Best Craniostenosis Doctors in Turkey — TOP 42

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.

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published extensively on neurosurgical interventions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery – a minimally invasive approach for craniostenosis at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc and cervical disc surgeries
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in craniostenosis.

• 16 years of experience of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Expertise in pediatric and adult craniostenosis cases
• Academic background from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive approaches

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex craniostenosis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital with EANS accreditation
• Contributed to the establishment of Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both adult and pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Advanced English fluency for international patient consultations

Prof. Imer brings over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex cranial conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France for specialized neurosurgical approaches
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic certification

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research on vagus nerve stimulation
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research and received the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

26 years of experience specializing in complex neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin is renowned for his expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and advanced microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical approaches
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Handles both common and rare cerebrovascular conditions

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, with special focus on skull base and neurovascular surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with advanced training from Istanbul Medical School
• Specializes in complex skull base and neurovascular conditions
• Published in peer-reviewed international neurosurgery journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgical conferences