Kadir Erkmen

Dr. Kadir Erkmen serves as Professor & Vice Chair of Neurosurgery at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He also holds key leadership positions including Director of Cerebrovascular and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery at Temple University Hospital, Director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program, and Surgical Director of the Temple Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Dr. Erkmen's clinical expertise spans Cerebral aneurysms, Carotid stenosis, Stroke, Cerebral AVM, Skull base tumor, Meningioma, Carotid artery stenting, Carotid Endarterectomy, Aneurysm coiling, and Aneurysm clipping. His research primarily focuses on optimizing outcomes in patients with cerebral aneurysms and stroke.

Awarded Top Doctors by Philadelphia magazine continuously from 2016-2025, Dr. Erkmen maintains an exceptional patient satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 53 verified patient reviews. His clinical excellence is reflected in patient comments highlighting his clear communication, compassionate care, and surgical expertise.

• American Board of Neurological Surgery certified
• Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Member of Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Member of Society of University Neurosurgeons
• Member of Society of Neuro-Interventional Surgeons
• Member of North American Skull Base Society

Dr. Erkmen has served as faculty mentor to Kimon Bekelis, who received the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Walter Dandy Fellowship under his guidance. His educational background includes an MD from University of Maryland School of Medicine, followed by specialized fellowships in Endovascular Neurosurgery at University of Texas and Skull Base and Vascular Neurosurgery at University of Arkansas, with residency training at Harvard Medical School.