Best Brain tumor doctors in Turkey: TOP 68 doctors

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

Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban specializes in complex head and neck tumors, bringing over 16 years of neurosurgical expertise to Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Expert in endoscopic spine surgery and advanced age spinal diseases
• Member of the Neurooncology Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in scoliosis and tumor disease treatments

Professor Onur Yaman is the president of the Middle East Spine Society and a leading neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with over 15 years of experience
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Koç University Hospital and Memorial Hospitals Group
• Awarded the title of professor in 2021 for his contributions to neurosurgery
• Active in many professional associations and international congresses

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

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations, with over 25 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for brain tumors
• Ranked 1st in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association
• Performs complex vascular operations including aneurysm and AVM surgeries

Specializes in cerebrospinal tumor surgery with over 30 years of neurosurgery experience. Currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expert in aneurysm and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 20 years 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

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

• Over 20 years 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. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak has 18+ years 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

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

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with extensive neurosurgical training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of experience to complex cases.

• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Completed specialized courses in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Experience across multiple hospitals including Hospitalpark Darıca

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

• Over 30 years 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

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

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 14 years of neurosurgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in brain and nerve surgery at prestigious institutions.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery guided by leading experts
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Affiliated with Turkish Neurosurgery Association’s Neurooncology Group

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

• 15 years 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. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in brain and skull base tumors, using advanced techniques like microsurgery and awake craniotomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, trained at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society and ESBS committee member
• Performs tumor surgeries with neuromonitorization and neuronavigation for precision
• Published 110+ scientific papers on neuro-oncology and skull base surgery

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

• Over 30 years 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

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

• 19 years 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

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 19+ years 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)