Page 2 - Best Brain tumor doctors: TOP 109 doctors

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex brain tumor cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in pituitary adenomas – treated 4,384 cases
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery – trained at Hannover Medical School, a leading center for brain tumor treatment.

• Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals
• Fellowship in microsurgery of peripheral nerves at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Over 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

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 brain and nerve surgery at prestigious institutions.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery guided by leading experts
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Affiliated with Turkish Neurosurgery Association’s Neurooncology Group

900+ brain tumor procedures performed – Dr. Kitis is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of specialized neurosurgery experience
• Expert in tumor removal and neurosurgical consultations
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Currently practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in brain and skull base tumors, using advanced techniques like microsurgery and awake craniotomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 39 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, trained at Johns Hopkins and Zurich University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society and ESBS committee member
• Performs tumor surgeries with neuromonitorization and neuronavigation for precision
• Published 110+ scientific papers on neuro-oncology and skull base surgery

Dr. Baran Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and has performed 1,100+ brain tumor treatments.

• 21 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Specializes in skull-base and cerebrovascular procedures

Dr. Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center with over 46 years of experience of specialized experience.

• Performed more than 900 neuro-oncology treatments
• Holds a 4.5-star patient rating
• Rated as one of Israel's top neurologists by Forbes in 2023
• Director in the neuro-oncology department at Ichilov Hospital

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer specializes in advanced neurosurgery with extensive training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques.

• Over 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, including leadership roles at top hospitals
• Expert in vestibular schwannomas and skull base surgery
• Certified in full-endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Founder of the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital

Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.

26 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin specializes in complex brain and nerve conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using lateral microsurgical approach
• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Completed doctorate program at Florida University Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric and adult brain tumors, with advanced training across Europe.

• Expert in microsurgical operations for brain and spine tumors
• Recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Extensive research in neuroendoscopy and pediatric brain incidentalomas
• Member of prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain tumor cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in brain tumor treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Academic lecturer at Eurasia University (2014-2021)

Over 30 years of experience of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex brain tumor cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Teaches neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Prof. Zvi Ram leads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies – a role reflecting world-recognized expertise in complex brain surgery.

• Specializes in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for brain tumors
• Pioneering research in gene-based therapies for brain cancer
• Awarded the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative treatment approaches
• Trained internationally in image-guided neurosurgery and microsurgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery for brain and spinal cord disorders

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in brain tumor treatments at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Affiliated with the European Association of Radiology
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology