Page 2 - Best pediatric neurosurgeons: TOP 87 doctors

Dr. Olgun specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, with a focus on spinal disorders and neuro-oncology. His expertise is recognized internationally through conference presentations.

• Received a Certificate of Achievement from the Ministry of Health
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Focuses on complex spinal conditions and neuro-oncology cases
• Participates in international neurosurgery conferences

Professor Shlomi Constantini leads the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – a top hospital in Israel. He specializes in pediatric brain tumors and hydrocephalus.

• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Award-winning researcher with the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including ESPN and ISPN
• Expert in congenital and neonatal brain disorders in children

47 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery – Professor Rochkind is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques and laser neurotechnologies at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and peripheral nerve microsurgery
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Uses advanced bioengineering and neuroendoscopic techniques

Over 30 years of experience specializing in pediatric neurosurgery – Dr. Kapici leads the Neurosurgery Department at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with microsurgery expertise.

• Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in complex conditions like hydrocephalus and brain tumors
• Trained in Gamma Knife and microsurgery techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Kılıç specializes in complex pediatric neurosurgery cases, including brain and spinal cord tumors, at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and nerve stimulation techniques
• Published author in neurosurgery journals
• Associate Professor title in Brain and Nerve Surgery

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and pediatric brain tumor surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health Hospital
• Associate professor with expertise in neuro-oncology
• Published author of children's literature
• Focuses on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Shao Ming pioneered propofol use for Wada tests in China, improving epilepsy surgery safety and efficiency at Dr. Eber Brain Hospital.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard and University of Texas
• Author of 50+ scientific articles, including cover feature in Journal of Neuroscience
• Chairman of Neurophysiological Monitoring Group, Chinese Neurosurgical Society
• Developed techniques for precise epileptic focus localization
• Multiple grant recipient for epilepsy research in US and China

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed over 100 skull base tumor surgeries and 70+ meningioma removals at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov – Israel's top medical center
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal through the nasal cavity
• Trained in advanced skull base surgery techniques in the US
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

Dr. Bekir Tugcu specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 33 years of experience of experience, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and complex spinal surgeries.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs epilepsy and Parkinson's surgeries
• Specializes in neurovascular and craniovertebral junction surgeries
• Associate Professor with leadership roles in neurosurgery departments

1,100+ neuro- and radiosurgeries performed – Prof. Mortini is a leading expert in minimally invasive brain and spine treatments at San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

• Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Pioneered fetal spina bifida surgery at 22 weeks gestation
• Holds a patent for tissue regeneration technology
• Visiting Professor at George Washington University

Professor Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology with subspecialty training at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive research background in pediatric neurological conditions
• Focuses on complex cases like spina bifida and hydrocephalus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Shreder has performed numerous complex spinal operations using robotic technology at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 26 years of experience of experience in pediatric and adult spinal conditions
• Specializes in robotic spine surgery for complex cases
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Hadassah and Bronx Hospital
• Active researcher with grants and publications in vertebrology
• Member of international orthopedic and vertebrology associations

37 years of experience in Pediatric Neurosurgery – Dr. Yavuz Gürer leads expertise in neurological disorders at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Former Head of Pediatric Neurology at Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital
• Specializes in childhood dystonias and inflammatory neuropathies
• Published multiple book chapters and journal articles on pediatric neurology
• Member of International Child Neurology Society

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu brings extensive expertise in general surgery with a focus on pediatric neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Participated in advanced professional trainings across Europe
• Specializes in a broad range of surgical procedures

Dr. Ahmet Oktem combines pediatric neurosurgery expertise with biotechnology research at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specializes in Arnold Chiari syndrome and pediatric Hydrocephalus
• Holds a doctorate in Biotechnology from Ankara University
• 17 years of experience of combined research and clinical practice
• Trained at prestigious Hacettepe and Ankara Universities

14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with thousands of successful brain and spine surgeries – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex pediatric cases at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Specializes in endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus
• Advanced training in neuroendoscopy from Ghent University
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures with extensive experience in pediatric neurosurgery cases.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology with 12 years of experience of medical practice
• Expert in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Published numerous clinical studies on inflammatory bowel disease
• Performs cutting-edge procedures like Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)