Page 2 - Best Arteriovenous malformation doctors: TOP 60 doctors

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with 22 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sari specializes in complex neurosurgical cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in EANS accreditation during specialization
• Contributed to establishing Neurosurgery at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patients

Professor Salih Murat Imer brings 41 years of experience of neurosurgical experience to treating arteriovenous malformations at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery from Finland
• Advanced expertise in Leksell Gamma Knife procedures for complex cases
• Published 68 articles and contributed to 9 medical book chapters
• Former professor at Istanbul University's prestigious neurosurgery department

Professor Felix Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), focusing on complex brain conditions like arteriovenous malformations.

• Expert in managing cerebrovascular anomalies and brain tumors
• Handles both diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning
• Senior physician with extensive hospital-based experience
• Affiliated with a major university medical center

26 years of experience specializing in neurovascular surgery – Dr. Akin Akakin focuses on complex cerebrovascular conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Expert in far lateral lumbar disc surgery using microsurgical techniques
• Fellowship-trained at Florida University in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Published multiple research articles on cerebrovascular diseases internationally
• Performs advanced procedures for aneurysms and vascular brain disorders

1,100+ treatments performed – Prof. Dr. Baran Yilmaz specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.

• 21 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine
• Winner of Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017
• Active member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on neuromodulation and algology, bringing extensive experience from Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in numerous international and national scientific journals

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Specialized in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health – now a leading neurosurgeon at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center. His unique focus is on cerebrovascular conditions like AVMs.

• Holds dual specialization in both neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery
• Fellowship-trained in advanced endoscopic skull base surgery at Cornell Medical Center
• Active member of the European and International Societies of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Published extensively on neurosurgical techniques and contributes to major conferences

Dr. Grossman is fellowship-trained in brain tumor neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a world-renowned center. Her practice focuses on complex, minimally invasive procedures at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Performs awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping to protect brain function
• Specializes in endoscopic surgery for pituitary and skull base tumors
• Holds memberships in key societies including the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributes to research for novel treatments of malignant brain tumors
• Recipient of international research awards for her work in neuro-oncology

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings 35 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex neurovascular conditions at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in skull base surgery and neurovascular procedures
• Published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Regular presenter at global neurosurgery conferences
• Trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery (2025; Associate Professor 2020). He completed neurosurgical training at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. His clinical focus includes endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for fractures, tumors, and degenerative disease; advanced pain procedures; endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery; and neurovascular, neuro-oncologic, and peripheral nerve surgery.

He has 21 international peer-reviewed papers (SCI/SSCI). Topics include cadaveric morphometry of Kambin’s triangle and the transforaminal triangular working zone, lumbar arterial and anterior approach anatomy, and an in vitro test of a new lumbar fixation device.

His clinical studies include a single-team series of 81 posterior circulation aneurysms, with 13 flow-diversion cases. He also reported five spinal cavernous malformation cases. He conducted Phase I safety and feasibility stem-cell trials in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and in chronic complete spinal cord injury.

Over 14 years of experience of neurosurgical experience—Dr. Gokcek specializes in treating complex arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) with micro neurosurgery and endoscopic techniques.

• Successfully treated thousands of patients with brain and spine conditions
• Expert in minimally invasive and percutaneous spine surgeries
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Published 17 articles in national and international reviews
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Alper Karaoglan specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on arteriovenous malformations at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
• Recipient of the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published research on subarachnoid hemorrhage

Dr. Andrew Kaye is a leading neurosurgeon at Hadassah Medical Center who has received top international awards for his contributions to the field.

• 52 years of experience of experience as a neurosurgeon
• Completed neurosurgery specialization at Oxford University and the Cleveland Clinic
• Internationally recognized, receiving the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of major professional bodies like the American Association of Neurosurgeons and the Israeli Association of Neurosurgeons
• Former Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital

Dr. Keles specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on reducing recovery times.

• Expert in endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery
• Performs surgical treatments for spine fractures
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques for cervical and lumbar herniations

Specialized in brain and surgery at Ankara University – Dr. Ozalp brings focused expertise to arteriovenous malformation cases at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Insubria University in Italy
• Former lecturer at Mersin University
• Experience at Ankara Private Acibadem Hospital

Dr. Ibrahim Akkurt specializes in intricate neurosurgical procedures, including arteriovenous malformation treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in microsurgical techniques for complex cases
• Extensive experience in brain and spine tumor surgeries
• Specializes in spinal canal narrowing and lumbar slipping surgeries

Dr. Moscovici co-authored 67 medical articles on neurosurgery in 21 years of experience, focusing on precise techniques like Endovascular Embolization for complex conditions.

• Highly rated in Israel for treating neurovascular conditions
• Specializes in minimally invasive Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement
• Treats conditions like Schwannoma, which share similarities with complex AVM cases
• Expert in procedures that manage blood flow in delicate brain vessels

Specializes in brain tumors and aneurysm surgery – Dr. Karkucak handles complex neurosurgical cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Skilled in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
• Expert in treating pituitary and spinal disorders
• Performs peripheral nerve surgeries

Dr. Jose Cohen brings extensive expertise in arteriovenous malformation treatment at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 32 years of experience of experience in interventional cardiology
• Member of multiple prestigious medical societies
• Author of various papers and publications
• Awarded for quality improvement projects