Best Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting doctors in Istanbul: TOP 9 doctors

Dr. Gürhan Adam specializes in interventional radiology with extensive training in Turkey's leading institutions.

• Board-certified in interventional radiology with over 15 years of experience
• Fellowship-trained at Ege University and Bursa Uludag University
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society
• Performs complex vascular procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex neurovascular and spine procedures at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery and neurovascular interventions
• Published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented research at multiple global neurosurgery conferences
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Specializes in advanced neurosurgical techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 13+ years of experience
• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Extensive teaching and management experience in neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

EDUCATION:

• Turhan and Mediha Tansel Primary School (1979–1984)
• Kültür College (1984–1988)
• Semiha Şakir High School (1988–1991)
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997)
• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Specialist Training (1997–2002)
• Title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery (May 31, 2021)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

• "Visiting Physician," University of Southern California, Department of Neurosurgery (1998)
• "Microsurgery Training," GATA (Gülhane Military Medical Academy), Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Gülhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital (2002–2003)
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (2003–2005)
• Private Avicenna Ataşehir Hospital (2005–2012)
• Private 29 Mayıs Hospital (2012–2013)
• Maltepe State Hospital (2013–2018)
• Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2018–2020)
• Private Academic Hospital (2020–2022)
• Hisar Intercontinental Hospital (2022–2024)
• Private Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC ROLES:

• Board Member, Neurosurgical Society (2006–2009)
• Head of the Emergency Department, Maltepe State Hospital (2014–2016)
• Deputy Chief Physician, Private Academic Hospital (2020–2021)
• Advisory Board Member, Beykent University Faculty of Medicine (2018–2024)
• Faculty Member, Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences (2022–2024)
• Director, Continuous Education Center, Galata University (2022–2024)

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urological surgeries with extensive experience in complex procedures.

• Board-certified with over 20 years in urology
• Expert in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs advanced laparoscopic surgeries including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Skilled in HOLEP surgery for prostate conditions

Specializes in neurovascular surgery including vertebral artery procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Associate Professor with extensive experience in cerebrovascular diseases
• Published research on endovascular treatments for posterior circulation aneurysms
• Skilled in both microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques
• Active in clinical studies advancing spinal cord injury treatments