Page 2 - Best Pituitary adenoma Pituitary adenoma in Istanbul: TOP 40 doctors

1,100+ pituitary tumor surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Omur Gunaldi leads neurosurgery at Turkey's largest medical complex.

• 25 years of experience specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery
• Head of Neurosurgery at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Performs 20-25 pituitary surgeries monthly with his team
• Trained at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Hospital
• Associate professor with published children's literature

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.

Op. Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgeon with over 25 years in spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures on the cervical and lumbar spine. His work includes anterior discectomy, nucleoplasty, and spinal instrumentation and fixation. He graduated from Dicle University. He completed neurosurgery training at Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also finished an internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.

He has performed hundreds of advanced spine operations. He aims for fast recovery and shorter rehab. He stays active in courses and conferences. He uses current, individualized methods. Interests: minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery (cervical, lumbar), anterior lumbar discectomy, nucleoplasty, spinal instrumentation and fixation.

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

14 years of experience 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

Specializes in brain and surgery with training from Ankara University's prestigious Faculty of Medicine.

• Lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at University of Insubria in Italy
• Experience at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Member of various neurosurgical teams

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

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

Heads the Neurosurgery Department with 37 years of experience of experience and specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including neuroendoscopy.

• 37 years of experience 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

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

• 19 years of experience 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

34 years of experience 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

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

With 17 years of experience 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

33 years of experience 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

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

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

• 45 years of experience 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