Page 3 - Best neurosurgeons in Turkey: TOP 125 doctors

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

• Over 15 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

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with focus on spinal procedures and neuromodulation, backed by 10+ years at top institutions.

• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center for 6 years
• Academic faculty member at Üsküdar University
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology techniques
• Published in multiple international scientific journals

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 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

1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Omur Gunaldi leads neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 20+ years specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Performs 20-25 pituitary surgeries monthly with his team
• Trained at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas – with 30+ years of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in neurovascular and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Professor training next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

Dr. Idris Avci trained at Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and neuroimaging – a rare credential among neurosurgeons. He practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with fellowship training
• Worked in spine centers across Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia
• Published in international scientific journals on neurosurgery topics
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University teaching neurosurgery

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 20+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Professor Erol Akgul specializes in interventional neuroradiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive brain treatments.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Affiliated with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Recognized by the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and aneurysm treatments

Professor Lutfi Hanoglu specializes in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in neurological disorders with extensive clinical experience
• Focuses on complex cases requiring specialized care
• Professor of Neurology with academic contributions

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

• 12 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

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Gamma Knife procedures and complex neurosurgical interventions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain and nerve conditions
• Specializes in neurorrhaphy for precise nerve repair and reconstruction
• Focuses on patient-centered care with personalized treatment plans
• Practices at a leading university hospital with advanced neurosurgical facilities

Specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Bekir Tugcu has over 20 years of experience, particularly in deep brain stimulation and minimally invasive techniques.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs craniovertebral junction surgeries for complex cases
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul teaching hospital
• Published professor with extensive neuro-oncology fellowship training

Harvard-trained spine surgeon with 15+ years of experience – Prof. Konya specializes in complex spinal conditions at Medical Park Göztepe.

• Expert in minimally invasive waist and neck hernia treatments
• Member of multiple international spine societies including NASS and SRS
• Published 47 peer-reviewed articles on spine research and treatments
• Specializes in spinal tumor removal and complex spine surgeries

Specialized in brain and neurosurgery with training from Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings international expertise from Italy's Insubria University to Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Board-certified in brain and spine surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Ibrahim Ziyal brings 25+ 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

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries, bringing innovation to neurosurgery-related procedures at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in urology and neurosurgery
• Published 25+ papers on urological and neurosurgical techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on nerve-sparing and robotic-assisted procedures

Specializes in advanced spinal and neurovascular surgeries, including endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor with extensive research in spinal anatomy and surgical techniques
• Expert in endoscopic pituitary surgeries and trigeminal neuralgia treatments
• Published extensively in international neurosurgery journals
• Focuses on both degenerative spine diseases and complex neuro-oncology cases

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in minimally invasive spinal and brain surgery at Atlas University Hospital, with advanced training from Dokuz Eylül University.

• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery and functional neurosurgery courses
• Focuses on complex spinal conditions and brain tumors

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