Page 2 - Best Brain tumor doctors in Turkey: TOP 69 doctors

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

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with 20 years of experience 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

26 years of experience 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 35 years of experience 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

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

• Over 19 years of experience 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

Over 30 years of experience 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

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

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. 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

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

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 brain tumor surgery with over 26 years of experience 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. 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

Dr. Kaner brings over 37 years of experience 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

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

Dr. Kenan Kibici specializes in brain tumor surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing years of neurosurgical expertise.

• Graduated from GATA School of Military Medicine
• Specialized in neurosurgery at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Published multiple research papers on neurosurgery and traumatic brain injuries
• Lectures neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

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

• 32 years of experience 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

Specializes in skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgeries – areas requiring high precision.

• Completed specialization in Brain and Neurosurgery in 2015
• Worked with Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı in craniocervical junction surgery
• Participated in advanced studies at University of Wisconsin
• Performs complex surgeries at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital