Best Pituitary adenoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 23 doctors

Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on pituitary adenoma at Memorial Şişli Hospital – one of Istanbul's leading medical centers.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at Bezmialem University – a top Turkish medical school
• Performs both surgical and non-surgical pituitary treatments
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with advanced neurosurgical equipment

Over 20 years of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Akakin specializes in complex brain and nerve surgeries at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Specializes in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysm treatments
• Published multiple articles in international journals
• Uses advanced lateral microsurgical approaches for disc surgery

One of the world's leading neurosurgeons with over 35 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and nerve surgeries.

• Professor specializing in treating epilepsy, glioma, and brain/spine tumors
• Extensively uses advanced O-arm Imaging and intraoperative MRI for precision
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored a major neurosurgery textbook
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques to reduce complication risks

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has 30+ years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in skull base and neuro-oncology surgeries at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery – a critical approach for pituitary adenomas
• Professor-level expertise with academic teaching roles
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school

Specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training from the University of Wisconsin – focuses on complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain tumors
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical approaches
• Trained at top institutions in the US and Turkey
• Handles a wide range of neurological disorders

Professor Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for pituitary adenomas at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in brain tumor and spinal cord surgery
• Completed clinical observation at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published research on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for brain tumor surgery, including pituitary adenomas, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience since 2003
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors
• Published extensively on brain tumor management
• Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital

Over 5,020 pituitary adenoma surgeries – Prof. Ceylan is a leading expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik.

• Performed 6,150+ endoscopic operations in total
• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for 26 years
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee and AANS
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in Birmingham, UK
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Dr. Boztepe has focused on neurosurgery with specialized training in pituitary adenomas. He brings extensive knowledge from prestigious Turkish hospitals and continuous professional development.

• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended multiple advanced courses on brain tumors and spinal surgery

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with specialized training in pituitary surgery – Dr. Sari practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 13 years of neurosurgical experience
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Prof. Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in pituitary adenoma treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

1,100+ pituitary adenoma procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 8 years of focused neurosurgical experience
• Skilled in complex pituitary tumor cases
• Part of Valued Med Hub's expert neurosurgery team

1,100+ pituitary adenoma treatments performed – Dr. Yil brings deep expertise from Yale School of Medicine and Marmara University.

• 19 years specializing in neurosurgery with a focus on pituitary disorders
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Organized international skull-base anatomy courses

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 pituitary surgery – Dr. Karkucak focuses on complex brain and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery
• Skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Handles spinal fractures and peripheral nerve surgeries

Dr. Akkurt specializes in microsurgical treatments for complex brain and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain and spine tumor surgeries
• Performs advanced treatments for spinal canal narrowing
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for complex cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

20+ years of neurosurgery experience with specialized training in pituitary adenoma procedures at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Specializes in both surgery and academic research in neurosurgery

Prof. Ilhan Elmaci has specialized in pituitary adenomas for over 30 years, training under renowned neurosurgeons like Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil.

• Completed endoscopic skull base surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the European Skull Base Society Executive Committee
• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Dr. Pinar has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in pituitary adenomas and other brain tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 6 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Expertise in both adult and pediatric brain conditions
• Special focus on skull base and intraventricular tumors