Brain Tumor Doctors Worldwide

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

Dr. Tural Rahimli is a neurosurgeon educated at Azerbaijan Medical University (Bachelor of Medicine, 1999–2005). He completed a neurosurgery residency at Hacettepe University Hospital (2008–2014).

Clinical expertise: brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, skull base tumors, arteriovenous malformations, spinal cord tumors, pediatric neurosurgery.

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), Hacettepe University Alumni Association, Azerbaijan Neurosurgical Society, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).

Work experience: Medistyle Hospital (2014–2016); DTX Hospital (2016–2018); Baku Medical Plaza Hospital (2018–2024); Republic Diagnostic Centre (2024–2025).

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, performing precise brain tumor operations at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Neurosurgery specialist with years of dedicated practice
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery techniques
• Former associate professor at a leading research hospital
• Authored multiple children's tales, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care

Pioneered propofol use for the Wada test in China – enhancing safety and efficiency in brain tumor surgeries at Tianjin Eber Perennial Brain Hospital.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Dartmouth College
• Authored over 50 scientific articles, with 30 in international journals
• Chairman of the Neurophysiological Monitoring Group of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society
• Specializes in epilepsy, movement disorders, and sleep disorders
• Recipient of multiple prestigious grants for epilepsy research

Dr. Tural Rajabov is a neurosurgeon. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors, CNS trauma, and hydrocephalus. He also performs endoscopic skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Training: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Medicine (2010–2016). Internship in Neurosurgery, Innova Medical Centre, Tbilisi (2016–2018). Residency in Neurosurgery, Azerbaijan Medical University (2019–2024).

Professional memberships: North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and Azerbaijan Association of Neurosurgeons (ANEA). He is affiliated with Baku Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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

Dr. Cristescu specializes in brain tumor removal with precision and a patient-centered approach at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Extensive experience in neurosurgery with residency in renowned French hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Combines advanced surgical methods with compassionate care
• Dedicated to achieving excellent patient outcomes

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain tumor cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Specializes in cerebrospinal tumor surgery with over 35 years of neurosurgery experience. Currently practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Expert in aneurysm and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Winner of Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Dr. Bao Yu Hai is a chief neurosurgeon at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He received the State Council Special Allowance, which is China’s highest clinical honor. Dr. Bao specializes in complex skull-base tumors and vascular malformations. He maintains a 95% facial nerve preservation rate after total acoustic neuroma resection.

• Directs the Neurosurgical Oncology Center and sits on WFNS committees.
• Treats acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and brainstem tumors.
• Holds four national clinical patents for neurosurgical innovations.
• Contributed to four national clinical guidelines and published over 80 academic papers.

26 years of experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin specializes in complex brain and nerve conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using lateral microsurgical approach
• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Completed doctorate program at Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Specializes in brain tumor surgery with extensive neurosurgical training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of experience to complex cases.

• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Completed specialized courses in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Experience across multiple hospitals including Hospitalpark Darıca

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. 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).