Best Craniostenosis doctors in Turkey: TOP 42 doctors

Dr. Kitis specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over a decade of focused experience in craniostenosis.

• 13 years of neurosurgery practice in leading Istanbul hospitals
• Expertise in pediatric and adult craniostenosis cases
• Academic background from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive approaches

Professor Onur Yaman specializes in neurosurgery, bringing extensive expertise in treating complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience
• President of the Middle East Spine Society
• Former head of spine centers at leading Turkish hospitals
• Awarded the title of professor in 2021
• Actively involved in international and national neurosurgery congresses

20+ years specializing in complex neurosurgery – Dr. Akakin is renowned for his expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and advanced microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical approaches
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals
• Handles both common and rare cerebrovascular conditions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, with special focus on skull base and neurovascular surgery at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Professor of Neurosurgery with advanced training from Istanbul Medical School
• Specializes in complex skull base and neurovascular conditions
• Published in peer-reviewed international neurosurgery journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgical conferences

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries
• Won the Dr. Cengiz Çetin thesis prize for research on vagus nerve stimulation
• Former Chief Physician at Serik State Hospital

Dr. Guclu specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – including complex cases like spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors – at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience
• Expert in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain tumor removal
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery for precise, non-invasive treatment
• Extensive research published in neurosurgical journals

Dr. Idris Avci trained in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. He also received specialized education at John Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.

• Former clinical chief at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
• Worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group
• Currently part of the academic staff at Üsküdar University
• Has participated in numerous scientific meetings internationally

Dr. Musa Boztepe brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey, including specialized training in pediatric orthopedics and neurosurgery.

• Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)
• Completed advanced courses in spinal surgery and cerebrovascular surgery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended numerous neurosurgery conferences and symposia
• Specialized training in head traumas and functional neurosurgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil, a pioneer in neurosurgery, specializing in craniostenosis at top institutions.

• Completed Clinical Fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Held faculty positions at Haliç University and other leading hospitals
• Specialized in molecular medicine, enhancing surgical precision

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with over 19 years of experience, specializing in complex craniostenosis cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital with EANS accreditation
• Contributed to the establishment of Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both adult and pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Advanced English fluency for international patient consultations

Prof. Imer brings over 30 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex cranial conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Completed advanced fellowships in Finland and France for specialized neurosurgical approaches
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 book chapters on neurosurgical topics
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department
• Expert in minimally invasive spine surgery with full-endoscopic certification

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Medipol University's Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• 25+ years of neurosurgery experience
• Trained at University of Southern California and Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Published research on pediatric neurosurgery and craniofacial conditions
• Board member of the Society of Neurosurgeons

Dr. Bekir Tugcu, a professor in neurosurgery, specializes in craniovertebral junction surgery and complex neurosurgical cases. His extensive experience includes deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Specialized in craniovertebral junction surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation and neurovascular surgeries
• Associate Professor since 2013
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a prominent training hospital

Dr. Baran Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research and received the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize.

• Specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on craniostenosis
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Organized multiple neurosurgery and skull-base anatomy courses

Dr. Mucuoglu specializes in craniostenosis at Atlas University Hospital, with extensive training in brain and neurosurgery.

• Completed advanced neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published multiple case reports on neurosurgical techniques
• Participated in European Training Course on Functional Neurosurgery

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 specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with over 20 years of experience in the field.

• Holds a professorship in neurosurgery at Maltepe University
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage treatments

Over 34 years of neurosurgical experience with exceptional success rates – Dr. Gokcek specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like endoscopic skull base surgery
• Successfully treated thousands of patients with severe neurological conditions
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at Hacettepe University
• Special focus on pediatric neurosurgery and congenital anomalies
• Published 17 articles in national and international journals

Over 5,000 successful surgeries performed – Dr. Aghayev is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with unique surgical techniques and multiple US patents.

• Specializes in treating brain diseases including craniostenosis and other complex conditions
• Developed the PURED technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Holds multiple US patents for spinal surgery innovations
• Published over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery

Dr. Gurelik specializes in neurosurgery with expertise in brain and spinal cord conditions, including craniostenosis procedures at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Graduated from Cumhuriyet University in 1989, specialized in 1997
• Performs shunt and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus
• Experienced in treating head and spine traumas
• Handles both surgical and non-surgical treatment methods