Best Stereotaxic radiosurgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

Dr. Esra Kaytan Saglam has 34 years of experience of radiation oncology experience, with 114 scientific publications to her name. She practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Board Member and Chief Editor at the Turkish Society of Oncology
• Scientific Advisory Board Member at Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
• Member of the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

Dr. Mustafa Solak specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung and head-neck cancers, using advanced techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed fellowship at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Worked at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Extensive experience with breast, testicular, and ovarian cancers
• Trained in Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic radiosurgery at Medipol University's PARMER Center, with extensive research and clinical focus on advanced neurosurgical techniques.

• 32 publications on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology
• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Section
• Member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society

Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries – Bugra Bilge Keseroglu brings expertise to treat complex cases at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Performs robotic radical prostatectomies with advanced techniques
• Experience in laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Skilled in HOLEP surgery for stone disease

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, and specializes in stereotaxic radiosurgery at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Expert in neurovascular and neurooncology procedures
• Holds Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich and has over 39 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in advanced techniques.

• Completed neurooncology and vascular neurosurgery training at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals
• Specializes in microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, and neuromonitorization

Dr. Mehmet Doğu Canoğlu is a radiation oncologist. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Kocaeli University from 2006 to 2012.

He completed his compulsory service at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital. He then worked at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and at Medipol Mega University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, he has been a radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center.

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in stereotaxic radiosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Trained at Yale in cerebrovascular research – Baran Yil combines precision stereotaxic techniques with deep brain anatomy expertise.

• 21 years of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in brain radiosurgery
• Award-winning work recognized by Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Member of global neurosurgery associations like AOSpine
• Teaches advanced skull-base techniques to other neurosurgeons

Prof. Imer specializes in stereotaxic radiosurgery with advanced training in Leksell Gamma Knife techniques – a leader in precise brain tumor treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Trained in functional neurosurgery in Finland and France
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical techniques
• Member of European neurosurgical societies

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

• Over a decade of oncology experience
• Previously worked at Ankara Oncology Clinic and other leading hospitals
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar specializes in cardiovascular surgery with advanced training at the University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Over 38 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Professor at Altınbaş University
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University, Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to stereotaxic radiosurgery.

• Trained at University of Insubria, Italy
• Lecturer at Mersin University's Faculty of Medicine
• Practiced at Ankara Private Acıbadem Hospital
• Specialized at Diyarbakır Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Taylan Bükülmez specializes in radiation oncology with a focus on breast, prostate, lung, esophageal, and rectal cancer, ensuring tailored treatment plans.

• Works at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
• 15 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Pamukkale University
• Treats a variety of cancer types with precision

Professor Halil Can specializes in stereotaxic radiosurgery with extensive experience in neurovascular and neuro-oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Associate Professor since 2020
• Published 20+ research studies on spinal and brain surgeries
• Specializes in brain tumors and cerebrovascular diseases
• Performs advanced minimally invasive spinal procedures

Dr. Ahmet Oktem specializes in stereotaxic radiosurgery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained in advanced techniques at Hacettepe University
• Proficient in radiosurgery for complex cases
• Academic background enhances precision and care

Dr. Apak has 26 years of experience of experience, specializing in pediatric hematology and oncology with unique expertise on CAR T-cell therapy.

• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa since 2002
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric cancer treatments
• Leads stereotaxic radiosurgery cases at Biruni University Hospital
• Board member of the Turkish Pediatric Society

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and stereotaxic radiosurgery, with 17 years of experience of focused experience in treating young patients.

• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery
• Specialized in neurooncological surgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Extensive experience in spine and spinal cord surgery