Best Spina bifida (cleft spine) pediatric neurosurgeons in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

• Dr. Kamran Aghayev specializes in spina bifida treatment, utilizing surgical repair, shunt placement, and prenatal surgery.
• He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Hacettepe School of Medicine, Turkey, and a Spinal Oncology Clinical Fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, USA.
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions, highlighting his innovative approach.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
• Fluent in English, Turkish, and Azerbaijani, enabling effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Dr. Sinan Çomu specializes in spina bifida (cleft spine) treatment using advanced surgical and non-surgical methods.
• Management methods include prenatal surgery, postnatal surgery, physical therapy, and assistive devices.
• International training at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in the USA and the University of Pittsburgh.
• Member of the Turkish Neurological Society and the Child Neurology Society, maintaining up-to-date practices.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, providing comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

• Specializes in spina bifida treatment using surgical repair, prenatal surgery, and multidisciplinary care.
• International training and practice at clinics and medical institutions in Turkey, including Hacettepe University and Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital.
• Holds a Bachelor in Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English).
• Certified in Child Health and Diseases, and Neonatology from Hacettepe University and Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital.
• Professional memberships include the Turkish Pediatric Association and the Neonatology Society of Turkey.

Dr Gökalp Silav is a highly-regarded pediatric and adult neurosurgeon with over 400 brain and spine surgeries performed annually. He specializes in brain and spine tumor removals, epilepsy surgery, and congenital conditions correction. He uses state-of-the-art neuronavigation equipment such as Brainlab to ensure precision and reduces damage to healthy tissues. He is a member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society and has trained at some of the largest neurology institutions in the world.