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Best Brain tumor neurosurgeons: TOP 120 doctors

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Bartolome Oliver
Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Bartolome Oliver

Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience

accreditations:

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery
  • Dr. Bartolome Oliver specializes in brain tumor treatment using microsurgical operations and non-invasive radiosurgery techniques.
  • Standard treatment options include microsurgery, CyberKnife, Novalis, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • Trained at top medical institutions in Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
  • Member of the European Society of Brain Tumors Neurosurgery and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
  • Author of 150 publications and 350 reports at international medical conferences.
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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation therapy for brain tumor $15626.46 - $18751.76
Brain tumor removal $27926 - $42251
Craniotomy $22918.82 - $30211.17
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran
Neurosurgeon
39 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Gerardo Conesa Bertran

Neurosurgeon
39 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
  • Expert in brain tumor treatment, utilizing advanced surgical techniques.
  • Performs tumor resection, stereotactic radiosurgery, and chemotherapy.
  • Internationally trained in the USA and France, enhancing expertise.
  • Accomplished neurosurgeon, specializes in complex brain surgeries.
  • Member of top neurosurgical societies like EANS and SENEC.
  • Offers online consultations for global access to brain tumor care.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, providing comprehensive patient communication.
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4.7
403 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation therapy for brain tumor $15626.46 - $18751.76
Brain tumor removal $27926 - $42251
Craniotomy $22918.82 - $30211.17
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Gokalp Silav
Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
4.6
303 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Gokalp Silav

Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association
The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
  • Expert in brain tumor treatments, performing around 400 surgeries annually.
  • Utilizes advanced techniques: surgery, radiosurgery, and chemotherapy.
  • Trained internationally in the USA at top neurology institutions.
  • Membership in The Turkish Medical Association and Neurosurgical Society.
  • Consultations for brain tumor patients available online.
  • Fluent in Turkish and English, provides multilingual patient care.
  • Uses state-of-the-art neuronavigation tools like Brainlab for precise surgeries.
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4.6
303 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Craniotomy $9000
CyberKnife for brain tumor $4750 - $6450
Radiation therapy for brain tumor $3300 - $7150
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Turkey, Istanbul
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Kemal Paksoy
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Kemal Paksoy

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

Op. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.

He has published in many international and national scientific journals.

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Idris Avci
Neurosurgeon
10 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Idris Avci

Neurosurgeon
10 years of experience

Dr. İdris AVCI was born in Ordu in 1988. After primary and high school education in Germany, he graduated from Yeditepe Faculty of Medicine in 2014. In 2020, he became a specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Health Sciences University Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital (Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital). In 2022, he received "Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging" education at John Hopkins University, USA. In 2023, he completed his Health Tourism Certification from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. In the same year, he was certified as a football physician by FIFA. In 2020-2022, he worked at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic and worked as a clinical chief. Between 2022-2024, he worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group. Since 2023, he has been working at Üsküdar University as a Dr. He continues in the academic staff as an Education Officer. Since 2024, he has been working at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

Dr. İdris AVCI has worked in many clinics such as Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and has taken part in dozens of scientific meetings both in Turkey and abroad as a participant, speaker and organizer.

He has published in many international and domestic scientific journals. He has academic book chapters and editorials published by distinguished bookstores.

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Akin Akakin
Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Akin Akakin

Neurosurgeon
24 years of experience
  • Dr. Akin Akakin specializes in Brain tumor treatment, with over 20 years of expertise.
  • Treatment methods include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
  • International practice in Turkey and training from Florida University in Neuroanatomy.
  • Holds a Doctorate in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy.
  • Published articles on neurosurgery in international journals and conferences.
  • Consults patients online for Brain tumor concerns.
  • Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating effective communication.
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Brain tumor doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Brain tumor doctors in the world?

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Serdar Kahraman
Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Serdar Kahraman

Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Neurosurgical Society
The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Serdar Kahraman is a highly experienced neurosurgeon with 30 years of practice and is head of the Neurosurgery Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in brain and nerve surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopic surgery. He has an impressive list of certificates and is a member of several prestigious organizations.

