Best Craniostenosis Doctors Worldwide — TOP 69

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

Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He specializes in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Dr. Kaya previously led a Parkinson’s disease research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He earned the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award from the Turkish Neurosurgical Society.

• Performs complex brain tumor removals and skull base surgeries.
• Treats spinal conditions including tumors, stenosis, and herniated discs.
• Completed specialized observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has unique expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Dr. Elenwoke completed advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University. He also held a clinical fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology in London.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
• Performs robotic-assisted neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like brain tumors, spinal stenosis, and hydrocephalus.
• Works at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital.

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

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

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

Dr. Necati Kaplan is an Associate Professor and neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, vascular diseases, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Kaplan holds international certification in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen. He actively publishes clinical research on vertebral fractures and cervical surgery outcomes.

• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery.
• Expertise in stem cell and exosome therapies for spinal trauma.
• Co-authored clinical series covering 271 lumbar microdiscectomies and 200 cervical surgeries.
• Completed training in advanced neuroendoscopy and the keyhole surgical concept.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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. 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

Prof. Imer brings over 41 years of experience 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

26 years of experience 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

Dr. Bokstein is the head of the Neurooncology Clinic at the renowned Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Leads a dedicated clinic within a top-tier hospital
• Possesses deep expertise in complex cranial conditions
• Access to advanced hospital neurosurgical and oncology teams
• Focuses on integrated, multidisciplinary patient care