Page 4 - Best neurosurgeons: TOP 246 doctors

Over 27 years of experience of surgical practice – Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena leads a top neurology team at Hospital de la Familia.

• Trained in neurosurgery in Mexico City and Phoenix, Arizona
• Works alongside another expert neurosurgeon for complex cases
• Fellowship-trained in neurology and neurosurgery
• Specializes in a collaborative approach for better outcomes

Prof. Ibrahim Ziyal brings 30 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders at Memorial Göztepe Hospital.

• Trained at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Founding Head of Neurosurgery at Abant İzzet Baysal University
• Member of prestigious organizations like AANS, CNS, and WFNS
• Specializes in pituitary, aneurysm, and cavernoma surgeries

Specializes in far lateral lumbar disc surgery – a precise microsurgical approach for complex spinal conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• 26 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in Brain and Nerve Surgery Neuroanatomy
• Expert in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Published multiple articles in international conferences and journals

Dr. Roth specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery – trained at Cornell Medical Center and performs over 150 brain tumor removals annually at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health
• Member of European and International Societies of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Dual specialization in adult and pediatric neurosurgery
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques

Professor Rochkind pioneers laser and bioengineering technologies in neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center, with 47 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine and peripheral nerve microsurgery
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Holds multiple patents in laser surgery and bioengineering

Head of Neurosurgery at Altınbaş University – Dr. Kapici combines 30 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise with specialized microsurgery training.

• 30 years of experience as Chief Assistant at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Member of Spine Society of Europe and Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Specializes in complex spine and brain tumor cases
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques at GATA Military Medical Faculty

1,100+ neurosurgical procedures over 16 years of experience – Dr. Olgun specializes in complex spinal conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in scoliosis, canal stenosis, and spinal disorders
• Recognized by the Ministry of Health for contributions
• Active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Regular participant in international neurosurgery conferences

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgery.

• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques
• Specializes in complex brain tumors and cerebrovascular pathologies
• Recipient of the Borenstein and Goldhirsh Foundation awards for innovative treatments
• Trained in advanced microsurgical and image-guided techniques across Europe

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga specializes in skull base surgery – one of neurosurgery's most delicate areas – with 35 years of experience of experience at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Expert in neurovascular and spinal cord surgeries
• Published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Professor training next-generation neurosurgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's top medical school

Dr. Grossman specializes in awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping – a precise technique that preserves brain function during tumor removal at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic and transnasal surgery for skull base tumors
• Member of the Tumor Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of international research awards for novel brain tumor treatments

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Zvi developed European guidelines and directs the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Trained at top US institutions including Medical College of Wisconsin
• Specializes in tiny-incision techniques for complex spine conditions
• Researcher in spinal biomechanics with 50+ published papers
• Member of World Neurosurgical and American Spine Associations

Dr. Zvi Lidar has performed thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Dual certified in Israel and the USA with training in the USA and Japan
• Published 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery techniques
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society
• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures for degenerative diseases and tumors

Professor Shlomi Constantini has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures and holds the prestigious Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS.

• Specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with advanced neuro-endoscopy techniques
• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including ESPN and IFNE
• Expert in treating brain and spine tumors in children

Professor Lutfi Hanoglu specializes in demyelinating processes and Parkinson's disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in neurological disorders with extensive clinical experience
• Focuses on complex cases requiring specialized care
• Professor of Neurology with academic contributions

Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Yavuz Samanci specializes in advanced neurosurgery techniques at Medipol University Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

• Trained in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Active in clinical research with postdoctoral fellowships in the US and China
• Focuses on neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation

Professor Erol Akgul specializes in interventional neuroradiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive brain treatments.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Affiliated with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Recognized by the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology
• Specializes in brain tumor removal and aneurysm treatments