Craniostenosis Doctors Worldwide

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 33 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

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for lumbar disc herniation at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation techniques

Dr. Akkurt specializes in complex spine and neurosurgical interventions, bringing focused expertise to craniostenosis cases.

• Specializes in brain and spine tumors
• Expert in micro-surgical techniques for spinal conditions
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and related disorders

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

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 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

26 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

Dr. Karim Noe Zamora Amezcua is a neurosurgeon at GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery in Guadalajara. He treats conditions of the brain and spine in adults and children. Dr. Zamora Amezcua performs vascular neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He practices at a clinic that manages approximately 700 patients annually.

• Treats brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and acoustic neuromas.
• Manages vascular conditions including cerebral aneurysms and Moyamoya disease.
• Performs surgery for pediatric cases such as craniostenosis and pediatric brain tumors.
• Treats spinal disorders including herniated disks, cysts, and spinal stenosis.

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Over 4,500 complex cranial and spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, specializing in advanced techniques.

• Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery with 4K 3D imaging technology
• Successfully treated 400+ trigeminal neuralgia cases with innovative methods
• Trained at top-tier institutions including the Brain Institute at the University of Florida
• Expert in both anterior and posterior spinal surgery techniques

Associate professor with 19 years of neurosurgery experience, including a visiting scholar role at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with a focus on complex cases

Dr. Marcelo Amato is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in São Paulo. He focuses on endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his MD in 2004 and completed neurosurgery residency in 2009 at FMRP‑USP. He holds a PhD in Neurosurgery/Clinical Surgery. He is a specialist in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery recognized by the Brazilian Neurosurgery and Spine societies and the Brazilian Medical Association. CRM‑SP 116,579; RQE 29,417.

He has worked in endoscopic spine surgery since 2013. His work includes clinical care, teaching, and research. He teaches courses. He is a collaborator at the University Hospital (FMRP‑USP) and is director of Amato Hospital Day. His website reports over 2,100 spine surgeries and over 1,600 pediatric neurosurgeries up to 2021, and over 97% satisfaction in endoscopic cases (Macnab). At the São Paulo Air Force Hospital (2010–2018), he helped rebuild the neurosurgery service and performed more than 250 high‑complexity procedures.

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years, Dr. Baskan focuses on craniostenosis at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Works with various congenital anomalies including spina bifida
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Filis specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery with extensive training in skull base surgery – a critical skill for Craniostenosis cases at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 12 years of experience
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC
• Current Head of Neurosurgery at German Medical Institute
• Expert in both pediatric and adult neurosurgical cases

Dr. Teyyub Hesenov specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training in cranial base and endoscopic skull base surgery, treating complex cases at Melhem International Hospital.

• Trained at Marmara University and Dokuz Eylul University in Turkey
• Participated in specialized cadaver courses for cranial base surgery
• Contributor to international neurosurgery research and publications
• Former assistant at prestigious Medical Park hospitals in Istanbul