Best Arnold Chiari syndrome doctors in Istanbul: TOP 7 doctors

Ceylan Sengul specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, focusing on developmental issues and behavioral disorders.

• Expert in monitoring child development from 0-6 years
• Specializes in ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech delays
• Handles trauma-related cases including domestic violence and abuse
• Treats sleep disorders, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Provides therapy for depression, anxiety, and social phobias

Assoc. Prof. Burak Boran specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including Arnold Chiari syndrome, at Medipol University Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained at Marmara University and USC for advanced neurosurgery
• Published multiple peer-reviewed papers on spinal and cranial conditions
• Performed microsurgery training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Board Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons

Dr. Baran Yil specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with training from Yale School of Medicine.

• Training under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University
• Completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale
• Awarded the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Organizes and instructs advanced neurosurgery courses

Prof. Ahmet Oktem specializes in Arnold Chiari syndrome at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with extensive research in pediatric neurology.

• Completed medical specialization at Hacettepe University
• Holds a doctorate from Ankara University
• Research experience in pediatrics and biotechnology

Over 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex neurosurgical cases like Arnold Chiari syndrome.

• 5 years as Neurosurgery Clinic Chief at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery and spine surgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Currently serves as Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex spinal surgeries, including Arnold Chiari syndrome, with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in spinal cord injuries and regeneration
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgery research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine societies

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.