Page 2 - Best Cavernoma doctors in Turkey: TOP 45 doctors

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in complex neurosurgery cases with over 35 years of experience of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in Skull Base Surgery and Neurovascular Surgery
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented scientific papers at global conferences
• Graduated and completed post-graduation from Istanbul University

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Professor Alper Karaoglan brings 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, with specialized expertise in complex brain conditions at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Award-winning research on cerebral vasospasm and subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Recognized with the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Holds a professorship at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Karkucak specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, including cavernoma treatments, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain tumor and aneurysm surgeries
• Skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Extensive experience with pituitary and peripheral nerve surgeries

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries – Dr. Keles focuses on reducing recovery time and complications at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatments for spine fractures
• Skilled in cervical and lumbar herniation procedures

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to cavernoma care.

• Trained at Insubria University in Italy—an international perspective on neurosurgery
• Over 34 years of experience of diverse neurosurgical experience across leading Turkish hospitals
• Academic background combined with practical clinical application

Specializes in microsurgical treatments for brain and spine conditions, including cavernoma, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive spine and brain tumor surgeries
• Skilled in treating complex spinal conditions like scoliosis
• Performs advanced procedures for spinal canal narrowing

14 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Performs micro neurosurgery and endoscopic skull base surgeries
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe neurological conditions
• Advanced training in neuro endoscopy and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society with 17 published articles

Dr. Cal specializes in functional neurosurgery, including cavernoma treatment, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in neuro-oncological and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published research on brain tumors and antiepileptic drugs
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University and Okmeydani Training Hospital

Specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, including Cavernoma procedures, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs aneurysm, AVM, and Cavernoma surgeries with precision
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery and adult brain tumor surgeries
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, a leading neurosurgery center
• Member of the neurosurgery team at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Specialized in neurosurgery with training at the University of Wisconsin and extensive experience in Turkish hospitals. Associate professor since 2021.

• Over 19 years of experience of neurosurgical practice
• Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Associate professor title awarded in 2021
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Specializes in neurovascular surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a key area for treating cavernomas.

• Expertise in skull base and neurovascular procedures
• Skilled in minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques
• Active researcher with multiple neurosurgery publications
• Board-certified with extensive training in neurosurgery

Dr. Baskan specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with 17 years of experience of focused experience, now serving at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expertise in neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies
• Works at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Specializes in minimally invasive brain and spine surgeries at Can Hospitals Turkey, with a focus on endoscopic and neuronavigation techniques.

• Over 15 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Expert in closed-method herniated disc surgeries
• Trained at Izmir Ege University Hospital
• Performs complex spine and brain tumor procedures

Dr. Mehmet Ozek specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with 45 years of experience of experience, including endoscopic skull base surgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University and Yale University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of AANS and other prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Recipient of multiple awards for research and presentations

Specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors – Dr. Gurelik has extensive neurosurgical experience at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Trained at Cumhuriyet University since 1997
• Expert in surgical and non-surgical spine treatments
• Focuses on cerebrovascular aneurysm and brain hemorrhages