Brain Tumor Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Cem Dinç is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, and spine disorders. He has expertise in skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He also treats spinal cord and spine tumors, traumatic spine disorders, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, and spinal canal stenosis.

He has worked at Medipol University Hospital since 2018. He was appointed Professor of Neurosurgery in 2020. In 2016–2017, he worked at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His focus there was skull base and vascular neurosurgery. He has more than 50 scientific publications.

Specializes in endoscopic brain tumor surgeries – Dr. Duzgun uses minimally invasive techniques at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Trained at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs brain tumor surgery with neuronavigation
• Expert in spine surgery and nerve compression
• Works at Medicalpark Hospital with extensive experience

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

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci specializes in brain, nerve, spine, and spinal cord surgery, with 33 years of experience. She trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences.

• Graduated as the fourth-ranked student from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates
• Advanced-level English speaker with awards in tennis and swimming
• Professional-level caricature artist and medical illustrator

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Dr. Abdulkerim Gokoglu combines his PhD in Clinical Anatomy with postdoctoral research at Brigham Women's Hospital for precise brain tumor care.

• Specializes in complex brain and spinal conditions
• Extensive expertise in congenital nervous system disorders
• Advanced training in trauma and aneurysm treatments
• Focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Ali Rıza Tosun is a neurosurgeon at Egemed Hospitals in Izmir. He treats spinal conditions and brain tumors, including herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and spinal cord abscesses. He works at Egemed Hospitals, which treats 100,000 patients annually and serves as a surgical hub in the Izmir region. Dr. Tosun performs cranial and spinal neurosurgery for international patients.

Dr. Hakan Seckin is a neurosurgeon at Medicana Bursa Hospital in Turkey. He performs complex neuro-oncology and spinal surgery. Dr. Seckin treats brain tumors, glioblastomas, and herniated disks. He also manages cerebral artery aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.

He works at Medicana Bursa Hospital, which has 300 beds and a staff of 100 doctors. Dr. Seckin conducts online consultations for international patients. He treats cranial conditions and spinal stenosis.

Dr. Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery with 45 years of experience at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Expert in neuroanatomy and movement disorders
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has developed unique surgical techniques and performed over 5,000 surgeries, including minimally invasive treatments for complex brain tumors.

• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions
• Specializes in adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in spinal oncology
• Published over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery
• Former head of neurosurgery at Biruni University

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

37 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gurelik specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery with subspecialty in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Performs complex procedures including pituitary surgery and hydrocephalus treatments
• Handles both surgical and non-surgical approaches for spine conditions