Best pediatric neurosurgeons: TOP 339 doctors

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Gokalp Silav
Pediatric neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
4.6
291 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Gokalp Silav

Pediatric neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
  • Renowned specialist in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Dr. Gökalp Silav.
  • Focuses on brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, Spina bifida, and craniostenosis.
  • Uses advanced neuronavigation like Brainlab for precise, safe procedures.
  • International training in the USA at top neurology institutions.
  • No specific Pediatric Neurosurgery success rates mentioned in the biography.
  • Not ranked within Pediatric Neurosurgery in provided information.
  • Holds certifications not specified for Pediatric Neurosurgery.
  • Member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
  • Offers online consultations for Pediatric Neurosurgery concerns.
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  • Renowned specialist in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Dr. Gökalp Silav.
  • Focuses on brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, Spina bifida, and craniostenosis.
  • Uses advanced neuronavigation like Brainlab for precise, safe procedures.
  • International training in the USA at top neurology institutions.
  • No specific Pediatric Neurosurgery success rates mentioned in the biography.
  • Not ranked within Pediatric Neurosurgery in provided information.
  • Holds certifications not specified for Pediatric Neurosurgery.
  • Member of The Turkish Medical Association and The Turkish Neurosurgical Society.
  • Offers online consultations for Pediatric Neurosurgery concerns.
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4.6
291 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Brain tumor removal $9000 - $18000
Gamma Knife $4300
Pituitary tumor surgery $8900
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Alejandro Peiro
Neurosurgeon
14 years of experience
4.7
401 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Alejandro Peiro

Neurosurgeon
14 years of experience
Dr. Alejandro Peiro García is an orthopedic surgeon and pediatric traumatologist specializing in spinal surgery, spinal deformity, early onset scoliosis, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He has undergone extensive training in Spain and internationally, and has held a two-year fellowship in pediatric spinal surgery at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. He has implemented the latest technologies in spinal surgeries and initiated multicenter research to improve the management of early-onset scoliosis.Read more
Dr. Alejandro Peiro García is an orthopedic surgeon and pediatric traumatologist specializing in spinal surgery, spinal deformity, early onset scoliosis, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He has undergone extensive training in Spain and internationally, and has held a two-year fellowship in pediatric spinal surgery at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital. He has implemented the latest technologies in spinal surgeries and initiated multicenter research to improve the management of early-onset scoliosis.
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Baran Yilmaz
Neuroradiologist
19 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Baran Yilmaz

Neuroradiologist
19 years of experience

Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

 

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

 

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

 

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

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Education and Expertise

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - 2005 - Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul

(Head of the Department: Prof Dr Türker KILIÇ)

2011 - 2012 - Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA (Director: Murat Günel MD. PhD., Professor of Neurosurgery)Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship

 

Professional Memberships

2014 + Turkish Neurosurgery Association

2017 + Turkish Spine Association

2018 + AOSpine

 

Awards

Turkish Neurosurgery Society 31st Scientific Congress “Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize”, Antalya, 2017.

 

Courses and Certificates

1. Member of the Organizing Committee; 12. National Neuroscience Congress, Bahçeşehir University, 28-31 May 2014

2. Member of the Organizing Committee; 11. ASNO 'Skull-base Anatomy Course', 11-14 September 2014, Istanbul

3. Instructor / Member of the Organizing Committee; Neurosurgery Course Series – 4 /Prof. Dr. Evandro de Oliveira Skull Base Course 2, Prof. Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2015.

4. Member of the Organizing Committee; International Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Microelectrode Recording Cadaver Course, Rhoton Anatomy Lab BAU Faculty of Medicine, 6-7 February 2015 Istanbul.

