Best Arteriovenous malformation Doctors Worldwide — TOP 60

Specializes in cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) – Dr. Pinar handles both adult and pediatric cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Experience with brain tumors and vascular anomalies
• Works on glial tumors and meningiomas
• Skilled in managing complex cerebral hemorrhages

Dr. Conesa has performed over 1,100 treatments in neurosurgery and heads the Truebeam Unit at Teknon Medical Centre, specializing in minimally invasive procedures.

• Director of the Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience at Teknon
• Specializes in vascular neurosurgery for arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms
• Over 41 years of experience of experience in complex neurosurgery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and the Walter Dandy Society
• Completed specialized neurosurgery internships at leading U.S. hospitals, including Massachusetts General

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Led Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive brain procedure that reduces recovery time and risks.

• 16 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine
• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and International Neuroscience Institute in Germany
• Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness, leading Stem Cell Therapy and Neurology Department
• Authored research papers on cerebrovascular disorders and spine conditions

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with expertise in complex vascular conditions.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized training at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published extensively on brain and spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgery, including AVM treatments, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Skilled in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in vascular neurosurgery, including complex arteriovenous malformation (AVM) operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in endoscopic brain surgery techniques
• 2008 Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam 1st place winner
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery cases, including arteriovenous malformations, with decades of experience in both clinical and academic settings.

• Over 34 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including vascular and spinal cases
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery topics
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Awarded multiple times for research in spinal cord injuries

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Professor Savas Ceylan brings decades of neurosurgical expertise, performing over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries – including rare cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex sellar region pathologies
• Pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal techniques
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Trained under leading UK neurosurgeons
• 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Award winner

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in arteriovenous malformation cases.

• Over 16 years of experience of neurosurgery practice
• Works at Memorial Şişli – a leading hospital in Istanbul
• Trained at Bezmialem University and Istanbul University
• Previously served as a neurosurgery specialist at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Gokhan Ertas specializes in cardiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with extensive research in cardiovascular treatments.

• Published 52 international scientific articles on cardiology
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Professor's degree obtained in 2020

Dr. Madrid is a pioneer in non-surgical treatments for vascular conditions, leading the Vascular Institute Garcia-Madrid at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in minimally-invasive treatments for aortic aneurysms and chronic lower extremity ischemia
• Over 200 published papers on endovascular surgery
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the Goyanes Award
• Member of six international vascular surgery societies

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training from the University of Wisconsin – focuses on complex brain and spine conditions.

• Trained in neurosurgery at University of Wisconsin
• Expertise in brain tumors and spinal cord conditions
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience to treating arteriovenous malformations at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery from Finland
• Advanced expertise in Leksell Gamma Knife procedures for complex cases
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

Specialized in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health – now a leading neurosurgeon at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center. His unique focus is on cerebrovascular conditions like AVMs.

• Holds dual specialization in both neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in advanced endoscopic skull base surgery at Cornell Medical Center
• Active member of the European and International Societies of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques and contributes to major conferences