Page 2 - Best Brain tumor doctors in Istanbul: TOP 35 doctors

Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a trained neurosurgeon specializing in brain and neurosurgery, with a background from Dokuz Eylül University and Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports, including on minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Participated in advanced neurosurgical training courses, including functional neurosurgery
• Experienced in both emergency and planned neurosurgical interventions

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.

Specializes in microsurgical treatment for brain and spine tumors at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex cases
• Focuses on preserving neurological function during surgery
• Handles both primary tumors and metastatic cases

Specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

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

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex brain tumor cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Teaches neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in brain and skull base tumors, using advanced techniques like microsurgery and awake craniotomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, trained at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society and ESBS committee member
• Performs tumor surgeries with neuromonitorization and neuronavigation for precision
• Published 110+ scientific papers on neuro-oncology and skull base surgery

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with extensive research and clinical focus on brain tumors.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery topics
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for precise tumor treatment

Specializes in brain and spine diseases for both adults and children – Dr. Pinar focuses on complex brain tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University
• Expert in glial tumors, meningiomas, and skull base tumors
• Handles both adult and pediatric cases

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, performing precise brain tumor operations at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Neurosurgery specialist with years of dedicated practice
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery techniques
• Former associate professor at a leading research hospital
• Authored multiple children's tales, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including gliomas and meningiomas, with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cases.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Performed numerous complex spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specialized in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, Dr. Karkucak brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Performs pituitary and spine surgeries alongside brain tumor treatments
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery for comprehensive care
• Handles spinal fractures and tumors with neurosurgical precision

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience at top institutions like VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published extensively on brain tumor treatments and outcomes
• Clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain tumors at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak has 18+ years specializing in neurosurgery, with extensive research on deep brain stimulation techniques.

• Rector of Atlas University, overseeing the neurosurgery department
• Published 46+ international articles on brain treatments and neurostimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Fellowship-trained at Maastricht University in neuroscience