Best Neurosurgery Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Kitis has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, specializing in complex cerebrovascular conditions at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 16 years of neurosurgery experience in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Expertise in Moyamoya disease and brain tumor removal
• Trained at Bezmialem University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical background

Dr. Hakan Hanimoglu is a dedicated brain and nerve surgery specialist with experience across top hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained in multiple leading university hospitals
• Over 25 years of neurosurgical practice
• Handles a wide range of brain and nerve conditions

Prof. Kaynar leads the Neurosurgery Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with a strong focus on neurovascular conditions.

• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex neurovascular cases
• Extensive experience in academic and clinical neurosurgery

Dr. Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk brings international expertise in neurosurgery, trained at top institutions like Johns Hopkins and Oregon Health and Science University.

• Specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Worked in the USA and Turkey, gaining diverse experience
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious medical centers
• Handles a wide range of neurosurgical cases

Prof. Ibrahim Ziyal brings 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Trained at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Member of prestigious organizations like AANS, CNS, and WFNS
• Specializes in pituitary, aneurysm, and cavernoma surgeries

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

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in sterotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Board-certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife procedures and deep brain stimulation
• Academic professor training future neurosurgeons

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair
• 19 years of experience in neurosurgery

Dr. Senturk specializes in neurosurgery with experience at prestigious institutions like Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and UCSF Spina Center.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital
• Expertise in complex spinal and brain conditions
• Member of Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital's neurosurgery team
• Focused on advanced surgical techniques

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique innovation in spine surgery. He performs complex procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience in neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery
• Member of prestigious societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Recognized with multiple best presentation awards
• Specializes in complex spine conditions and innovative techniques

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guclu has 23 years in neurosurgery, specializing in spine and functional neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic for advanced spine techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specializes in full-endoscopic spinal operations
• Published 22 international papers on neurosurgical outcomes
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries

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

• Over 35 years of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife procedures
• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Former president of Nervous System Surgery Society
• Multiple international awards for neurosurgical research

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a Gamma Knife specialist with advanced training in Marseille – performing precise neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years of neurosurgery experience with Turkish Board certification
• Specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Yil specializes in complex cerebrovascular and spinal cases with Yale-trained expertise.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Organizes international skull-base anatomy courses

Dr. Ramazan Uyar specializes in complex spine and brain surgeries, with an award-winning thesis on nerve stimulation. He operates at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 35 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Focuses on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Fluent in English for international patients

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.

Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – Dr. Kapici combines 30 years of neurosurgical expertise with specialized microsurgery training.

• 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex spine and brain tumor cases
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 16 years – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with postdoctoral fellowships in the US and China
• Focuses on neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation

Dr. Mammadli trained under renowned neurosurgeons like Prof. Hugues Duffau and Prof. Michael Lawton, mastering advanced techniques in neurosurgery.

• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures with a focus on precision
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Barrow Neurological Institute
• Attended numerous international neurosurgery conferences and courses
• Expert in both cranial and spinal neurosurgery