Best Arnold Chiari syndrome Arnold Chiari syndrome in Istanbul: TOP 10 doctors

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including Arnold Chiari syndrome, with over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

The doctor graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and completed specialization training in Pediatric Surgery at the same institution in 1994. With a focus on neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, oncological surgery, and more, the doctor holds a Turkish Pediatric Surgery Qualification Certificate since 2002.

Having participated in numerous specialized courses, including Anorectal Malformations and Repairs and International Hypospadias Courses, the doctor is a member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Pediatric Surgery and the Pediatric Urology Society.

Dr. Baran Yil specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with training from Yale School of Medicine.

• Training under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale
• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Organizes and instructs advanced neurosurgery courses

Over 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex neurosurgical cases like Arnold Chiari syndrome.

• 30 years of experience as Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine surgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Currently serves as Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.

Prof. Ahmet Oktem specializes in Arnold Chiari syndrome at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with extensive research in pediatric neurology.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University
• Holds a doctorate from Ankara University
• Research experience in pediatrics and biotechnology

With over 14 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Published 17 articles in national and international medical reviews
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years of experience, Dr. Baskan focuses on Arnold Chiari syndrome at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise in congenital anomalies and spine surgery
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon with 45 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex conditions like Arnold Chiari syndrome.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and the University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and other prestigious neurosurgical societies