Page 2 - Best Arteriovenous malformation Arteriovenous malformation in Istanbul: TOP 36 doctors

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Ibrahim Akkurt specializes in intricate neurosurgical procedures, including arteriovenous malformation treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in microsurgical techniques for complex cases
• Extensive experience in brain and spine tumor surgeries
• Specializes in spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on reducing recovery times.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatments for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgical experience—Dr. Gokcek specializes in treating complex arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) with micro neurosurgery and endoscopic techniques.

• Successfully treated thousands of patients with brain and spine conditions
• Expert in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgeries
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to arteriovenous malformation cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Insubria University in Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University
• Experience at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital

Specializes in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery – Dr. Karkucak handles complex neurosurgical cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Skilled in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Expert in treating pituitary and spinal disorders
• Performs peripheral nerve surgeries

Specializes in functional neurosurgery for arteriovenous malformations – Dr. Cal combines clinical expertise with research at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expertise in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published multiple studies on brain tumors and neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, including AVM and aneurysm procedures at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs aneurysm, AVM, and cavernoma surgeries
• Skilled in pediatric neurosurgery for congenital conditions
• Expert in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 36 years of experience of experience

Associate Professor Melih Ucer specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training at the University of Wisconsin. He works at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on complex neurological conditions.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience in Turkey and the USA
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin's Neurosurgery Department
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical neurological treatments

Dr. Cagri Canbolat specializes in complex neurovascular and skull base surgeries, with a keen focus on arteriovenous malformations. He practices at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, one of Turkey's leading neurosurgical centers.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal and neurovascular techniques
• Extensive research on spinal cord injuries and neuro-oncology
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical research collaborations
• Handles both adult and pediatric neurosurgical cases
• Fellowship-trained at Cumhuriyet University, a top Turkish medical school

Dr. Baskan has 17 years of experience of specialized experience in pediatric neurosurgery at premier Turkish hospitals, now bringing his expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with over 17 years of experience of practice
• Focuses on complex congenital conditions like hydrocephalus and spina bifida
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Currently faculty member at Biruni University's neurosurgery department

Dr. Mehmet Ozek brings 45 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Special focus on endoscopic skull base and functional neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and multiple leading neurosurgical societies