Best pediatric neurosurgeons in Turkey: TOP 56 doctors

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Osman Karli

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
    • Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
    • Newborn Care and Follow-up
    • Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
    • Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
    • Childhood Diseases

    Education:

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
    • Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
    • Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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    • Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
    • Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
    • Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)
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Muhammet Ali Varkal

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Pediatrics

    PEDIATRICS

    Areas of Interests

    • Obesity
    • Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
    • Growth and Developmental Delay
    • Check-Up (General Health Check)
    • Pediatric Emergencies
    • Respiratory Diseases
    • Vitamin Deficiencies
    • Functional Medicine

    Experience:

    • LIV HOSPITAL ULUS HOSPITAL - 2024 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
    • MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL - 2023 - 2024, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
    • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2019 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye (Associate Professor of Pediatrics)
    • MEMORIAL HİZMET HOSPITAL - 2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatric Specialist)
    • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2013 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatrics Specialist)
    • KARABÜK STATE HOSPITAL - 2011 - 2013, Karabük/Türkiye (Pediatric Specialist)
    • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2006 - 2011, Istanbul/Türkiye (Pediatrics)

    Education:

    • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2006 - 2011, Istanbul / Türkiye (Pediatrics Specialization Training)
    • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - 2000 - 2006, Istanbul / Türkiye (Medical Doctor Education)
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    • Associate Professor in Child Health and Diseases
    • Lecturer at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • Dozens of articles and scientific publications published in national and international journals
    • Dozens of books and book chapters published by national and international publishing houses
    • Oral presentations and posters made at national and international congresses
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    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Istanbul Medical Faculty Alumni Association
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Dr Selami Sozubir

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Pediatric Genitourinary Reconstrictive Surgery
    • Hypospadias
    • Circumssion
    • Oncological Surgery
    • Congenital Abnormalities of Upper and Lower Urinary System
    • Newborn Surgery
    • Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

    Education
     

    • 1997 -  19 Mayıs University
    • 1998 National Pediatric Surgery Congress Best Reearch Study
    • 2001-  Kocaeli University
    • 2007 – Kosova Government
    • 2009 – Yeditepe University
    • 2009 – Suudi Arab be Congeress Best Clinical Study

    Experience
     

    • FMV Işık Highschool
    • İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
    • Ondokuz Mayıs University
    • Zeynep Kamil Childrens Hospital
    • Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
    • UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Urology, Dallas, USA
    • Ege University Medical Center Pediatric Urology
    • Yeditepe University
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Dr Ahmet Cem Dural

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
    • Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
    • Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

    Education:

    • Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
    • Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
    • Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

    Experience:

    • LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
    • Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
    • Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
    • Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
    • Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

    Memberships

    • Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
    • Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
    • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
    • Turkish Surgery Association, Member
    • European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
    • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
    • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
    • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
    • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
    • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member
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Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • EDUCATION:

    • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
    • Kültür College (1984–1988)
    • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
    • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

    ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

    • "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
    • "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

    • Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
    • Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
    • Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
    • Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
    • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
    • Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
    • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
    • Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

    ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

    • Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
    • Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
    • Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
    • Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
    • Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
    • Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

     

     

     

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Ahmet Oktem

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    Medical Specialization

    Hacettepe University 2017 - 2007

    Medical Specialization (Minor)

    Ufuk University 2011 - 2009

    Doctorate

    Ankara University 2021 - 2000

    Undergraduate

    Ankara University 2006

    Experience: 

    Research Assistant

    Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Institute, Ankara University

    September 01, 2009 - October 08, 2021

    Research Assistant

    Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University

    February 27, 2014 - February 28, 2017

    Research Assistant

    Dr. Ridvan Ege Health Research and Application Center, Ufuk University

    November 27, 2007 - December 09, 2011

     

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Hasan Mirzai

  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Kolan Hospital Group
  • Dr. Hasan Mirzai is a professor doctor with expertise in brain and nerve surgery, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, brain tumor surgery, and pediatric brain surgery. He has extensive experience in multiple hospitals and is a member of the World Spine Society, Turkish Medical Association, and Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

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Cevdet Gokcek

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves. 

    Experienced in performing treatment modalities like micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, minimally invasive spine surgery and percutaneous spine surgery. Keen on performing clinical research and attending national and international medical conferences to stay abreast of new technologies in the field. Compassionate and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Expertise in healthcare, education and program management. Adept at developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies to enhance patient outcomes and collective knowledge in the field. Desiring to bring skills and success. Focused on working closely with other medical professionals and following up with patients. Well-versed at emergency procedures and fast and accurate sanitation.

     

    Work History

    2020-01 – Current - Asst. Prof. Neurosurgeon

    Istanbul Medipol University, Health Care Practice and Research Center Pendik Hospital

    • He successfully treated and followed patients with cerebral hemorrhage, brain and spinal cord tumors, and patients with hydrocephalus.

    • He performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with success.

    • Also, many cervical lumbar and thoracic disc patients were successfully treated, and disc prosthesis were applied to some of them.

    • He re-operated a degenerative spine patient who had been operated on before at another center and the patient regained his health.

    • He also successfully treated patients with premature neonatal intracerebral hemorrhage.

    2019-08 – 2020-01 - Neurosurgeon

    Freelancer, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve patients' motor functions. Performed successful operations for complex, advanced and complicated disease of the brain and spine some of which were operated unsuccessfully at other medical centers by different neurosurgeons.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Maintained admitting privileges at local hospitals and provided quality follow-up care.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Founded a spinal surgery group with orthopedic surgeons and treated very advanced and severe vertebra deformities, spine abnormalities, scoliosis.

    2018-12 - 2019-08 - Neurosurgeon

    Alkafeel Super Speciality Hospital, Karbala, Iraq

    • Conducted up to 5 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate 100 percent : 90-95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery, spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas, Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery, pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery, spinal instrumentation and fusion surgery, microdiscectomy cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pediatric cranial and spine anomaly surgery). Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.

    • Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries.

    • Examined 900 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatments to them when necessary.

    2015-10 - 2018-11 - Neurosurgeon

    Medistate Kavacık Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Operated on patients' brains, spines and peripheral nerves to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat different advanced, complex severe diseases and improve patients' motor functions.

    • Conducted up to operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. 

    • Performed successful operations (success rate percent : 95) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain , spine and nerves in adults and children.(Brain tumor, arachnoid cyst, intracerebral hematoma, spinal stenosis, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele).Followed the patients postoperatively. 

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (intracerebral hematoma, intracerebral abscess).

    • Examined 850 patients in total in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary.

    1994-03 - 2015-09 - Neurosurgeon

    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    • Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.

    • Conducted up to 20 operations per month to correct deformities in neurological and spinal systems, repair traumas, restore partial or full functionality and prevent and treat diseases of different areas. Performed successful operations (success rate: %90) for severe, complex and advanced diseases of the brain, spine and nerves in adults and children. (Skull base surgery, extended trans base approach, orbit zygomatic approach, presigmoid approach, orbital approaches, transcranial and lateral orbitotomy, Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, CSF leakage surgery, endoscopic, microscopic and transsphenoidal, transcranial. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy and surgery of multiloculated hydrocephalus and pediatric neurosurgery. Cerebral intrinsic and extrinsic tumor surgery, posterior fossa surgery. Brain aneurysm, AVM and cavernoma surgery.

    • Spontaneous and traumatic intracranial hematomas. Hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia surgery (microsurgical decompression) Interhemispheric 3th ventricle and lateral ventricle surgery. Pineal area surgery. Pontocerebellar angle tumor surgery.

    • Foreman magnum tumors surgery. Surgery of hydrocephaly, Syringomyelia and craniovertebral animalia).Followed the patients postoperatively.

    • Educated patients on recovery methods and times Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.

    • Performed emergency surgeries (Epidural, subdural and intracerebral hematoma, vertebra fracture).

