Page 2 - Best Brain tumor doctors: TOP 109 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in brain and nerve surgery at prestigious institutions.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery guided by leading experts
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Affiliated with Turkish Neurosurgery Association’s Neurooncology Group

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in brain and skull base tumors, using advanced techniques like microsurgery and awake craniotomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, trained at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society and ESBS committee member
• Performs tumor surgeries with neuromonitorization and neuronavigation for precision
• Published 110+ scientific papers on neuro-oncology and skull base surgery

900+ brain tumor procedures performed – Dr. Kitis is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 15 years of specialized neurosurgery experience
• Expert in tumor removal and neurosurgical consultations
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer specializes in advanced neurosurgery with extensive training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience, including leadership roles at top hospitals
• Expert in vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital

Dr. Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center with over 45 years of specialized experience.

• Performed more than 900 neuro-oncology treatments
• Holds a 4.5-star patient rating
• Rated as one of Israel's top neurologists by Forbes in 2023
• Director in the neuro-oncology department at Ichilov Hospital

Dr. Baran Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and has performed 1,100+ brain tumor treatments.

• 19 years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Specializes in skull-base and cerebrovascular procedures

Specialist in endoscopic and minimally invasive neurosurgery – performs complex brain tumor procedures with less tissue disruption at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained at Cornell Medical Center and NYU Langone Health in these advanced techniques
• Specialized in pediatric neurosurgery for children with brain tumors
• Fellow of key international neurosurgery societies, including EANS and ISPN
• Performs a range of precise surgeries, including skull base and transnasal tumor resections

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 19+ years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in brain tumor treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained 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
• Academic lecturer at Eurasia University (2014-2021)

Prof. Zvi Ram leads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies – a role reflecting world-recognized expertise in complex brain surgery.

• Specializes in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for brain tumors
• Pioneering research in gene-based therapies for brain cancer
• Awarded the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative treatment approaches
• Trained internationally in image-guided neurosurgery and microsurgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery for brain and spinal cord disorders

Dr. Grossman performs complex awake brain surgeries with real-time mapping to protect critical functions. She works at Tel Aviv's leading Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Fellowship-trained specifically in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and transnasal surgery for pituitary and skull base tumors
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds research awards for novel treatments in malignant brain tumors
• Residency completed at Sheba Medical Center – Israel's largest hospital

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric and adult brain tumors, with advanced training across Europe.

• Expert in microsurgical operations for brain and spine tumors
• Recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Extensive research in neuroendoscopy and pediatric brain incidentalomas
• Member of prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Professor Itzhak Fried is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who trained at Stanford and Yale universities. He uses advanced surgical techniques to treat complex brain conditions.

• Specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional brain mapping
• Develops new methods to manage epilepsy and restore speech and memory
• Performs advanced brain surgery for both children and adults
• Teaches at UCLA and Yale while seeing patients at Ichilov Hospital

Professor Navo has performed over 100 surgeries for skull base tumors, specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic removal through the nasal cavity at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Applies endoscopic techniques for both adult and pediatric brain tumors
• Completed advanced surgical training in skull base diseases in the United States
• Performed around 70 successful surgeries specifically for meningioma
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society and Israel Neurosurgical Society

One of the world's first developers of intraoperative MRI – Prof. Kremer leads neurosurgery at Asklepios Nord with cutting-edge techniques.

• Specializes in complex brain tumors and spine neurosurgery
• Certified in special vascular neurosurgery by German Society of Neurosurgery
• Develops microsurgical techniques for tumor diagnostics and treatment
• Former senior physician at Heidelberg University Hospital

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery, trained at Hannover Medical School in stereotactic techniques.

• Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with 17+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Award-winning researcher with European Board of Neurosurgery certification

Prof. Dr. med. Bodo Lippitz specializes in Gamma Knife treatment for brain tumors, with 30 years of focus on minimal invasive techniques.

• Trained in stereotactic and microsurgical techniques in Homburg and Aachen
• Assistant Professor at Duke University, USA, enhancing his neurosurgical expertise
• Former Director of the Karolinska Gamma Knife Center, a pioneer in radiosurgery
• President of the European Gamma Knife Society, leading advancements in the field

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain tumors at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

Dr. Avci trained at Johns Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging – expertise that directly benefits complex brain tumor cases.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery since 2020
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a dedicated neuroscience center
• Published in multiple international scientific journals
• Experience working in Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia

Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.