Serdal Gungor

Serdal Gungor is a specialist in pediatric neurology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. Dr. Gungor treats neurological conditions in children.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

The doctor treats pediatric conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord. He performs procedures such as brain tumor removal and excision of skull base tumors. Dr. Gungor also treats structural disorders like Arnold Chiari syndrome and Spina bifida.

He uses radiation technologies for pediatric cases. These include Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and Tomotherapy for non-invasive tumor treatment. The specialist also performs shunt surgeries to treat hydrocephalus and surgical interventions for epilepsy.

His surgical focus includes:

• Surgical removal of brain cysts
• Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy for pituitary tumors
• Stereotaxic radiosurgery
• Craniotomy
• Surgery for syringomyelia — a condition where a fluid-filled cyst forms within the spinal cord

Professional Career

Dr. Gungor has held academic and clinical positions throughout Turkey. He advanced from an assistant professor to a full professor at İnönü University. His career began in emergency medicine before he focused on pediatric care.

• 2014–2023 – Professor, Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University
• 2008–2014 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University
• 2004–2008 – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University
• 2002–2004 – Subspecialty Research Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
• 2001–2002 – Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University
• 1996–2001 – Research Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, Fırat University
• 1993–1996 – General Practitioner, Mardin State Hospital Emergency Department

Education and Training

The doctor completed his medical training and subspecialty fellowships at Turkish institutions. He earned his medical degree in 1993 and subsequently specialized in pediatrics and pediatric neurology.

• 2002–2004 – Subspecialty in Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University
• 1993–2001 – Medical Specialization in Pediatrics, Fırat University
• 1987–1993 – Bachelor’s Degree, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Dr. Gungor is a member of the international neurological community. These memberships help him stay updated on standards for pediatric care.

• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• Turkish Society of Child Neurology
• Antalya Medical Chamber