Gulsah Bademci

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and nerve disorders. She holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certifications. The specialist completed a research fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine. She also serves as a professional medical illustrator and caricature artist.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Bademci treats a wide range of neurological and spinal conditions. Her work includes treating spinal canal stenosis, brain tumors, and hydrocephalus. She performs surgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniations and nerve compressions. The doctor also treats vascular issues like Moyamoya disease and cerebral artery aneurysms.

The specialist uses surgical techniques for pituitary adenomas and acoustic neuromas. She performs craniotomies and transnasal resections for tumor removal. For spinal care, she provides laminectomies and anterior cervical discectomies. Dr. Bademci uses Gamma Knife technology — a form of radiation therapy that treats brain lesions without an incision.

Work Experience

• Neurosurgeon – Private Koru Ankara Hospital, Turkey
• Professor – Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine (since 2021)
• Associate Professor – Kirikkale University Faculty of Medicine (since 2008)
• Research and Clinical Fellow – University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil
• Research Fellow – Yale University School of Medicine, USA

Education & Training

• 1993 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – MD Degree (ranked 4th in class)
• 2001 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Brain and Nerve Surgery

Achievements & Research

Dr. Bademci has contributed to numerous international publications in medical journals. Her skills as an illustrator allow her to create visual representations of surgeries. The doctor presents clinical findings at international medical congresses. Additionally, she has earned awards in tennis and swimming.