Best Surgical removal of the brain cyst Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 29

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in brain and spine diseases, treating both adults and children at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Expertise in brain tumors, meningiomas, and skull base tumors
• Handles complex cases like cerebral hemorrhages and vascular malformations
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya specializes in cranial base surgery and brain tumors at Anadolu Medical Center, with extensive experience in neurosurgery.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with decades of practice
• Expert in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery techniques
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Active researcher in neurosurgical treatments

Over 5,629 endoscopic brain surgeries performed – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex brain cyst removals using minimally invasive techniques.

• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University for 32 years
• World-class training in stereotactic neurosurgery from UK specialists
• Key member of WFNS Skull Base Committee
• Published extensively on endoscopic brain surgery techniques

Associate Professor in neurosurgery with 22 years of experience, specializing in complex brain surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, accredited by EANS
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English – communicates clearly with international patients
• Academic lecturer with extensive teaching experience in neurosurgery

Assoc Prof. Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu has over 23 years of expertise in neurosurgery, with specialized training from top international institutions.

• Trained in Bakirkoy Mazhar Osman Training And Research Hospital
• Member of the European Association Of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specializes in minimally invasive spinal and brain procedures
• Published 22 international and 9 national research papers
• Completed advanced training at Cleveland Clinic and other renowned centers

Professor Imer brings 41 years of neurosurgical expertise to brain cyst removal at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery at top European centers
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for brain cysts
• Published 68 articles on neurosurgical procedures
• Former professor at Istanbul University's neurosurgery department

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research – a rare specialization for brain cyst surgery.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 21 years of experience
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize
• Member of AOSpine and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Expertise in complex skull-base procedures

With 30 years as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital, Dr. Kapici brings deep neurosurgical expertise to brain cyst removal.

• Over 30 years of neurosurgery experience across military and civilian hospitals
• Specialized in microsurgery with advanced training from GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe
• Current Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga has over 35 years of neurosurgery experience, specializing in skull base surgery and neuro-oncology at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in complex brain cyst removals and skull base procedures
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Presented research at multiple international neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Gunaldi specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary surgery, with extensive experience in brain tumor surgery.

• Neurosurgery specialist since 2001
• Associate professor title earned in 2016
• Works at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
• Published author with 10 children's tales

Prof. Cinar brings 38 years of cardiovascular surgery expertise to brain cyst removal, trained at Istanbul University and Canada's University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Specializes in delicate surgical interventions requiring precision
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Professor at Altınbaş University with academic leadership
• Performed surgeries at Siyami Ersek Heart Center

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu has performed complex brain surgeries, including cyst removals, with a focus on precision and patient safety.

• Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specializes in brain tumors, cerebral hemorrhages, and spinal surgeries
• Published 65 international scientific articles
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in complex brain cyst removal, combining surgical precision with advanced techniques at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on innovative neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in advanced courses on head injury and functional neurosurgery

Professor Halil Can specializes in minimally invasive brain and spinal surgeries at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, with a focus on complex neuro-oncology cases.

• Expert in endoscopic neurosurgery for brain cysts and tumors
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed studies on neurosurgical techniques
• Associate Professor with extensive training at Istanbul University
• Performs advanced procedures like endoscopic third ventriculostomy

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Dr. Kenan Kibici brings extensive neurosurgical expertise from GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital to Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery with over 33 years of experience
• Published researcher focusing on peripheral nerve and spine surgeries
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europa
• Lecturer at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in brain tumor and cyst surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with extensive experience in neurosurgical procedures.

• Expert in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in spine and peripheral nerve surgeries
• Handles complex spinal fractures and tumors