Page 2 - Best Cavernoma doctors: TOP 64 doctors

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' – Dr. Karacaoglan brings over 33 years of experience of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in achieving natural-looking results in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures
• Fellowship-trained in breast surgery at Portland's renowned Breast Surgery Center
• Awarded expert status by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Member of four prestigious international plastic surgery societies

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer is a seasoned neurosurgeon with over 41 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Certified in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery with advanced training in Finland and France
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic techniques
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University

As Head of the Neuro-Oncology Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center, Dr. Bokstein is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of rare brain and spinal tumors.

• Specializes in neuro-oncology, focusing on complex brain conditions like cavernoma
• Leads a dedicated clinic at Israel's premier Sourasky Medical Center
• Brings deep expertise to neurological surgery consultations

Dr. Roth is a pediatric neurosurgeon who has specialized in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery at Cornell Medical Center. He is a member of multiple prestigious international neurosurgical societies.

• Over 30 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Completes specialized fellowship at NYU Langone Health for pediatric neurosurgery
• Fellowship in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery at Cornell Medical Center, New York
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and International Federation of Neuroendoscopy
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, with a focus on neuromodulation and algology.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in numerous international and national scientific journals

30 years of experience as chief assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic – Kenan Kapici brings deep expertise in complex neurological conditions.

• 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience across leading hospitals
• Specialized training in microsurgery and spine surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

26 years of experience specializing in neurovascular surgery – Dr. Akakin focuses on complex brain conditions like cavernoma at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms
• Trained in microsurgical techniques at Florida University
• Published researcher with articles in international journals
• Performs advanced far lateral lumbar disc surgery

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex neurosurgery cases with over 35 years of experience of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in Skull Base Surgery and Neurovascular Surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated and completed post-graduation from Istanbul University

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed 70+ successful meningioma surgeries and 100+ skull base tumor removals at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques
• Trained in advanced skull base surgery in the US
• Member of North American Skull Base Society

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu brings precision and advanced techniques to neurosurgery, trained in renowned French hospitals.

• Specializes in complex brain and spine conditions
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Known for patient-centered care and excellent outcomes
• Residency completed in top French hospitals

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to cavernoma care.

• Trained at Insubria University in Italy—an international perspective on neurosurgery
• Over 34 years of experience of diverse neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Academic background combined with practical clinical application

Dr. Yang Seyeon is a neurosurgeon specializing in ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma. Dr. Yang is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital.

Dr. Yang graduated from The Catholic University and earned a Master of Medicine. Dr. Yang completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at the Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Yang served as a neurosurgery fellow at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital and worked at its Regional Trauma Center. Dr. Yang also served as a dedicated neurosurgery specialist.

Dr. Yang served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Yang also served as Head of Neurosurgery at G‑Sam Hospital.

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for brain and spine conditions, including cavernoma, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries
• Skilled in treating complex spinal conditions like scoliosis
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal canal narrowing

Dr. Karkucak specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, including cavernoma treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Extensive experience with pituitary and peripheral nerve surgeries

Dr. Samuel Moscovici specializes in complex neurological conditions like Epidermoid Cyst and Neurosarcoidosis at Hadassah Medical Center. He has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles.

• Highly rated in 6 neurological conditions
• Practices in Jerusalem at Hadassah Medical Center
• Specializes in Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Dr. Keles focuses on reducing recovery time and complications at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatments for spine fractures
• Skilled in cervical and lumbar herniation procedures

52 years of experience of experience in brain surgery – Dr. Key combines deep expertise in vascular neurosurgery with high-level leadership at Hadassah Hospital.

• Head of Neurosurgery at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Received the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Honored with a medal from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Fellowship-trained at top global centers, including Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Member of key neurosurgical associations in the U.S., Australia, and Israel