Page 2 - Best Cavernoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 38 doctors

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

• 30 years of experience 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. 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.

14 years of experience 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

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to cavernoma care.

• Trained at Insubria University in Italy—an international perspective on neurosurgery
• Over 34 years of experience of diverse neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Academic background combined with practical clinical application

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

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. 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

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

• Over 19 years of experience 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

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. Mehmet Ozek specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with 45 years of experience 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

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

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 17 years of experience 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