Best Brain tumor removal doctors in Turkey: TOP 70 doctors

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Serdar Kahraman
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.

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Nejat Akalan
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 4.5 Good 463 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

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Mustafa Solak
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Mustafa Solak, M.D. is a medical doctor who graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine and has completed residencies at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital and a fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. He specializes in Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head-Neck Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Cancers. He has also worked at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

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Brain tumor removal
$14,500 - $14,500
Gokalp Silav
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 4.6 Excellent 304 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr Gökalp Silav is a highly-regarded pediatric and adult neurosurgeon with over 400 brain and spine surgeries performed annually. He specializes in brain and spine tumor removals, epilepsy surgery, and congenital conditions correction. He uses state-of-the-art neuronavigation equipment such as Brainlab to ensure precision and reduces damage to healthy tissues. He is a member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society and has trained at some of the largest neurology institutions in the world.

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$9,000 - $18,000
Umut Dogu Akturk
  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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$14,000 - $24,000
Mustafa Bozbuga
  • 4.2 Good 51 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.
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Baran Yilmaz
  • 4.7 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

    1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

    (Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

    2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

     

    Professional Memberships

    2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    2017 + Turkish Spine Association

    2018 + AOSpine

     

    Awards

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

     

    Courses and Certificates

    1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

    2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

    3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

    4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

    5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

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Kamran Aghayev
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice
  • Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.
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Tamer Tekin
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  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. Tamer Tekin Practice in Göztepe City Hospital
  • Dr. Tamer Tekin is a distinguished Neurosurgeon who received his medical degree from Gülhane Military Medicine Faculty in 1999. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of spinal conditions and treatments, with particular focus on spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, and advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Tekin specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, laser discectomy, and various therapeutic interventions including spinal injections and kyphoplasty.

    As a spine specialist, Dr. Tekin has developed significant expertise in complex procedures such as disc replacement and spine reconstruction. His practice extends to the treatment of spine tumors and infections, demonstrating his comprehensive approach to spinal care.

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Abuzer Gungor
  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Abuzer Gungor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with a focus on neuroanatomy. He is a recognized Rhoton fellow at the University of Florida and has contributed to various research publications in the field of neurosurgery. His surgical skills include procedures like Discectomy, Brain tumor removal, Removal of spinal cord tumor, Transnasal resection of tumor, Surgical removal of the brain cyst, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, and Brain Aneurysm Repair.
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Melih Ucer
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  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Doç. Dr. Melih UÇER
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    Work Address: Biruni University Hospital, Department Of Neurological Surgery, Istanbul 

    Education And Training

    Undergraduate: 1997 - 2001 Halkali High School, Istanbul, Turkey 

    Graduate:   2001 - 2007 Mersin University, School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey 

    Postgraduate: 2009 – 2014 Bakırköy Research And Training Hospital For Psychiatric And Neurological Disease, Department Of Neurological Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey 

    Observer: June-December 2017 University of Wisconsin- Department of Neurological Surgery, Madison, USA

    June-August 2020 Acıbadem University- Spine Center, İstanbul, Turkey

     

                                   

     Professional Interest: Cranial Surgery, Functional neurosurgery (used to treat movement disorders), Spine Surgery 

     

    Licensure And Certification 

     2007 June: Doctor of Medicine, Turkish Ministry of Health 

     2014 July: Neurosurgeon, Turkish Ministry of Health

     

    Employment

    2014– 2021 Neurosurgeon - Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research And Training Hospital

    2021- Neurosurgeon- Biruni University Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery

     

    Training Courses / Workshops / Meetings / Symposiums 

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    Has Participated in 18 National and International Courses, Scientific Meetings (Certified) in Neurosurgery And Spinal Surgery. 

    • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Symposium, 8-11 October 2009 Nevşehir/Turkey
    • 24th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-18 May 2010  Antalya / Turkey
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group: Basic Education Program, 3-6 July 2011 Sapanca / Turkey
    • 27th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 12-16 Apr 2013  Antalya / Turkey
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: Hands-On Cadaver Course 15-16 November 2013 Istanbul/Turkey
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Neurooncology And Neurovascular Surgery Education And Training Group: Unified Symposium. 28-29 December 2013 Istanbul/Turkey
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group: Lumbar Minimally Invasive Surgery Course. 7 Feb 2014 Istanbul / Turkey
    • 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014    Antalya / Turkey
    • Medtronic Midas Rex Workshop: Cadaver Course 23 May 2014 Istanbul / Turkey
    • Turkish Neurosurgical Society: Spine And Peripheral Nerve Surgery Education And Training Group, 26-29 June 2014 Gaziantep/Turkey
    • ISMISS Turkey 2015 Congress, 6-8 November 2015, Istanbul/ Turkey
    • Endoscopic Lumbar Surgery Comprehensive Cadaveric Course, 16-17 April 2016, Istanbul/Turkey
    • 84th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, 30 April - 4 May 2016 Chicago/Illinois
    • Istanbul Microneurosurgery Course, 26-29 January 2017,  Istanbul/ Turkey
    • Microvascular Surgery Course, December 2017, Madison/Wisconsin
    • 32th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 20-24 April 2018    Antalya / Turkey
    • 33th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 11-14 April 2019    Antalya / Turkey
    • 2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Advance Diploma Course
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    Published Abstracts And Presentations In International Scientific Meetings 

    (In Chronological Order)

     

     

    • Metastatic prostate carcinoma to the intramural extramedullary spinal compa rtment: a case report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Erhan Emel, WFNS Seoul, Korea, 8-12 September 2013
    • Radiation-Induced Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Meningioma: Case Report, Hasan Burak Gündüz, Anas Abdallah, Fatih Cesur, Erhan Emel, Betül Güler, Akın Öztürk, Melih Üçer, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
    • Mid-term Surgical Treatment Outcomes Of Intracranial Epidermoid: Experience of 15 Patients, Anas Abdallah, Erhan Emel, Akın Öztürk, Mustafa Levent Uysal, Melih Üçer, Murad Asiltürk,10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
    • Congenital Thecal Sac Defect Terminated In The Skin At L2-3: Case Report, Anas Abdallah, Akın Gökçedağ, Erhan Emel, Melih Üçer, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
    • Intradural Extramedullary Paraganglioma At S1 Level : Case Report, Anas Abdallah1, Erhan Emel, Özden Erhan Sofuoğlu, Melih Üçer, Akın Öztürk, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014
    • A Case of Intracranial Hypotension Complicated with Hydrocephalus, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 10th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Astana - Kazakhstan / 9 - 12 September 2014

     

     

    Published Abstracts And Presentations In National Scientific Meetings 

    (In Chronological Order)

     

    • Eosinophilic granuloma, case report; Baran Bozkurt, Melih Üçer, Levent Uysal, Oral Presentation. 26th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 12-16 April 2012 Antalya / Turkey.
    • Guyon’s Canal Syndrome Due to Tortuous Ulnar Artery: A Case Report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız,  28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
    • Cerebellar hemorrhage after resection of frontal meningioma.Case report, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
    • Intracranial Migration of Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Catheter, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
    • Migration of Abdominal Catheter of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt into the Scrotum, Melih Üçer, Sarper Polat, Ilhan Aydın, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
    • Armoured brain: a case of bilateral calcified chronic subdural haematoma complicating infantile hydrocephalus, Melih Üçer, Ilhan Aydın, Sarper Polat, Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
    • Long term results of the patients with lumbar stenosis who were opereted on by transspinos method, Oral presentation, Melih Üçer, Erhan Emel, Müslüm Güneş, 28th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 4-8 April 2014   Antalya / Turkey
    • Posterior comminican artery aneurysm relation with the tentorium, Oral presentation, İlhan Aydin, Oğuz Baran, Melih Uçer, Barış Küçükyürük, Necmettin Tanrıöver, 29th Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 17-21 April 2015    Antalya / Turkey
    • Anterior commissure and classification: neuroanatomical studies, Oral presentation, Serhat Şevki Baydın, Abuzer Gungor, Necmettin Tanrıover,  Melih Ucer, Oğuz Baran, Erhan Emel, Albert Rhoton Turkish Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. 8-12 April 2016  Antalya / Turkey

     

       Computer  Skills

    • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • SPSS statistical software

     

     

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Baran Yılmaz
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Dr. Baran Yılmaz is an experienced neurosurgeon and spine surgeon with over 21 years of practice. He specializes in the treatment of a variety of neurological conditions and spinal disorders. His expertise includes procedures like brain tumor removal, spinal cord tumor removal, surgical treatment of scoliosis, and herniated disc surgery. He has been recognized with the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeon award and is a member of several professional associations.
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$14,000 - $22,000
Ceylan Sengul
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • I specialize in monitoring child development (0-6 years) and treating issues such as developmental problems, aggressive behaviors, eating disorders, depression, social phobia, panic attack, addictions, mourning, psychosomatic complaints, sleep problems, school-related problems, traumas, life events, sibling rivalry, lack of self confidence, mood disorders, gender identity disorder, urinary incontinence, and body dysmorphic disorder.
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$14,500 - $14,500
Canan Yildirim
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • The doctor holds a Bachelor in Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English), is specialized in Child Health and Diseases from Hacettepe University, and has a minor in Neonatology from Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital. He has worked in Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine (Neonatogy Specialist-Assoc.), Samsun Maternity and Child Hospital (Neonatology Specialist), Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital (Neonatology Minor Assistant), Ayaş State Hospital (Child Health and Diseases Specialist), and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Research Assistant).
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$14,500 - $14,500
Erol Akgul
  • 4.5 Good 463 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

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$16,000 - $17,000
Sabbri Aydin
  • 4.3 Good 41 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estophia Hospital
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$4,250 - $11,000
Mustafa Gurelik
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Sivas, Medicana Sivas Hospital
  • Doctor graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed specialization in 1997. Experienced in working at various medical institutions, including Keskin Closed Prison Medical, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas AnadoluHospital and Malatya Gözde Hospital. Specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors, brain hemorrhages, spine diseases, head and spine traumas, pituitary surgery, shunt and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus, surgical procedures for lumbar and neck hernia, non-surgical treatment methods for lumbar and neck hernia, cerebrovascular aneurysm and carpal tunnel and other nerve congestion.
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Uğur Türe
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 3 Good 2 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
  • Dr. Türe developed a step-wise teaching method for utilizing the microscope and suction tube. He then presented this technique to the neurosurgical community by teaching neurosurgeons and visiting laboratories internationally. He was also President of the WFNS 16th World Congress of Neurosurgery in Istanbul, Turkey in 2017.

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$35,000 - $80,000
Zafer Toktaş
  • Leading doctor for Brain tumor removal
  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
  • Neurosurgeon with extensive education from Marmara University, Uludag University, and Harvard Medical School. Experienced in research, state service, and teaching. Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Neurosurgery Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association, North American Spine Society, and Nervous System Surgery Association.

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Nedret Taflan Salepci
  • 4.2 Good 5 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ISU Gaziosmanpasa
  • Dr. X is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience. He has a Medical Education from Istanbul University, specialization in Internal Medicine, and a Medical Oncology Specialization from Istanbul University's Oncology Institute. He is a member of the Medical Oncology Association, Lung Cancers Association, ESMO, ASCO and Istanbul Medical Chamber.

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