Best Brain Tumor Embolization doctors in Istanbul: TOP 22 doctors

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has over 25 years in neurosurgery, specializing in complex brain tumor embolization and spinal cord procedures at leading institutions.

• Performed numerous brain tumor embolizations with high success rates
• Pioneered research in spinal cord injury and regeneration at University of Toronto
• Recipient of multiple prestigious neurosurgical research awards
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Marmara University
• Published 65 international scientific articles on neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries, including complex cases like pituitary adenomas and chordomas.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Specializes in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region tumors
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee and other prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery, UK

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil – a pioneer in neurosurgery – at Saint Louis University and Yeditepe University.

• Specializes in brain and nerve surgery with extensive clinical fellowships
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held academic roles at multiple prestigious institutions including Haliç University
• Expert in neurovascular and neurooncology procedures

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich – a pioneer in micro neurosurgery. He brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in brain tumor embolization and vascular neurosurgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in neurooncology
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 19 years of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex brain procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Holds an Associate Professorship in Neurosurgery since 2021

Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research – Dr. Yil brings specialized expertise to brain tumor embolization.

• 15+ years in neurosurgery with focus on complex cases
• Awarded Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Member of AOSpine and Turkish Spine Association
• Trained under Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç at Marmara University

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in advanced neurosurgical procedures with extensive training in spine and brain surgery.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Saint Louis University
• Member of multiple neurosurgical societies including European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published numerous research papers on spinal and brain conditions
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine techniques

Prof. Imer has over 35 years of neurosurgical experience, specializing in advanced techniques like brain tumor embolization at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Expert in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for complex brain cases
• Former professor at Istanbul University's top medical faculty

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 30 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at global neurosurgery conferences
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital

Dr. Kapici brings 12 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital's Neurosurgery Clinic, specializing in complex brain procedures.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University
• Member of Spine Society of Europe
• Trained in microsurgery techniques

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 20 years of neurosurgery expertise, including specialized training at the University of Southern California.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery since 2021
• Trained in microsurgery at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Current faculty member at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, including complex urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 20 years of experience in urology
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures like sacrocolpopexy
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in neurovascular surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques for brain tumor embolization at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical procedures for complex neurovascular conditions
• Published multiple studies on cerebrovascular diseases and spinal cord injuries
• Professor with extensive research in neurosurgical treatments
• Member of leading neurosurgical associations in Turkey

Dr. Naki Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries 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. Karkucak specializes in brain tumor embolization at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with a focus on complex neurosurgical cases.

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

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience – Dr. Gokcek has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Performed transnasal pituitary surgeries with high success rates
• Published 17 articles in national and international medical reviews
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Mete Karatay specializes in complex brain and spinal tumor surgeries, including embolization procedures at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs surgeries for both adults and children
• Expert in treating aneurysms, AVMs, and cavernomas
• Skilled in pediatric neurosurgery and spine surgeries
• Uses advanced techniques for deep brain stimulation

5,000+ successful surgeries performed – Dr. Aghayev brings decades of neurosurgical expertise with a special focus on brain tumors.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions
• Specializes in complex cases including brain AVMs and spinal tumors
• Trained at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center for spinal oncology
• Published 50+ scientific papers advancing neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in brain tumor embolization with 23+ years of neurosurgical experience at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expert in endoscopic skull base surgery