Best Brain tumor Doctors in test — TOP 119

50 years of experience pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Oliver directs the Brain Tumor Center at Centro Médico Teknon, with 200+ complex brain surgeries annually.

• Globally recognized for fluorescence-guided tumor removal
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Performs robotic and endoscopic skull base procedures
• Pioneered Spain's first robotic spinal surgery program
• 150+ publications on advanced neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Conesa leads the Institute of Neurosurgery and Neurobiology at Centro Médico Teknon, directing complex brain tumor operations.

• Specializes in surgery for tumors in highly functional brain areas and the brainstem
• Over 41 years of experience of clinical neurosurgery experience since 1985
• Uses advanced methods like neuronavigation and intraoperative MRI for precision
• Completed prestigious international fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the Walter Dandy Society

Specializes in brain and spine diseases for both adults and children – Dr. Pinar focuses on complex brain tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University
• Expert in glial tumors, meningiomas, and skull base tumors
• Handles both adult and pediatric cases

46 years of experience leading plastic surgery innovation at Centro Médico Teknon – Dr. Herrero Jover specializes in facial and reconstructive procedures.

• Founder of Alma IT Systems – pioneer in 3D surgical planning
• 150+ publications and 350+ global conference presentations
• Completed fellowships at Hadassah Hospital and Fluminense Clinic
• Leader in virtual pre-surgical simulation for precision outcomes

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has unique expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Dr. Elenwoke completed advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University. He also held a clinical fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology in London.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Performs robotic-assisted neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and hydrocephalus.
• Works at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

Performed Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal brain surgery – a minimally invasive technique for pituitary tumors with faster recovery.

• 16 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine
• Trained at top institutions including International Neuroscience Institute in Germany
• Published research on brain conditions and neurosurgical techniques
• Led over 2,000 treatments combining traditional and regenerative approaches
• Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness overseeing neurology and stem cell programs

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on advanced brain tumor treatments.

• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University's Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at top institutions like VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published extensively on brain tumor treatments and outcomes
• Clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak has 30 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery, with extensive research on deep brain stimulation techniques.

• Rector of Atlas University, overseeing the neurosurgery department
• Published 46+ international articles on brain treatments and neurostimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Fellowship-trained at Maastricht University in neuroscience

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in Gamma Knife surgery for brain tumors
• Proficient in pediatric neurosurgery, including pediatric brain tumors
• Published numerous articles on brain tumor management

Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital. With over 180 publications, Dr. Martínez Álvarez is a leader in stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors.

• 42 years of experience at Ruber International Hospital
• Member of the Executive Council of the International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
• Specializes in vestibular schwannoma and meningioma treatment
• Published research in top neurosurgery journals

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations, with over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for brain tumors
• Ranked 1st in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Performs complex vascular operations including aneurysm and AVM surgeries

Dr. Bao Yu Hai is a chief neurosurgeon at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He received the State Council Special Allowance, which is China’s highest clinical honor. Dr. Bao specializes in complex skull-base tumors and vascular malformations. He maintains a 95% facial nerve preservation rate after total acoustic neuroma resection.

• Directs the Neurosurgical Oncology Center and sits on WFNS committees.
• Treats acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and brainstem tumors.
• Holds four national clinical patents for neurosurgical innovations.
• Contributed to four national clinical guidelines and published over 80 academic papers.

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including gliomas and meningiomas, with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cases.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Performed numerous complex spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is an expert in functional neurology and neurosurgery for children and adults. Dr. Yi specializes in treating complex drug-resistant epilepsy and brain tumors. He holds a Standing Council position at the China Association Against Epilepsy.

• Serves as Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation.
• Expert in brain functional mapping and microsurgery for vascular conditions.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and advanced neurosurgical planning.
• Works at a tertiary center equipped with intraoperative MRI and robotic systems.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex brain tumor cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in pituitary adenomas – treated 4,384 cases
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award