Best Cerebral artery aneurysm doctors in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Dr Göçmen is a certified expert in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife, with over 15 years of experience.

• Specialized training at Oregon Health and Science University and Cleveland Clinic
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Award by the German Society of Neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Neurovascular Surgery Group
• Authored over 35 papers on brain diseases and neurosurgery

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in cerebral artery aneurysms.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures at Memorial Şişli
• Trained at Bezmialem University, a top Turkish medical school
• Handles both routine and complex cerebral aneurysm cases

20+ years specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, Dr. Akakin excels in complex aneurysm treatments at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Trained in advanced neurovascular techniques at Florida University
• Specializes in far lateral and microsurgical approaches for aneurysms
• Published multiple research papers on cerebrovascular conditions
• Completed doctorate in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy

Dr. Gürhan Adam specializes in interventional radiology with extensive training and experience in treating cerebral artery aneurysms at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Completed interventional radiology fellowships at Ege University and Bursa Uludag University
• Member of Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society
• Works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading facility for neurological interventions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 30 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex skull base and neurovascular cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals on neurosurgical techniques
• Presented research at major global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgery for cerebral artery aneurysms at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with over 20 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Expert in aneurysm repairs using advanced techniques
• Skilled in treatments for AVMs alongside aneurysms
• Published research on improving surgical outcomes
• Member of multiple neurosurgical associations

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex skull base procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Pioneer in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee and other international societies
• Recipient of Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Specializes in cerebrovascular surgery with extensive training in cerebral artery aneurysm procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 30 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Completed specialized training in cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, known for advanced neurosurgical care

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in cerebral artery aneurysms at Yeditepe University Hospital.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Extensive experience in neurovascular surgery
• Worked at multiple prestigious hospitals including Haliç University and Biruni University Hospital

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery specializing in cerebral artery aneurysms – Dr. Sari combines academic expertise with clinical practice at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 20+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized training at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English and Turkish

Prof. Imer has over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in cerebral artery aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon since 1991
• Trained in advanced functional neurosurgery in Kuopio, Finland
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery topics
• Fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in Marseille
• Presented at 33 international neurosurgery congresses

Dr. Baran Yil specializes in cerebral artery aneurysm treatment, with advanced training at Yale School of Medicine under renowned neurosurgeon Murat Günel.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• Awarded Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Active in organizing neurosurgery courses and congresses

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.

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

• 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• 5 years leading Neurosurgery Clinic at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained in microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

Prof. Ilhan Elmaci trained under renowned neurosurgeon M. Gazi Yaşargil and holds leadership roles in European neurosurgery societies.

• 30+ years specializing in vascular neurosurgery and skull base procedures
• Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals
• Performs advanced microsurgery and endoscopic techniques

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in neurosurgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 6 years of experience in adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Focuses on brain tumors, cerebral hemorrhages, and vascular aneurysms
• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Rated 4.5 by patients

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex cerebral artery aneurysm cases, with extensive experience in cranial and vascular neurosurgery at top institutions.

• Over 30 years in neurosurgery, including 9 years as Head of Department at Marmara University
• Expert in microsurgical and thoracoscopic techniques for aneurysm repair
• Published 65 international papers on neurosurgery, including vascular procedures
• Recipient of multiple prestigious research awards in neurosurgery
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine international societies

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in cerebral artery aneurysm repair and brings decades of neurosurgical expertise from leading Turkish hospitals.

• Professorship at Karadeniz Technical University – among the country's top neurosurgical training centers
• Fellowship-trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital – a European leader in neurosurgery
• Published researcher on brain ischemia and innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Performs minimally invasive approaches for complex cerebrovascular cases

Specializing in neurovascular surgery with 15+ years of experience, Dr. Halil Can treats complex cerebral artery aneurysms at Atlas University Hospital.

• Expertise in microsurgical techniques for brain vascular disorders
• Published multiple research papers on cerebrovascular diseases
• Member of prominent neurosurgical societies
• Performs both open and minimally invasive aneurysm treatments

Specializes in cerebral artery aneurysm treatment, trained at the University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic.

• Neurosurgeon with expertise in brain aneurysms and cerebrovascular conditions
• Fellowship-trained in the U.S., bringing international best practices
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Formerly worked at major teaching hospitals in Istanbul