5. Organization Officer; TND Istanbul Meetings, Istanbul, 2015-2016

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Kamran Aghayev
Pediatric neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Kamran Aghayev's Private Practice

Kamran Aghayev

Pediatric neurosurgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.Read more
Dr. Kamran Aghayev is a renowned neurosurgeon with over 23 years of experience, specializing in complex brain and spine procedures. He has performed over 5,000 successful surgeries and holds multiple US patents for inventions related to spinal surgery. He has developed unique surgical techniques and published over 50 scientific papers.
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Bekir Tugcu
Neurosurgeon
31 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Bekir Tugcu

Neurosurgeon
31 years of experience
Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.Read more
Dr. Bekir Tugcu is a specialist in brain and nerve surgery with a career starting in 1993 and achieving professorship in neurosurgery in 2020. He has expertise in various areas including general neurosurgery, epilepsy and Parkinson's surgery, and neurovascular surgery. He also provides deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
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Jürgen Kiwit
Pediatric neurosurgeon
33 years of experience
4.7
17 reviews
Germany, Berlin
Meoclinic Hospital

Jürgen Kiwit

Pediatric neurosurgeon
33 years of experience

Prof. Jürgen Kiwit is a German neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Meoclinic Berlin and specializes in the treatment of spinal cord and brain tumors pathologies, blood circulation disorders, and paraplegia. He has trained in the UK and USA and is a member of various professional societies. His expertise includes glioma therapy, complicated brain aneurysms surgeries, anti-pain therapy, brain injuries differentiated therapy, and nervous system dysfunctions.

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Prof. Jürgen Kiwit is a German neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience. He is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Meoclinic Berlin and specializes in the treatment of spinal cord and brain tumors pathologies, blood circulation disorders, and paraplegia. He has trained in the UK and USA and is a member of various professional societies. His expertise includes glioma therapy, complicated brain aneurysms surgeries, anti-pain therapy, brain injuries differentiated therapy, and nervous system dysfunctions.

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Peter Ulrich
Pediatric neurosurgeon
4.4
51 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Peter Ulrich

Pediatric neurosurgeon
  • Specializes in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Nordwest Clinic, Germany.
  • Expert in brain, spine, and microvascular pediatric surgeries.
  • International practice in Mexico, Germany, and other countries.
  • Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery with a pediatric focus.
  • EANS-certified, indicating specialized training in neurosurgical procedures.
  • Offers remote consultations for pediatric neurosurgery concerns.
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  • Specializes in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Nordwest Clinic, Germany.
  • Expert in brain, spine, and microvascular pediatric surgeries.
  • International practice in Mexico, Germany, and other countries.
  • Member of the German Society of Neurosurgery with a pediatric focus.
  • EANS-certified, indicating specialized training in neurosurgical procedures.
  • Offers remote consultations for pediatric neurosurgery concerns.
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Pietro Mortini
Neuroradiologist
4.5
59 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Pietro Mortini

Neuroradiologist

Professor Pietro Mortini MD is a highly experienced Italian neurosurgeon who specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He is a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University, has a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery from the University of Milan and University of Verona, and has patented a method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues. He also provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma and is a member of the Italian Society of the Cranial Base.

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Professor Pietro Mortini MD is a highly experienced Italian neurosurgeon who specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He is a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University, has a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery from the University of Milan and University of Verona, and has patented a method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues. He also provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma and is a member of the Italian Society of the Cranial Base.

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Erkut Attar
Obstetrician-gynecologist
32 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital

Erkut Attar

Obstetrician-gynecologist
32 years of experience
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.Read more
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.
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4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical removal of the brain cyst $35000 - $80000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $80000
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Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque
Orthopedist
6 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. LEONARDO FAVIO CHAVEZ GASQUE

Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque

Orthopedist
6 years of experience
Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is renowned for his knowledge and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions, specifically related to dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He has a deep understanding of biomechanics, including those of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine.Read more
Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is renowned for his knowledge and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions, specifically related to dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He has a deep understanding of biomechanics, including those of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine.
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Ali Seydi Ozgul
Cardiologist
16 years of experience

Ali Seydi Ozgul

Cardiologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
PARKHAYAT
Gülyüz Öztürk
Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
32 years of experience
4.1
7 reviews

Gülyüz Öztürk

Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
32 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
4.1
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Brain tumor removal $20000 - $50000
Gamma Knife for brain tumor $6500
CyberKnife for brain tumor $6500
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Canan Yildirim
Neurologist
22 years of experience
4.5
138 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Canan Yildirim

