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Salih Murat Imer

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Salih Murat Imer specializes in advanced neurosurgery with extensive training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques.

    • Over 30 years 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
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Baran Yil

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Baran Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and has performed 1,100+ brain tumor treatments.

    • 19 years 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
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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 specializes in brain and skull base tumors, using advanced techniques like microsurgery and awake craniotomy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Over 30 years 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
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Orkun Koban

  • 4.8 Excellent 158 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Orkun Koban specializes in complex head and neck tumors, bringing over 16 years of neurosurgical expertise to Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

    • Expert in endoscopic spine surgery and advanced age spinal diseases
    • Member of the Neurooncology Association and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa and Haseki Training and Research Hospital
    • Specializes in scoliosis and tumor disease treatments
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Omur Gunaldi

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, performing precise brain tumor operations at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

    • Neurosurgery specialist with years of dedicated practice
    • Expert in neuro-oncological surgery techniques
    • Former associate professor at a leading research hospital
    • Authored multiple children's tales, reflecting a holistic approach to patient care
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Akcakaya specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery, trained at Hannover Medical School in stereotactic techniques.

    • Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with 17+ years of neurosurgery experience
    • Fellowship-trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Germany
    • Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • Award-winning researcher with European Board of Neurosurgery certification
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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 and Functional Neurosurgery with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on advanced brain tumor treatments.

    • Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
    • Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
    • Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)
    • Visiting scientist at Maastricht University's Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Department
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Erkan Kaptanoglu

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including gliomas and meningiomas, with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cases.

    • Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
    • Performed numerous complex spinal and cranial surgeries
    • Published 65 international scientific articles
    • Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
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Musa Boztepe

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializes in brain tumor surgery with extensive neurosurgical training. Dr. Boztepe brings decades of experience to complex cases.

    • Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
    • Completed specialized courses in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Experience across multiple hospitals including Hospitalpark Darıca
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Serkan Kitis

  • 4.7 Excellent 345 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 900+ brain tumor procedures performed – Dr. Kitis is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • 15 years 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
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CyberKnife for brain tumor
$4,750 - $6,450
Tomotherapy
$7,150 - $7,150
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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 brain tumor surgery with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience at top institutions like VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
    • Published extensively on brain tumor treatments and outcomes
    • Clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
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$12,000 - $15,000
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Savas Ceylan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • 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
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$12,000 - $15,000
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Specializes in brain tumor surgery with minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

    • Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Expert in Gamma Knife surgery for brain tumors
    • Proficient in pediatric neurosurgery, including pediatric brain tumors
    • Published numerous articles on brain tumor management
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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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 14 years of neurosurgery experience
    • Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
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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 19+ years 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)
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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 is the president of the Middle East Spine Society and a leading neurosurgeon at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

    • Specialized in neurosurgery with over 15 years of experience
    • Worked at prestigious institutions like Koç University Hospital and Memorial Hospitals Group
    • Awarded the title of professor in 2021 for his contributions to neurosurgery
    • Active in many professional associations and international congresses
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Melih Uc

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Specialized in neurosurgery with expertise in brain tumors – Dr. Uc trained at the University of Wisconsin and has extensive experience in complex neurological conditions.

    • Fellowship-trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Handles brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, and cerebral hemorrhage
    • Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
    • Member of Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital team
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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, 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
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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak has 18+ years specializing in neurosurgery, with extensive research on deep brain stimulation techniques.

    • Rector of Atlas University, overseeing the neurosurgery department
    • Published 46+ international articles on brain treatments and neurostimulation
    • Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
    • Fellowship-trained at Maastricht University in neuroscience
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Brain tumor removal
$11,639.39 - $15,131.2
Radiation therapy for brain tumor
$2,000 - $4,000
Brain tumor surgery
$9,000 - $20,000
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
41 years of experienceSkull base surgeryExpert in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques for skull base tumors, with advanced training in Marseille. Former professor at Istanbul University with 68 published articles.
Turkey
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21 years of experienceComplex skull-base tumorsYale-trained cerebrovascular specialist with 1,100+ procedures. Award-winning neurosurgeon focused on skull-base techniques. Active in teaching advanced neurosurgery courses.
Turkey
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39 years of experienceComplex skull base tumorsPioneer in skull base surgery – leads Turkey's Skull Base Society. Uses awake craniotomy and microsurgical staining for precise tumor removal. Trained at top global institutions.
Turkey
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21 years of experienceComplex head and neck tumorsSpecializes in endoscopic spine surgery and complex tumor cases. Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgery associations including Neurooncology Association.
Turkey
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25 years of experienceEndoscopic skull base surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for skull base tumors. Associate professor with a background in major research hospitals.
Turkey
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20 years of experienceMinimally invasive brain tumor surgeryTrained in Germany's advanced stereotactic techniques – combines precision with minimally invasive approaches. Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals with EANS certification.
Turkey
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22 years of experienceStereotactic & Functional NeurosurgerySpecializes in advanced techniques like MRgFUS and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Board member of WSSFN and ESSFN, with extensive research in deep brain stimulation.
Turkey
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34 years of experienceComplex brain tumor casesSpecializes in gliomas and meningiomas with advanced surgical techniques. Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University and published extensively in international journals.
Turkey
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37 years of experienceComplex brain tumor casesSpecialized training in cerebrovascular and functional neurosurgery. Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association with multi-hospital experience.
Turkey
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16 years of experienceBrain tumor removalAssociate Professor with 900+ brain tumor procedures. Specializes in tumor removal and neurosurgical consultations at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
Turkey
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