Craniostenosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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 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

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

• Over 35 years 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. Musa Boztepe brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey, including specialized training in pediatric orthopedics and neurosurgery.

• Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
• Completed advanced courses in spinal surgery and cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended numerous neurosurgery conferences and symposia
• Specialized training in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex cranial and pediatric neurosurgery, with extensive experience in craniostenosis procedures at Marmara University and Near East University.

• Supervised and attended complex cranial surgeries, including craniostenosis cases
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery topics
• Holder of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord and brain research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with over 32 years 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

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 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

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years, 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

Specializes in minimally invasive procedures for craniostenosis at Can Hospitals Turkey, with a focus on congenital anomalies.

• Trained at Izmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic brain tumor surgeries
• Uses neuronavigation for precise brain tumor removal
• Handles complex cases including hydrocephalus and head traumas

45 years 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