Page 2 - Best Brain tumor doctors in Turkey: TOP 68 doctors

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

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with 17+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Award-winning researcher with European Board of Neurosurgery certification

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain tumors at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

Dr. Avci trained at Johns Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging – expertise that directly benefits complex brain tumor cases.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery since 2020
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a dedicated neuroscience center
• Published in multiple international scientific journals
• Experience working in Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, performing precise brain tumor operations at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Neurosurgery specialist with years of dedicated practice
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery techniques
• Former associate professor at a leading research hospital
• Authored multiple children's tales, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care

20+ years of experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin specializes in complex brain and nerve conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using lateral microsurgical approach
• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Completed doctorate program at Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain tumor cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor treatments at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Affiliated with the European Association of Radiology
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in brain and nerve surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expertise in neurosurgical procedures for brain tumors
• Practices at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
• Focuses on patient-centered care and treatment outcomes

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex brain tumor cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Teaches neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with over 20 years of experience at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in microsurgery for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Performs pituitary adenoma and vascular surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Kaner brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA
• Associate Professor with academic roles at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including AO Spine International
• Extensive experience in both brain and spinal neurosurgery

Dr. Hakan Ozalp is a brain surgery specialist with training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and international experience at the University of Insubria in Italy.

• Specialized in brain and neurosurgery since 2010
• Academic background includes roles at Mersin University and Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Fellowship training in Italy for advanced neurosurgical techniques

Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a trained neurosurgeon specializing in brain and neurosurgery, with a background from Dokuz Eylül University and Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports, including on minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Participated in advanced neurosurgical training courses, including functional neurosurgery
• Experienced in both emergency and planned neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Specializes in microsurgical treatment for brain and spine tumors at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex cases
• Focuses on preserving neurological function during surgery
• Handles both primary tumors and metastatic cases

Specialized in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, Dr. Karkucak brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Performs pituitary and spine surgeries alongside brain tumor treatments
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery for comprehensive care
• Handles spinal fractures and tumors with neurosurgical precision

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with extensive research and clinical focus on brain tumors.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery topics
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for precise tumor treatment

Specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in brain tumor treatments at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, backed by decades of neurosurgical expertise.

• 20+ years in neurosurgery, with roles from resident to professor
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award for groundbreaking research
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Best Paper Award for work on subarachnoid hemorrhage treatments