Best neurosurgeons: TOP 232 doctors

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2017 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2015 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL BIRUNI UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2010 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZM-I ALEM FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2008 - 2009, Diyarbakir/Diyarbakir/Türkiye

SILVAN DOCTOR YUSUF AZIZOGLU STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

2001 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Specialist in the Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery

- Head of Department of Neurosurgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University in 2006 - 2009

- Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association in 2007 - 2011

- Between 2007 - 2011 Istanbul University Institute of Neurological Sciences Directorate

- Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association qualification board in 2009 - 2013

- Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery between 2011 - 2013

- Head of Neurovascular Group of Turkish Neurosurgery Association in 2014 - 2015

 Medical Experience

- *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

- *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

 Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

- *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

 Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

 Medical Education

- *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

- *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

 / Istanbul / Turkey

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist

2015 - 2019, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY ATAKENT HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Specialist, Lecturer

2010 - 2015, Bolu/Bolu/Türkiye

ABANT İZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Head of Neurosurgery Department

1992 - 2010, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BEZMIALEM FOUNDATION GUREBA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Neurosurgery Clinic Chief

1987 - 1992, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HAYDARPAŞA NUMBER TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Assistant Chief of Neurosurgery

1987 - 1989, /Switzerland

ZURICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (KANTONSSPITAL)

Neurosurgery Specialist

1984 - 1987, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HAYDARPAŞA NUMBER TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Chief Assistant

1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL FACULTY

Neurosurgery Specialist

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

Prof. Yaşar Kütükçü is a neurologist with an education from Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi Medical School and University of California San Francisco. He is a member of Turkish Neurology Society, Parkinson’s Disease Society and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and specializes in Neurophysiology (Deep Brain Stimulation) and movement disorders treatment.

• 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.

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

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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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                                                                      

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.