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

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Kamran Aghayev
Neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
  • 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.
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5.0
1 review
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Sinan Comu
Neurologist
28 years of experience
4.6
266 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Sinan Comu

Neurologist
28 years of experience

accreditations:

Child Neurology Society
  • 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.
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Baran Yilmaz
Neuroradiologist
19 years of experience
4.9
21 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Baran Yilmaz

Neuroradiologist
19 years of experience

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

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Gokalp Silav
Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
4.6
266 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Gokalp Silav

Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association
The Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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.

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Canan Yildirim
Neurologist
22 years of experience
4.5
119 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Canan Yildirim

Neurologist
22 years of experience
  • 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.
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Ceylan Sengul
Psychiatrist
9 years of experience
4.5
119 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Ceylan Sengul

Psychiatrist
9 years of experience
I specialize in monitoring child development (0-6 years) and treating issues such as developmental problems, aggressive behaviors, eating disorders, depression, social phobia, panic attack, addictions, mourning, psychosomatic complaints, sleep problems, school-related problems, traumas, life events, sibling rivalry, lack of self confidence, mood disorders, gender identity disorder, urinary incontinence, and body dysmorphic disorder.Read more
Sabbri Aydin
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
4.3
40 reviews

Sabbri Aydin

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital