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Zafer Orkun Toktas

  • 4.6 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Dr. Toktas brings over a decade of neurosurgical expertise, currently practicing at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

    • Specializes in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures
    • Previously worked at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
    • Also served at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital
    • Began career at Tatvan State Hospital
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$25,000 - $27,000
Craniotomy
$13,000 - $18,000
Discectomy
$9,000 - $11,000
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Bartolome Oliver

  • 4.7 Excellent 445 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • 280+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Pioneer in robotic spine surgery – Dr. Oliver performs 200+ minimally invasive procedures annually at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • 50 years of experience specializing in brain and spine surgery
    • First in Southern Europe to use Mazor Robotics Renaissance System
    • President of the European Skull Base Society
    • Co-director of the Chiari & Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit
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CyberKnife
$11,617.84 - $20,912.11
Multiple subpial transections
$69,707.02 - $81,324.86
Facial Nerve Repair Surgery
$17,426.76 - $23,235.67
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Gerardo Conesa Bertran

  • 4.7 Excellent 445 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Conesa leads the Institute of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre, specializing in complex brain and spinal cord cases.

    • 41 years of experience of experience in highly functional brain and spinal cord surgeries
    • Pioneer in augmented reality for brain surgery planning
    • Trained at top institutions like Massachusets General Hospital
    • Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
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CyberKnife
$11,617.84 - $20,912.11
Multiple subpial transections
$69,707.02 - $81,324.86
Facial Nerve Repair Surgery
$17,426.76 - $23,235.67
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Ertugrul Pinar

  • 4.6 Excellent 221 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 900+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Pinar specializes in complex brain and spine conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Expert in both adult and pediatric brain tumors and vascular conditions
    • Specializes in minimally invasive transnasal approaches for skull base tumors
    • Handles complex cases including pituitary adenomas and cerebral aneurysms
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Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
$15,000 - $20,000
Surgical removal of the brain cyst
$7,500 - $10,000
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Omer Faruk Oge

  • 4.8 Excellent 214 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

    Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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Discectomy
$6,017 - $6,564
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
$7,930 - $10,120
Surgical treatment of epilepsy
$9,573 - $10,393
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Ali Zirh

  • 4.8 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • 1500+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Performed 1,600+ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries – Dr. Zirh specializes in movement disorders at Medipol University's PARMER Center.

    • 38 years of experience in functional neurosurgery
    • Pioneered Microelectrode Recording technique in Turkey
    • Member of World Federation of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Guinness World Record holder for largest DBS patient gathering
    • Trained at Johns Hopkins and Toronto Western Hospital
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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
$15,000 - $23,300
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
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Ralf Buhl

  • 4.7 Excellent 62 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Dr. Buhl specializes in brain and spinal cord surgeries using computerized neuronavigation – a leader in neurosurgery with extensive research contributions.

    • Expert in treating herniated discs, brain tumors, and vascular anomalies
    • Pioneer in minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques
    • Published 47+ scientific papers on neuropathology and brain metastasis surgery
    • Cofounded a Fund dedicated to brain tumor research
    • Recognized by multiple medical organizations for his work
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Herniated disc surgery
$11,617.84 - $11,617.84
Brain tumor removal
$15,000 - $25,000
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Nezih Ozkan

  • 4.7 Excellent 368 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Nezih Ozkan brings 43 years of experience of neurosurgery expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, with leadership roles in major Turkish medical institutions.

    • Specializes in complex neurosurgical cases with a focus on advanced techniques
    • Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Abant İzzet Baysal University
    • Trained at Zurich University Hospital, bringing international experience
    • Combines clinical practice with academic roles as a former lecturer
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Vagus nerve stimulation
$30,000 - $30,000
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Ahmet Hilmi Kaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 520 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a professor of neurosurgery at Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze, Turkey. He earned his MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (English program). He completed his neurosurgery residency there from 1996 to 2003. He became a professor in 2015. He also completed observerships at Maastricht University in 2007 and 2009.

    His clinical focus includes functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He also treats spinal tumors and spinal stenosis and performs spinal instrumentation. He manages skull base and brain tumors. He performs vascular surgery of the central nervous system.

