Moyamoya disease Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex neurovascular surgery with over 35 years of experience of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School
• Completed neurosurgery training at IU Istanbul Medical School

Professor Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for tumors at the skull base – the area affected in Moyamoya. He leads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov Medical Center.

• He is a specialist in minimally invasive endoscopic brain surgery.
• His training includes a fellowship in advanced skull base surgery in the United States.
• He operates on both adult and pediatric patients.
• He is a member of the North American Skull Base Society.

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.

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and complex cerebrovascular conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Performs advanced spine surgeries including lumbar and neck hernias

Specializes in Moyamoya disease with advanced cerebrovascular surgery training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of neurosurgical expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery through Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses
• Attended specialized pediatric orthopedic meetings relevant to neurological conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association with focus on vascular disorders
• Performs both diagnostic and surgical interventions for Moyamoya

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.

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).

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with over 32 years of experience of experience, leading the department at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Holds prestigious awards for neurosurgical research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Expert in complex cerebrovascular conditions

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery and vascular interventions – bringing cutting-edge research to patient care at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in endovascular treatments including embolization and stent placement
• Highly rated for complex neurosurgical conditions
• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Practices at Hadassah – Jerusalem's premier medical center

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Andry Key specializes in complex brain and blood vessel surgeries at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Graduated from the University of Melbourne, School of Medicine
• Specialized in neurosurgery at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Received the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, offering precise treatments for complex conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Skilled in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for cervical and lumbar herniations

Dr. Ibrahim Akkurt specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions, including brain and spine tumors, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in microsurgical techniques for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and spinal fracture treatments
• Experienced in spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Specializes in complex brain and spine conditions, including Moyamoya disease, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in aneurysm and pituitary surgery
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Experienced in peripheral nerve surgery

Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, performing over 4,500 complex surgeries with advanced techniques.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery using 4K 3D imaging
• Successfully treated 400+ cases of trigeminal neuralgia
• Trained at top international hospitals including Schulthess Klinik and École de Chirurgie
• Author of numerous scientific publications

Associate professor specializing in neurosurgery – Dr. Ucer trained at the University of Wisconsin and brings advanced techniques to Biruni University Hospital.

• 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Specializes in complex neurological conditions