Murat Cosar, MD PhD FACS
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Murat Cosar is a neurosurgeon with more than twenty years of experience. He is board-certified to practice medicine in Turkey, New York, and New Mexico, and holds a PhD in neuroanatomy.
Specialties
Spine
Brain Tumors
Cerebrovascular
Peripheral Nerve
Trauma (Spine / Cranial)
Dr. Murat Cosar, MD, PhD, FACS
Murat Coşar is a Turkish-American physician born in Giresun, Turkey. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical School in 1999 and completed his neurosurgery residency in 2005. Following residency, he joined the UCLA Neurosurgery and Spine Program for a six-month postdoctoral research fellowship.
After completing his postdoctoral training, Dr. Coşar returned to Turkey and began his academic career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Afyon Kocatepe University. After two years in Afyonkarahisar, he moved to Çanakkale 18 March University, where he founded the Department of Neurosurgery in 2007. He successfully passed the national clinical and oral board examinations and was promoted to Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2008.
In 2009, Dr. Coşar earned his PhD in Neuroanatomy after completing a five-year neuroanatomy program jointly conducted by Afyon Kocatepe University and Marmara University. He was appointed Full Professor of Neurosurgery at Çanakkale 18 March University in 2013.
In 2014, Dr. Coşar relocated to the United States and began working as a visiting scholar at the Yale University Spine Center. He passed the USMLE examinations and obtained ECFMG certification in 2017. He subsequently completed a one-year Neuro ICU fellowship at the University of New Mexico in 2018, followed by a one-year spine fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine in 2019.
Since 2022, Dr. Coşar has been practicing at Nassau University Medical Center in the Department of Neurosciences, specializing in neurosurgery and spine surgery. He became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2023. In addition to his primary appointment, he holds surgical privileges at four neurosurgery programs across the New York area.
Dr. Coşar resides in Nassau County with his wife and three children. He has authored three editions of books on neurosurgical spine surgery and has published more than 100 international scientific articles over the past 25 years.
Publications in Internationally Assessed Journals
Erdal M, Iplikcioglu AC, Bikmaz K, Cosar M
Dandy-Walker Complex and Syringomyelia in an Adult: Case Report and Discussion
Complex case of congenital malformation with associated syringomyelia and management approach.
Neurosurgery, 2003
Hatiboglu MA, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Ozcan D
Brain Metastasis from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Bartholin's Gland
Rare case report of metastatic brain tumor with clinical presentation and management.
Journal of Neurosurgery, 2005
Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Bek S, Gokduman CA, Arslan M, Iplikcioglu AC
Intradiploic Epidermoid Cysts of the Skull: A Report of Four Cases
Case series of rare skull lesions with imaging characteristics and surgical outcomes.
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2005
Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Bek S, Gokduman CA
Intracranial Falcine and Convexity Chondromas
Case series and review of rare intracranial chondromas with clinical and radiological features.
British Journal of Neurosurgery, 2005
Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC
Non-traumatic Multisegmental Intraspinal and Infratentorial Haemorrhage in a Haemophilia-A Patient
Case report of rare bleeding complications in hemophilia patient with spinal and intracranial involvement.
British Journal of Neurosurgery, 2005
Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Dinc C, Hatiboglu MA
Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhoea Due to Temporosphenoidal Encephalocele
Clinical case report of spontaneous CSF leak management and surgical repair.
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2005
Bikmaz K, Cosar M, Kurtkaya-Yapicier O, Iplikcioglu AC, Gokduman CA
Recurrence of Solitary Fibrous Tumor in Cerebellopontine Angle
Case report of recurrent rare tumor in posterior fossa with surgical management and follow-up.
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2005
Gokduman CA, Iplikcioglu AC, Kuzdere M, Bek S, Cosar M
Primary Meningioma of the Paranasal Sinus
Rare case of primary meningioma in paranasal sinus with clinical presentation and surgical approach.
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2005
Marotta N, Cosar M, Pimenta L, Khoo LT
A Novel Minimally-Invasive Presacral Approach and Instrumentation Technique for Anterior L5-S1 Intervertebral Discectomy and Fusion
Technical note describing a new minimally invasive approach for lumbar fusion surgery.
Neurosurgical Focus, 2006
Iplikcioglu AC, Dinc C, Bikmaz K, Bek S, Gokduman CA, Cosar M
Non-traumatic Intradiploic Arachnoid Cyst
Case report of rare intradiploic arachnoid cyst with clinical presentation and surgical management.
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2006
Iplikcioglu AC, Bek S, Gokduman CA, Bikmaz K, Cosar M
Diffuse Villous Hyperplasia of Choroid Plexus
Case report of rare choroid plexus pathology with clinical and radiological features.
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2006
Cosar M, Hatiboglu MA, Iplikcioglu AC, Ozcan D
Parasagittal Leptomeningeal Hemangioblastoma: Case Report
Rare case of parasagittal hemangioblastoma with surgical management and outcomes.
Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica, 2006
Cosar M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu BT, Ozer AF
Spinal Subdural Hematoma as a Rare Complication of Vertebroplasty: Report of Two Cases
Case series describing rare complication of vertebroplasty with management strategies.
World Spine Journal, 2006
Oktenoglu BT, Cosar M, Ozer AF, Iplikcioglu AC, Sasani M, Canbulat N, Bavbek C, Sarioglu AC
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With or Without Fusion
Comparative study evaluating outcomes of anterior cervical discectomy with and without fusion.
