84 Best Brain Tumor Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and targeted therapies for sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Dr. Karagoz provides treatment at a facility affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Authored over 40 research publications focusing on tumor biology and immunology.
• Former Head of Internal Diseases at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine.
• Held leadership roles in medical oncology at GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and European Head and Neck Society.

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

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical practice in Turkey. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various high-profile medical institutions, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, and Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

Specializing in neurosurgical procedures, the doctor has extensive experience in managing complex neurological conditions and providing comprehensive patient care. Having served in both private hospital systems and state-run facilities, the doctor possesses a broad clinical background in surgical interventions and neurological health management.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

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

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations, with over 24 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

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 19 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

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak has 30 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

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

• Over 23 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

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

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

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

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in treating breast, colorectal, and urogenital system cancers. Dr. Karaaslan brings clinical expertise from major institutions, including Medical Park and Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He works at a hospital affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Holds personal certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Treats complex conditions, including stage 4 colon and lung cancers.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology and Turkish Lung Cancer societies.
• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.

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

• 16 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

Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.

• Expert in surgical treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas.
• Former Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Trained in pituitary surgery at the University of Göttingen in Germany.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and EANS.

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 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)

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