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Best neurosurgeons in Istanbul: TOP 13 doctors

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Ali Zirh

Zafer Orkun Toktas

  • 4.5 Good • 51 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

  • 2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

    2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey

    VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

    2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey

    BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

    2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

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Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $10,000
Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy)
$9,600 - $9,600
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $27,000
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Selçuk Göçmen

  • 4.6 Excellent • 498 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in Neurosurgery, focusing on Gamma Knife and functional neurosurgery.
    • International training in the US and Turkey; certified in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
    • Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery, 2014.
    • Trained at renowned institutes such as Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic.
    • Holds certifications in neurosurgery, Gamma Knife, and endovascular procedures.
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Spine Association.
    • Offers online consultations for patients seeking neurosurgical treatment.
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Herniated disc surgery
$20,500 - $25,500
Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Laminectomy
$7,658 - $7,658
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Ali Zirh

  • 4.9 Excellent • 40 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
    • Expert in Neurosurgery, specializing in DBS for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
    • Internationally trained in Germany, Spain, UK, Israel, Belgium, and USA.
    • Conducted over 1,500 Neurosurgical interventions, specializing in DBS.
    • Broke Guinness World Record for largest gathering of DBS patients.
    • Holds EANS license and passed European Board of Neurosurgery Exam.
    • Recognized with awards including the Golden Palm and International Elekta Award.
    • Member of prestigious societies such as ESSFN, WSSFN, and IASP.
    • Offers online consultations for Neurosurgery patients globally.
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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$15,750 - $20,000
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$20,000 - $20,000
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Ertugrul Pinar

  • 4.5 Good • 183 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Brain Tumors
    • Glial Tumors
    • Meningiomas
    • Brain Metastases
    • Skull Base Tumors
    • Posterior Fossa Tumors
    • Intraventricular Masses
    • Pituitary Adenoma
    • Scalp and Bone Tumors
    • Cerebral Edema
    • Cerebral Hemorrhages
    • Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
    • Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cavernomas
    • Head Injuries
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Brain Aneurysm Repair
$10,000 - $12,000
Discectomy
$3,500 - $5,000
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Melih Bozkurt

  • 4.6 Excellent • 126 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2009 - 2014, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2008 - 2009, Konya / Türkiye

    KONYA MILITARY HOSPITAL

    325th Term Medical Second Lieutenant

    2007 - 2008, Agri/Türkiye

    DOĞUBAYAZIT STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist (Compulsory Service)

    2006 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2001 - 2006, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Assistant Doctor of Neurosurgery

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Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$19,000 - $25,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
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Hakan Hanimoglu

  • 4.7 Excellent • 334 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

    Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    BEZM-I ALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

    SILVAN DOCTOR YUSUF AZIZOGLU STATE HOSPITAL

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

    2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

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Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
$4,500 - $6,500
Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $9,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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Top 5 hospitals for Neurosurgery:

Mehmet Yasar Kaynar

  • 4.7 Excellent • 334 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • - Head of Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University in 2006 - 2009

    - Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association in 2007 - 2011

    - Between 2007 - 2011 Istanbul University Institute of Neurological Sciences Directorate

    - Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association qualification board in 2009 - 2013

    - Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery between 2011 - 2013

    - Head of Neurovascular Group of Turkish Neurosurgery Association in 2014 - 2015

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Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
$4,500 - $6,500
Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $9,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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Yaşar Kütükçü

  • 4.6 Excellent • 498 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center

  • Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

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Herniated disc surgery
$20,500 - $25,500
Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Laminectomy
$7,658 - $7,658
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Murat Dokdok

  • 4.6 Excellent • 498 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Murat Dokdok is an Interventional Radiologist at the Anadolu Medical Center with expertise in Cardiovasculary Imaging, Neuroradyology, and the ability to communicate in both English and Turkish. He has an extensive educational background, having received a degree from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasha School of Medicine and professional experience from Göztepe State Hospital, Minnesota University and Harvard School of Medicine, MGH, and Acibadem Hospital.
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Herniated disc surgery
$20,500 - $25,500
Stereotaxic surgeries
$8,500 - $14,000
Laminectomy
$7,658 - $7,658
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Nezih Ozkan

  • 4.7 Excellent • 334 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2015 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY ATAKENT HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist, Lecturer

    2010 - 2015, Bolu/Bolu/Türkiye

    ABANT İZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Head of Neurosurgery Department

    1992 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION GUREBA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Clinic Chief

    1987 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HAYDARPAŞA NUMBER TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Assistant Chief of Neurosurgery

    1987 - 1989, /Switzerland

    ZURICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (KANTONSSPITAL)

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    1984 - 1987, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HAYDARPAŞA NUMBER TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant

    1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL FACULTY

    Neurosurgery Specialist

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Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
$4,500 - $6,500
Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $9,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk

  • 4.7 Excellent • 334 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2015 - 2016, /USA

    OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye

    MARDIN STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2011 - 2011, /USA

    JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

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Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
$4,500 - $6,500
Herniated disc surgery
$7,500 - $9,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $29,000
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Orkun Koban

  • 4.8 Excellent • 126 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban is a Neurology & Neurosurgery specialist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in spine surgery and the treatment of head and neck tumors. His areas of expertise also include endoscopic spine surgery, advanced age spinal diseases, scoliosis, and tumor diseases.
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Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$9,573 - $10,393
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
$7,930 - $10,120
Discectomy
$6,017 - $6,564
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent • 126 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

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    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$19,000 - $25,000
Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
Discectomy
$9,000 - $9,000
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