Page 2 - Best Removal of spinal cord tumor doctors in Turkey: TOP 30 doctors

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar specializes in complex brain and spine conditions, with extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University
• Specializes in brain tumors, meningiomas, and spinal cord conditions
• Works with both adult and pediatric patients
• Handles a wide range of neurosurgical cases

Specializes in spine tumors and complex spinal surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in brain and spine tumor removal
• Performs aneurysm and pituitary surgeries
• Treats spinal fractures and hernias
• Skilled in peripheral nerve surgery

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor Burak Orhan Boran specializes in complex spinal cord tumor removals with extensive training in microsurgery techniques.

• Trained at University of Southern California's Neurosurgery Department
• Completed specialized microsurgery training at GATA
• Holds academic positions at multiple universities
• Board member of the Neurosurgical Society
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Specializes in spine surgery with advanced techniques – Dr. Duzgun performs fully closed and microsurgery for spinal cord tumors at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Trained at Izmir Ege University's Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery
• Uses minimally invasive procedures for complex spine cases
• Skilled in both open and closed methods for spinal fractures
• Expertise includes endoscopic brain tumor surgeries

Specializing in pediatric neurosurgery for 9 years, Dr. Baskan focuses on complex spinal cord tumor cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• PhD in Neurosurgery from Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in neurooncological surgery and spine/spinal cord procedures
• Faculty member at Biruni University Department of Neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci is a leading neurosurgeon. He is known for his skill in brain and spinal surgeries, neurooncology, and skull base surgery. He has worked at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Elmaci has introduced new techniques in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.

He is the founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey. He is also an active member of the European Skull Base Society. Dr. Elmaci has helped advance neurosurgery through teamwork across specialties. He led Turkey’s first EANS-accredited neurosurgery clinic. He also holds accreditations from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

Dr. Elmaci has published over 110 scientific papers and given more than 250 presentations at congresses. His work continues to influence neurosurgical practice and patient care around the world.

Education

University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery (2017, Madison/USA)
Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital (2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine (2007, Mersin/Turkey)

Experience

Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital (2014-2021, Istanbul/Turkey)
Istanbul Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2008-2014, Istanbul/Turkey)
Çorlu State Hospital (2007-2008, Çorlu/Turkey)

• In 2014, I completed my specialty training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital and started to work as a specialist in Neurosurgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• In 2017, I was a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery/ Madison USA.
• In 2021, I received the title of associate professor.
• In December 2021, I left Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, where I worked for 7.5 years, and started working at Biruni University Hospital.
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Scientific Memeberships

Turkish Neurosurgical Society
Turkish Spine Society
EUROSPINE
Turkish Medical Association