Page 2 - Best Brain tumor doctors in Istanbul: TOP 34 doctors

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.

Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a trained neurosurgeon specializing in brain and neurosurgery, with a background from Dokuz Eylül University and Atlas University Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports, including on minimally invasive brain surgery techniques
• Participated in advanced neurosurgical training courses, including functional neurosurgery
• Experienced in both emergency and planned neurosurgical interventions

Dr. Kaner brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center.

• Fellowship-trained in spinal surgery at UCLA
• Associate Professor with academic roles at Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including AO Spine International
• Extensive experience in both brain and spinal neurosurgery

Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Kapici specializes in complex brain tumor cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Trained in microsurgery at GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Teaches neurosurgery at Altınbaş University

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

Specializes in brain and spine diseases for both adults and children – Dr. Pinar focuses on complex brain tumors at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed neurosurgery training at Marmara University
• Expert in glial tumors, meningiomas, and skull base tumors
• Handles both adult and pediatric cases

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

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain tumors at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in neuromodulation and algology
• Academic staff member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

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

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in brain tumor treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA – a key skill for precise brain tumor removal
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California's neurosurgery department
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Associate professor title in neurosurgery since 2021

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran brings extensive neurosurgical expertise, including specialized training at the University of Southern California.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Published multiple research papers on brain and spinal conditions
• Member of the Society of Neurosurgeons
• Holds an Associate Professor title in Neurosurgery

Specializes in microsurgical removal of brain tumors – Dr Ayhan Kaya combines advanced techniques with compassionate care.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgery experience
• Expert in both benign and malignant brain tumor cases
• Trained at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each patient