    Achievements include leading a Parkinson’s research project at Ondokuz Mayıs University (BAP, Project No. T.597, 2008). He supervised a neurosurgery thesis in 2008. His awards include third place at the 2nd National Congress of the Society of Neurosurgery in 2006, the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Overseas Scholarship in 2008, and the Aysima Altınok Thesis Award in 2009. Several of his papers ranked at the 22nd and 23rd Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congresses in 2008 and 2009. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and the Turkish Medical Association.

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Removal of meningioma
$1,200 - $1,400
Discectomy
$19,544 - $19,544
Pituitary tumor surgery
$40,000 - $45,000
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Mustafa Sakar

  • 4.4 Good 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Göztepe Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Sakar specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with advanced training from top international programs.

    • Trained in fetal spina bifida surgery at HCor Hospital in Brazil
    • Member of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
    • Completed observership in tumor surgery at University of Tübingen, Germany
    • Over 15 years of experience of experience at leading Turkish hospitals
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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.8 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (PARMER)
  • Dr. Mehmet Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with 32 international publications and 92 presentations on advanced techniques like Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    • Trained at Zurich University Hospital in microneurosurgery and intraoperative MRI
    • Board member of Turkish and European Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Societies
    • Expert in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) and deep brain stimulation
    • Assistant Professor at Medipol University's Gamma Knife Center
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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
$15,000 - $23,300
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
$24,250 - $28,000
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Doctor Pongwat Polpong

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • 2000+ treatments performed
  • Thailand, Bangkok, EDNA Wellness
  • Pioneered Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi's first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery – a minimally invasive breakthrough for pituitary tumors with faster recovery.

    • 16 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine
    • Trained at Siriraj Hospital and International Neuroscience Institute in Germany
    • Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness leading stem cell therapy and neurology programs
    • Published research on cerebrovascular disorders and minimally invasive techniques
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Nnamdi Elenwoke

  • 4.7 Excellent 445 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke is a neurosurgeon at Neuroinstitut – Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona), a leading center in Europe. He specializes in minimally invasive and functional neurosurgery. He has focused expertise in Arnold–Chiari malformation and craniovertebral junction disorders. His practice uses advanced microsurgical techniques, endoscopic skull base surgery, and robotic-assisted neurosurgery.

    Education and training: MD (2007). Neurosurgery residency (MIR) at Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza. Advanced endoscopic skull base training at Emory University, Atlanta. Clinical training at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London. He has over 15 years of experience in complex brain and spine surgery.

    Key competencies: posterior fossa decompression; brain and spinal tumors; minimally invasive spine surgery; hydrocephalus and syringomyelia. He uses advanced imaging and neuronavigation to improve safety and protect function. Accreditations: Spanish Society of Neurosurgery, EANS, and the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona. He has published scientific work and is active in international congresses.

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CyberKnife
$11,617.84 - $20,912.11
Multiple subpial transections
$69,707.02 - $81,324.86
Facial Nerve Repair Surgery
$17,426.76 - $23,235.67
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Melih Uc

  • 4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures performed – Dr. Uc specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

    • Trained at University of Wisconsin Neurosurgery Clinic
    • Expert in herniated disc and spinal stenosis treatments
    • Published research on percutaneous direct pars repair
    • 19 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
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Strauss Ido

  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Strauss Ido specializes in functional neurosurgery, performing advanced procedures like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • 27 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
    • Fellowship-trained in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital
    • Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
    • Published research in national and international journals
    • Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies
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Erhan Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Arslan specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery – trained at Helsinki University Central Hospital, a European leader in neurosurgical innovation.

    • 19 years of experience of neurosurgical experience at leading Turkish hospitals
    • Professor at Karadeniz Technical University – among Turkey's top neurosurgical training centers
    • Published extensively on brain ischemia and spinal cord conditions
    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery Association
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Brain tumor removal
$12,000 - $15,000
Laminectomy
$7,000 - $8,000
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic brain tumor surgeries – Assoc Prof Dr. Guclu combines precision techniques with Gamma Knife radiosurgery at VM Medical Park Florya.

