Page 2 - Best Pituitary adenoma doctors: TOP 50 doctors

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu brings extensive expertise in complex neurosurgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Specializes in brain tumor removal with a focus on precision techniques
• Trained in renowned hospitals in France, bringing international experience
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical approaches
• Known for patient-centered care and compassionate treatment
• Handles complex cases requiring senior neurosurgical expertise

Prof. Uwe Kehler leads a neurosurgical team performing 350+ brain tumor operations annually at Asklepios Altona Clinic, with success rates up to 90%.

• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic and microsurgical techniques
• Over 2,000 neurological procedures performed yearly under his leadership
• European-certified in vascular neurosurgery
• Published 85+ research papers on brain tumors
• Member of top neurosurgical societies including EANS

Head of Functional Neurosurgery at Ruber International Hospital – specializes in precise, minimally invasive treatments for pituitary adenomas.

• 30+ years of experience in neurosurgery and radiosurgery
• Published 180 papers in medical journals, including 60 in high-impact publications
• Member of Executive Council of International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid

Dr. Boztepe has focused on neurosurgery with specialized training in pituitary adenomas. He brings extensive knowledge from prestigious Turkish hospitals and continuous professional development.

• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Specialized in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended multiple advanced courses on brain tumors and spinal surgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in pituitary adenoma treatments.

• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society's Neurooncology Group
• Works as Associate Professor at Private Adatip Istanbul Hospital
• Affiliated with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Prof. Ilhan Elmaci has specialized in pituitary adenomas for over 30 years, training under renowned neurosurgeons like Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil.

• Completed endoscopic skull base surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the European Skull Base Society Executive Committee
• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with specialized training in pituitary surgery – Dr. Sari practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 13 years of neurosurgical experience
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Prof. Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in pituitary adenoma treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Advanced training in Gamma Knife radiosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

20+ years of neurosurgery experience with specialized training in pituitary adenoma procedures at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Specializes in both surgery and academic research in neurosurgery

1,100+ pituitary adenoma treatments performed – Dr. Yil brings deep expertise from Yale School of Medicine and Marmara University.

• 19 years specializing in neurosurgery with a focus on pituitary disorders
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Organized international skull-base anatomy courses

1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Omur Gunaldi leads neurosurgery at Turkey's largest medical complex.

• 22+ years specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Performs 20-25 pituitary surgeries monthly with his team
• Trained at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Hospital
• Associate professor with published children's literature

1,100+ pituitary adenoma procedures performed – Dr. Akpinar specializes in neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 8 years of focused neurosurgical experience
• Skilled in complex pituitary tumor cases
• Part of Valued Med Hub's expert neurosurgery team

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with over 20 years of experience in the field.

• Holds a professorship at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage treatments

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in pituitary adenoma treatment at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed specialized neurosurgery training at Marmara University
• Holds a visiting physician stint at USC's Neurosurgery Department
• Microsurgery trained at GATA, enhancing precision in pituitary procedures
• Active administrative roles in neurosurgical societies and hospitals

Specialist in pituitary tumor surgery with research in trigeminocardiac reflex during transsphenoidal approaches. Dr. Filis brings unique expertise to delicate skull base procedures.

• Completed doctoral research specifically on transsphenoidal surgery complications
• Double fellowship-trained in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery
• Current Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute
• Skull base surgery training from LSU Health Sciences Center
• Board certified in Germany with extensive international experience

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for complex cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

Dr. Akkurt specializes in microsurgical treatments for complex brain and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain and spine tumor surgeries
• Performs advanced treatments for spinal canal narrowing
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments

Specializes in pituitary surgery – Dr. Karkucak focuses on complex brain and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery
• Skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Handles spinal fractures and peripheral nerve surgeries

34+ years specializing in pituitary adenoma surgery – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of complex brain and spine cases.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Assistant Professor at Medipol University Hospital
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgery outcomes
• Trained in advanced neuroendoscopy at Ghent University