Best Craniostenosis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 24 doctors

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

• 13 years of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Expertise in pediatric and adult craniostenosis cases
• Academic background from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive approaches

Professor Onur Yaman specializes in neurosurgery, bringing extensive expertise in treating complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• President of the Middle East Spine Society
• Former head of spine centers at leading Turkish hospitals
• Awarded the title of professor in 2021
• Actively involved in international and national neurosurgery congresses

20+ years specializing in complex neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin is renowned for his expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and advanced microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical approaches
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Handles both common and rare cerebrovascular conditions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, with special focus on skull base and neurovascular surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with advanced training from Istanbul Medical School
• Specializes in complex skull base and neurovascular conditions
• Published in peer-reviewed international neurosurgery journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgical conferences

Dr. Guclu specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – including complex cases like spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors – at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain tumor removal
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery for precise, non-invasive treatment
• Extensive research published in neurosurgical journals

Dr. Idris Avci trained in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. He also received specialized education at John Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• Former clinical chief at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group
• Currently part of the academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Has participated in numerous scientific meetings internationally

Dr. Musa Boztepe brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey, including specialized training in pediatric orthopedics and neurosurgery.

• Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
• Completed advanced courses in spinal surgery and cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended numerous neurosurgery conferences and symposia
• Specialized training in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in craniostenosis at top institutions.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other leading hospitals
• Specialized in molecular medicine, enhancing surgical precision

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 19 years of experience, specializing in complex craniostenosis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital with EANS accreditation
• Contributed to the establishment of Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both adult and pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Advanced English fluency for international patient consultations

Prof. Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex cranial conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France for specialized neurosurgical approaches
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic certification

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research and received the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Dr. Bekir Tugcu, a professor in neurosurgery, specializes in craniovertebral junction surgery and complex neurosurgical cases. His extensive experience includes deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized in craniovertebral junction surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2013
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a prominent training hospital

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.

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including craniostenosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Expert in peripheral nerve surgery

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained in micro neurosurgery at Zurich University under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil – a pioneer in the field. He now leads innovative treatments for Craniostenosis at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years specializing in neurosurgery with 110+ published scientific papers
• Trained in neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Uses advanced techniques like neuromonitorization and neuronavigation

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex cranial and pediatric neurosurgery, with extensive experience in craniostenosis procedures at Marmara University and Near East University.

• Supervised and attended complex cranial surgeries, including craniostenosis cases
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery topics
• Holder of multiple prestigious awards for spinal cord and brain research
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques
• Published extensively on neurosurgical interventions
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Prof. Ceylan has performed over 5,600+ endoscopic surgeries, including complex Craniostenosis cases, at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with 30+ years of experience
• Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery in the UK
• Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Skull Base Committee
• Recipient of the 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis, bringing expertise from academic and clinical roles at prestigious institutions.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University in 2007
• Completed neurosurgery specialization at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Published in numerous international and national journals