Best Brain Tumor Embolization Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 19

Prof. Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries, including complex cases like pituitary adenomas and chordomas.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Specializes in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region tumors
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee and other prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery, UK

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in urology
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures like sacrocolpopexy
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex brain procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery since 2021

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in advanced neurosurgical procedures with extensive training in spine and brain surgery.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University
• Member of multiple neurosurgical societies including European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published numerous research papers on spinal and brain conditions
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine techniques

Prof. Imer has over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, specializing in advanced techniques like brain tumor embolization at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for complex brain cases
• Former professor at Istanbul University's top medical faculty

Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research – Dr. Yil brings specialized expertise to brain tumor embolization.

• 21 years of experience in neurosurgery with focus on complex cases
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University

Over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Gazioglu specializes in brain tumor embolization at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in endoscopic pituitary surgery at Istanbul University
• Completed neurosurgery observerships at leading French hospitals
• Published research on fetal hypophysis transplantation
• Multilingual – fluent in Spanish, French, English, and Italian

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital

Dr. Kapici brings 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in complex brain procedures.

• Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery techniques

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has over 34 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain tumor embolization and spinal cord procedures at leading institutions.

• Performed numerous brain tumor embolizations with high success rates
• Pioneered research in spinal cord injury and regeneration at University of Toronto
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgical research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Marmara University
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery

Specializes in neurovascular surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for brain tumor embolization at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical procedures for complex neurovascular conditions
• Published multiple studies on cerebrovascular diseases and spinal cord injuries
• Professor with extensive research in neurosurgical treatments
• Member of leading neurosurgical associations in Turkey

Dr. Naki Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries 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

Dr. Karkucak specializes in brain tumor embolization at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with a focus on complex neurosurgical cases.

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

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with high success rates
• Published 17 articles in national and international medical reviews
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in brain tumor embolization with 45 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery