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

Dr. Idris Avci trained in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. He also received specialized education at John Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• Former clinical chief at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group
• Currently part of the academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Has participated in numerous scientific meetings internationally

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis, bringing expertise from academic and clinical roles at prestigious institutions.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University in 2007
• Completed neurosurgery specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Published in numerous international and national journals

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

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.

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences – a pioneer in neurosurgery.

• 33 years of experience of experience in brain and nerve surgery
• Specializes in spinal canal stenosis and hydrocephalus surgeries
• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates
• Research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine
• Professional expertise includes medical illustration for surgical precision

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

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