Page 2 - Best Pituitary adenoma doctors in Istanbul: TOP 38 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.

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for complex cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

Dr. Akkurt specializes in microsurgical treatments for complex brain and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain and spine tumor surgeries
• Performs advanced treatments for spinal canal narrowing
• Skilled in scoliosis surgery and spine fracture treatments

Specializes in pituitary surgery – Dr. Karkucak focuses on complex brain and spine conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery
• Skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Handles spinal fractures and peripheral nerve surgeries

34+ years specializing in pituitary adenoma surgery – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of complex brain and spine cases.

• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Assistant Professor at Medipol University Hospital
• Published 17 articles on neurosurgery outcomes
• Trained in advanced neuroendoscopy at Ghent University

Heads the Neurosurgery Department with 30 years of experience and specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including neuroendoscopy.

• 30 years of focused neurosurgery practice
• Expert in neuroendoscopy for precise, less invasive brain surgery
• Specialty training in neuro spinal endoscopy at The Free University of Berlin
• Head of Neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and AO Spine

Dr. Kamran Aghayev has performed 5,000+ successful neurosurgical procedures, including specialized treatments for pituitary adenoma. He holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Developed unique surgical techniques like the PURED method
• Specializes in complex brain and spine conditions
• Trained at Hacettepe School of Medicine and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
• Published 50+ scientific papers in neurosurgery

34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gogusgeren specializes in secured, microscope-assisted surgeries for pituitary adenoma at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Performed thousands of neurosurgical procedures with a focus on patient safety
• Strong emphasis on building long-term trust with patients
• Available to patients 24/7 for post-operative care
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, one of Turkey's leading institutions

Associate professor with specialized training in pituitary surgery at University of Wisconsin – now performing advanced procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• 14+ years of neurosurgery experience, including pituitary adenoma cases
• Visiting scholar at University of Wisconsin's renowned neurosurgery department
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital's advanced neurosurgery unit

Specializes in advanced brain tumor surgeries, including complex cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in treating brain-cerebellum tumors in both adults and children
• Skilled in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine and brain procedures
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and international neurosurgery associations

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – a minimally invasive approach for pituitary adenoma treatment at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• 23+ years of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
• Recipient of multiple scientific research awards

With 9 years in pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Baskan specializes in complex cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• PhD in neurosurgery from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Works in neurooncological surgery, including pituitary adenoma cases
• Faculty member at Biruni University’s Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Cagri Canbolat specializes in neuro-oncological and skull base surgery, focusing on complex pituitary adenoma cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Skilled in minimally invasive spinal and neurovascular surgeries
• Published multiple research papers on neurological conditions
• Member of the neuro-intensive care team
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine

30 years of experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in complex brain conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Focuses exclusively on neurosurgical procedures
• Specializes in treating pituitary adenoma cases
• Works at Medistate Hospital – a leading neurological center