Brain Cyst Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu specializes in brain and neurosurgery with significant experience in diagnosing and treating brain cysts.

• Over 14 years of practice in neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical conditions
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery courses
• Currently practices at Atlas University Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal surgery, trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Over 37 years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former faculty member at Virginia University's Department of Brain and Neurosurgery

Specializes in skull base and craniocervical junction surgery – trained under Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and pursued advanced studies at the University of Wisconsin.

• 11 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Focused on skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery
• Participated in laboratory studies at the University of Wisconsin
• Currently practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Professor Alper Karaoglan brings over 32 years of neurosurgical experience, specializing in brain cysts at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Awarded for research on brain hemorrhage and neuroprotection
• Professor at Maltepe University’s Neurosurgery Department
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Handles both diagnosis and surgical treatment of brain cysts

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Neurosurgery specialist with extensive training and a focus on minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine conditions.

• Over 33 years of neurosurgical experience
• Member of the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published multiple research papers on neurosurgical conditions and treatments
• Expertise in treating brain cysts and related conditions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız is a neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He has more than 10 years of experience. He graduated from Mersin University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital in 2019. He has worked at Gölbaşı Community Health Center, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Karabük Training and Research Hospital, and Malatya Turgut Özal University.

His main fields include brain tumors, back and neck pain, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, head and neck injuries, and spinal stenosis. He is a member of national and international neurosurgery societies. He has an academic research background and solid surgical experience. He provides diagnosis and neurosurgical care.

Dr. Bekir Tugcu brings over 33 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul hospital
• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive academic background

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including complex cases like brain cysts, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
• Skilled in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Experienced in treating spine tumors and fractures

Dr. Ibrahim Akkurt specializes in treating brain and spine tumors with microsurgical techniques at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in microsurgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniation
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatment
• Performs surgeries for spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Dr. Keles performs endoscopic procedures for lumbar and cervical herniations at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

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

Dr. Andry Key is a leading neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center with 52 years of experience, specializing in complex brain conditions.

• Graduated from the University of Melbourne, School of Medicine
• Specialized in neurosurgery at Oxford University and the Cleveland Clinic
• Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons

Dr. Samuel Moscovici has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed neurosurgery articles over 21 years, focusing on complex brain conditions at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Highly rated for treating epidermoid cysts, schwannomas, and neurosarcoidosis
• Specializes in delicate endovascular embolization and stent placement procedures
• Practices at Israel's renowned Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Hadassah Medical Center, a leading Israeli hospital. He was fellowship-trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA for stereotactic techniques.

• Over 36 years of neurosurgical experience
• Holds a certificate from the European Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Author of more than 50 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Hebrew University Medical School

Dr. Surme specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on complex brain conditions at Eskişehir City Hospital.

• Published 10+ scientific articles on neurosurgical conditions
• Trained at Fırat University and completed a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery in Rome
• Presented research at international neurosurgery congresses
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society