    • 23 years of experience of neurosurgery experience since 2003
    • Expert in cerebrovascular and pediatric neurosurgery cases
    • Trained at Bakırköy Mazhar Osman – Turkey's leading neurosurgery center
    • Published extensively on brain tumor and spinal surgery outcomes
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Discectomy
$5,470 - $7,660
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Siriporn Cheawchanwej

  • 26 years of experience
  • 15000+ treatments performed
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Somchai Clinic
  • Dr. Siriporn Cheawchanwej is an aesthetic and anti-aging physician. She holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and completed advanced training at the School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and in Facial Design at Mae Fah Luang University.

    Her international training includes Restylane seminars in Sweden (2006–2008) and the International Symposium of Botulinum Toxin in Korea. She also attended the Asia Pacific Rhinoplasty Expert Forum in Seoul, the International Congress of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Seoul, and IMCAS Asia 2009.

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Baran Yılmaz

  • 4.3 Good 18 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
  • Dr. Yılmaz trained at Yale School of Medicine and specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on spinal disorders.

    • Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Turkish Spine Associations
    • Expertise in AOSpine techniques for complex cases
    • Graduated from Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
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Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$5,000 - $5,500
Herniated disc surgery
$6,500 - $8,500
Surgery for syringomyelia
$10,500 - $18,000
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Ersoy Kocabicak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Prof. Kocabicak is a pioneer in deep brain stimulation, with 46+ international publications and leadership roles in neurosurgical associations.

    • Founding member of the International Deep Brain Stimulation Association
    • Specializes in complex movement disorders and Parkinson's disease
    • Trained at Maastricht University in advanced neurosurgical methods
    • Current Rector of Atlas University, overseeing neurosurgical education
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Spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
$19,750.32 - $26,721.02
Brain Tumor Embolization
$10,000 - $17,000
Discectomy
$5,808.92 - $6,970.7
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Bookimed Insights: Top Neurosurgery Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 872965 requests for Neurosurgery globally, collaborating with 241 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#117 years of experienceGeneral neurosurgical casesExperienced neurosurgeon with practice across multiple prestigious hospitals in Istanbul. Currently affiliated with Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.
Turkey
Price on request
#250 years of experienceRobotic-assisted spine surgeryPioneer in robotic spine surgery – first in Southern Europe to use Mazor Robotics. President of European Skull Base Society with 150+ publications.
Spain
from $350
#341 years of experienceComplex brain and spinal cord surgeriesSpecializes in high-risk functional area surgeries with augmented reality planning. Director of Neurosurgery at Teknon Medical Centre. EANS-trained with US fellowship experience.
Spain
from $350
#47 years of experienceComplex brain and spine tumorsSpecializes in high-risk brain tumors and vascular neurosurgery, with 900+ procedures. Expert in both adult and pediatric cases. Trained at Marmara University's renowned neurosurgery department.
Turkey
Price on request
#538 years of experienceMovement disorder surgeryTurkey's leading DBS specialist with 1,600+ procedures. Developed PARMER into an international training center. Multiple awards including Global Health's Neurosurgeon of the Year.
Turkey
Price on request
#628 years of experienceComplex spinal and brain conditionsLeading expert in neuronavigation and minimally invasive techniques. Published extensively on brain metastasis surgery and cofounded a brain tumor research fund.
Germany
from $250
#743 years of experienceComplex neurosurgical casesLeads neurosurgery department with 30+ years' experience. Trained in Zurich, combines academic expertise with advanced surgical techniques at Memorial Şişli.
Turkey
Price on request
#815 years of experiencePediatric neurosurgery casesSpecializes in pediatric neurosurgery with international training in fetal spina bifida and tumor surgeries. Active member of ISPN and EANS.
Turkey
Price on request
#922 years of experienceStereotactic & Functional NeurosurgeryPioneer in MR Guided Focused Ultrasound and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Board member of WSSFN and ESSFN with extensive research in deep brain stimulation.
Turkey
Price on request
#1016 years of experienceMinimally invasive neurosurgeryPioneer of endoscopic brain procedures – combines traditional neurosurgery with regenerative medicine. Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness with international training.
Thailand
from $100