    • Examined 500-700 patients per day in the outpatient clinic and gave medical treatment to them when necessary. Examined patients in the emergency service.

    • Designed treatment plans for patients.

    • Offered advanced knowledge, leadership abilities and technical assistance with complex surgical cases.

    • Led and oversaw 15 medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    • Led and oversaw medical personnel in operating room setting to perform surgeries.

    Education

    1982-09 - 1988-08

    M.D.: Medicine And (Pre-Medicine)

    Ankara University Medical School - Ankara

    General Medicine Training for 6 years. Graduated with a high GPA.

    1988-11 - 1994-05

    Specialist Neurosurgery: Neuroscience

    University of Health Sciences - Ankara

    6 years of neurosurgery training.

    • My thesis was on brain abscess and their clinical and laboratory evaluations

    1995-05 - 1995-07

    Neuroscience

    The Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    Ankara

    I attended the course for microsurgery at University of Hacettepe Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry.

    1998-04 - 2019-05

    Observer Doctor: Neuroscience

    Department of Neurosurgery, MSU - Ann Arbour, 

    Michigan USA

    2012-05 - 2012-05

    Neuro endoscopy: Neuroscience

    Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

    International endoscopic neurosurgery workshop, 

    Ghent, Belgium

    I attended the workshop for endoscopic skull base operations the and Neuro endoscopic third ventriculostomy at University of Ghent Hospital

     

    Skills

    Micro neurosurgery - Excellent

    Neuro endoscopy - Excellent

    Cranial base endoscopy - Excellent

    Minimal invasive surgery - Excellent

    Percutaneous spinal surgery - Excellent

    Neuronavigation – Excellent

     

    Certifications

    1995-04 Microsurgery

    2012-05 Endoscopy

     

    Languages

    Turkish - Native

    English - Advanced

    Arabic - Novice

     

    Affiliations

    Turkish Neurosurgical Society

    Turkish Medical Association

     

    Accomplishments

    • Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

    • Published 17 articles in national and international reviews and presented papers in medical congresses.

     

    Interests and operations I perform

    Vascular diseases of brain

    Endoscopic hypophysis surgery

    Tumors of brain, spine and medulla spinalis surgery

    Endoscopic brain ventricle surgery

    Endoscopic third ventriculostomy 

    Traumas of brain and spine

    Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disc hernias and narrow 

    canal disease surgery

    Spine instrumentation and fusion surgery

    Baclofen pump and neurostimulators insertions

    Hydrocephalus surgery

    Congenital diseases of the brain and spine (pediatric 

    neurosurgery)

    Peripheral nerve surgery

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Jumana Baryhe

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aesthetical Clinic
  • Dr. Jumana Baryhe is a specialist in advanced aesthetic and hair restoration procedures. She performs Botox injections, non-surgical nose correction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, beard and eyebrow transplants, brow lifts, lip implants, and laser vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Baryhe is known for her skill in minimally invasive techniques. Her patients report high satisfaction with their results.

    Dr. Baryhe is dedicated to excellence in her field. She has completed hundreds of successful procedures. Her reputation is built on technical expertise and personalized care. She uses the latest methods and follows international standards in cosmetic medicine.

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Kamran Aghayev

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice
  • Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience. He specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. Dr. Aghayev has performed more than 5,000 successful procedures. He is known for creating new surgical techniques, including the Posterior Upper Rib Excision & Decompression (PURED) method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Dr. Aghayev holds several US patents for spinal surgery devices. He has published more than 50 scientific papers. He treats brain tumors, hydrocephalus, AVMs, pituitary adenomas, and spinal conditions such as herniated discs, scoliosis, and spinal tumors.

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Can Us

  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Hospital
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Erkut Attar

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
  • Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.
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Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $80,000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$35,000 - $80,000
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Gülyüz Öztürk

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$6,500 - $6,500
Brain tumor removal
$20,000 - $50,000
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