Pituitary Tumor Surgery Doctors in Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız is a neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He has more than 10 years of experience. He graduated from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital in 2019. He has worked at Gölbaşı Community Health Center, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Karabük Training and Research Hospital, and Malatya Turgut Özal University.

His main fields include brain tumors, back and neck pain, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, head and neck injuries, and spinal stenosis. He is a member of national and international neurosurgery societies. He has an academic research background and solid surgical experience. He provides diagnosis and neurosurgical care.

Specializes in pituitary tumor surgery with extensive research and clinical experience. Currently practices at Eskişehir City Hospital Neurosurgery Department.

• Published multiple scientific articles on neurosurgical conditions
• Trained at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Speaker at international neurosurgery conferences

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery with over 35 years of experience, including complex pituitary tumor cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Expert in neuro-oncology and neurovascular surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

With 34 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery, Dr. Gogusgeren brings deep expertise in secure, microscope-guided procedures for pituitary tumors.

• Performed thousands of neurosurgical procedures
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques with smaller incisions
• Strong emphasis on patient trust and long-term care
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

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. Apak specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology with over 26 years of experience, including leadership roles at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

• Expert in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs brain and spine surgeries for children and adults, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resections. He treats cerebral aneurysms, moyamoya disease, and arteriovenous malformations.

• Performs fetal surgery for spina bifida and treatments for hydrocephalus.
• Treats brain tumors using craniotomy and CyberKnife radiosurgery.
• Manages spinal disorders including herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

Dr. Adem Yilmaz is a neurosurgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats brain tumors, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Yilmaz performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transnasal tumor resection. He works at Medistate Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation and treats 200,000 patients annually.

• Performs spinal surgery, including discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal stenosis treatment.
• Conducts intracranial interventions such as brain aneurysm repair and craniotomy.
• Treats children and adults with conditions like craniostenosis and spina bifida.
• Provides online consultations for neurosurgical evaluations.

Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive approach for pituitary tumors. Dr. Ozek combines precision techniques with extensive neuroanatomy expertise.

• 45 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of the Skull Base Surgery Society

Prof. Dr. Gulsah Bademci specializes in brain and nerve surgery with 33 years of experience, including complex pituitary tumor cases at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
• Research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine
• Holds ECFMG America Board Step 1 and EANS European Board certificates
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain tumors
• Published numerous international research papers in neurosurgery

Dr. Gokoglu specializes in brain tumor surgery with a PhD in Clinical Anatomy and postdoctoral research at Brigham Women's Hospital.

• Expertise in brain tumors, spinal diseases, and congenital nervous system disorders
• Extensive experience in neurosurgery for complex cases
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for tumor removal

Specializes in pituitary surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 37 years of neurosurgery experience
• Performs endoscopic and shunt surgeries for hydrocephalus
• Expert in treating brain and spinal cord tumors
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University