Brain Cyst Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 35 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. 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.

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. Bekir Tugcu brings over 33 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. Boztepe brings decades of neurosurgical expertise with specialized training in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• 37 years of experience treating complex brain conditions
• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery at a leading Turkish hospital
• Specialized in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has performed complex spinal and cranial surgeries, including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages, with extensive research in spinal cord injuries.

• Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in brain tumors, including gliomas and meningiomas
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

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

• Over 37 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

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

• Over 14 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

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

• Over 33 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. 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

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

Dr. Ucer has specialized in neurosurgery with international training at the University of Wisconsin, known for complex brain cyst cases.

• 19 years in neurosurgery across prestigious Turkish hospitals
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Holds an associate professor title in neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE

With 34 years in neurosurgery, Dr. Gogusgeren has performed thousands of brain surgeries using minimally invasive techniques under a microscope.

• Specializes in safe, precise surgeries from smaller incisions
• Prioritizes patient-doctor trust and post-surgery care
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Available to patients at all hours for follow-ups

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

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

Dr. Ozek brings 45 years of neurosurgical expertise, with specialized skills in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards including Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Research Award
• Member of AANS and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society

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