Page 2 - Best Brain Cyst doctors in Istanbul: TOP 50 doctors

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in minimally invasive procedures for brain cysts at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 30 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex skull base and neuro-oncology cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Focuses on skull base surgery, neurovascular, and spinal cord procedures
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Published in multiple international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Avci trained at Johns Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging – a rare credential for brain surgeons. He practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery since 2020
• Additional certification in Health Tourism for international patients
• Worked in multiple European countries’ neurosurgery clinics
• Published in international scientific journals and academic books
• Current academic staff member at Üsküdar University

Dr. Bekir Tugcu brings over 20 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul hospital
• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive academic background

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu specializes in brain and neurosurgery with significant experience in diagnosing and treating brain cysts.

• Over 8 years of practice in neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical conditions
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery courses
• Currently practices at Atlas University Hospital

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.

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal surgery, trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former faculty member at Virginia University's Department of Brain and Neurosurgery

Specialized in brain and neurosurgery at Ankara University – Hakan Ozalp brings focused expertise to brain cyst cases.

• Practices neurosurgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Trained at Insubria University in Italy
• Lectured at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Burak Eren specializes in neurosurgery, with extensive experience in brain and spinal cord conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in brain tumors, including endoscopic pituitary tumor surgeries
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical outcomes
• Trained at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital
• Lectured internationally on spinal diseases and recurrent lumbar disc herniation

Dr. Ibrahim Akkurt specializes in treating brain and spine tumors with microsurgical techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in microsurgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatment
• Performs surgeries for spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping

Neurosurgery specialist with extensive training and a focus on minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine conditions.

• Over 25 years of neurosurgical experience
• Member of the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published multiple research papers on neurosurgical conditions and treatments
• Expertise in treating brain cysts and related conditions

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Dr. Keles performs endoscopic procedures for lumbar and cervical herniations at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

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

Dr. Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with 32 publications and extensive training at Zurich University Hospital and Maastricht University.

• Completed Neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including complex cases like brain cysts, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
• Skilled in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Experienced in treating spine tumors and fractures

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience with exceptional surgical skills – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions.

• Specializes in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures
• Performs minimally invasive spine surgeries with high success rates
• Assistant Professor at Medipol University Hospital
• Published 17 articles in neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

30 years of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Kahraman heads the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center and specializes in brain and nerve surgery.

• Expert in neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery
• Member of The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Trained in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Former Associate Professor at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Specializes in brain and spinal cord tumor surgeries for adults and children at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs complex pediatric neurosurgery procedures
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries
• Skilled in deep brain stimulation techniques
• Experienced with trigeminal neuralgia treatments

Specializes in functional neurosurgery and brain tumors at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive research in micro-neurosurgery techniques.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Published 18 articles in international journals
• Expertise in spinal degenerative diseases
• Developed a micro-neurosurgery laboratory training model

Dr. Sertbas specializes in brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries for both adults and children at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery including hydrocephalus and craniosynostosis
• Performs complex spine surgeries and brain stimulation procedures
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in neuro-oncological surgery and pediatric neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, with a strong focus on brain tumors and spinal surgeries.

• Extensive research on tumor markers and antiepileptic drugs in brain tumors
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatments and surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, a leading healthcare facility