Fikret Baskan

Dr. Fikret Baskan is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan is a Faculty Member at Biruni University.

Specialization and Medical Focus

The physician treats neurological conditions in children and adults. He has 9 years of experience in pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Baskan treats several conditions:

• Hydrocephalus — a buildup of fluid in the brain that requires drainage or shunting
• Spina bifida and congenital anomalies
• Brain tumors and neurooncological cases
• Arnold Chiari syndrome — a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal
• Spinal cord abscesses and cysts
• Cerebral artery aneurysms

Surgical Procedures Performed

Dr. Baskan performs various surgical interventions. These include:

• Brain tumor removal and meningioma resection
• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery — a procedure that uses implanted electrodes to treat movement disorders
• Stereotaxic radiosurgery and Gamma Knife
• Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy
• Transnasal resection of tumors
• Discectomy and laminectomy for spinal conditions
• Surgical treatment of epilepsy

Work Experience

Dr. Baskan has held positions across major Turkish medical institutions.

• 2024–Present: Faculty Member, Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• 2020–2024: Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• 2015–2020: Istanbul Kanuni Training and Research Hospital
• 2012–2014: Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• 2011–2012: Arnavutkoy State Hospital
• 2010–2011: Agri State Hospital
• 2004–2010: Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• 2001–2002: Konya Doğanhisar Başköy Health Center

Education and Training

• 2009: PhD in Neurosurgery, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• 2001: Undergraduate Degree, Karadeniz Technical University

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Turkish Medical Association