Best Craniostenosis Craniostenosis: TOP 68 doctors

Dr. Bartolome Oliver is a leading specialist in craniosynostosis treatment at Teknon Medical Center with over 50 years of experience 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

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

• 46 years of experience 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. 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

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Neuroinstitut – Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona), a leading center in Europe. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has focused expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and craniovertebral junction disorders. His practice uses advanced microsurgical techniques, endoscopic skull base surgery, and robotic-assisted neurosurgery.

Education and training: MD (2007). Neurosurgery residency (MIR) at Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza. Advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University, Atlanta. Clinical training at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London. He has over 15 years of experience in complex brain and spine surgery.

Key competencies: posterior fossa decompression; brain and spinal tumors; minimally invasive spine surgery; hydrocephalus and syringomyelia. He uses advanced imaging and neuronavigation to improve safety and protect function. Accreditations: Spanish Society of Neurosurgery, EANS, and the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona. He has published scientific work and is active in international congresses.

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

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

• Over 25 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published extensively on neurosurgical interventions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

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 23 years of experience 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

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

• 42 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery – a minimally invasive approach for craniostenosis at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 24 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in endoscopic lumbar disc and cervical disc surgeries
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex cranial and pediatric neurosurgery, with extensive experience in craniostenosis procedures at Marmara University and Near East University.

• Supervised and attended complex cranial surgeries, including craniostenosis cases
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery topics
• Holder of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord and brain research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research on vagus nerve stimulation
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Prof. Ceylan has performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries, including complex Craniostenosis cases, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with 32 years of experience of experience
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee
• Recipient of the 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in craniostenosis at top institutions.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other leading hospitals
• Specialized in molecular medicine, enhancing surgical precision

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil – a pioneer in the field. He now leads innovative treatments for Craniostenosis at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 39 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery with 110+ published scientific papers
• Trained in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

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

• 16 years of experience 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

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience 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