Brain tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. 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.

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. 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. Samuel Moskovichi has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles on brain conditions over 21 years of experience – specializing in complex neurosurgical cases at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Highly rated for epidermoid cysts and schwannomas
• Expert in endovascular embolization techniques
• Performs stent placement for vascular brain conditions

Dr. Andrew Kaye brings 52 years of experience of neurosurgical experience to Hadassah Medical Center, with specialized training from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and Oxford University.

• He has deep expertise in complex brain and skull base tumor surgery.
• His career includes heading the Department of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital.
• He has received the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons.
• He is also an honored member of the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Jose Cohen brings extensive expertise in brain tumor treatment at Hadassah Medical Center, with a focus on innovative approaches.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in advanced brain tumor treatments
• Member of prestigious medical societies
• Published author on neurosurgical topics

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. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

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

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

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

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has developed unique surgical techniques and performed over 5,000 surgeries, including minimally invasive treatments for complex brain tumors.

• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions
• Specializes in adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Trained at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in spinal oncology
• Published over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery
• Former head of neurosurgery at Biruni University

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

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

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

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