Page 2 - Best Craniostenosis 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 brings 35 years of experience 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

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 33 years of experience 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. 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

Specialized in brain surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Ozalp focuses exclusively on cranial conditions at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Ankara University
• Former lecturer at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital
• Trained at University of Insubria in Italy

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.

Dr. Akkurt specializes in complex spine and neurosurgical interventions, bringing focused expertise to craniostenosis cases.

• Specializes in brain and spine tumors
• Expert in micro-surgical techniques for spinal conditions
• Treats spinal canal narrowing and related disorders

Specializes in brain and spine surgeries, including craniostenosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Experienced in aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Skilled in treating spinal fractures and tumors
• Expert in peripheral nerve surgery

Over 14 years of experience 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

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including endoscopic procedures for lumbar disc herniation at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in surgical treatment for spine fractures
• Performs minimally invasive cervical and lumbar herniation surgeries
• Focuses on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation techniques

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with over 32 years of experience 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

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery – Dr. Sertbas handles complex craniosynostosis cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs a wide range of pediatric neurosurgery procedures
• Expert in brain and spine surgeries for children
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Currently serves as Associate Doctor at Liv Vadistanbul

Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery at Liv Hospital Ulus – Dr. Cal focuses on complex cranial conditions in children.

• Expertise in neuro-oncological and spinal surgeries
• Published research on brain tumors and surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Associate professor with 19 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, including a visiting scholar role at the University of Wisconsin.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with a focus on complex cases

Dr. Canbolat specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, including craniostenosis, at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and skull base surgery
• Performs spinal minimally invasive procedures
• Expertise in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery
• Published multiple research papers on neurological conditions

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 17 years of experience, Dr. Baskan focuses on craniostenosis at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Works with various congenital anomalies including spina bifida
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

45 years of experience of neurosurgical experience – Dr. Ozek focuses on complex skull base and functional neurosurgery at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and neuroanatomy
• Fellowships at Yale University and University of Florida
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons