Best Brain tumor Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 56

Specializes in brain and spine diseases for both adults and children – Dr. Pinar focuses on complex brain tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University
• Expert in glial tumors, meningiomas, and skull base tumors
• Handles both adult and pediatric cases

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. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on advanced brain tumor treatments.

• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University's Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at top institutions like VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published extensively on brain tumor treatments and outcomes
• Clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak has 30 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery, with extensive research on deep brain stimulation techniques.

• Rector of Atlas University, overseeing the neurosurgery department
• Published 46+ international articles on brain treatments and neurostimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Fellowship-trained at Maastricht University in neuroscience

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in Gamma Knife surgery for brain tumors
• Proficient in pediatric neurosurgery, including pediatric brain tumors
• Published numerous articles on brain tumor management

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including gliomas and meningiomas, with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cases.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Performed numerous complex spinal and cranial surgeries
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery – trained at Hannover Medical School, a leading center for brain tumor treatment.

• Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals
• Fellowship in microsurgery of peripheral nerves at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Over 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex brain tumor cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in pituitary adenomas – treated 4,384 cases
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

900+ brain tumor procedures performed – Dr. Kitis is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of specialized neurosurgery experience
• Expert in tumor removal and neurosurgical consultations
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer specializes in advanced neurosurgery with extensive training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, including leadership roles at top hospitals
• Expert in vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in brain tumor treatment 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
• Academic lecturer at Eurasia University (2014-2021)

Specialized in neurosurgery with expertise in brain tumors – Dr. Uc trained at the University of Wisconsin and has extensive experience in complex neurological conditions.

• Fellowship-trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Handles brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, and cerebral hemorrhage
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital team

Dr. Baran Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and has performed 1,100+ brain tumor treatments.

• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Specializes in skull-base and cerebrovascular procedures

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery, trained at Hannover Medical School in stereotactic techniques.

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Award-winning researcher with European Board of Neurosurgery certification

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex brain tumor cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Teaches neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor treatments at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Affiliated with the European Association of Radiology
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology