Page 2 - Best Craniostenosis doctors in Turkey: TOP 45 doctors

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

Dr. Bekir Tugcu, a professor in neurosurgery, specializes in craniovertebral junction surgery and complex neurosurgical cases. His extensive experience includes deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries.

• Over 33 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized in craniovertebral junction surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2013
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a prominent training hospital

Specialized in brain surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Ozalp focuses exclusively on cranial conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Ankara University
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Trained at University of Insubria in Italy

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in craniostenosis at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Completed advanced neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in European Training Course on Functional Neurosurgery

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.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with over 32 years of experience of experience in the field.

• Holds a professorship in neurosurgery at Maltepe University
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage treatments

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgical experience with exceptional success rates – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic skull base surgery
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe neurological conditions
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at Hacettepe University
• Special focus on pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies
• Published 17 articles in national and international journals

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for lumbar disc herniation at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation techniques

Dr. Akkurt specializes in complex spine and neurosurgical interventions, bringing focused expertise to craniostenosis cases.

• Specializes in brain and spine tumors
• Expert in micro-surgical techniques for spinal conditions
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and related disorders

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including craniostenosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Expert in peripheral nerve surgery

Associate professor with 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including a visiting scholar role at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with a focus on complex cases

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus – Dr. Cal focuses on complex cranial conditions in children.

• Expertise in neuro-oncological and spinal surgeries
• Published research on brain tumors and surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – Dr. Sertbas handles complex craniosynostosis cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs a wide range of pediatric neurosurgery procedures
• Expert in brain and spine surgeries for children
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Currently serves as Associate Doctor at Liv Vadistanbul

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years of experience, Dr. Baskan focuses on craniostenosis at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Works with various congenital anomalies including spina bifida
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Canbolat specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, including craniostenosis, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery
• Performs spinal minimally invasive procedures
• Expertise in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery
• Published multiple research papers on neurological conditions

45 years of experience of neurosurgical experience – Dr. Ozek focuses on complex skull base and functional neurosurgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and neuroanatomy
• Fellowships at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Dr. Gurelik specializes in neurosurgery with expertise in brain and spinal cord conditions, including craniostenosis procedures at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Graduated from Cumhuriyet University in 1989, specialized in 1997
• Performs shunt and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus
• Experienced in treating head and spine traumas
• Handles both surgical and non-surgical treatment methods