Page 2 - Best Cavernoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 37 doctors

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 treatments for brain and spine conditions, including cavernoma, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries
• Skilled in treating complex spinal conditions like scoliosis
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal canal narrowing

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Dr. Keles focuses on reducing recovery time and complications at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatments for spine fractures
• Skilled in cervical and lumbar herniation procedures

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

34 years of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performs micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base surgeries
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe neurological conditions
• Advanced training in neuro endoscopy and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published articles

Specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, including Cavernoma procedures, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs aneurysm, AVM, and Cavernoma surgeries with precision
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery and adult brain tumor surgeries
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a leading neurosurgery center
• Member of the neurosurgery team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Dr. Cal specializes in functional neurosurgery, including cavernoma treatment, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published research on brain tumors and antiepileptic drugs
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University and Okmeydani Training Hospital

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed 5,000+ successful neurosurgical procedures, including pioneering techniques for brain and spine conditions.

• Over 20 years of specialized neurosurgery experience
• Developed unique surgical techniques like PURED for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published 50+ scientific papers on neurosurgical topics

Specialized in neurosurgery with training at the University of Wisconsin and extensive experience in Turkish hospitals. Associate professor since 2021.

• Over 13 years of neurosurgical practice
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Associate professor title awarded in 2021
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with 23+ years of experience, including endoscopic skull base surgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University and Yale University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and other prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Recipient of multiple awards for research and presentations

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 9 years of focused experience, now serving at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise in neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies
• Works at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Specializes in neurovascular surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a key area for treating cavernomas.

• Expertise in skull base and neurovascular procedures
• Skilled in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Active researcher with multiple neurosurgery publications
• Board-certified with extensive training in neurosurgery