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 2007
Sasani M, Ozer AF, Oktenoglu BT, Cosar M, Kararslan E, Sarioglu AC
Recurrent Radiculopathy Caused by Epidural Gas After Spinal Surgery: Report of 4 Cases and Literature Review
Case series and literature review of rare complication of epidural gas causing recurrent symptoms.
Spine, 2007
Cosar M, Khoo LT, Yeung CA, Yeung AT
A Comparison of the Degree of Lateral Recess and Foraminal Enlargement with Facet Preservation in the Treatment of Lumbar Stenosis
Cadaver study comparing surgical techniques for lumbar stenosis treatment with facet preservation.
SAS Journal, 2007
Hatiboglu MA, Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Ozcan D
Sex Steroid and Epidermal Growth Factor Profile of Giant Meningiomas Associated with Pregnancy
Study examining hormonal and growth factor profiles in pregnancy-associated meningiomas.
Surgical Neurology, 2008
Cosar M, Iplikcioglu AC, Aytan N, Ozcan D, San T, Kartal-Ozer N, Ozer AF
The Effect of Temporary Aneurysm Clip on the Common Carotid Artery of Atherosclerotic Rabbits
Experimental study examining the effects of temporary clipping on atherosclerotic vessels.
Surgical Neurology, 2008
Cosar M, Ozer AF, Iplikcioglu AC, Oktenoglu BT, Kosdere S, Sasani M, Bozkus H, Khoo LT, Sarioglu AC
The Result of β-Tricalcium Phosphate Coated Hydroxyapatite (β-TCP/HA) Grafts for Interbody Fusion After Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Clinical study evaluating outcomes of novel bone graft material in cervical fusion procedures.
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 2008
Ozer AF, Oktenoglu BT, Cosar M, Sasani M, Sarioglu AC
Long-Term Follow-Up after Open-Window Corpectomy in Patients with Advanced Cervical Spondylosis
Long-term outcomes study of open-window corpectomy technique for advanced cervical pathology.
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 2009
Ceylan D, Cosar M
Migration of a Bullet in the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Space Causing Back Pain: Case Report
Rare case report of bullet migration causing lumbar disc pathology and management.
Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica, 2008
Cosar M, Ozen OA, Sahin O, Fidan H, Eser O, Mollaoglu H, Alkoc O, Yaman M, Songur A
The Protective Effect of Fish n-3 Fatty Acids on Cerebral Ischemia in Rat Prefrontal Cortex
Experimental research on neuroprotective effects of omega-3 fatty acids in cerebral ischemia models.
Neurological Sciences, 2008
Cosar M, Songur A, Sahin O, Uz E, Yilmaz R, Yagmurca M, Ozen OA
The Neuroprotective Effect of Fish n-3 Fatty Acids in the Hippocampus of Diabetic Rats
Experimental study investigating neuroprotective properties of omega-3 fatty acids in diabetic models.
Nutritional Neuroscience, 2008
Cosar M, Sasani M, Oktenoglu BT, Kaner T, Ercelen O, Kose KC, Ozer AF
The Major Complications of Transpedicular Vertebroplasty
Comprehensive review of complications associated with transpedicular vertebroplasty procedures.
Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2009
Ozer AF, Kaner T, Sasani M, Oktenoglu BT, Cosar M
Anterior Approach to Disc Herniation with Modified Anterior Microforaminotomy at C7-T2: Technical Note
Technical note describing novel surgical approach for upper thoracic disc herniation.
Spine, 2009
Aslan A, Cemek M, Buyukokuroglu ME, Altunbas K, Bas O, Yurumez Y, Cosar M
Dantrolene Can Reduce Secondary Damage After Spinal Cord Injury
Experimental study examining neuroprotective effects of dantrolene in spinal cord injury models.
European Spine Journal, 2009
Cosar M, Seker A, Ceylan D, Tatarli N, Sahin F, Tokmak M, Songur A, Kilic T, Ozen OA
Determining the Morphometry and Variations of the Confluens Sinuum and Related Structure via a Silicone Painting Technique
Anatomic study examining variations in dural sinus anatomy using novel imaging technique.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2014
Cosar M, Eser B, Erdogan Ozdemir M, Eser O, Aslan A, Yildiz H, Korkmaz S, Yavas GF, Solak M
The Analyses of C677T and A1298C Polymorphisms on the MTHFR Gene and Factor V Leiden Mutation in Pseudotumor Cerebri Patients
Genetic association study examining polymorphisms in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Gene Therapy and Molecular Biology, 2013
Guven M, Aras AB, Topaloglu N, Ozkan A, Sen HM, Kalkan Y, Okuyucu A, Akbal A, Gokmen F, Cosar M
The Protective Effect of Syringic Acid on Ischemia Injury in Rat Brain
Experimental research on neuroprotective effects of syringic acid in cerebral ischemia models.
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Sehitoglu MH, Guven M, Yuksel Y, Cosar M
The Effect of Glycyrrhizic Acid on Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
Preclinical study examining neuroprotective effects of glycyrrhizic acid in spinal cord trauma.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2016
Dr. Cosar has published over 100 international scientific articles and authored three editions of books on neurosurgical spine surgery.