Neurosurgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has performed over 1,000 complex neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base techniques
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Member of the European Skull Base Society Executive Committee
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital with EANS accreditation
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
• Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
• Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair
• 19 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guclu has 23 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in spine and functional neurosurgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic for advanced spine techniques
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specializes in full-endoscopic spinal operations
• Published 22 international papers on neurosurgical outcomes
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries

Prof. Dr. Onur Yaman holds a patent for a spinal laminoplasty plate – a unique innovation in spine surgery. He performs complex procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 17 years of experience of experience in neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery
• Member of prestigious societies including AO Spine and Euro Spine
• Recognized with multiple best presentation awards
• Specializes in complex spine conditions and innovative techniques

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' – Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in natural-looking results at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• 33 years of experience of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Fellowship-trained in breast surgery at Portland's renowned Breast Surgery Center
• Awarded expert status by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Member of four prestigious international plastic surgery societies

Dr. Senturk specializes in neurosurgery with experience at prestigious institutions like Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and UCSF Spina Center.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital
• Expertise in complex spinal and brain conditions
• Member of Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital's neurosurgery team
• Focused on advanced surgical techniques

38 years of experience performing complex brain and nerve surgeries – Prof. Akalan specializes in epilepsy and pediatric neurosurgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Extensive experience using O-arm Imaging and intraoperative MRI for precision
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored a major neurosurgery textbook
• Specializes in epilepsy surgery, glioma treatment, and movement disorders
• Expert in advanced techniques to minimize surgical risks

Prof. Turker Kilic is the first Turkish doctor trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Specializes in spine surgeries and Gamma Knife procedures
• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Former president of Nervous System Surgery Society
• Multiple international awards for neurosurgical research

Professor Salih Murat Imer is a Gamma Knife specialist with advanced training in Marseille – performing precise neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years of experience of neurosurgery experience with Turkish Board certification
• Specialized in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery from Herne, Germany
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Yil specializes in complex cerebrovascular and spinal cases with Yale-trained expertise.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Active member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Organizes international skull-base anatomy courses

Prof. Akcakaya specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery – trained at Hannover Medical School in advanced stereotactic techniques.

• Over 20 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained in sterotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Board-certified by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in Gamma Knife procedures and deep brain stimulation
• Academic professor training future neurosurgeons

Prof. Ibrahim Ziyal brings 30 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Trained at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Member of prestigious organizations like AANS, CNS, and WFNS
• Specializes in pituitary, aneurysm, and cavernoma surgeries

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in brain tumor removal and pituitary adenoma surgery. Dr. Gazioglu completed the EANS European Neurosurgery Course. This is a top-tier training standard for surgeons in Europe. She also trained at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades in France.

• Expertise in endoscopic pituitary surgery and endoscopic lumbar disc procedures.
• Treats complex conditions like Moya-moya disease and arteriovenous malformations.
• Performs brain aneurysm repairs and brain tumor embolization.
• Studied epilepsy surgery and insular–hippocampal anatomy at Istanbul University.

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 16 years of experience – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.