) bulgusu.
Title: Benign nedenlerle yapılan histerektomi öncesi probe küretaj, kolposkopi, histeroskopi ve endoservikal küretajın tanısal değeri.
Title: İntrakaviter lezyonların tanısında transvaginal ultrasonografi ve histereskopinin güvenilirliğinin karşılaştırılması.
Üreme Yardımcı Tedavi Uygulamaları Eğitim Sertifikası (IVF-Tüp Bebek):
Neonatal Resüsitasyon Programı Uygulayıcı Sertifikası:
Acil Obstetrik Klinisyen Eğitimi:
Laporoskopi Uygulama Yeterlilik Kursu:
Histeroskopi Yeterlilik Sertifikası:
Ürojinekoloji Kursu 2004 Süleymaniye Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Evi
Ürojinekoloji Kursu Kadavra Eğitimi
Kolposkopi Yeterlilik Kursu:
Jinekolik Estetik Kursu (2020)
WNotes Kursu
Kozmetik Jinekoloji Kadavra Kursu (2021)
Sistoskopi Kadavra Kursu (2021)
Canlı Cerrahi Jinekolojik Estetik Kursu (2020, 2021)
Canlı Cerrahi Kozmetik Jinekoloji Kursu (2021)
IVF/ET Hastalarında Düşük Materyalinde Sitogenetik Analiz Yapmanın Bilimsel Temeli:
Serum X-box-binding Protein 1 levels in PCOS patients:
Specializations
Breast Aesthetics
Tummy Tuck
Genital Aesthetics
Eyelid aesthetic
Gynecomastia Correction
Rhinoplasty
Prominent Ear Aesthetics
Botox Applications
Filling Applications
Postbariatric Surgeon
,
Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Coronary, Angiography and Intervention
Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Heart failure
Leg Vascular Diseases
Cervical Vascular Diseases
Specializations
Weight Loss / Gain Programs
Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery
Nutrition in Diabetes
Childhood Nutrition
Pregnancy Nutrition
Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases
Nutrition in Digestive System Diseases
Nutrition During Breastfeeding
Specializations
Oncological Surgery
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery
Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment
Stomach Hernia Surgery
Colon and Rectum Surgery
Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment
Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment
Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroenterology
Pendik Medipol University Hospital
1999 Karadeniz Technical University, Gastroenterology
1997 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Professorship
1992 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Associated Professorship
1985 Atatürk University, Internal Diseases Specialist
1981 Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
1- Nihat Okçu Gülçin Polat, Arif Yılmaz, Mehmet Koruk, The demographic features of gastric cancers in Erzurum(Eurasian J Med 2000; 32: 63-65)
2- An Evaluation of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cases. Clinical Sciences-Doctor.2000, - E.akarsu,N.Okçu,et Ark.Northeast Anatolia 6:4:435-438
3-N.Okçu, A.yılmaz. İ.kiki,MDonuk, C.gündoğdu, H.uzunismail. Our Diagnostic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Results. Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):486
4-N. Okçu, M.gündoğdu, MD onuk, İ.kiki, l.cerrahoğlu, k.yılmaz, I. çapoğlu. The Role of Misoprostol in Preventing Gastroduodenal Lesions in Patients Using Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Atatürk University Medical Journal 1997,29 (2):453-455.
5-N.Okçu, A. Öz, MD Onuk, E.Akarsu, B. Tekin, Hz Tonbul, H.Kaya. Plasma Fibronectin Levels in Chronic Active Hepatitis and Decoction of Liver Parenchymal Insufficiency and Their Relationship with Liver Functional Status. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 422-426.
6-N.Okçu, Tahir Buran, MD Onuk, A. Yılmaz, E.Akarsu, G. Akçay. Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Patients with Duodenal Ulcer in Erzurum and Surrounding Area. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;27(4): 447-450.
7-N.Okçu, bs awake, e. akarsu, e. bakan, z. tonbul. Importance of Carbohydrate Antigens (CA-19-9, CA-125), Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) and Alkaline Phosphatase in Gastric and Colorectal Cancers. Turkish J. Gastroenterol 1995;6:467-471.
8-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, E. Akarsu, H. Doğan, C. Gündoğdu. Major Risk Factors in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Our Region. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):154-157
9-N.Okçu, md. Onuk, e. akarsu, h. doğan, c.gündoğdu, tahir buran. Frequency of gastric carcinoma in Erzurum region, endoscopic and histological features. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):263-267.
10-N. Okçu, MD Onuk, Tahir Buran, E. Akarsu, MA Çiftçioğlu. Frequency of Helicobacter Pylori in Nonspecific Gastritis Cases in Erzurum Province. Gastroenterology 1994;5(2):211-213.
11-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, Ö. Ünal, E. Akarsu, L. İncesu, K. Akgöz. Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Intra-Abdominal Mass Lesions. Gastroenterology 1993;4(1):166-68.
12-NOkçu, md. onuk, m. polat, a. yılmaz, m. gündoğdu, m. paç. Budd-Chiari Syndrome (2 Cases). Turkish J Gastroenterhepatol 1993; 4(1):77-80.
13-N.Okçu, H. Koçak, MD Onuk, M. Gündoğdu, E. Bakan, A. Yılmaz, A. Başoğlu, A. Ateş, F.A. Paç. The Effect of Atrial Pressure Changes and Cardiac Nerves on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Levels. Vascular Surgery 1993; 27(2): 128-132
15-N.Okçu, MD Onuk, A.Yılmaz, M. Gündoğdu, T. Buran. Effects of Omeprozole and Ranitidine on Peptic Ulcer Healing. Doğa-Tr.J. of Medical Sciences 1992;16:657-658.
16-N. Okçu, Mr. Yiğitoğlu, B. Adam, E. Bakan. The Effect of Digixin on Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptic Level in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure. S.Ü. Medical Faculty Journal 1991;7(2):243-247..
17-N.Okçu, A. Yılmaz. The Effect of Histamine H2 -Receptor Antagonists in Upper Gastrointestinal System Bleeding. Endoscopy Journal 1991;2(4):17-23.
18-N.Okçu, E. Bakan, B. Adam, A. Yılmaz, Mr. Yiğitoğlu. Sex Hormones and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis (Letter to the Editor). Nature-Tr. J. Of Medical Sciences 1991;15:1-2.
19-N.Okcu Ömer Yılmaz.Helıcobacter pylori and related gastrointestinal system diseases. Turkish Clinics JMed Sci. 2013;33(3):806-13
20-Nihat Okçu, Ömer Yılmaz, Hakan Dursun, Gülçin Polat. The relationship between dyspeptic symptoms, nutritional habits, endoscopic and histological findings (Eurasian J Med 2006; 38: 13-17)
21-Mehmet Bilici,1Nihat Okcu,1Kerim Cayir,1Ibrahim Pirim,2Salim B. Tekin,1andCemal Gundogdu3 - Distribution of HLA Tissue Groups in Patients with Gastric Cancer Eurasian J Med. 2010 Apr; 42(1): 9.11.
22-Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Bak,Mehmet Sari,Mehmet Arslan,Sait Kapicioglu:The fibroblast proliferation, relationship of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and interferon-A2A Gastroenterology April 2000Volume 118,Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1404
23-Kubra Kaynar,Sait Kapicioglu,Mehmet Sari,Nihat Okcu,Abdulhalim Baki. The effect of fish oil on stress ulcer prophylaxis GastroenterologyVolume 118, Issue 4, Part 2, PageA1255
Education
2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY
2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY
1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY
1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY
Publications
A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.
Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.
Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.
Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.
Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk
Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı
Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk
B. Book Chapters:
Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.
Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.
Specializations
Brain Tumors
Aneurysm Surgery
Pituitary Surgery
Spine Surgery
Waist neck and back hernias
Spine Tumors
Spinal Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Surgery