Best Arteriovenous malformation doctors in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in arteriovenous malformation cases.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery practice
• Works at Memorial Şişli – a leading hospital in Istanbul
• Trained at Bezmialem University and Istanbul University
• Previously served as a neurosurgery specialist at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine

20+ years specializing in neurovascular surgery – Dr. Akin Akakin focuses on complex cerebrovascular conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Published multiple research articles on cerebrovascular diseases internationally
• Performs advanced procedures for aneurysms and vascular brain disorders

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex neurovascular conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery and neurovascular procedures
• Published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgery, including AVM treatments, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• 20+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Skilled in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery

Professor Savas Ceylan brings decades of neurosurgical expertise, performing over 5,600 endoscopic surgeries – including rare cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in complex sellar region pathologies
• Pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal techniques
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Trained under leading UK neurosurgeons
• 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Award winner

Dr. Boztepe specializes in cerebrovascular surgery with focused training from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in arteriovenous malformations.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other prestigious hospitals
• Specialized in neurovascular surgery with extensive training in molecular medicine

Professor Gokhan Ertas specializes in cardiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with extensive research in cardiovascular treatments.

• Published 52 international scientific articles on cardiology
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Professor's degree obtained in 2020

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 19+ years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical experience to treating arteriovenous malformations at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery from Finland
• Advanced expertise in Leksell Gamma Knife procedures for complex cases
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

1,100+ treatments performed – Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.

• 18 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Winner of Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations

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.

900+ neurosurgery treatments performed – Prof. Elmaci specializes in vascular neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 38 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society

Specializes in cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) – Dr. Pinar handles both adult and pediatric cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Experience with brain tumors and vascular anomalies
• Works on glial tumors and meningiomas
• Skilled in managing complex cerebral hemorrhages

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgery cases, including arteriovenous malformations, with decades of experience in both clinical and academic settings.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, including vascular and spinal cases
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery topics
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Awarded multiple times for research in spinal cord injuries

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with expertise in complex vascular conditions.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized training at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Published extensively on brain and spinal conditions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on neuromodulation and algology, bringing extensive experience from Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in numerous international and national scientific journals

Specializes in neurovascular surgery with a focus on arteriovenous malformations at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Published multiple research articles on cerebrovascular diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in neurosurgery with advanced training from the University of Wisconsin – focuses on complex brain and spine conditions.

• Trained in neurosurgery at University of Wisconsin
• Expertise in brain tumors and spinal cord conditions
• Published research on minimally invasive spine techniques
• Works at Valued Med Hub Hospitals