Neurosurgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk brings international expertise in neurosurgery, trained at top institutions like Johns Hopkins and Oregon Health and Science University.

• Specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Worked in the USA and Turkey, gaining diverse experience
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious medical centers
• Handles a wide range of neurosurgical cases

Prof. Ibrahim Ziyal brings 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Trained at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Member of prestigious organizations like AANS, CNS, and WFNS
• Specializes in pituitary, aneurysm, and cavernoma surgeries

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery – trained at Hannover Medical School in advanced stereotactic techniques.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in sterotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Board-certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife procedures and deep brain stimulation
• Academic professor training future neurosurgeons

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair
• 19 years of experience in neurosurgery

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guclu has 23 years in neurosurgery, specializing in spine and functional neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic for advanced spine techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specializes in full-endoscopic spinal operations
• Published 22 international papers on neurosurgical outcomes
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique innovation in spine surgery. He performs complex procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience in neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery
• Member of prestigious societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Recognized with multiple best presentation awards
• Specializes in complex spine conditions and innovative techniques

Dr. Senturk specializes in neurosurgery with experience at prestigious institutions like Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and UCSF Spina Center.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital
• Expertise in complex spinal and brain conditions
• Member of Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital's neurosurgery team
• Focused on advanced surgical techniques

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

• Over 35 years of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife procedures
• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Former president of Nervous System Surgery Society
• Multiple international awards for neurosurgical research

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a Gamma Knife specialist with advanced training in Marseille – performing precise neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years of neurosurgery experience with Turkish Board certification
• Specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Yil specializes in complex cerebrovascular and spinal cases with Yale-trained expertise.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Organizes international skull-base anatomy courses

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

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. 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.

Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – Dr. Kapici combines 30 years of neurosurgical expertise with specialized microsurgery training.

• 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex spine and brain tumor cases
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 16 years – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas – with 35 years of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in neurovascular and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Professor training next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with postdoctoral fellowships in the US and China
• Focuses on neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation