Best Removal of spinal cord tumor Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 35

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in complex brain and spine conditions, with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Specializes in brain tumors, meningiomas, and spinal cord conditions
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients
• Handles a wide range of neurosurgical cases

Dr. Mustafa Solak trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – a world leader in oncology – and specializes in complex cancer cases.

• Fellowship-trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Expert in multiple cancer types including difficult-to-treat cases
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – specialized in advanced oncology care
• Consultations available online for international patients

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in spinal cord tumor removal at Anadolu Medical Center, combining academic rigor with hands-on surgical expertise.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with over 20 years of experience
• Expert in spinal instrumentation and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Multiple research awards for work on Parkinson's and spinal disorders
• Supervised groundbreaking thesis on brain metabolic activity changes
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Yılmaz specializes in neurosurgery, with training at Yale School of Medicine. He operates at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Member of Turkish Spine Association and AOSpine
• Graduated from Marmara University, Turkey

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including spinal cord tumor removal, with extensive research in spinal cord regeneration.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Pioneered autologous stem cell therapy for spinal injuries
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgical research awards
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, bringing advanced techniques to spinal cord tumor removal at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in urological and surgical procedures
• Trained in robotic radical prostatectomy and laparoscopic surgeries
• Works at one of Turkey's leading hospitals

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in spinal cord tumor removal at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 22 years of experience of neurosurgical practice
• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Academic teaching and management experience in neurosurgery
• Proficiency in advanced medical techniques and patient care

Specializes in spinal cord tumors with training at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic. Performs minimally invasive techniques for complex spinal conditions.

• Expert in spina bifida and spinal cord tumors
• Trained in neurosurgery at top US and Turkish institutions
• Published research on minimally invasive spinal procedures
• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience in leading hospitals

Professor Imer has dedicated over 41 years of experience to neurosurgery, specializing in spinal cord tumor removal at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with Turkish Ministry of Health certification
• Trained in advanced spinal techniques including full-endoscopic spine surgery
• Authored 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Extensive international training in Finland and France

Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research – Dr. Yil brings advanced expertise to spinal cord tumor removal.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over a decade of experience
• Specializes in complex spinal procedures as part of Turkish Spine Association
• Received Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize from Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine international network

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Dr. Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Experienced in oncology at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University's Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Cinar specializes in complex surgeries, bringing extensive cardiovascular expertise to spinal tumor procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 38 years of experience of surgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center
• Member of European Society for Vascular Surgery
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery at Altınbaş University

Dr. Tufan Cansever is an award-winning neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in spinal surgery, brain tumors, and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Cansever won the Dr. Yıldız Yalçınlar Scientific Research Award for his contributions. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery and interventional pain management.

• Performs brain and spinal tumor removals and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, spine cysts, and spinal cord abscesses.
• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Award.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Spine Society.

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord tumors at Atlas University Hospital. His expertise includes minimally invasive techniques for complex cases.

• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University in Brain and Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on spinal and brain conditions
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Dr. Kaner specializes in spinal surgery with advanced training at UCLA – focusing on minimally invasive techniques for complex cases.

• Over 37 years of experience in neurosurgery, with spinal surgery subspecialty
• Trained in spinal surgery at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Holds a visiting faculty position at Virginia University
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive spinal tumor removals

Professor Halil Can specializes in complex spinal cord tumor removal at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, using advanced endoscopic and microsurgical techniques.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Published 20+ research papers on spinal surgery techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive approaches to spinal tumors
• Associate professor with extensive academic contributions
• Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine procedures