Neurologist
22 years of experience
The doctor holds a Bachelor in Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English), is specialized in Child Health and Diseases from Hacettepe University, and has a minor in Neonatology from Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital. He has worked in Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine (Neonatogy Specialist-Assoc.), Samsun Maternity and Child Hospital (Neonatology Specialist), Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital (Neonatology Minor Assistant), Ayaş State Hospital (Child Health and Diseases Specialist), and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Research Assistant).Read more
The doctor holds a Bachelor in Medicine from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English), is specialized in Child Health and Diseases from Hacettepe University, and has a minor in Neonatology from Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital. He has worked in Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine (Neonatogy Specialist-Assoc.), Samsun Maternity and Child Hospital (Neonatology Specialist), Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital (Neonatology Minor Assistant), Ayaş State Hospital (Child Health and Diseases Specialist), and Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Pediatric Research Assistant).
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4.5
138 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Pituitary tumor surgery $14400
Brain tumor removal $14500
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Sabbri Aydin
Pediatric neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
4.3
41 reviews

Sabbri Aydin

Pediatric neurosurgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital
4.3
41 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gamma Knife for brain tumor $5000
CyberKnife for brain tumor $6000
Radiation therapy for brain tumor $3250 - $6000
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Margalit Navo
Pediatric neurosurgeon
30 years of experience
4.4
138 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Margalit Navo

Pediatric neurosurgeon
30 years of experience

Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

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Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

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Shlomi Constantini
Pediatric neurosurgeon
40 years of experience
4.4
138 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Shlomi Constantini

Pediatric neurosurgeon
40 years of experience

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

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Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

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Professor Shimon Rochkind
Pediatric neurosurgeon
45 years of experience
4.4
138 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Professor Shimon Rochkind

Pediatric neurosurgeon
45 years of experience

Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

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Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

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Mustafa Gurelik
Pediatric neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Sivas
Medicana Sivas Hospital

Mustafa Gurelik

Pediatric neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
Doctor graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed specialization in 1997. Experienced in working at various medical institutions, including Keskin Closed Prison Medical, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas AnadoluHospital and Malatya Gözde Hospital. Specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors, brain hemorrhages, spine diseases, head and spine traumas, pituitary surgery, shunt and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus, surgical procedures for lumbar and neck hernia, non-surgical treatment methods for lumbar and neck hernia, cerebrovascular aneurysm and carpal tunnel and other nerve congestion.Read more
Doctor graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed specialization in 1997. Experienced in working at various medical institutions, including Keskin Closed Prison Medical, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas AnadoluHospital and Malatya Gözde Hospital. Specializes in brain and spinal cord tumors, brain hemorrhages, spine diseases, head and spine traumas, pituitary surgery, shunt and endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus, surgical procedures for lumbar and neck hernia, non-surgical treatment methods for lumbar and neck hernia, cerebrovascular aneurysm and carpal tunnel and other nerve congestion.
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Blanca Lopez Ibor
Pediatric neurosurgeon
38 years of experience
4.6
16 reviews
Spain, Madrid
HM Hospitales

Blanca Lopez Ibor

Pediatric neurosurgeon
38 years of experience

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor is an experienced specialist in children’s hematology and oncology from Spain. She is a lecturer at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad CEU San Pablo, and is a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO. Dr Lopez Ibor has over 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating hematological and cancer disorders in children. She is also the head of two foundations that help children with severe health problems.

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Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor is an experienced specialist in children’s hematology and oncology from Spain. She is a lecturer at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad CEU San Pablo, and is a consultant for the WHO and UNESCO. Dr Lopez Ibor has over 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating hematological and cancer disorders in children. She is also the head of two foundations that help children with severe health problems.

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Haluk Aydın Topaloğlu
Pediatric neurosurgeon
46 years of experience
4.0
1 review

Haluk Aydın Topaloğlu

Pediatric neurosurgeon
46 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
4.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Surgical removal of the brain cyst $35000 - $80000
Brain tumor removal $35000 - $80000
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