Best Moyamoya disease Doctors in Turkey — TOP 39

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in Moyamoya disease at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, bringing decades of neurosurgical expertise to complex cases.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Published extensively on brain ischemia and neurosurgical outcomes
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Current professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgeries including Moyamoya disease at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Skilled in complex cerebrovascular procedures like aneurysm repairs
• Uses advanced surgical and endoscopic techniques
• Published extensively on neurosurgery outcomes
• Works with pediatric and adult cases

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in vascular brain surgeries, including Moyamoya disease, at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in endoscopic brain surgery techniques
• Specializes in vascular operations like aneurysms and AVMs
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including Moyamoya disease, with decades of experience at top institutions like Ankara Numune Hospital and Marmara University.

• Over 34 years of experience in neurosurgery with a focus on vascular and pediatric cases
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord and brain research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 100+ scientific articles and book chapters
• Member of EUROSPINE and 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.

Prof. Dr. Ceylan has performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries, including complex cases in the sellar region, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Over 32 years of experience of experience as a professor and head of neurosurgery
• Trained in the UK under leading neurosurgeons Bernard Williams and Edward Hitchcock
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee
• Recipient of the 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Dr. Serkan Kitis has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures, including Moyamoya disease treatments, at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in complex cerebrovascular conditions
• Trained at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
• Current neurosurgery specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor specializing in neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive academic and clinical expertise.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient care
• Holds an Associate Professorship in neurosurgery since 2021

Specializes in treating complex brain and spine conditions, including Moyamoya disease, at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Published research on innovative surgical approaches

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, including advanced training in functional neurosurgery – key for Moyamoya care.

• Specialized in cerebrovascular surgery at Istanbul University
• Trained in Finland and France for advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Performs surgeries at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Akin Akakin brings 26 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex cerebrovascular conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases of the brain
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Performs advanced lateral microsurgical approaches for disc surgery

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex neurovascular surgery with over 35 years of experience of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School
• Completed neurosurgery training at IU Istanbul Medical School

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.

With over 30 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Kapici specializes in managing complex cerebrovascular cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Additional training in microsurgery and spine surgery techniques
• Currently Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and complex cerebrovascular conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital – one of Turkey's leading institutions
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Performs advanced spine surgeries including lumbar and neck hernias

Specializes in Moyamoya disease with advanced cerebrovascular surgery training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of neurosurgical expertise to Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery through Turkish Neurosurgery Association courses
• Attended specialized pediatric orthopedic meetings relevant to neurological conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association with focus on vascular disorders
• Performs both diagnostic and surgical interventions for Moyamoya

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.