Gokalp Silav
31
years of experience
4.7
Rating
Gokalp Silav
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 31 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
- Performs about 400 brain and spine surgeries annually.
Dr Gökalp Silav is a highly-regarded pediatric and adult neurosurgeon with over 400 brain and spine surgeries performed annually. He specializes in brain and spine tumor removals, epilepsy surgery, and congenital conditions correction. He uses state-of-the-art neuronavigation equipment such as Brainlab to ensure precision and reduces damage to healthy tissues. He is a member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society and has trained at some of the largest neurology institutions in the world.
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Learn more about reviews.Antonio Morales • Hair transplant
France
Jul 31, 2025
Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model
The quality of the hospital service is second to none, with well-organised, highly competent services that are always available to patients.
Whether it's the doctors, nurses or reception staff, many other hospitals should take inspiration from the Turkish hospital model.
The hospitals are like luxury hotels, you feel good, you are looked after and followed throughout your stay.
Finally, the money I spent there was really justified.
Thank you to everyone who looked after me during my 14-day stay.
Of course I recommend Istanbul Memorial Hospital.
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Mihail • Heart сheck up
United States of America
Aug 4, 2025
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment.
Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health.
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally.
I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
With respect and gratitude,
Mikhail Garamita
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your professionalism, attentive attitude and care during my treatment.
Thanks to your efforts and correctly selected treatment, I feel a significant improvement and confidence in my health.
I would especially like to note your human attitude, sensitivity and patience - it is worth a lot. Nowadays it is not so often to meet a doctor who can not only treat, but also support you mentally.
I wish you good health, prosperity and further success in your noble work. Thank you for everything you have done for me.
With respect and gratitude,
MG
Amanda Kirby • Breast reduction
United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2025
I honestly had an amazing experience
Having breast reduction and uplift surgery is something that I had wanted for numerous years but due to underlying health conditions I knew it wouldn't be straight forward.
When I eventually made the decision I couldn't have made a better decision.
From the initial contact and liason s from Bookimed to the transfers, hotel, hospital tests, surgery and post surgery support was more than I could have asked for.
The interpreter Bayza was exceptional and made me feel relaxed throughout the process. The hospital staff and especially my surgeon Dr Kadriye who was so friendly and professional throughout. I honestly had an amazing experience.
All my health issues were taken very seriously and accommodated for by giving me the relevant tests and aftercare.
I would advise from my personal experience to take clothes that button or unzip after surgery .And my must have item would be my neck cushion that I took with me for after surgery for when you have to sleep upright.
Memorial Sisli was outstanding. And I am so happy with outcome. Thankyou all .
The photos were from the morning of surgery and the 7th day after.
The reassurance,confidence, understanding and professionalism of surgeon.
And of course the outcome!
The food on the ward.
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Anonymous • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Uzbekistan
Jul 16, 2025
hopefully we will succeed very much believe in Dr Semre 🙏
To be honest, we found the clinic by searching for the top 10 hospitals in Turkey and chose Memorial, the call centre was very adequate, we were met at the airport by a special clinic transfer car, which was very convenient for us! Then we had a consultation with doctor Semre Kahraman, she explained us the next steps of our operation (IVF) in a very clear language. We are planning to have the operation at the end of November hopefully we will succeed very much believe in Dr Semre 🙏, I forgot to mention the consultation was free which surprised me very pleasantly 😳 as last year I was in Medipole there I paid 220$ for the consultation.
I liked Dr Semre the best.
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Julija • Breast reconstruction surgery
Slovakia
Oct 17, 2024
Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience
The hospital was fantastic, room was private, with all required amenities, cafe - lovely, everything was beautiful and clean. Staff were just so accommodating, my Doctor was knowledgeable, explained the procedure in detail. Honestly, I'm in awe from this experience. And even though I was coming in with a slight fear and a tiny panic attack, there was really no need to worry, everything is on a highest level! Thanks to all!
Translators were top notch! Everything was amazing, I can't select just one thing.
Had issue with payment, it kept getting rejected and due to this I wasn't admitted right away. But once payment went through, all services followed smoothly.
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Certifications & accreditations
The Turkish Medical Association
The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Qualifications
Dr. Gökalp Silav is listed among the top adult and pediatric neurosurgeons. The doctor applies only state-of-the-art neuronavigation equipment such as Brainlab. It tracks surgical instruments location during intervention, making neurosurgeon’s movements precise. As a result, healthy tissues remain undamaged.
Specialty
Dr. Gökalp Silav is considered one of the top-ranked pediatric and adult neurosurgeons, according to the Bookimed version. He specializes in brain and spine tumor removals, epilepsy surgery, and congenital conditions correction such as Spina bifida or craniostenosis.
The doctor performs about 400 operations on the brain and spine annually.
Dr. Gökalp Silav carries out brain tumor surgery through the nasal cavities without incisions. It is a low-injury rate option, allowing for the preservation of the brain's healthy tissues. Earlier, such a method was used to remove benign pituitary tumors.
Work experience
- Since 2019 — Holds a leading neurosurgeon position in Memorial Şişli Hospital
- 2001-2019 — Worked in Istanbul's leading medical facilities such as Medipol University Hospital and Acibadem Hospital
- 1994-2001 — Trained as neurosurgeon expert at Ankara University.
Education
- 1994 — Graduated from the Medicine Faculty of Ankara University
- 2000 — Promoted his skills at the Neurosurgery Department of the University of Arizona and Texas Tech University and Barrow Neurological University in Arizona, USA. Now this facility is considered one of the largest neurology medical research institutions globally.
Membership
- The Turkish Medical Association
- The Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
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