Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries Doctors in test — TOP 41

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in both adult and pediatric hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, bringing expertise from his training at Marmara University.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University, a leading medical institution
• Focuses on brain and spine diseases in adults and children
• Handles complex cases including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for advanced neurosurgical care

Dr. Conesa specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, with decades of experience at leading hospitals in Barcelona.

• Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre
• Expert in brain stem surgery and highly functional areas
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Develops augmented reality platforms for brain surgery planning

With 50 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Oliver specializes in minimally invasive approaches at Centro Médico Teknon.

• World-renowned for robotic-assisted spine and brain surgeries
• Pioneer in endoscopic transnasal surgery for skull base conditions
• Co-director of the Oliver & Ayats Institute and Brain Tumor Center
• Performs over 200 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually
• President of the European Skull Base Society

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with decades of practice
• Expert in spinal and cranial surgeries
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active in research on Parkinson's and movement disorders

27 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Strauss Ido specializes in complex neurological procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Published research in national and international neurosurgery journals
• Awarded for outstanding research in neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir leads the neurosurgery team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, specializing in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including at Baskent University
• Expert in endoscopic brain surgery techniques
• 1st place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in both brain and spine surgeries

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal cord injuries and regeneration.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Award-winning researcher in spinal cord therapies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies
• Published 65 international scientific articles

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. 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.

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex robotic radical prostatectomies and cystectomies at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Board-certified urologist with over 29 years of experience of experience
• Performs Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy – a nerve-preserving technique
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty for kidney conditions
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

The doctor is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology practicing at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a medical degree and specialization obtained from the Universidad Católica de Louvain, the doctor focuses on the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, and throat conditions, including hearing, nasal, and laryngeal symptoms. The clinical practice encompasses adult ENT consultations, outpatient diagnostics, and multidisciplinary medical assessments within a private hospital setting.

The doctor maintains professional memberships with the Belgian Royal Society of ENT and the French Society of Otolaryngology, bringing international training and expertise to the treatment of patients in Alicante.

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine techniques
• Former professor and department founder at Okan University Hospital

Specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries with advanced training at top institutions like NYU Langone Health and Cornell Medical Center.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery
• Active member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Extensive research contributions with numerous publications

Award-winning pediatric neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center – Prof. Constantini specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

• 42 years of experience in general and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• International expert with membership in 7 neurosurgical societies
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in neurosurgery with global recognition.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgeries
• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Recipient of the Goldhirsh Foundation Award for innovative neurology treatments
• Conducts research on gene-based therapies for brain cancer

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Grossman specializes in complex hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Holds a brain tumor fellowship from Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Member of Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Performs awake craniotomies with intraoperative cortical mapping
• Recipient of international research awards for brain tumor treatments

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors and leads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center.

• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Provides treatment for both adults and children with brain tumors
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment in the United States