Best Gamma Knife Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 28

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Medipol University's PARMER Center, with extensive research and clinical focus on stereotactic techniques.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on stereotactic neurosurgery
• Member of Leksell Gamma Knife Society and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Trained in Zurich University Hospital's microneurosurgery program
• Board member of Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society

The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, the Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. With an academic background from Marmara University in Turkey and further training at Yale School of Medicine in the USA, the doctor is well-versed in neurosurgery and spine-related medical practices.

Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife procedures
• Extensive training in microsurgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction
• Member of prestigious neurosurgery departments in Turkey and Germany

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dr. Zuleyha Akgun is a radiation oncology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She focalizes on cancer treatment using targeted radiation therapy. Dr. Akgun has practiced at some of Turkey’s most active medical institutions since 2003. She serves patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its high medical safety standards.

• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI accreditation.
• Completed a research residency at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats patients in a specialized oncology center that attracts international cases from 160+ countries.
• Previously served as a specialist at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

Dr. Gorkem Turkkan is a radiation oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has successfully completed over 2,500 radiotherapy sessions using MR-Linac technology. Dr. Turkkan focuses on MRI-guided radiotherapy and stereotactic treatments for various cancers. He conducted clinical research on proton therapy at the MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands.

• Specializes in prostate, breast, lung, and head and neck cancer treatments.
• Uses VMAT and IMRT techniques to target tumors with precision.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000+ patients annually.

Professor Akcakaya specializes in Gamma Knife procedures with a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from Hannover Medical School.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Second prize winner for best oral presentation at Nervous System Surgery Society Congress

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute.

• 35 years of neurosurgery experience with a focus on radiosurgery
• Member of the International Gamma-Knife Society since 1995
• Former director of Marmara University's Gamma-Knife Unit
• Trained at Harvard Medical School's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dr. Baran Yil brings specialized training from Yale School of Medicine's cerebrovascular research program to Gamma Knife procedures.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive Gamma Knife experience
• Recipient of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University

Dr. Baris Topcular specializes in neurology, with a decade of experience treating complex neurological conditions. Currently works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship at the University of Basel, Switzerland
• Member of the Neurology Clinic, focusing on neurological diseases
• Worked in prestigious hospitals including Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive academic and clinical experience, specializing in Gamma Knife procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in Neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) accreditation process
• Lecturer at multiple universities, contributing to neurosurgery education
• Proficient in advanced neurosurgical techniques, including Gamma Knife

Prof. Imer has specialized in Gamma Knife procedures since 2004, with advanced training in Marseille for vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery.

• Over 41 years of neurosurgical experience
• Certified in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Professor at Istanbul University's Medical Faculty

Dr. Kapici brings 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in Gamma Knife procedures.

• 30 years as Neurosurgery Specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine surgery techniques

Specialized in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery with fellowships from top institutions like Koç University. Currently serves as an Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital.

• Completed a dedicated Gamma Knife fellowship at Koç University
• Member of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques at international centers
• Active in research with multiple TÜBİTAK fellowships

Professor Halil Can specializes in Gamma Knife procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with extensive experience in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery.

• Over 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for brain tumors
• Published multiple studies on spinal and brain surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2020