Best Cavernoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 22 doctors

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in brain and nerve surgery.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Specializes in complex brain and nerve surgeries
• Trained at Bezmialem University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, a leading healthcare institution

20+ years specializing in neurovascular surgery – Dr. Akakin focuses on complex brain conditions like cavernoma at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms
• Trained in microsurgical techniques at Florida University
• Published researcher with articles in international journals
• Performs advanced far lateral lumbar disc surgery

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' – Dr. Karacaoglan brings over 30 years of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in achieving natural-looking results in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures
• Fellowship-trained in breast surgery at Portland's renowned Breast Surgery Center
• Awarded expert status by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Member of four prestigious international plastic surgery societies

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex neurosurgery cases with over 30 years of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in Skull Base Surgery and Neurovascular Surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated and completed post-graduation from Istanbul University

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgery – Dr. Guclu performs advanced procedures for conditions like cavernomas at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman – a leading neurosurgery center

5,629+ endoscopic neurosurgical procedures performed – Prof. Ceylan specializes in pituitary and skull base surgeries at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in Birmingham, UK
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee and other leading neurosurgical societies
• Published pioneering work on endoscopic techniques

Specializes in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery – Dr. Boztepe brings deep expertise in Cavernoma treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Completed Turkish Neurosurgery Association's Cerebrovascular Surgery course
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses on head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Over 900 neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Sari is an expert in complex brain conditions at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 21 years of experience
• Trained at leading institutions like Medipol and Acıbadem Hospitals
• Specializes in intricate neurological procedures with a focus on outcomes

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a seasoned neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery with advanced training in Finland and France
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic techniques
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University

12 years as chief assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic – Kenan Kapici brings deep expertise in complex neurological conditions.

• 18+ years of neurosurgery experience across leading hospitals
• Specialized training in microsurgery and spine surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

Dr. Baran Yil has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures and trained at Yale School of Medicine's cerebrovascular program.

• 19 years specializing in neurosurgery
• Fellowship at Yale under Murat Günel, a leader in cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Awarded top young neurosurgeon prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society

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. Karkucak specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, including cavernoma treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Extensive experience with pituitary and peripheral nerve surgeries

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich and specializes in micro neurosurgery for brain vascular diseases like Cavernoma.

• 30+ years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on vascular conditions
• Pioneered endoscopic skull base surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar treats various brain and spine conditions, with a special focus on cavernomas. His expertise includes both adult and pediatric neurosurgery cases.

• Trained at Marmara University, a leading medical institution
• Specializes in complex brain conditions including vascular abnormalities
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, a specialized neurosurgery center
• Handles both brain tumors and vascular conditions like cavernomas
• Experience spans pediatric and adult neurosurgery cases

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery cases, including cavernomas, with over 30 years of experience. His expertise spans both cranial and spinal neurosurgery.

• Performed numerous complex spinal surgeries, including thoracoscopic procedures
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies
• Recipient of multiple awards for spinal cord injury research

Prof. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery and has treated complex brain and spinal conditions for over 20 years.

• Professor of neurosurgery with expertise in brain tumors and aneurysms
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital as a clinical observer
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques and outcomes

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, with a focus on neuromodulation and algology.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in numerous international and national scientific journals

Specializes in neurovascular surgery, including cavernomas, at Atlas University Hospital with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in cerebrovascular diseases and brain vascular malformations
• Published multiple research articles on spinal cord and brain conditions
• Performs advanced microsurgical techniques for precise treatment
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with extensive academic contributions