Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göksal Günerhan completed his medical education at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He received his specialization in Neurosurgery at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2018.
Following his specialization, he served for two years at Kastamonu State Hospital, followed by a short term at Polatlı State Hospital. He continued his academic and clinical work for five years at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, where he gained extensive case experience and earned the title of Associate Professor in his field.
His primary areas of expertise include spinal surgery and brain tumor surgery. He focuses particularly on minimally invasive (closed) surgical methods. He has adopted the principle of integrating technological advancements that shorten patient recovery times and minimize surgical risks into his practice. His studies on Chiari Malformation and the new techniques he has developed have been featured in international literature.
International Activity: USA, North Carolina — Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Observation Program (October 2 - December 5, 2024)
Award: Third Place Award for Paper of the Year — TND-SPSCG 25th Spinal Symposium "Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery" (October 2021)
Memberships: Turkish Neurosurgical Society (2018), TND Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group (2021), Turkish Spine Society (2023), Middle East Spine Society (2024)
- Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia (Chiari Malformation)
- Craniocervical Junction Malformations
- Brain Tumors
- Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
- Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniations
- Minimal Invasive Spinal Surgery (Endoscopic Method)
- Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fractures
- Degenerative Scoliosis
- Spinal Deformities
- Interventional Pain Management
Specialized Procedures:
- Endoscopic (Closed Method) Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia (Chiari Malformation) Surgery
- Minimal Invasive Spinal Surgery (Endoscopic Method)
- Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery (Spinal Surgery)
- Faculty of Medicine: Fırat University Faculty of Medicine (2006)
- Neurosurgery Residency: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (2018)
- Associate Professorship: 2025
- Ankara Bilkent City Hospital — Neurosurgery Clinic, Assoc. Prof. (2025-2026)
- Ankara Bilkent City Hospital — Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist (2020-2025)
- Polatlı State Hospital — Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist (2020)
- Kastamonu State Hospital — Neurosurgery Clinic, Specialist (2018-2020)
- Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital — Resident Physician (2013-2018)
- Akçadağ No. 1 112 Emergency Station, Malatya (2012-2013)
- Çakırsöğüt Commando Brigade, Şırnak — Medical Second Lieutenant (2011-2012)
- Akçadağ No. 1 112 Emergency Station, Malatya (2008-2011)
- Özel Hayat Hospital, Malatya (2007-2008)
- Çalışkan Health Center, Silopi/Şırnak — General Practitioner (2006-2007)
- Dağlar Z, Çağıl E, Günerhan G. Coping Strategies of Neurosurgeons in the Aftermath of Earthquake Stress: Insights from the February 6 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2025;19:e295. PMID: 41088999
- Günerhan G, Dağlar Z, Çağıl E, Belen AD. Surviving the Big One: Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Innovative Disaster Management Model for Istanbul Earthquake. Turk Neurosurg. 2024;34(6):941-945. PMID: 39474958
- Karadeniz R, Dağlar Z, Çağıl E, Günerhan G, et al. The head position and cervical alignment in patients with Chiari malformation: A retrospective case-control study. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2024;15(4):460-466. PMID: 40061197
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Dağlar Z, Dalgıç A, Belen AD. A comparative analysis of neuroendoscopic foramen magnum decompression versus traditional open surgery for Chiari Malformation Type I. Eur Spine J. 2024;33(8):3049-3059. PMID: 38773017
- Günerhan G, Akpınar AE, Çağıl E. Clinical analysis of transverse process fractures: A comprehensive study on patient characteristics, management, and outcomes in trauma care. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2024;30(5):353-360. PMID: 38738678
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Dağlar Z, et al. Surgical management of foramen magnum meningiomas: Clinical insights and outcomes. Annals of Medical Research. 2024;31(3):216-221.
- Günerhan G, Öcal Ö, Çağıl E, et al. Unraveling Oxidative Stress in Moyamoya Disease: Exploring Thiol-Disulfide Dynamics and Ischemia-Modified Albumin. East J Med. 2024;29(1):39-46.
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Şenol YC, et al. Degenerated (Ancient) Schwannomas: Unraveling Unusual Locations and Treatment Management. Genel Tıp Dergisi. 2024;34(2):195-200.
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Dağlar Z, Belen AD. The Potential of Seizure to Predict Prognosis in Glioblastoma Patients: A Retrospective Study. Annals of Medical Research. 2023;30(11):1459-1463.
- Günerhan G, Gürpınar İ, Çağıl E, et al. Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disorders Treated With PEEK Rod. J Turk Spinal Surg. 2023;34(4):162-167.
- Günerhan G, Öcal Ö, Dağlar Z, Çağıl E, Ertuğrul Y, Belen AD. The influence of glioblastoma on patients' cognitive and demographic characteristics and psychological well-being of patients and caregivers: a single-centre retrospective study. Psychogeriatrics. 2023. PMID: 37752061
- Günerhan G, Aykanat C, Uçkun ÖM, et al. Evaluation of Sexual Function in Patients with Lower Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Comparison of Pre- and Postoperative Status. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. 2024;85(1):26-31.
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Dağlar Z, Gündüz UK, Dalgıç A, Belen AD. Neuroendoscopy-Assisted Minimal Invasive Management of Chiari 1 Malformation. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base. 2024;85(2):202-211. PMID: 38449583
- Güler A, Şenol YC, Akpınar AE, Günerhan G, Dalgıç A. Comparison of the Particulate Steroids, Betamethasone and Methylprednisolone, in Caudal Steroid Injection Under Ultrasound Guidance. World Neurosurg. 2023. PMID: 37495099
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Dağlar Z, Dalgıç A. Treatment Options and Surgical Indications in Spinal Metastasis Cases: SINS and NOMS Classifications. J Turk Spinal Surg. 2023;34(1):8-12.
- Günerhan G, Çağıl E, Divanlıoğlu D, et al. Comparison of Frankel Scale with APACHE-II Scale in the Prediction of Early Stage Mortality of Cervical Spinal Cord Injury. Inspiring Technologies and Innovations. 2022;1(2):63-68.
- Öcal Ö, Seçen AE, Divanlıoğlu D, Dağlar Z, Günerhan G, et al. Evaluation of serum thiol/disulfide homeostasis and ischemia-modified albumin levels in lumbar disc herniation. J Turk Spinal Surg. 2021;32(4):139-143.
- Divanlıoğlu D, Salihoğlu EM, Korkmaz M, Seçen AE, Öcal Ö, Günerhan G, et al. Biochemical analysis for neuroprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum in experimental rat spinal cord trauma model. J Turk Spinal Surg. 2021;32(3):116-122.
- Dalgıç A, Karadeniz R, Gündoğdu DK, Işıtan E, Günerhan G, Belen D. Posterior Cervical Discectomy via Keyhole Foraminotomy: A Case Series Comparing Microdiscectomy with Endoscope-Assisted Discectomy. Turk Neurosurg. 2021.
- Malikov A, Seçen AE, Divanlıoğlu D, Günerhan G, Öcal Ö, Gündüz UK. The feasibility of creating Image-Based Patient-Specific Drill Guides for the Atlantoaxial Instabilities using open-source CAD software and desktop 3D printers. World Neurosurg. 2022.
- Öcal Ö, Günerhan G, Divanlıoğlu D, et al. Utility of Routine Needle Biopsy During Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures. J Turk Spinal Surg. 2022;33(4):140-143.
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