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Best Brain tumor neurosurgeons: TOP 117 doctors

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Bartolome Oliver
Neurosurgeon
48 years of experience
4.7
401 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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Gerardo Conesa Bertran
Neurosurgeon
39 years of experience
4.7
401 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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Gokalp Silav
Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
4.6
291 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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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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Umut Dogu Akturk
Neurosurgeon
16 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Umut Dogu Akturk

Neurosurgeon
16 years of experience

Dr. X has 10 years of experience in Neurosurgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital Neurology Clinic, Yozgat City Hospital, Private Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, and Emsey Hospital.

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Serdar Kahraman
Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
4.5
219 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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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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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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Baran Yilmaz
Neurosurgeon
19 years of experience
4.7
36 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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Kamran Aghayev
Neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.Read more
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Tamer Tekin
Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Tamer Tekin Practice in Göztepe City Hospital

Tamer Tekin

Neurosurgeon
17 years of experience
I am a Neurosurgeon who graduated from Gülhane Military Medicine Faculty in 1999. I have a special interest in spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, minimally invasive spine surgery, laser discectomy, spinal injections, kyphoplasty, disc replacement, spine reconstruction, spine tumours and spine infections. In my free time, I enjoy running, cycling, reading history, and spending time with my family.Read more
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Jürgen Kiwit
Neurosurgeon
33 years of experience
4.7
17 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Meoclinic Hospital

Jürgen Kiwit

Neurosurgeon
33 years of experience

accreditations:

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Dr. Jürgen Kiwit specializes in brain tumor treatment with over 25 years of experience.
  • He performs a variety of treatments: surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
  • Trained internationally in the UK (National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery) and the USA (Middlesex Hospital).
  • Head of Neurosurgery at Meoclinic Berlin, focusing on minimally invasive techniques.
  • Member of professional societies, including the German Society of Neurosurgery, ensuring up-to-date practices.
  • Consults patients online, increasing accessibility for those with brain tumors.
  • Speaks multiple languages, offering services to a broader patient group.
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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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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
4 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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Uwe Kehler
Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Germany, Hamburg
Asklepios Altona Clinic

Uwe Kehler

Neurosurgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
The International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders

Dr. Uwe Kehler is a German neurosurgeon specializing in vascular and spinal neurosurgery, with expertise in brain tumors, nerve dysfunctions, hydrocephalus, and trigeminal neuralgia. He holds a degree in general medicine from the University of Lübeck and is certified in neurosurgery and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Kehler has performed over 2,000 neurological operations and 350 cerebral tumor operations with success rates up to 90%. He is a member of several professional organizations and has written over 85 research papers.

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Evrim Metcalfe
Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Evrim Metcalfe

Radiation oncologist
26 years of experience

Experience

2021 - 2022

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2021 - 2022

Department of Radiation Oncology, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

2017 - 2020

Clinical Manager of Radiation Oncology, Neolife Medical Center

2016 - 2017

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2011 - 2016

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2011

Department of Radiation Oncology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

2008 - 2010

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Training and Research Hospital (Education Coordinator)

2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

2006 - 2008

Radiation Oncology Clinic, Samsun Mehmet Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)

2000 - 2006

Medical Faculty, Dokuz Eylül University

 

Education

2022

Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member, Professor Doctor

2022

Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Undergraduate Program, Cultural Heritage and Tourism

2021

Feyziye Schools Foundation Işık University Health Services Vocational School, Faculty Member, Associate Professor Doctor

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty Member

2017

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor Doctor

2006

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, Compulsory Service

2006

Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

 

 

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiation therapy for brain tumor $4000 - $6000
Brain tumor removal $12000 - $17000
Craniotomy $10000 - $15000
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Yu-mi Ryang
Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience
4.6
84 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Helios Hospital Berlin Buch

Yu-mi Ryang

Neurosurgeon
25 years of experience

accreditations:

AOSpine
The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

Priv-Doz. Dr. Yu-Mi Ryang is a German neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in spinal neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and vascular neurosurgery. He currently heads the Neurosurgery Department at Helios Berlin Buch and is a member of various medical organizations. Dr. Ryang is committed to advancing neurosurgery to the highest standards.

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Erol Akgul
Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience
4.5
461 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Erol Akgul

Radiation oncologist
25 years of experience

accreditations:

World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe

Professor Erol Akgül is an Interventional Neuroradiologist and a member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, European Association of Radiology, Turkish Society of Radiology, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Turkish Society of Neuroradiology, and Turkish Medical Association.

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Sabbri Aydin
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
4.3
41 reviews

Sabbri Aydin

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital
4.3
41 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife for brain tumor $5000
CyberKnife for brain tumor $6000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor $3250 - $6000
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