91 Best Brain Cyst Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Conesa has performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures with a focus on brain tumors in highly functional areas – a subspecialty requiring precision.

• Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon – heads the Cranial Brain Tumor Center
• Specializes in brain stem surgery and neurosurgery in consciousness
• Over 41 years' experience in minimally invasive neuroendoscopic techniques
• Trained at Massachusetts General and other top U.S. hospitals
• Member of European and Spanish neurosurgical societies

Dr. Bartolome Oliver is a pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgery, performing over 200 surgeries annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 50 years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery
• Specializes in microsurgical and robotic-assisted techniques for brain cysts
• President of the European Skull Base Society
• Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Teknon
• Author of 150+ scientific publications

Over 46 years specializing in complex reconstructive surgery – a pioneer in using 3D simulation for precise surgical planning.

• Leader of his own medical unit at Europe's top private hospital, Centro Médico Teknon
• Author of more than 150 publications in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Former President of CARS, the world's leading congress on surgical technology
• Nominated for the prestigious Rey Jaime I Award for his technological innovations

Specializing in brain and spine diseases, Dr. Ertugrul Pinar handles complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients
• Focuses on brain tumors and vascular conditions

Dr. Mustafa Sakar is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and tumor surgery. Dr. Sakar completed a corner tumor surgery observership at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He also trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Active in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Pediatric Neurosurgery group.
• Practices at Memorial Göztepe, which features AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI technology.

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.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has unique expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Dr. Elenwoke completed advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University. He also held a clinical fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology in London.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Performs robotic-assisted neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and hydrocephalus.
• Works at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

Over 16 years in neurosurgery – Dr. Pongwat Polpong led Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for minimally invasive brain procedures.

• Trained at Siriraj Hospital and the Neurological Institute of Thailand
• Specializes in spine disorders and brain conditions like cerebral cysticercosis
• Authored research papers on neurosurgery and cerebrovascular disorders
• Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness for Stem Cell Therapy and Neurology

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience at Medipol University’s Parkinson’s Center.

• Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University
• Board member of the Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
• Published 32 papers on advanced neurosurgical techniques
• Member of the World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society

Prof. Dr. Hasan Özgür Özdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on complex brain and spinal conditions.

• Over 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Published extensively on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performs pediatric neurosurgery for congenital anomalies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for brain tumors at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Over 23 years of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and cerebrovascular surgeries
• Published numerous articles on improving surgical outcomes
• Expert in Gamma Knife Surgery for brain disorders

Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research in Parkinson's and movement disorders.

• Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Published 46 international articles on deep brain stimulation
• Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
• Guest lecturer at Maastricht University and Atlas University

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.

Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a focus on neurosurgery. Specializes in brain cyst treatments with extensive training in Germany and Israel.

• Clinical Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Hannover
• Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves from Tel Aviv
• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Member of prestigious neurosurgery departments in Turkey

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

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.

Over 5,600 endoscopic brain surgeries performed – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex sellar region pathologies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 32 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Neurosurgery specialist with 16 years of experience, currently at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

• Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Previous role at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in brain and nerve surgery

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in brain cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Active in academic teaching and management since 2012