Best Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries doctors in Istanbul: TOP 15 doctors

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in both adult and pediatric hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries, bringing expertise from his training at Marmara University.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University, a leading medical institution
• Focuses on brain and spine diseases in adults and children
• Handles complex cases including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, known for advanced neurosurgical care

Prof. Onur Yaman leads the Middle East Spine Society and specializes in neurosurgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Associate professor since 2015, full professor since 2021
• Head of spine centers at top Turkish hospitals
• Author of multiple international neurosurgery publications
• Instructor at two major medical universities

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery with extensive research in spinal cord injuries and regeneration.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience
• Award-winning researcher in spinal cord therapies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies
• Published 65 international scientific articles

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain and nerve conditions.

• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery across multiple prestigious hospitals
• Specializes in molecular medicine with a Ph.D. in the field

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in hydrocephalus surgeries with advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation. He works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University
• Completed endoscopic skull base surgery training at University of Pittsburgh
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries 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 advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Professor Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and endoscopic spine techniques
• Former professor and department founder at Okan University Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has 30+ years 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 scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Prof. Cinar brings 30+ years of cardiovascular surgery expertise to hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former assistant professor at Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses and neurosurgical congresses
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading institution for neurosurgery

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex robotic radical prostatectomies and cystectomies at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Board-certified urologist with over 24 years of experience
• Performs Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy – a nerve-preserving technique
• Expert in laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty for kidney conditions
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus – a minimally invasive alternative to shunt surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive training in endoscopic techniques
• Published multiple studies on innovative neurosurgical approaches
• Expert in both adult and pediatric hydrocephalus treatments
• Performs VP shunt surgeries when endoscopic options aren't suitable

Dr. Kibici combines military medical training with academic neurosurgery expertise at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Published multiple research papers on spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries

Associate professor with specialized training at the University of Wisconsin – Dr. Ucer brings advanced neurosurgical expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• 14+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Specialized in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Former visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries with 23+ years of neurosurgical experience.

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