Best Craniotomy Clinics in the World: 121 Top-Rated Centers

Dr Ertuğrul Pınar brings 19 years of neurosurgery experience with 900+ cranial procedures performed. The all-inclusive craniotomy package may cost around €5,500 – typically covering surgery, 3 nights (including ICU), 3.0 Tesla MRI diagnostics, and airport transfers. Hisar Hospital holds JCI accreditation with 4.5/5 patient ratings. Dr Pınar trained at Marmara University and specializes in brain tumor and skull-base surgeries.

Dr. Bartolome Oliver brings 49 years of neurosurgical experience and has performed over 900 craniotomies — a marker of high expertise. Treatment at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon costs between €30,000–€35,000 and includes surgery, ICU care, and full hospitalization with post-operative follow-up. Diagnostic tests are approximately €2,000–€3,500.

Dr. Nezih Ozkan brings 42 years of neurosurgical experience with 900+ procedures, specializing in complex pediatric cases. A craniotomy for hydrocephalus treatment may cost around $26,900 – typically covering surgery, 20 nights, regional MRI, CT scans, transfers, meals, and interpreter services. The JCI-accredited hospital maintains Turkey’s first international certification. Dr. Ozkan personally reviews case documents for tailored treatment plans.

Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas brings 9 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex cranial procedures like craniosynostosis and Chiari malformation. Craniosynostosis surgery typically costs around $27,000 – covering pre-op consultation, MRI imaging, 8-10 nights hospitalization, and transfers. The JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital offers microsurgical techniques with pediatric follow-up. Prof. Toktas trained as a professor of neurosurgery, focusing on minimal brainstem pressure approaches.

Medipol Mega University Hospital offers craniotomy with advanced neurosurgical technology including intraoperative MRI and navigation systems. The procedure may cost around $10,000–14,000, typically covering surgery, 2 nights' stay, and a follow-up consultation. As Turkey's first Academic JCI-accredited hospital, it maintains international safety standards. Dr. Alican Tahta specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures at this facility.

Anadolu Medical Center, JCI accredited since 2007, offers skull-base tumor excision with a surgical package for €23,000. This covers the procedure, 2 nights ICU, and 4 nights hospitalization in a private room. Prof. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen, specializing in functional neurosurgery and affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, leads the neurosurgery department. The package also includes consultation, MRI, and blood tests.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over 22 years, specializing in complex craniotomies. The procedure may cost around $22,000 – typically covering surgery, 10-day hospital stay with ICU, pre-op tests, and post-op care. Dr. Guclu holds membership in the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and has published 22 international neurosurgery studies. The hospital carries Turkish Medical Association accreditation.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.

Dr. Selvinaz Edizer has performed 900+ neurosurgery procedures over 24 years, specializing in navigation-assisted cranial surgery. The lateral ventricular tumor craniotomy may cost around $29,000 – typically covering the procedure with neuromonitoring, 10-day hospitalization, and pre-op MRI. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital holds JCI accreditation and features advanced neurotechnology including 3T MRI. The treatment includes stereotactic biopsy for tumor analysis and guided surgical approach.

Dr. Juan Bustamante brings 37 years of orthopedic surgery experience, having performed over 900 procedures including specialized spine operations. The estimated $15,800 craniotomy package typically covers surgery, one day hospitalization, two pre-op nights, medications, and border transfers. Hospital de la Familia sits just 200 yards from the US border, offering convenience for American patients. Dr. Bustamante holds memberships with multiple international orthopedic societies and received research recognition from the Mexican Bone Research Association.