Best Neurosurgery Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive approach for complex brain and spinal conditions at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• 45 years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Skull Base Surgery Society

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Dr. Selcuk Gozcu is a neurosurgeon at HEC Turkey in Istanbul. He performs brain surgery and treats complex spinal conditions. He works at HEC Turkey, a medical center with JCI accreditation. The facility has 75 beds and a staff of over 100 medical professionals.

Over 5,000 successful surgeries – Dr. Aghayev pioneered unique techniques like the PURED method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

• 20 years of specialized neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in complex brain and spine conditions including tumors and failed back surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in spinal oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published 50+ scientific papers advancing neurosurgical techniques

Professor Hasan Mirzai specializes in complex brain and spinal surgeries at Kolan Hospital Group, with expertise spanning pediatric neurosurgery and tumor removal.

• Member of the World Spine Society and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Ege University Hospital
• Performs advanced procedures for brain tumors and spinal conditions
• Works across multiple leading hospitals in Turkey

The doctor is an Associate Professor specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with extensive expertise in stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation. Clinical focus includes robotic rehabilitation, arthroplasty and fracture recovery, as well as the management of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

The doctor completed specialized training at the Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. Academic and clinical contributions include significant research on the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), published in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 17 years of dedicated practice, focusing on complex spinal and neurooncological cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed advanced neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Faculty member at Biruni University's neurosurgery department
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in treating spina bifida and congenital spinal anomalies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Eren specializes in endoscopic pituitary tumor surgeries – a precise, minimally invasive technique at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 29 years of neurosurgical experience
• Published multiple research papers on spinal and brain conditions
• Expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal stenosis
• Authored chapters on spinal trauma in medical textbooks

Assoc Prof Dr D Gucluhan Guclu specializes in minimally invasive spine and functional neurosurgery with extensive international training.

• Over 23 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained in advanced spinal and cranial techniques in the USA
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including EANS
• Expert in full-endoscopic spine operations and neuromodulation
• Published numerous research papers in international journals

Over 14 years specializing in minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery and micro neurosurgery
• Performs disc prosthesis applications with high success rates
• Trained in advanced neuroendoscopy at Ghent University
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Gamma Knife procedures and complex neurosurgical interventions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain and nerve conditions
• Specializes in neurorrhaphy for precise nerve repair and reconstruction
• Focuses on patient-centered care with personalized treatment plans
• Practices at a leading university hospital with advanced neurosurgical facilities

Specialized in brain and neurosurgery with training from Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings international expertise from Italy's Insubria University to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in brain and spine surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Bilgehan Bilge is a neurosurgeon at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery and pediatric neurosurgery, treating children and adults with complex brain and spine conditions. He performs surgeries at Uniqacare Clinic, a surgical center with 175 beds that treats 400,000 patients annually and holds Turkish Medical Association accreditation.