Best pediatric neurosurgeons: TOP 100 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood
Gokalp Silav
  • 4.6 Excellent 307 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
    • Renowned specialist in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Dr. Gökalp Silav.
    • Focuses on brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, Spina bifida, and craniostenosis.
    • Uses advanced neuronavigation like Brainlab for precise, safe procedures.
    • International training in the USA at top neurology institutions.
    • No specific Pediatric Neurosurgery success rates mentioned in the biography.
    • Not ranked within Pediatric Neurosurgery in provided information.
    • Holds certifications not specified for Pediatric Neurosurgery.
    • Member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
    • Offers online consultations for Pediatric Neurosurgery concerns.
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Craniotomy
$13,000 - $13,000
CyberKnife for brain tumor
$4,750 - $6,450
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$3,300 - $7,150
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Alejandro Peiro
  • 4.7 Excellent 404 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Alejandro Peiro García is an orthopedic surgeon and pediatric traumatologist specializing in spinal surgery, spinal deformity, early onset scoliosis, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He has undergone extensive training in Spain and internationally, and has held a two-year fellowship in pediatric spinal surgery at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. He has implemented the latest technologies in spinal surgeries and initiated multicenter research to improve the management of early-onset scoliosis.
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$15,545 - $18,654
Brain tumor removal
$27,926 - $42,251
Craniotomy
$22,800 - $30,054
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Baran Yilmaz
  • 4.7 Excellent 42 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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Gamma Knife
$8,500 - $8,500
Pituitary tumor surgery
$15,500 - $15,500
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Kamran Aghayev
  • 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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Bekir Tugcu
  • 4.7 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
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Gamma Knife
$8,500 - $8,500
Pituitary tumor surgery
$15,500 - $15,500
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Jürgen Kiwit
  • 4.7 Excellent 17 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Germany, Berlin, Meoclinic Hospital
  • Prof. Jürgen Kiwit is a German neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Meoclinic Berlin and specializes in the treatment of spinal cord and brain tumors pathologies, blood circulation disorders, and paraplegia. He has trained in the UK and USA and is a member of various professional societies. His expertise includes glioma therapy, complicated brain aneurysms surgeries, anti-pain therapy, brain injuries differentiated therapy, and nervous system dysfunctions.

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20 top ranked Pediatric Neurosurgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Peter Ulrich
  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
    • Specializes in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Nordwest Clinic, Germany.
    • Expert in brain, spine, and microvascular pediatric surgeries.
    • International practice in Mexico, Germany, and other countries.
    • Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery with a pediatric focus.
    • EANS-certified, indicating specialized training in neurosurgical procedures.
    • Offers remote consultations for pediatric neurosurgery concerns.
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,291 - $17,618
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Pietro Mortini
  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Pietro Mortini MD is a highly experienced Italian neurosurgeon who specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He is a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University, has a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery from the University of Milan and University of Verona, and has patented a method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues. He also provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma and is a member of the Italian Society of the Cranial Base.

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Erkut Attar
  • 3 Good 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
  • Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.
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Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $80,000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$35,000 - $80,000
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Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque
  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. LEONARDO FAVIO CHAVEZ GASQUE
  • Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is renowned for his knowledge and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions, specifically related to dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He has a deep understanding of biomechanics, including those of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine.
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Ali Seydi Ozgul
  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, PARKHAYAT
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Gülyüz Öztürk
  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$6,500 - $6,500
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Brain tumor removal
$20,000 - $50,000
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Canan Yildirim
  • 4.5 Good 148 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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Brain tumor removal
$14,500 - $14,500
Pituitary tumor surgery
$14,400 - $14,400
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Sabbri Aydin
  • 4.3 Good 41 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estophia Hospital
CyberKnife
$6,000 - $6,500
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$5,000 - $5,000
Surgery for syringomyelia
$10,000 - $25,000
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Margalit Navo
  • 4.4 Good 142 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

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Shlomi Constantini
  • 4.4 Good 142 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

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Professor Shimon Rochkind
  • 4.4 Good 142 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

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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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Blanca Lopez Ibor
  • 4.6 Excellent 16 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Madrid, HM Hospitales
  • Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor is an experienced specialist in children’s hematology and oncology from Spain. She is a lecturer at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad CEU San Pablo, and is a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO. Dr Lopez Ibor has over 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating hematological and cancer disorders in children. She is also the head of two foundations that help children with severe health problems.

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Brain tumor surgery
$33,163 - $38,345
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Haluk Aydın Topaloğlu
  • 3 Good 2 reviews
  • 47 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $80,000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$35,000 - $80,000
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