Page 3 - Best Brain Cyst doctors: TOP 88 doctors

Professor Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain cyst cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery at top European institutions
• Advanced certification in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain conditions
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Founder of neurosurgery departments at leading Turkish hospitals

Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals – specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery. A distinguished neurosurgeon with extensive training in stereotactic techniques.

• 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience in top Istanbul hospitals
• Fellowship-trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Second prize winner for Best Oral Presentation at neurosurgery congress
• Expert in minimally invasive approaches for brain conditions

Dr. Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with 32 publications and extensive training at Zurich University Hospital and Maastricht University.

• Completed Neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University

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.

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu specializes in brain and neurosurgery with significant experience in diagnosing and treating brain cysts.

• Over 14 years of experience of practice in neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and The European Association of Neurosurgical Society
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical conditions
• Trained in advanced spinal surgery courses
• Currently practices at Atlas University Hospital

Associate Professor Tuncay Kaner specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal surgery, trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Over 37 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and AO Spine International
• Former faculty member at Virginia University's Department of Brain and Neurosurgery

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.

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

Dr. Anton Wohl leads the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center (since 2026). He is a neurosurgeon specializing in neuro-oncology, brain tumor surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery.

He performs complex tumor operations with intraoperative MRI and functional mapping. He also uses fluorescence guidance, neuronavigation, and awake craniotomy to help remove tumors safely and preserve function.

Accreditations: Israeli Board Certification in Neurosurgery; Israeli medical license; advanced international fellowships and training, including the Mayo Clinic (USA).

Research: author and co-author of peer-reviewed publications on glioblastoma, malignant brain tumors, radiosurgery, and experimental therapies.

Professor Alper Karaoglan brings over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, specializing in brain cysts at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Awarded for research on brain hemorrhage and neuroprotection
• Professor at Maltepe University’s Neurosurgery Department
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Handles both diagnosis and surgical treatment of brain cysts

Specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery – Dr. Filis leads the Neurosurgery Department at German Medical Institute with extensive skull base surgery expertise.

• Trained at Moffitt Cancer Center and LSUHSC in the US
• Board-certified in Neurosurgery with a focus on brain tumors
• Completed clinical fellowships in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at multiple leading hospitals

Specializes in skull base and craniocervical junction surgery – trained under Prof. Dr. M. Sedat Çağlı and pursued advanced studies at the University of Wisconsin.

• 11 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Focused on skull base, neurovascular, and craniocervical junction surgery
• Participated in laboratory studies at the University of Wisconsin
• Currently practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital

Neurosurgery specialist with extensive training and a focus on minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine conditions.

• Over 33 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Member of the Spine Society of Europa and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Published multiple research papers on neurosurgical conditions and treatments
• Expertise in treating brain cysts and related conditions

Assoc. Prof. Burak Eren specializes in neurosurgery, with extensive experience in brain and spinal cord conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in brain tumors, including endoscopic pituitary tumor surgeries
• Published multiple peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical outcomes
• Trained at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Education and Research Hospital
• Lectured internationally on spinal diseases and recurrent lumbar disc herniation

Specialized in brain and neurosurgery at Ankara University – Hakan Ozalp brings focused expertise to brain cyst cases.

• Practices neurosurgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
• Trained at Insubria University in Italy
• Lectured at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Peter Ulrich has been practicing neurosurgery since 1985 and is currently Head of Neurosurgery at Nordwest Clinic.

• Professor specializing in brain and spine microsurgery
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Previously headed Neurosurgery Departments at four German clinics
• Published papers in international medical sources

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with exceptional surgical skills – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions.

• Specializes in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base procedures
• Performs minimally invasive spine surgeries with high success rates
• Assistant Professor at Medipol University Hospital
• Published 17 articles in neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Andry Key is a leading neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center with 52 years of experience of experience, specializing in complex brain conditions.

• Graduated from the University of Melbourne, School of Medicine
• Specialized in neurosurgery at Oxford University and the Cleveland Clinic
• Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Dr. Keles performs endoscopic procedures for lumbar and cervical herniations at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Skilled in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive techniques for cervical herniations

Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Hadassah Medical Center, a leading Israeli hospital. He was fellowship-trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA for stereotactic techniques.

• Over 36 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Holds a certificate from the European Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Author of more than 50 scientific papers on neurosurgery
• Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Hebrew University Medical School