Best Craniostenosis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 17 doctors

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. 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. 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

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

Over 5,000 successful surgeries performed – Dr. Aghayev is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with unique surgical techniques and multiple US patents.

• Specializes in treating brain diseases including craniostenosis and other complex conditions
• Developed the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations
• Published over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery

23+ years of neurosurgical experience – Dr. Ozek focuses on complex skull base and functional neurosurgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and neuroanatomy
• Fellowships at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons

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

Dr. Akkurt specializes in complex spine and neurosurgical interventions, bringing focused expertise to craniostenosis cases.

• Specializes in brain and spine tumors
• Expert in micro-surgical techniques for spinal conditions
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and related disorders

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for lumbar disc herniation at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation techniques

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

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

Melih Uc specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions like craniostenosis, with advanced training from University of Wisconsin's neurosurgery clinic.

• Experienced in treating brain and spinal cord tumors
• Trained minimally invasive techniques for neurological diseases
• Published research on minimally invasive neurosurgery

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in craniostenosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in microsurgery at GATA – Ankara Education and Research Hospital
• Visiting physician at University of Southern California's neurosurgery department
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Faculty member at Galata University's Health Sciences