Best Acoustic neuroma doctors in Turkey: TOP 48 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques – Dr. Uc trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic.

• Expert in treating brain tumors including acoustic neuroma
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience across Turkey and the US
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with advanced technology

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in brain tumor surgery, including acoustic neuroma
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including acoustic neuromas, using minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Performs Gamma Knife surgery for brain tumors
• Skilled in complex spine and cerebrovascular surgeries
• Published multiple research articles on brain tumor management
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on the subject.

• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound
• Board member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
• Member of World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies

Specializes in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries, including acoustic neuroma, with a background in pediatric neurosurgery.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul University 's prestigious medical school
• Previously Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital
• Winner of the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

With extensive training in functional neurosurgery, Dr. Boztepe specializes in complex cases like acoustic neuroma at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Graduated from Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine in 1989
• Completed specialized training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Attended multiple Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses, including on tumors and cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, with extensive experience in cranial and spinal procedures at leading institutions.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in brain tumors, including gliomas and meningiomas
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine

Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Dr. Ceylan specializes in complex skull base procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University
• International training in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Published pioneering research on endoscopic surgery techniques

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in complex brain and nerve surgeries.

• Clinical fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery at top hospitals including Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital
• Specializes in neurovascular and neurooncology cases

Specializing in neurosurgery with extensive experience at Memorial Şişli Hospital and Bezmialem University.

• Over 16 years of experience of neurosurgery practice
• Expertise in complex brain and nerve surgeries
• Research background in brain and nerve surgery

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leader in skull base surgery – he founded Turkey's Skull Base Society and serves on the European Skull Base Society executive committee.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University under renowned neurosurgeons
• Pioneered Turkey's first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic
• Specializes in microsurgery with advanced neuronavigation techniques
• Published 110+ papers on brain and skull base tumors

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon recognized by Harper's Bazaar and Elle for his expertise in natural-looking results.

• 33 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Specializes in facial surgeries and complex reconstructions
• Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with academic experience at Medipol and Eurasia universities.

• Specialized in neurosurgery for over 22 years of experience
• EANS-accredited training in Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul
• Fluent in English for international consultations
• Currently practicing at Florence Nightingale Hospital

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Yil specializes in complex cranial cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2014
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017

Dr. Akin Akakin brings 26 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex neurovascular conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using lateral microsurgical approach
• Completed fellowship and doctorate at Florida University's Brain and Nerve Surgery department
• Published multiple articles in international neurosurgery journals
• Skilled in treating cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms

Prof. Imer specializes in acoustic neuroma treatment with advanced training in vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery at Marseille, France.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Advanced training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University