Brain tumor Doctors in test — Page 3

Dr. Grossman performs complex awake brain surgeries with real-time mapping to protect critical functions. She works at Tel Aviv's leading Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Fellowship-trained specifically in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and transnasal surgery for pituitary and skull base tumors
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds research awards for novel treatments in malignant brain tumors
• Residency completed at Sheba Medical Center – Israel's largest hospital

Professor Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors, specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic removal through the nasal cavity at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Applies endoscopic techniques for both adult and pediatric brain tumors
• Completed advanced surgical training in skull base diseases in the United States
• Performed around 70 successful surgeries specifically for meningioma
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society and Israel Neurosurgical Society

Professor Itzhak Fried is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who trained at Stanford and Yale universities. He uses advanced surgical techniques to treat complex brain conditions.

• Specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional brain mapping
• Develops new methods to manage epilepsy and restore speech and memory
• Performs advanced brain surgery for both children and adults
• Teaches at UCLA and Yale while seeing patients at Ichilov Hospital

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, performing precise brain tumor operations at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Neurosurgery specialist with years of dedicated practice
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery techniques
• Former associate professor at a leading research hospital
• Authored multiple children's tales, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care

Pioneered propofol use for the Wada test in China – enhancing safety and efficiency in brain tumor surgeries at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Dartmouth College
• Authored over 50 scientific articles, with 30 in international journals
• Chairman of the Neurophysiological Monitoring Group of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in epilepsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders
• Recipient of multiple prestigious grants for epilepsy research

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Dr. Cristescu specializes in brain tumor removal with precision and a patient-centered approach at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with residency in renowned French hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Combines advanced surgical methods with compassionate care
• Dedicated to achieving excellent patient outcomes

Specializes in cerebrospinal tumor surgery with over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience. Currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expert in aneurysm and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with extensive neurosurgical training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of experience to complex cases.

• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Completed specialized courses in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Experience across multiple hospitals including Hospitalpark Darıca

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgeries – areas requiring high precision.

• Completed specialization in Brain and Neurosurgery in 2015
• Worked with Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı in craniocervical junction surgery
• Participated in advanced studies at University of Wisconsin
• Performs complex surgeries at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a trained neurosurgeon specializing in brain and neurosurgery, with a background from Dokuz Eylül University and Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports, including on minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Participated in advanced neurosurgical training courses, including functional neurosurgery
• Experienced in both emergency and planned neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Kaner brings over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA
• Associate Professor with academic roles at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including AO Spine International
• Extensive experience in both brain and spinal neurosurgery

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 26 years of experience of experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Performs pituitary adenoma and vascular surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Shalom Michowitz is a top brain surgeon specializing in children's neurosurgery at Schneider Center for Children Medicine.

• Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgeries
• Author of numerous publications in general and pediatric neurosurgery
• Lecturer at Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in brain tumor treatments at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, backed by decades of neurosurgical expertise.

• 32 years of experience in neurosurgery, with roles from resident to professor
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award for groundbreaking research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Best Paper Award for work on subarachnoid hemorrhage treatments

Prof. Yigal Shoshan heads Neurosurgery at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in brain tumor treatment with 36 years of experience of dedicated practice.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Cleveland Clinic
• Published 50+ neurosurgery papers and conducts clinical research
• Member of prestigious societies including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Hebrew University Medical School

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, with fellowships at top US institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with a focus on skull base and spine surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute in Limassol
• Trained in advanced techniques at Case Western Reserve University
• Completed specialized courses in brain tumor and vascular neurosurgery