Page 4 - Best neurosurgeons: TOP 241 doctors

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife procedures
• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Former president of Nervous System Surgery Society
• Multiple international awards for neurosurgical research

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery – trained at Hannover Medical School in advanced stereotactic techniques.

• Over 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in sterotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Board-certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife procedures and deep brain stimulation
• Academic professor training future neurosurgeons

Over 27 years of experience of surgical practice – Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena leads a top neurology team at Hospital de la Familia.

• Trained in neurosurgery in Mexico City and Phoenix, Arizona
• Works alongside another expert neurosurgeon for complex cases
• Fellowship-trained in neurology and neurosurgery
• Specializes in a collaborative approach for better outcomes

Prof. Ibrahim Ziyal brings 30 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Trained at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Member of prestigious organizations like AANS, CNS, and WFNS
• Specializes in pituitary, aneurysm, and cavernoma surgeries

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with focus on spinal procedures and neuromodulation, backed by 19 years of experience at top institutions.

• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center for 19 years of experience
• Academic faculty member at Üsküdar University
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology techniques
• Published in multiple international scientific journals

Dr. Roth specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – trained at Cornell Medical Center and performs over 150 brain tumor removals annually at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health
• Member of European and International Societies of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Dual specialization in adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – Dr. Kapici combines 30 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise with specialized microsurgery training.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex spine and brain tumor cases
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

Professor Rochkind pioneers laser and bioengineering technologies in neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center, with 47 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine and peripheral nerve microsurgery
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Holds multiple patents in laser surgery and bioengineering

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with postdoctoral fellowships in the US and China
• Focuses on neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas – with 35 years of experience of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in neurovascular and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Professor training next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

Dr. Idris Avci trained at Johns Hopkins in neuroscience and neuroimaging – a rare credential among neurosurgeons. He practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery with fellowship training
• Worked in spine centers across Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia
• Published in international scientific journals on neurosurgery topics
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University teaching neurosurgery

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgery.

• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques
• Specializes in complex brain tumors and cerebrovascular pathologies
• Recipient of the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative treatments
• Trained in advanced microsurgical and image-guided techniques across Europe

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 16 years of experience – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Dr. Grossman specializes in awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping – a precise technique that preserves brain function during tumor removal at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and transnasal surgery for skull base tumors
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of international research awards for novel brain tumor treatments

Professor Shlomi Constantini has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures and holds the prestigious Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS.

• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with advanced neuro-endoscopy techniques
• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including ESPN and IFNE
• Expert in treating brain and spine tumors in children

Pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Zvi developed European guidelines and directs the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Trained at top US institutions including Medical College of Wisconsin
• Specializes in tiny-incision techniques for complex spine conditions
• Researcher in spinal biomechanics with 50+ published papers
• Member of World Neurosurgical and American Spine Associations

Dr. Zvi Lidar has performed thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Dual certified in Israel and the USA with training in the USA and Japan
• Published 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society
• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures for degenerative diseases and tumors