Snapshot Highlights

• Over four decades of dedicated experience in Neurosurgery.
• Distinguished Professor at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Recognized as the first Turkish Neurosurgeon to lead the World Academy of Neurological Surgery.
• Extensive international experience with prestigious institutions including Karolinska Institutet and University of Zurich.
• Author of numerous publications in leading neurosurgical journals.

Dr. NECMETTIN PAMIR

Professional Experience

Dr. Necmettin Pamir brings a distinguished career of over four decades to the field of Neurosurgery. His extensive experience includes a significant tenure as a Professor at the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, from 1991 to 2008. He also held the esteemed position of Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 1986 to 2007. Further solidifying his leadership, he directed the Marmara University Neurological Sciences Institute from 1992 to 2006. Dr. Pamir has also enriched his practice through international exposure, undertaking scholarly work at prestigious institutions such as Pittsburg University, Virginia University, and George Washington University during 1992-1993, and a scholarship at Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm-Sweden) and the University of Zurich in 1984-1985. He is currently associated with Acıbadem Health Group, continuing his commitment to advanced patient care.

Education and Specialization

Dr. Pamir’s foundational medical education was completed at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 1976. He pursued his specialization training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine from 1976 to 1981, earning his specialization. He continued his academic journey, becoming an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1985, and subsequently an Associate Professor in 1985. He later advanced to Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. His early academic career also saw him serving as an Assistant Professor at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1985, following his specialist physician role in Neurosurgery there from 1981 to 1985.

Professional Affiliations and Recognition

Dr. Necmettin Pamir is a highly respected figure in the neurosurgical community, evidenced by his extensive memberships in leading international and national organizations. These include the International Gamma Knife Association, the American Society of Neurosurgery (AANS), the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS). His commitment to advancing the field is further highlighted by his roles in specialized societies such as the European Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and the International Medical Paraplegia Association. Notably, Dr. Pamir holds the distinction of being the first Turkish Neurosurgeon elected as the President of the World Academy of Neurological Surgery, a testament to his global leadership and influence in neurosurgery.

Publications and Research

Dr. Pamir has made significant contributions to neurosurgical literature through his extensive research and publications. His work has appeared in esteemed journals, addressing critical areas within neurosurgery. Key publications include research on “Distal Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms” in International Neuroradiology (2002), and “Totally Thrombosed Giant P2 Aneurysm: A Case Report and Review of Literature” in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience (2003). He has also published on “The Transsphenoidal (Large Craniopharyngeal) Canal Associated with a Normally Functioning Pituitary Gland and Nasopharygeal Extension, Hyperprolactinemia and Hypothalamic Hamartoma” in AJR (2003), and “Primary Hypophysitis: Idiopathic Inflammatory Disorders of the Pituitary Gland” in Neurosurg Quarterly (2002). His research further explores advancements in Gamma Knife therapy for tremor treatment, cavernous sinus schwannoma, and the treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).