Best Arteriovenous malformation doctors: TOP 59 doctors

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

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

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

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

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

Dr. Boztepe specializes in cerebrovascular surgery with focused training from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in head traumas and functional 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. Ramazan Uyar specializes in complex neurosurgery, including aneurysm and pediatric neurosurgery, at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Performed extensive spine and hernia procedures
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Holds leadership roles in neurosurgery departments

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a 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

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in arteriovenous malformations.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other prestigious hospitals
• Specialized in neurovascular surgery with extensive training in molecular medicine

900+ neurosurgery treatments performed – Prof. Elmaci specializes in vascular neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 39 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society

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. 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

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