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

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in craniostenosis at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Completed advanced neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in European Training Course on Functional Neurosurgery

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 minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for lumbar disc herniation at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation techniques

Dr. Akkurt specializes in complex spine and neurosurgical interventions, bringing focused expertise to craniostenosis cases.

• Specializes in brain and spine tumors
• Expert in micro-surgical techniques for spinal conditions
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and related disorders

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including craniostenosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Expert in peripheral nerve surgery

Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience with exceptional success rates – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic skull base surgery
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe neurological conditions
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at Hacettepe University
• Special focus on pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies
• Published 17 articles in national and international journals

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – Dr. Sertbas handles complex craniosynostosis cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs a wide range of pediatric neurosurgery procedures
• Expert in brain and spine surgeries for children
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Currently serves as Associate Doctor at Liv Vadistanbul

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus – Dr. Cal focuses on complex cranial conditions in children.

• Expertise in neuro-oncological and spinal surgeries
• Published research on brain tumors and surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate professor with 14+ years of neurosurgery experience, including a visiting scholar role at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with a focus on complex cases

Over 5,000 successful surgeries performed – Dr. Aghayev is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with unique surgical techniques and multiple US patents.

• Specializes in treating brain diseases including craniostenosis and other complex conditions
• Developed the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations
• Published over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years, Dr. Baskan focuses on craniostenosis at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Works with various congenital anomalies including spina bifida
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

23+ years of neurosurgical experience – Dr. Ozek focuses on complex skull base and functional neurosurgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and neuroanatomy
• Fellowships at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Dr. Canbolat specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, including craniostenosis, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery
• Performs spinal minimally invasive procedures
• Expertise in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery
• Published multiple research papers on neurological conditions