Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

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.

Dr. Ramazan Uyar is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in aneurysm surgery and cerebrospinal tumor removal. Dr. Uyar won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize from the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. He treats a wide range of pediatric and adult neurological conditions.

• Performs complex spine surgeries for lumbar and neck hernias.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and craniostenosis.
• Handles surgical repair of brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
• Works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

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.

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage surgery. Dr. Mucuoglu utilized 3D printing technology for assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and acoustic neuroma.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagus nerve stimulation surgery.
• Specialized in surgical neuroanatomy and head injury management.

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).

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal conditions like spondylolisthesis. He has held senior academic roles at Maltepe University for over 15 years. Dr. Karaoglan won the Best Paper Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Specializes in pituitary adenomas, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Received the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
• Treats complex conditions including Moyamoya disease and craniostenosis.

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He holds the official plastic surgery expert title from the Ministry of Health of Turkey. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries. He completed fellowships in the US and Turkey to refine his surgical techniques.

• Recognized as a top plastic surgeon by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines.
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Performs FUE hair transplants, rhinoplasty, and complex mommy makeovers.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.

Professor Nejat Akalan heads the neurosurgery department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He provides online consultations for complex brain conditions using insights from his 110+ scientific publications.

• Specializes in surgical treatment for pediatric epilepsy and movement disorders
• Uses intraoperative MRI and O-arm imaging to verify tumor removal
• Co-authored the textbook 'Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery'
• Consults on gliomas, pituitary adenomas, and complex spinal cord tumors
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for pediatric oncology excellence

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme is a neurosurgeon at Eskişehir City Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Surme completed an international fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery in Rome, Italy. He has authored scientific publications with over 40 citations in his field.

• Performs craniotomy, shunt surgeries for hydrocephalus, and brain cyst removal.
• Treats Arnold Chiari syndrome and spinal stenosis using surgical techniques.
• Expertise in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and spinal cord stimulation.
• Uses 3D-printed molds for customized cranioplasty procedures.

Dr. Tamer Atasever is a nuclear medicine specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Ankara Order Laboratory. Dr. Atasever held multiple professorships at the prestigious Gazi University. He is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

• Expert in radioiodine therapy and PET-CT with Gallium 68 for cancer diagnostics.
• Uses advanced nuclear imaging for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul.
• Member of the Turkey Association of Nuclear Medicine.

Dr. Mustafa Kilic is a neurosurgeon in Istanbul specializing in functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation. He performs Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. Dr. Kilic serves as an Associate Professor at Istinye University. He manages the entire surgical process from preoperative planning to device adjustment.

• Expertise in spinal cord and sacral nerve stimulation for chronic pain management.
• Performs brain and spinal cord tumor removals using stereotactic techniques.
• Treats trigeminal neuralgia using radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

Dr. Mehmet Akif Gogusgeren is a neurosurgeon at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of surgeries and specializes in minimally invasive microscopic procedures. Dr. Gogusgeren focuses on achieving results through small incisions to ensure patient safety. He practices at an ISO-accredited hospital ranked among the best in Istanbul.

• Performs brain tumor removals, discectomies, and laminectomies.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis, pituitary adenomas, and brain cysts.
• Uses stem cell therapy for MS, ALS, autism, and spinal cord injuries.
• Provides patients with direct mobile access for post-surgical peace of mind.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound for movement disorders. Dr. Tonge completed his deep brain stimulation fellowship at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spasticity, and chronic pain.

• Authored over 30 international publications and 12 medical book chapters.
• Completed the four-year training cycle of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and electrode placement for movement disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.