Page 2 - Best Acoustic neuroma doctors: TOP 67 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leader in skull base surgery – he founded Turkey's Skull Base Society and serves on the European Skull Base Society executive committee.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University under renowned neurosurgeons
• Pioneered Turkey's first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic
• Specializes in microsurgery with advanced neuronavigation techniques
• Published 110+ papers on brain and skull base tumors

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is a top plastic surgeon recognized by Harper's Bazaar and Elle for his expertise in natural-looking results.

• 33 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Specializes in facial surgeries and complex reconstructions
• Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with academic experience at Medipol and Eurasia universities.

• Specialized in neurosurgery for over 22 years of experience
• EANS-accredited training in Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul
• Fluent in English for international consultations
• Currently practicing at Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Imer specializes in acoustic neuroma treatment with advanced training in vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery at Marseille, France.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Advanced training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul University

Dr. Akin Akakin brings 26 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex neurovascular conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using lateral microsurgical approach
• Completed fellowship and doctorate at Florida University's Brain and Nerve Surgery department
• Published multiple articles in international neurosurgery journals
• Skilled in treating cerebrovascular diseases and aneurysms

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Yil specializes in complex cranial cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2014
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in acoustic neuroma surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

35 years of experience specializing in skull base surgery – Prof. Dr. Bozbuga is a renowned neurosurgeon at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Performs pontocerebellar angle tumor resection with microsurgical technique
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul Medical School

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. Roth's specific training from Cornell Medical Center focuses on endoscopic skull base surgery, the modern approach for acoustic neuroma. He works at Israel's major neurosurgery center.

• Specialized in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery
• Fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health
• Board-certified in both neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Active member of leading neurosurgery societies like EANS and ESPN
• Regularly contributes to neurosurgery research and publications

Over 33 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Tugcu specializes in complex skull base and neurovascular procedures.

• Leading authority on deep brain stimulation and minimally invasive techniques
• Associate Professor with extensive neuro-oncology fellowship training
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul teaching hospital

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 brain and neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with a focus on complex cases like acoustic neuroma.

• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical conditions
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University, a leading institution in neurosurgery
• Participated in advanced spinal surgery courses

Renowned for 52 years of experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Kaye specializes in brain and skull base tumors. He holds prestigious awards for his contributions to neurosurgery.

• Expert in surgical treatment of brain tumors and skull base surgery
• Graduated from the University of Melbourne and trained at Oxford University
• Honored with the Ronald Bittner Award by the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Received the Medal of Honor from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with extensive academic and clinical experience, currently at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgery practice in Turkey
• Received Best Paper Award from Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Honored with Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Active member of Turkish Medical and Neurosurgical Societies
• Held teaching and senior roles at Maltepe University

Trustworthy, attentive, successful neurosurgeon with over 14 years of experience of experience, high rate of success and exceptional surgical skills, providing quality neurological service for patients, successfully treating over thousands of patients suffering from many severe, complex conditions of the brain, spine and the nerves.

• Experienced in micro neurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery
• Specializes in complex brain, spine, and nerve conditions
• Holds certifications in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy
• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Filis specializes in skull base surgery – a critical skill for acoustic neuroma treatment. He leads the Neurosurgery department at German Medical Institute.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 12 years of experience of experience
• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published research on trigeminocardiac reflex in transsphenoidal surgery

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.

Specialized in brain surgery at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to acoustic neuroma cases.

• Brain and surgery specialist with training from Ankara University
• Worked at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Lectured at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine