Brain tumor Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

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

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in brain tumor surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing years of neurosurgical expertise.

• Graduated from GATA School of Military Medicine
• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Published multiple research papers on neurosurgery and traumatic brain injuries
• Lectures neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Nejat Akalan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and neuro-oncology for both children and adults. Dr. Akalan uses intraoperative MRI and the O-arm system to improve surgical accuracy. He has published over 110 scientific papers and co-authored a neurosurgery textbook.

• Performs brain tumor removals using minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery.
• Treats complex conditions like glioblastoma, glioma, and pituitary adenoma.
• Specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy and movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving over 1,200 patients daily.

Dr. Ucer trained at the University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic and holds associate professor status, bringing advanced expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with 19 years of experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Associate professor in neurosurgery since 2021

With 34 years of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Gogusgeren has performed thousands of brain tumor surgeries with a focus on patient safety and trust.

• Specializes in secured surgeries under microscope from smaller incisions
• Prioritizes patient trust and post-surgery care
• Available 24/7 for patient concerns
• Training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor treatments 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
• Affiliated with the European Association of Radiology
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

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

Prof. Dr. Cem Dinç is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, and spine disorders. He has expertise in skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He also treats spinal cord and spine tumors, traumatic spine disorders, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis.

He has worked at Medipol University Hospital since 2018. He was appointed Professor of Neurosurgery in 2020. In 2016–2017, he worked at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His focus there was skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He has more than 50 scientific publications.

Dr. Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery with 45 years of experience at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Expert in neuroanatomy and movement disorders
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a brain surgery specialist with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and international experience at the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialized in brain and neurosurgery since 2010
• Academic background includes roles at Mersin University and Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Fellowship training in Italy for advanced neurosurgical techniques

Over 14 years of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performed thousands of successful surgeries for brain tumors, spinal disorders, and vascular conditions
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic skull base surgery
• Trained in microsurgery at Hacettepe Institute and neuroendoscopy in Belgium
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with teaching experience

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has developed unique surgical techniques and performed over 5,000 surgeries, including minimally invasive treatments for complex brain tumors.

• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions
• Specializes in adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in spinal oncology
• Published over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery
• Former head of neurosurgery at Biruni University