Best Brain MRI Doctors in Turkey — TOP 173

1,900+ successful surgical interventions performed – Dr. Ali Zirh is a neurosurgeon at the Medipol Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Specializes in brain MRI for Parkinson’s, dystonia, and essential tremor cases
• Uses microelectrode recording to listen to individual neurons for high surgical precision
• Member of the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Received the International Elekta Award for his work in functional neurosurgery
• Holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of deep brain stimulation patients

Professor Bulent Karagoz is a medical oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He previously led the internal medicine department at Istanbul Okan University.

• Treats glioblastoma and medulloblastoma cases where brain MRI is essential for monitoring
• Expert in neuro-oncology focusing on complex brain and spinal cord tumors
• Authored over 40 scientific publications focused on tumor biology and immunology
• Former Head of Medical Oncology at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar is a neurosurgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He treats adult and pediatric patients with complex brain and spine diseases. Dr. Pinar focuses on brain tumors, vascular aneurysms, and skull base pathologies. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including transnasal tumor resection and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats a wide range of conditions like pituitary adenomas and arteriovenous malformations.
• Expertise covers both surgical oncology and reconstructive spine surgery for herniated disks.
• Provides care for pediatric neurosurgical cases including hydrocephalus and shunt surgeries.

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a brain surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses brain MRI to evaluate complex tumors and movement disorders.

• Recognized with multiple research awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society
• Specializes in stereotactic biopsy – a precise method to sample brain tissue
• Trained at Maastricht University in cellular neuroscience for deep brain function
• Expert in treating vascular pathologies and central nervous system disorders
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Dr. Murat Dokdok completed a neuroradiology fellowship at Zurich University Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He performs complex brain MRI scans at the JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center.

• Uses diffusion tensor imaging to map white matter pathways in the brain
• Holds the European Diploma in Neuroradiology for specialized brain and nerve imaging
• Contributed to over 100 medical publications and presentations globally
• Certified by the European Board of Interventional Radiology for minimally invasive procedures
• Served as a post-doctoral associate at the University of Minnesota magnetic resonance center

Dr. Celal Salcini is a neurologist and epileptologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology, movement disorders, and dementias. He serves as a neurology specialist at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul. Dr. Salcini translates clinical research into patient care for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

• Performs Video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG) for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, essential tremors, and complex spinal pain.
• Authored a chapter on spinal cord diseases for Merritt's Neurology Handbook.
• Provides care in English, Serbian, Bosnian, and Turkish.

Professor Yasar Kutukcu completed advanced neurology training at the University of California San Francisco. He provides expert neurological assessment for Brain MRI diagnostics at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Specializes in neurophysiology – the study of brain and nervous system function
• Treats complex movement disorders including Parkinson disease and tremors
• Expertise in cerebrovascular diseases affecting blood flow to the brain
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
• Performs deep brain stimulation – a procedure using implanted electrodes to regulate brain activity

Dr. Mehmet Tonge is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon at Medipol University PARMER in Istanbul. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Tonge completed a fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He treats movement disorders, chronic pain, and epilepsy.

• Member of the World and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies.
• Author of over 30 international publications and 12 book chapters on neurosurgery.
• Expert in MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for movement disorder treatment.
• Executive board member for the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders Surgery Society.

Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He achieved his professorship in 2020. Dr. Arslan specializes in brain aneurysm repair and tumor surgery. He treats complex conditions like spinal stenosis and moyamoya disease. Dr. Arslan practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

• Performs minimally invasive and pediatric neurosurgical procedures.
• Expert in deep brain stimulation and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Published research on brain tumors and spinal cord ischemia in prestigious journals.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Gulmammadov provides both psychiatric care and psychotherapy for complex mental health conditions.

• Treats neurodevelopmental and mood disorders like autism and anorexia.
• Performs specialized interventions including adult schizophrenia treatment and psychotherapy.
• Uses EEG and brain MRI to support precise psychiatric diagnostics.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility and Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Yakup Erdogan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital. He specializes in treating autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and pediatric mood disorders. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in England. He publishes research in both national and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, OCD, and psychotic disorders.
• Expert in substance abuse treatment for children and teenagers.
• Fluent in English and serves international patients in Istanbul.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Dr. Dogan Gucluhan Guclu is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Florya in Istanbul. He has performed advanced brain and spine surgeries since 2003. Dr. Guclu treats both adult and pediatric patients for complex neurological conditions. He practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital with Center of Excellence status.

• Specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and neurological disorders.
• Performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures for tumor removal and spine repair.
• Treats complex conditions including scoliosis, brain aneurysms, and spinal stenosis.
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery for spina bifida and childhood brain tumors.

Dr. Ersoy Kocabicak is the Rector of Atlas University and a neurosurgeon in Istanbul. He is a founding board member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association. Dr. Kocabicak specializes in neuromodulation and treats conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor. He has authored 46 international peer-reviewed articles on functional neurosurgery.

• Serves on the functional group committee of the European Association of Neurosurgery.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and complex movement disorders through brain stimulation.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries and vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy patients.
• Served as the chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association’s functional surgery group.

Dr. Gurkan Danisan is an Associate Professor and interventional radiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in neurovascular, oncologic, and peripheral arterial interventions. Dr. Danisan performs minimally invasive procedures like angiography and guided biopsies for various conditions. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using robotic technology for patient care.

• Holds memberships in the European Society of Neuroradiology and ESR.
• Is a member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe.
• Served as an Assistant Professor at Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex vascular diseases and performs precise nonvascular interventions.

Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir is a neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He ranked first in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam. Dr. Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic lumbar and brain surgery. He also performs vascular operations for brain aneurysms and AVMs. Dr. Ozdemir treats spine tumors, spine fractures, and neck hernias.

• Completed training at Hacettepe University and Akdeniz University.
• Certified in endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital complex.

Dr. Erkan Kaptanoglu is a neurosurgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and brain tumor resection. Dr. Kaptanoglu won first place in the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Awards. He completed a research fellowship in spinal cord regeneration at the University of Toronto.

• Expertise includes surgeries for scoliosis, kyphosis, and sacral tumors.
• Treats complex conditions like pituitary adenomas, hydrocephalus, and brain aneurysms.
• Former Chairman of the Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group in Turkey.
• Published over 100 scientific articles and edited 7 medical books.

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Dr. Bulent Eser is a hematologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Eser is a member of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats blood cancers using biological therapy and targeted chemotherapy.
• Serves as a professor of internal medicine and hematology.

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.