Best neurosurgeons: TOP 291 doctors

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Jurij Kseniuk

  • 4.7 Excellent 57 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Poland, Warsaw, Carolina Hospital
    • Specializes in surgical treatment of spinal disorders and peripheral nervous system.
    • International practice includes training in Ukraine at Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov.
    • Applies minimally invasive, classic, corrective, and pain management surgical methods.
    • Twice winner of Vexim Rebalancing Spine competition for best clinical spine case.
    • Holds certifications from Medical University of Lviv and Institute of Neurosurgery A. Romodanov.
    • Member of Polish Society of Spine Surgery and AO Spine international spine surgeons organization.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients with spinal and neurosurgical conditions.
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Herniated disc surgery
$7,250 - $9,628
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Ali Zirh

  • 4.8 Excellent 37 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
    • Expert in Neurosurgery, specializing in DBS for Parkinson's and movement disorders.
    • Internationally trained in Germany, Spain, UK, Israel, Belgium, and USA.
    • Conducted over 1,500 Neurosurgical interventions, specializing in DBS.
    • Broke Guinness World Record for largest gathering of DBS patients.
    • Holds EANS license and passed European Board of Neurosurgery Exam.
    • Recognized with awards including the Golden Palm and International Elekta Award.
    • Member of prestigious societies such as ESSFN, WSSFN, and IASP.
    • Offers online consultations for Neurosurgery patients globally.
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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
$15,000 - $19,000
High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$20,000 - $20,000
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Ertugrul Pinar

  • 4.4 Good 166 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and worked as a general practitioner in Çanakkale and Ağrı before completing his training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Marmara University. He was assigned as a specialist doctor to Şanlıurfa in 2019. In 2021, Dr. Ertuğrul Pınar transitioned to the private sector and is involved in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases.

    MEDICAL INTERESTS

    • Brain Tumors
    • Glial Tumors
    • Meningiomas
    • Brain Metastases
    • Skull Base Tumors
    • Posterior Fossa Tumors
    • Intraventricular Masses
    • Pituitary Adenoma
    • Scalp and Bone Tumors
    • Cerebral Edema
    • Cerebral Hemorrhages
    • Cerebral Vascular Aneurysms
    • Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cavernomas
    • Head Injuries
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$8,000 - $13,000
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 418 reviews
  • 49 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Bartolomé Oliver specializes in advanced microsurgical techniques.
    • Treats brain tumors, aneurysms, spinal disorders, and pituitary tumors.
    • International training in Stockholm, Zurich, Montreal, St. Louis, Pittsburgh.
    • Performs over 200 neurosurgical operations annually with high success rates.
    • Dr. Oliver is recognized for his expertise in non-invasive radiosurgery.
    • Certified in Neurosurgery by the University of Barcelona, ensuring top qualifications.
    • Member of leading neurosurgical societies like the European Society of the Brain Tumors Neurosurgery.
    • Offers remote consultations for global patients seeking neurosurgical advice.
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Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $35,000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
$26,786 - $37,500
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Zafer Orkun Toktas

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 2022 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHIR HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

    2018 - 2022, İstanbul/Turkey

    VM MEDICAL PARK PENDİK HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

    2012 - 2018, İstanbul/Turkey

    BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PARK GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

    2009 - 2011, Bitlis/Turkey

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH TATVAN STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgeon

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Brain tumor removal
$13,000 - $18,000
Trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy (adenomectomy)
$9,600 - $9,600
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $27,000
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

  • 4.7 Excellent 418 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Specializes in neurosurgical treatments for brain and spinal tumors.
    • Internationally trained in the USA and France.
    • Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
    • Director of the Institute of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre.
    • Member of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery (SENEC).
    • Offers online consultations for neurosurgical concerns.
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Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $35,000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
$26,786 - $37,500
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Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk

  • 4.6 Excellent 322 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2016 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    ACIBADEM HEALTH GROUP

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2015 - 2016, /USA

    OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2013 - 2016, Mardin/Mardin/Türkiye

    MARDIN STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2011 - 2011, /USA

    JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

    2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    HASEKİ TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialization Training

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High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
$11,000 - $11,000
CyberKnife for brain tumor
$4,750 - $6,450
Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
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Selçuk Göçmen

  • 4.6 Excellent 494 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in Neurosurgery, focusing on Gamma Knife and functional neurosurgery.
    • International training in the US and Turkey; certified in advanced neurosurgical techniques.
    • Winner of the Young Neurosurgeon Award from the German Society of Neurosurgery, 2014.
    • Trained at renowned institutes such as Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic.
    • Holds certifications in neurosurgery, Gamma Knife, and endovascular procedures.
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Spine Association.
    • Offers online consultations for patients seeking neurosurgical treatment.
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Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$6,000 - $8,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$20,000 - $28,000
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Alejandro Peiro

  • 4.7 Excellent 418 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Alejandro Peiro García is an experienced orthopedic surgeon and pediatric traumatologist. He specializes in spinal surgery, spinal deformity, early onset scoliosis, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He completed a two-year fellowship in pediatric spinal surgery at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. He has also received international training in Spain, Canada, and the USA.

    Dr. Peiro García has introduced advanced spinal surgery technologies. He has led multicenter research projects to improve the management of early-onset scoliosis. His research covers surgical simulation, growing rods, magnetic rods, and VEPTR systems. He focuses on making surgery safer and more efficient.

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Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $35,000
Removal of spinal cord tumor
$26,786 - $37,500
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Murat Dokdok

  • 4.6 Excellent 494 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Murat Dokdok is an Interventional Radiologist at the Anadolu Medical Center with expertise in Cardiovasculary Imaging, Neuroradyology, and the ability to communicate in both English and Turkish. He has an extensive educational background, having received a degree from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasha School of Medicine and professional experience from Göztepe State Hospital, Minnesota University and Harvard School of Medicine, MGH, and Acibadem Hospital.
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Brain tumor removal
$25,000 - $35,000
Stereotaxic radiosurgery
$6,000 - $8,500
Tongue cancer surgery
$20,000 - $28,000
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Akin Akakin

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. Akin Akakin is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey with over 20+ years of experience and expertise in a variety of areas including Far lateral disc surgery, Neurovascular surgery, Cerebrovascular diseases, Aneurysms, and more. He has a Doctorate Program from Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy, as well as published articles in conferences and journals.
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Orkun Koban

  • 4.7 Excellent 100 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban is a Neurology & Neurosurgery specialist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in spine surgery and the treatment of head and neck tumors. His areas of expertise also include endoscopic spine surgery, advanced age spinal diseases, scoliosis, and tumor diseases.
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Discectomy
$6,017 - $6,564
Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$9,573 - $10,393
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Melih Bozkurt

  • 4.6 Excellent 122 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2021 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2009 - 2014, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2008 - 2009, Konya / Türkiye

    KONYA MILITARY HOSPITAL

    325th Term Medical Second Lieutenant

    2007 - 2008, Agri/Türkiye

    DOĞUBAYAZIT STATE HOSPITAL

    Neurosurgery Specialist (Compulsory Service)

    2006 - 2007, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Neurosurgery Specialist

    2001 - 2006, Ankara/Türkiye

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Assistant Doctor of Neurosurgery

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Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$4,750 - $6,450
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$19,000 - $25,000
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Byung-hee Lee

  • New
  • 41 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Cheonan, RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
  • Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

    Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

    Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

    Regular member of the American Stroke Association

    Regular member of the World Stroke Society

    Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Regular member of the Intervention Society

    24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

    50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.2 Good 53 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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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Strauss Ido

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Strauss Ido is a neurosurgeon with 23 years of experience. He specializes in neurology and neurosurgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), epilepsy surgery, and treatments for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

    Dr. Strauss has published many articles in leading journals. In 2009, he received an award for outstanding research in neurosurgery. He serves as a board director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He is also a member of several major neurosurgical associations worldwide.

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Stanislaw Kwiek

  • 4.2 Good 57 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Docent Stanisław Kwiek is an eminent specialist in neurosurgery.

    Doctor Stanisław Kwiek is a graduate of the Silesian Medical Academy in Katowice. In 1995, he became a first degree specialist in neurosurgery and 3 years later completed his second degree specialisation in neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. In 1997, he was awarded a doctorate in medical sciences. A few years later, he defended his postdoctoral thesis entitled: ‘Determination of predictive factors determining the long-term outcome of patients with vestibular nerve casing operated on with retro-axial access: analyses and observations made on the basis of own surgical experience during operations performed with intraoperative multimodal monitoring of the patient's neurophysiological functions’. The paper was published in 2013 by the publishing house of the Silesian Medical University.

    He acquired his professional experience working, among others, as an assistant professor at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical University of Katowice, with which he is still associated.

    Dr Stanislaw Kwiek's professional interests include issues related to neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. He diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including discopathy.

    Dr. Stanislaw Kwiek, M.D., performs procedures in the field of:

    Spinal surgery

    Endoscopic surgery of the cervical spine - removal of a herniated disc

    SED-YESS lumbar endoscope

    Coblation - nucleotomy-discectomy, cervical segment

    PLDD - percutaneous laser disc decompression

    Dynamic stabilisation with Medtronic DIAM flexible implant

    Spinal gel implant - DISCOgel nucleoplasty

    Vertebroplasty of the thoracolumbar vertebral body

    Diagnostic blockade

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Laminectomy
$2,719 - $3,228
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$5,698 - $6,264
Foraminotomy
$4,361 - $5,664
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Turker Kilic

  • 4.3 Good 26 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Türker Kılıç, M.D., is a neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife Radio Surgery, and is the first Turkish medical doctor to have radiosurgery training at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
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Pituitary tumor surgery
$11,500 - $11,500
Brain tumor removal
$21,500 - $21,500
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Professor Onur Yaman

  • 4.2 Good 53 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

    Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

    He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$20,000 - $26,000
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,000 - $28,000
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 122 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
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    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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Transnasal resection of tumor
$15,000 - $18,000
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$4,750 - $6,450
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$19,000 - $25,000
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