Best Craniotomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 48 doctors

Specializes in brain tumors and complex neurosurgical cases, with hands-on experience from Marmara University's Department of Neurosurgery. Now treats both adults and children at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in glial tumors, meningiomas, and brain metastases
• Skilled in handling cerebral hemorrhages and vascular anomalies
• Trained in advanced neurosurgical techniques at Marmara University
• Active in managing both adult and pediatric cases

Dr. Solak specializes in complex cancer cases, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Expertise in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellowship at one of the world's top cancer centers
• Residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital

Professor of Neurosurgery with expertise in cranial base surgery and brain tumors – Dr. Kaya performs craniotomies at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Over 20 years of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in complex brain and spinal surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Multiple awards from the Turkish Neurosurgery Society

Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced techniques like MR Guided Focused Ultrasound and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

• Board member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Section
• Completed a Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship at Maastricht University
• Member of the World Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Society
• Published 32 international papers and 12 book chapters

Specializes in aneurysm and cerebrospinal tumor surgeries – Dr. Uyar brings decades of neurosurgical expertise to complex brain conditions.

• Over 35 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship-trained at SSK Göztepe Training Hospital
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery and hydrocephalus cases
• Winner of the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine thesis prize

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir specializes in endoscopic brain surgery and vascular operations at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine conditions
• First place in Turkish Neurosurgical Society Proficiency Exam
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu specializes in advanced cancer treatments including targeted therapies and immunotherapy at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in Internal Medicine at Hacettepe University and specialized in Medical Oncology in the USA
• Expert in next-generation genetic research for cancer treatment
• Skilled in chemotherapy and complementary medicine approaches

Dr. Boztepe specializes in neurosurgery with extensive training in cerebrovascular and spinal procedures at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 37 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Attended specialized courses in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery

Prof. Erkan Kaptanoglu specializes in complex cranial surgeries, including brain tumors and cerebral hemorrhages, with decades of experience at top institutions.

• Over 34 years of experience in neurosurgery, focusing on cranial and spinal procedures
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University – a leading academic hospital
• Published 100+ scientific articles and edited 7 books on neurosurgery
• Recipient of multiple awards for spinal cord injury research
• Member of EUROSPINE and AO Spine – international neurosurgery societies

Dr. Abdallah specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal cord injuries and lumbar disc herniation treatment at Turan Turan Health Group.

• Completed neurosurgery residency at Balikesir University Hospital
• Published research on lumbar disc herniation treatment outcomes
• Thesis on innovative spinal cord injury therapies
• Attended advanced spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques courses

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries – Dr. Keseroglu specializes in advanced urological procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Specialist in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy
• Performs complex laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
• Trained at S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in all types of female incontinence surgery

Assoc. Prof. Ozdogan trained under Prof. Dr. M. Gazi Yasargil – a pioneer in neurosurgery – and specializes in complex brain procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Completed fellowship in Brain and Nerve Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Former faculty member at Haliç University's Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Tokmak specializes in neurology, with advanced training in electrophysiology. She works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on complex neurological conditions.

• Master's degree in Electrophysiology from Istanbul University
• Extensive studies on EMG, EEG, and PSG
• Specializes in headache and vertigo management
• Practiced at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil in Zurich, focusing on micro neurosurgery. He currently leads neurosurgical procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 39 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Specializes in brain tumors, vascular diseases, and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the European Skull Base Society Executive Committee
• Published 110+ scientific papers in international journals

Professor Akalan has over 38 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery, specializing in epilepsy operations and complex brain conditions at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in advanced techniques like O-arm Imaging and iMRI for safer neurosurgeries
• Published 117 scientific papers and co-authored a key neurosurgery textbook
• Specializes in pediatric epilepsy cases and movement disorders

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – specializes in craniotomies at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing neurosurgery departments at Medipol and Gaziosmanpaşa universities
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Professor Serdal Gungor specializes in pediatric neurology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• Trained at Hacettepe University's Pediatric Neurology Unit
• Over 33 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurology
• Former professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in pediatric neurological conditions

Prof. Imer has over 41 years of experience of neurosurgery experience, specializing in complex cranial procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic techniques
• Advanced expertise in Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain conditions
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Trained under renowned neurosurgeons in Finland and France

Dr. Yil trained at Yale School of Medicine in cerebrovascular research – one of few Turkish neurosurgeons with this elite fellowship.

• Specializes in complex neurosurgery cases
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Prize
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Organizes advanced skull-base anatomy courses