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4.5
221 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Brain tumor removal $17000 - $20000
Gamma Knife $9000 - $12500
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
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Ahmet Karkucak
Neurosurgeon
5 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Ahmet Karkucak

Neurosurgeon
5 years of experience

Specializations

 

Brain Tumors

Aneurysm Surgery

Pituitary Surgery

Spine Surgery

Waist neck and back hernias

Spine Tumors

Spinal Fractures

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mustafa Bozbuga
Neurosurgeon
33 years of experience
4.2
51 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
NP Istanbul Brain Hospital

Mustafa Bozbuga

Neurosurgeon
33 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Mustafa BOZBUGA is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 30+ years of experience in Skull Base Surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular Surgery, Spine, and Spinal Cord Surgery. He is a Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and holds a degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School. He has published several scientific papers in international and national journals as well as presented at conferences.Read more
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Bodo Lippitz
Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience
4.5
123 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek

Bodo Lippitz

Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience

Prof. Dr. med. Bodo Lippitz is a specialist in the Gamma Knife treatment of benign and malignant brain tumours and of arterio-venous malformations, with 30 years of clinical experience. He has had extensive training in stereotactic and microsurgical techniques, and has been the Director of the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center, Co-Director of the Bupa Cromwell Hospital Gamma Knife Centre, and Professor of Neurosurgery at the University Aachen, and President of the European Gamma Knife Society.

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4.5
123 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife $9375.88 - $11459.41
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
Brain tumor removal $22918.82 - $31252.93
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Orhun Mete Cevik
Neurosurgeon
11 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Orhun Mete Cevik

Neurosurgeon
11 years of experience

Specializations

 

Vertebra Surgery

Cranial Surgery

Emergency Trauma Surgery

⁠Spine Surgery Instability

⁠Brain Tumors Surgery

Lumbar and Cervical Hernias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Baran Yilmaz
Neurosurgeon
19 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Baran Yilmaz

Neurosurgeon
19 years of experience

Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

 

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

 

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

 

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

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Uğur Türe
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Uğur Türe

Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Neurological Surgery
World Academy of Neurological Surgery
European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Dr. Türe developed a step-wise teaching method for utilizing the microscope and suction tube. He then presented this technique to the neurosurgical community by teaching neurosurgeons and visiting laboratories internationally. He was also President of the WFNS 16th World Congress of Neurosurgery in Istanbul, Turkey in 2017.

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4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $80000
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Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran
Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran

Neurosurgeon
22 years of experience

EDUCATION:

  • Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
  • Kültür College (1984–1988)
  • Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
  • Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

  • "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
  • "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
  • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
  • Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
  • Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
  • Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
  • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
  • Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
  • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
  • Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

  • Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
  • Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
  • Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
  • Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
  • Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
  • Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

 

 

 

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Shalom Michowitz
Neurosurgeon
Israel, Petah Tikva
Schneider Center for Children Medicine

Shalom Michowitz

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Shalom Michowitz is a famous Israeli children's neurosurgeon, doctor of the highest qualification category, head of pediatric neurosurgical department at Schneider Children’s Medical Center at Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.
 

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Murat Tiftikci
Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Adatip Hospital

Murat Tiftikci

Neurosurgeon
20 years of experience

Specialization: Neurospinal Cord and Nerve Surgery

Foreign Language : English

Date of Birth: 03.02.1974

Education :

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
Fırat University Neurosurgery Specialization (1999-2004)

Experience:


Private Adatip Hospital (2004-2013)
Private Cihan Hospital (2013-2015)
Private Adatip Hospital (2015-...)

Memberships:


Sakarya Medical Chamber
Turkish Neurosurgery Association

 

 

 

 

 

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Paul Kremer
Neurosurgeon
26 years of experience
4.8
7 reviews
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios Nord Clinic

Paul Kremer

Neurosurgeon
26 years of experience
  • Dr. Paul Kremer specializes in advanced brain tumor treatments.
  • Expert in neuronavigation, intraoperative MRI, and neuromonitoring for brain surgery.
  • Treatment options include surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
  • International practice in Germany, with training from University of Innsbruck and Heidelberg.
  • Holds significant positions including Head of Neurosurgery at Asklepios Nord Clinic.
  • Member of professional neurosurgery societies, contributing to surgical advancements.
  • Consults patients online for brain tumor concerns.
  • Fluent in German and English, facilitating diverse patient communication.
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Abuzer Gungor
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Abuzer Gungor

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

Turkish Society of Neurosurgery
Dr. Abuzer Gungor is a distinguished neurosurgeon with a focus on neuroanatomy. He is a recognized Rhoton fellow at the University of Florida and has contributed to various research publications in the field of neurosurgery. His surgical skills include procedures like Discectomy, Brain tumor removal, Removal of spinal cord tumor, Transnasal resection of tumor, Surgical removal of the brain cyst, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, and Brain Aneurysm Repair.Read more
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Naki Keles
Neurosurgeon
14 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Naki Keles

Neurosurgeon
14 years of experience

Specializations

Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ibrahim Akkurt
Neurosurgeon
14 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Ibrahim Akkurt

Neurosurgeon
14 years of experience

Specializations

Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

Brain and Spine Tumors

Spine Fracture Treatment

Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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