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Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik

Verified Neurosurgery Dubai

Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik

12 years of experience 5.0 (12 verified reviews)

4,426+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik at a glance

Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik is a well experienced Specialist Neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurosurgery with a wealth of experience and training spanning over 10 years. He is based in Dubai and currently sees patients at International Modern Hospital.
He completed his primary medical qualification at Istanbul University 2004, followed by his residency training in neurosurgery at Duzce University and Yeditepe University in Turkey from 2004 to 2012. Dr Yaltirik later completed several Observerships in Neurosurgery in the USA, including at the University of Arkansas, Saint Louis University, and the Cleveland Clinic. He also holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University in Turkey. In 2017, Dr Yaltirik received an award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Board and Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He is also a Fellow of the European Board of Neurological Surgery.
At International Modern Hospital, Dr Yaltirik provides a wide range of services including minimally invasive brain surgeries, spinal surgeries, and nerve surgeries. He sees patients with various conditions, such as tumours, aneurysms, strokes and trauma. He also offers evaluation and treatment for various spinal disorders, including disc herniation, spinal decompression, spinal infections, spinal deformities, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumours, fractures, and general trauma correction of the spine. Additionally, he is experienced in managing conditions such as epilepsy, motor disorders, and performing procedures such as spinal taps and biopsies with utmost care and expertise.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr Yaltirik has an extensive academic research background. He is actively involved in conferences, presentations, and has authored over 50 papers which have been published in renowned medical journals worldwide. He has also contributed to numerous book chapters and has been recognised with awards for his exceptional presentations.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-435807 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-4BE3243D · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,375
Annual physical exam 99395 1,353
Vaccination administration 90471 2,681
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,462

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik
HEADSHOT
Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik in consultation
IN OFFICE
Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik with the team
WITH TEAM
Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7058/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33842433 · cited by 31
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6120/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39060007 · cited by 69
  3. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7044/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38406294 · cited by 163
  4. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7506/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30011162 · cited by 33

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Neurosurgery European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · cumhur.kaan.yaltirik@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

12 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
12 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Neurosurgery

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    Cumhur Kaan Yaltirik specialises in Neurosurgery in Dubai, AE. 22 years of clinical experience.

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