Best Cavernoma Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

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

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

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

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

• Over 19 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. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 17 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

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. Mehmet Ozek specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with 45 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. 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.

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 diverse neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Academic background combined with practical clinical application