Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed hundreds of endoscopic spine surgeries. Dr. Kara specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the cervical and lumbar spine. He completed his medical training at Dicle University and specialized in neurosurgery at Kartal Hospital.

• Completed a clinical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Performs anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal fixation.
• Focuses on surgical methods that shorten rehabilitation time.
• Works at Central Hospital, which treats 138,000 patients annually.

Prof. Yigal Shoshan heads Neurosurgery at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in brain tumor treatment with 36 years of experience of dedicated practice.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Cleveland Clinic
• Published 50+ neurosurgery papers and conducts clinical research
• Member of prestigious societies including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Hebrew University Medical School

Dr. Shalom Michowitz is a top brain surgeon specializing in children's neurosurgery at Schneider Center for Children Medicine.

• Performs minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgeries
• Author of numerous publications in general and pediatric neurosurgery
• Lecturer at Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

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.

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Specializes in microsurgical treatment for brain and spine tumors at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex cases
• Focuses on preserving neurological function during surgery
• Handles both primary tumors and metastatic cases

Specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

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

Specialized in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, Dr. Karkucak brings focused expertise to complex cases.

• Performs pituitary and spine surgeries alongside brain tumor treatments
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery for comprehensive care
• Handles spinal fractures and tumors with neurosurgical precision

Dr. Serdar Kahraman brings over 37 years of experience of experience and has performed approximately 1,100 complex neurosurgical procedures.

• He currently heads the Neurosurgery Department at the renowned Liv Hospital Ulus.
• He is an expert in advanced techniques like neuroendoscopy and endoscopic spine surgery.
• He is an associate professor and a member of leading societies including the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
• He completed specialized training in neuro spinal endoscopy at the Free University of Berlin.

Dr. Karatay specializes in brain, cerebellum, spine, and spinal cord tumor surgeries for both adults and children at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs a wide range of pediatric neurosurgery procedures
• Skilled in deep brain stimulation surgery for neurological conditions
• Experienced in complex spine surgeries and spinal cord stimulations
• Expert in surgeries for aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas

Dr. Mehmet Besir Surme has performed approximately 1,100 procedures and specializes in complex brain tumor cases at Eskişehir City Hospital.

• 12 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome
• Published multiple scientific articles on neurosurgical topics
• Active speaker at international neurosurgery conferences

Specializes in brain and spinal tumors with extensive experience in functional neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Published 18 articles in international journals
• Experienced in both brain and spinal tumor surgeries

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery with extensive research and clinical focus on brain tumors.

• 32 publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery topics
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Completed EANS Training courses by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for precise tumor treatment

Specializes in neuro-oncological surgery with a focus on brain tumors at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital
• Published multiple studies on brain tumor treatment and outcomes
• Performs complex spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

With 34 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Gogusgeren has performed thousands of brain tumor surgeries with a focus on patient safety and trust.

• Specializes in secured surgeries under microscope from smaller incisions
• Prioritizes patient trust and post-surgery care
• Available 24/7 for patient concerns
• Training at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

Specializes in brain and cerebellum tumor surgeries for both adults and children at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery, including hydrocephalus and craniosynostosis
• Performs advanced spine surgeries for disc herniation and spinal fractures
• Skilled in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's and epilepsy
• Experienced in aneurysm, AVM, and cavernoma surgeries

Dr. Ucer trained at the University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic and holds associate professor status, bringing advanced expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with 19 years of experience of experience
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Associate professor in neurosurgery since 2021

Performed over 4,500 complex neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain tumor removal with 4K 3D imaging
• Successfully treated 400+ cases of trigeminal neuralgia with advanced techniques
• Trained at top-tier institutions including École de Chirurgie in Paris
• Expert in spinal surgeries for herniated discs and degenerative conditions

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor treatments at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Affiliated with the European Association of Radiology
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology