Page 2 - Best Brain Cyst doctors in Istanbul: TOP 51 doctors

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

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 35 years of experience 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. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

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. Bekir Tugcu brings over 33 years of experience 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. 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

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

• Over 14 years of experience 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

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

• Over 37 years of experience 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

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

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

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

• Over 33 years of experience 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

Over 14 years of experience 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

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

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

37 years of experience 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