Best Pituitary tumor surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 26 doctors

Dr. Pinar specializes in pituitary adenoma surgery, combining neurosurgical expertise with a focus on brain and spine conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in adult and pediatric brain and spine diseases
• Skilled in treating various brain tumors, including pituitary adenomas
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex pituitary tumor surgeries, with extensive experience in both cranial and spinal neurosurgery.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for pituitary adenomas
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Member of EUROSPINE and Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil – a pioneer in modern neurosurgery. He specializes in pituitary tumor surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Served as Associate Professor at multiple prestigious hospitals in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under pioneers like Prof. Yaşargil in Zurich and brings 30+ years of neurosurgery excellence to pituitary tumor cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed advanced endoscopic skull base surgery training at University of Pittsburgh
• Founding chairman of Turkey's Skull Base Society
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques like neuromonitorization
• Over 110 published papers on neurosurgical innovations
• Executive Committee member of European Skull Base Society

Dr. Akpinar specializes in pituitary tumor surgery, offering expert care at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Has years of experience in neurosurgery
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive academic and clinical experience – Dr. Sari specializes in pituitary tumor surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 19 years of neurosurgical experience
• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu specializes in pituitary tumor surgery with extensive training in neurosurgery.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Member of The European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies
• Trained in advanced techniques at prestigious institutions like Cleveland Clinic
• Published multiple research papers on neurosurgical topics

Expert in pituitary tumor surgery with training at Yale School of Medicine. Balances surgical precision with patient-focused outcomes.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of experience
• Fellowship-trained in cerebrovascular research at Yale
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize in 2017
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Skilled in complex skull-base procedures

Professor Salih Murat Imer specializes in pituitary tumor surgery with over 30 years of neurosurgical experience at Istanbul’s leading hospitals.

• Trained in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Advanced certification in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for skull base tumors
• Published 68 articles and 9 book chapters on neurosurgery
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery with over 30 years of experience, including complex pituitary tumor cases at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Professor at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Expert in neuro-oncology and neurovascular surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary tumor surgery at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Board-certified in neurosurgery since 2001
• Associate professor in neurosurgery
• Expert in neuro-oncological procedures
• Author of 10 children's books alongside medical work

Over 24 years in neurosurgery, Dr. Kapici specializes in complex pituitary cases. He is Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained in microsurgery at Istanbul Vatan Hospital
• Completed spine and neuroanatomy specialization courses
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performs both open and minimally invasive pituitary approaches

Prof. Cinar brings 30+ years of cardiovascular surgery expertise to pituitary tumor cases at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Trained at University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada's top institutions
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery at Altınbaş University
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings over 22 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in pituitary tumor surgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at University of Southern California's Neurosurgery Department
• Expert in microsurgery techniques from Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Associate Professor title in Neurosurgery since 2021
• Active in neurosurgical education as faculty member

Dr. Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, bringing extensive expertise in minimally invasive techniques for complex urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Over 28 years of experience in urological surgery
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Skilled in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Expert in HOLEP surgery for prostate conditions

Specializes in endoscopic pituitary surgeries – Dr. Halil Can performs minimally invasive procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive training in endoscopic techniques
• Published multiple studies on spinal and neurosurgical anatomy
• Expert in both pituitary tumors and complex skull base surgeries

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience with a high success rate in treating complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and transnasal pituitary surgeries
• Performs micro neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine procedures
• Published 17 articles in national and international medical reviews
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

With 34 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery, Dr. Gogusgeren brings deep expertise in secure, microscope-guided procedures for pituitary tumors.

• Performed thousands of neurosurgical procedures
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques with smaller incisions
• Strong emphasis on patient trust and long-term care
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital

5,000+ successful surgeries performed – Dr. Aghayev is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with unique surgical techniques.

• Specializes in pituitary adenoma and other complex brain tumors
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery inventions
• Authored over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery
• Completed fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology with over 30 years of experience, including leadership roles at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

• Expert in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical