Best Craniostenosis doctors: TOP 51 doctors

Over 1,100 procedures performed with 3D virtual planning – a technology Dr. Herrero pioneered for enhanced precision.

• 44 years of clinical and academic experience in plastic surgery
• Founder of the computer-assisted surgery company, Alma IT Systems
• Former President of the international Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) congress
• His practice at Teknon Medical Center includes specialized facial and reconstructive surgery
• Author of 150+ publications and a recognized global speaker

Dr. Bartolome Oliver is a leading specialist in craniosynostosis treatment at Teknon Medical Center with over 40 years of neurosurgery experience.

• Director of the Teknon Neurosurgery Institute and Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit
• Performed over 900 procedures with expertise in minimally invasive techniques
• International training at Karolinska Institute and Montreal Neurological Institute
• President of the European Skull Base Society

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in craniostenosis.

• 13 years of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Expertise in pediatric and adult craniostenosis cases
• Academic background from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive approaches

Dr. Conesa specializes in complex neurosurgery cases, including craniostenosis, at Centro Médico Teknon. His expertise spans brain and spinal cord surgeries.

• Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Develops augmented reality platforms for brain surgery

Professor Onur Yaman specializes in neurosurgery, bringing extensive expertise in treating complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• President of the Middle East Spine Society
• Former head of spine centers at leading Turkish hospitals
• Awarded the title of professor in 2021
• Actively involved in international and national neurosurgery congresses

20+ years specializing in complex neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin is renowned for his expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and advanced microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical approaches
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Handles both common and rare cerebrovascular conditions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, with special focus on skull base and neurovascular surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with advanced training from Istanbul Medical School
• Specializes in complex skull base and neurovascular conditions
• Published in peer-reviewed international neurosurgery journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgical conferences

Melih Uc specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions like craniostenosis, with advanced training from University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic.

• Experienced in treating brain and spinal cord tumors
• Trained minimally invasive techniques for neurological diseases
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgery

Dr. Guclu specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – including complex cases like spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors – at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain tumor removal
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery for precise, non-invasive treatment
• Extensive research published in neurosurgical journals

Dr. Idris Avci trained in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. He also received specialized education at John Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• Former clinical chief at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group
• Currently part of the academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Has participated in numerous scientific meetings internationally

Head of Functional Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery at Ruber International Hospital with 180+ publications and international training at leading centers like La Timone and Karolinska.

• 30+ years specializing in complex neurosurgical cases
• Member of International Society of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Executive Council
• Honorary Professor at Autonomous University of Madrid
• Recipient of National Medical Prize in neurosurgery

Dr. Alexandru Cristescu brings precision and compassionate care to neurosurgery, trained in France's renowned hospitals.

• Specializes in brain tumor removal and spinal surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Known for a patient-centered approach to treatment
• Combines advanced surgical methods with tailored care plans

Dr. Musa Boztepe brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey, including specialized training in pediatric orthopedics and neurosurgery.

• Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
• Completed advanced courses in spinal surgery and cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended numerous neurosurgery conferences and symposia
• Specialized training in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 19 years of experience, specializing in complex craniostenosis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital with EANS accreditation
• Contributed to the establishment of Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both adult and pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Advanced English fluency for international patient consultations

Prof. Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex cranial conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France for specialized neurosurgical approaches
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic certification

Dr. Bekir Tugcu, a professor in neurosurgery, specializes in craniovertebral junction surgery and complex neurosurgical cases. His extensive experience includes deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized in craniovertebral junction surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2013
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a prominent training hospital

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research and received the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

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. Mucuoglu specializes in craniostenosis at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Completed advanced neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in European Training Course on Functional Neurosurgery

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including craniostenosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Expert in peripheral nerve surgery