Best Hydrocephalus doctors in Turkey: TOP 13 doctors

Dr. Sinan Comu brings advanced American treatment approaches, learned during his US training, to his work at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Has over 20 years of experience as a neurologist
• Specializes in pediatric neurology for infants, children, and adolescents
• Trained at the University of Pittsburgh and Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
• Treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including hydrocephalus
• Member of the Child Neurology Society and Turkish Neurological Society

Professor Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with a focus on Hydrocephalus.

• Trained at Hacettepe University's Pediatric Neurology Unit
• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric neurology
• Former Associate Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in child development and behavioral disorders – Dr. Sengul focuses on pediatric mental health at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in monitoring child development (0-6 years)
• Handles cases like ADHD, speech delay, and learning difficulties
• Treats psychosomatic complaints including headaches and abdominal pain
• Addresses sleep problems and school-related issues

Dr. Yil completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, a leading center for neurosurgery research and innovation.

• Over 15 years of neurosurgery experience since training at Marmara University
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and AOSpine
• Won the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Trained under Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ at Marmara University

Dr. Murat Cakar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery. His focus includes neonatal thoracic and abdominal diseases, esophageal atresia replacement, diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric cancer surgery (Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma), and testicular surgical conditions.

He earned his MD from Cumhuriyet University (1998–2005). He completed pediatric surgery training (2006–2011). He worked as a pediatric surgeon (2011–2013). He has served as Head of Pediatric Surgery at Karabük University, İstinye University/Liv Hospital (since 2020), and Aydın University (since 2021).

His roles include Founding Manager of Karabük University Hospital, Head of Laboratory Operations, and Chair of Child Advocacy Centers. He has also served on Medicines and Medical Supplies Commissions. He is a member of the Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons and the Pediatric Urology Association.

Dr. Ahmet Oktem specializes in Hydrocephalus treatment at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, combining extensive research and clinical expertise.

• Medical specialization from Hacettepe University
• Doctorate in Biotechnology from Ankara University
• Over a decade of research in pediatrics and biotechnology
• Affiliated with prestigious institutions like Ufuk University

Specialized in neurosurgery for over 20 years – Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran brings extensive expertise to Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Trained at Marmara University and University of Southern California
• Specialist in microsurgery techniques from GATA
• Holds the title of Associate Professor in Neurosurgery
• Active in Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Experienced in leading hospital neurosurgery departments

Over 34 years of neurosurgery experience with a high success rate, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Expert in endoscopic third ventriculostomy – a key procedure for hydrocephalus
• Performed thousands of successful surgeries for severe neurological conditions
• Trained in microsurgery and neuroendoscopy at top international institutions
• Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, combining clinical practice with academic leadership

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon with 23+ years of experience, specializing in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Florida University
• Published 47 articles in SCI international journals
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
• Expert in endoscopic techniques for complex cases

11 years specializing in neurosurgery at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital – Dr. Kapici brings extensive expertise to hydrocephalus treatment.

• Over 20 years of neurosurgical experience
• Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized training in microsurgery from GATA Military Medical Faculty
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

Prof. Kaptanoglu specializes in complex neurosurgical cases, including hydrocephalus, with extensive experience in pediatric and trauma neurosurgery.

• 30+ years of neurosurgery practice
• Expertise in spinal and cranial procedures
• Award-winning research in spinal cord injuries
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine
• Previously Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Boran specializes in neurosurgery with extensive experience in treating hydrocephalus and related conditions.

• Performed numerous endoscopic third ventriculostomy procedures
• Published research on hydrocephalus treatment outcomes
• Trained at Marmara University and USC Department of Neurosurgery
• Associate Professor in Neurosurgery since 2021

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years, Dr. Baskan focuses on hydrocephalus at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Works with neurooncological surgery and congenital anomalies
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery