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Best Brain Cyst doctors in Istanbul: TOP 52 doctors

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Ertugrul Pinar

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Specializing in brain and spine diseases, Dr. Ertugrul Pinar handles complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
    • Works with both adult and pediatric patients
    • Focuses on brain tumors and vascular conditions
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$6,000 - $8,000
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Professor Onur Yaman

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Professor Onur Yaman leads the Middle East Spine Society and specializes in neurosurgery at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Associate professor at Koç University Hospital Spine Center
    • Professor title awarded in 2021
    • Active in multiple professional associations
    • Instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
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Melih Uc

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc brings 18 years of specialist experience from top hospitals in Turkey and the US.

    • Neurosurgery specialization training at University of Wisconsin
    • Expertise in minimally invasive brain and spine procedures
    • Published researcher on advanced neurosurgical techniques
    • Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and tumors
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$8,500 - $8,500
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for brain tumors at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

    • Over 21 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and cerebrovascular surgeries
    • Published numerous articles on improving surgical outcomes
    • Expert in Gamma Knife Surgery for brain disorders
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Erhan Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with a focus on complex brain and spinal conditions.

    • Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
    • Expert in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
    • Published extensively on innovative neurosurgical techniques
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Performs pediatric neurosurgery for congenital anomalies
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Brain tumor removal
$12,000 - $15,000
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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak specializes in deep brain stimulation and functional neurosurgery at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive research in Parkinson's and movement disorders.

    • Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery
    • Published 46 international articles on deep brain stimulation
    • Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
    • Guest lecturer at Maastricht University and Atlas University
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Brain tumor removal
$11,673.09 - $15,175.01
Brain tumor surgery
$9,000 - $20,000
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery with 13+ years of experience at Medipol University’s Parkinson’s Center.

    • Trained in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University
    • Board member of the Turkish Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
    • Published 32 papers on advanced neurosurgical techniques
    • Member of the World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
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Musa Boztepe

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Dr. Boztepe brings decades of neurosurgical expertise with specialized training in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

    • 25+ years of experience treating complex brain conditions
    • Trained in cerebrovascular surgery at a leading Turkish hospital
    • Specialized in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has performed complex spinal and cranial surgeries, including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages, with extensive research in spinal cord injuries.

    • Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
    • Specializes in brain tumors, including gliomas and meningiomas
    • Published 65 international scientific articles
    • Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with a focus on neurosurgery. Specializes in brain cyst treatments with extensive training in Germany and Israel.

    • Clinical Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Hannover
    • Expertise in microsurgery of peripheral nerves from Tel Aviv
    • Over 15 years of neurosurgical experience
    • Member of prestigious neurosurgery departments in Turkey
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Savas Ceylan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Over 5,600 endoscopic brain surgeries performed – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex sellar region pathologies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • 30+ years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
    • Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
    • Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
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Brain tumor removal
$12,000 - $15,000
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Ozdogan Selcuk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in brain and nerve surgery.

    • Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
    • Held academic positions at Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital
    • Specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with a focus on brain cysts
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Serkan Kitis

  • 4.7 Excellent 346 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Neurosurgery specialist with 13+ years of experience, currently at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.

    • Trained at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
    • Previous role at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specializes in brain and nerve surgery
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Gamma Knife
$4,300 - $4,300
Brain tumor removal
$12,000 - $20,000
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Ilhan Elmaci

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 30 years of neurosurgical experience.

    • Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
    • Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
    • Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
    • Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals
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Ramazan Sari

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in brain cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurosurgery 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
    • Active in academic teaching and management since 2012
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Baran Yil

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures – Baran Yil combines extensive experience with specialized training from Yale in cerebrovascular research.

    • 18+ years in neurosurgery with deep expertise in brain cysts
    • Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
    • Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
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Gamma Knife
$8,500 - $8,500
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals – specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery. A distinguished neurosurgeon with extensive training in stereotactic techniques.

    • 15+ years of neurosurgery experience in top Istanbul hospitals
    • Fellowship-trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany
    • Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • Second prize winner for Best Oral Presentation at neurosurgery congress
    • Expert in minimally invasive approaches for brain conditions
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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain cyst cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Trained in functional neurosurgery at top European institutions
    • Advanced certification in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain conditions
    • Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
    • Founder of neurosurgery departments at leading Turkish hospitals
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Mustafa Bozbuga

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 30 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex skull base and neuro-oncology cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

    • Focuses on skull base surgery, neurovascular, and spinal cord procedures
    • Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
    • Published in multiple international peer-reviewed medical journals
    • Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School
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Akin Akakin

  • 4.4 Good 55 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Assoc Prof Akin Akakin brings 20+ years of neurosurgery expertise to brain cyst treatment, including specialized techniques from his Florida University fellowship.

    • Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
    • Fellowship-trained in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
    • Published multiple research articles in international journals
    • Performs advanced lateral microsurgical approaches
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
7 years of experienceBrain tumors and vascular conditionsSpecializes in complex brain and spine conditions, including tumors and vascular malformations. Trained at Marmara University's neurosurgery department.
Turkey
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25 years of experienceComplex spine-related brain cystsPresident of Middle East Spine Society – specializes in neurosurgery with academic leadership. Professor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.
Turkey
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19 years of experienceComplex brain cyst casesSpecializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery with US training at University of Wisconsin. Published researcher with 900+ procedures performed.
Turkey
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23 years of experienceMinimally invasive brain tumor surgeryAssoc. Professor with expertise in endoscopic brain surgery. Specializes in pediatric and cerebrovascular cases, using Gamma Knife for precise treatment.
Turkey
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19 years of experienceComplex brain cyst casesSpecializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery for brain cysts. Published researcher on neurosurgical techniques and member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
Turkey
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30 years of experienceDeep brain stimulation for Parkinson'sLeading expert in deep brain stimulation with extensive research and clinical experience. Founding member of international neurosurgery associations.
Turkey
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22 years of experienceBrain cyst managementSpecialist in deep brain stimulation and functional neurosurgery – pioneered research on surgical outcomes. Active member of multiple international neurosurgical societies.
Turkey
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37 years of experienceComplex brain cyst casesSpecializes in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques with cerebrovascular surgery training. Longstanding member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association focusing on brain conditions.
Turkey
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34 years of experienceComplex brain cyst casesExpert in complex cranial surgeries with extensive research in spinal cord injuries. Published 65 international articles and member of prestigious spine societies.
Turkey
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20 years of experienceComplex brain cyst casesSpecializes in advanced neurosurgical techniques with international training. Associate Professor at a leading Turkish hospital.
Turkey
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