Page 2 - Best Brain Cyst doctors: TOP 85 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci trained under Professor M. Gazi Yaşargil, a pioneer in micro neurosurgery, and has over 30 years of neurosurgical experience.

• Specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Founding chairman of the Skull Base Society in Turkey
• Member of the Executive Committee of the European Skull Base Society
• Published over 110 scientific papers in international journals

Dr. Bokstein leads the Neurooncology Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center, a major Tel Aviv hospital specializing in brain conditions.

• Expertise focuses on tumors and cysts within the brain
• Holds the position of Head of Clinic at a leading national center
• Provides care at Ichilov Hospital's specialized neurooncology unit

Dr. Roth has a rare subspecialty in endoscopic surgery for brain cysts, trained at Cornell Medical Center. He also specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.

• Specialization in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital
• Further specialization in pediatric neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Active contributor to neurosurgery through publications and conferences

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in brain cyst treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Proficient in both Turkish and English for patient communication
• Active in academic teaching and management since 2012

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

• 41 years of specialized experience in pediatric and general neurosurgery
• Expert in microsurgical operations and advanced neuro-endoscopy techniques
• Specializes in treating brain and spine tumors, especially in children
• Trained internationally, including in microneurosurgery (Switzerland) and neuro-endoscopy (Germany)
• Active member of the European Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and the International Federation of Neuroendoscopy

Professor Zvi Ram is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who leads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He is an expert in minimally invasive brain surgery.

• Specializes in complex brain tumors and cysts
• Expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Uses advanced image-guided techniques for precise procedures
• Trained at renowned institutions in Switzerland, Greece, and the Netherlands
• Won awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatment

Dr. Grossman performs awake craniotomies and advanced endoscopic procedures at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), one of Israel's leading hospitals.

• Holds a prestigious fellowship in brain tumors from Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA
• Skilled in minimally invasive endoscopic and transnasal surgery for skull base and pituitary tumors
• Member of the European (EANS) and American neurosurgical societies for brain tumors
• Received international awards for her research on novel brain tumor treatments
• Her training included advanced courses in brain surgery techniques in London

Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – Israel's leading hospital for neurosurgery.

• Over 100 successful surgeries performed specifically for skull base tumors
• Specializes in minimally invasive, endoscopic removal of tumors through the nasal cavity
• This approach aims to protect healthy brain tissue and speed up recovery
• Professor with a medical degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

Performed 1,100+ neurosurgical procedures – Baran Yil combines extensive experience with specialized training from Yale in cerebrovascular research.

• 18+ years in neurosurgery with deep expertise in brain cysts
• Fellowship-trained at Yale School of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Neurosurgery and Spine Associations
• Recipient of Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Prize

Professor at Florence Nightingale Hospitals – specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery. A distinguished neurosurgeon with extensive training in stereotactic techniques.

• 15+ years of neurosurgery experience in top Istanbul hospitals
• Fellowship-trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Germany
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Second prize winner for Best Oral Presentation at neurosurgery congress
• Expert in minimally invasive approaches for brain conditions

Professor Imer brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in complex brain cyst cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in functional neurosurgery at top European institutions
• Advanced certification in Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain conditions
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Founder of neurosurgery departments at leading Turkish hospitals

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.

Dr. Avci trained at Johns Hopkins University in Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging – a rare credential for brain surgeons. He practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialized in Brain and Nerve Surgery since 2020
• Additional certification in Health Tourism for international patients
• Worked in multiple European countries’ neurosurgery clinics
• Published in international scientific journals and academic books
• Current academic staff member at Üsküdar University

Dr. Kemal Paksoy specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on brain cysts at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Over 10 years of neurosurgery experience
• Worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center
• Member of academic staff at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine
• Published in international and national scientific journals

Professor Erol Akgul is an Interventional Neuroradiologist specializing in minimally invasive procedures for brain cysts at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Part of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Active in the Turkish Society of Neuroradiology

Assoc Prof Akin Akakin brings 20+ years of neurosurgery expertise to brain cyst treatment, including specialized techniques from his Florida University fellowship.

• Specializes in neurovascular surgery and cerebrovascular diseases
• Fellowship-trained in brain and nerve surgery neuroanatomy
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Performs advanced lateral microsurgical approaches

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bozbuga brings over 30 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex skull base and neuro-oncology cases at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

• Focuses on skull base surgery, neurovascular, and spinal cord procedures
• Professor at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital – a leading neurosurgical center
• Published in multiple international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Graduated and trained at Istanbul University Medical School

Dr. Bekir Tugcu brings over 20 years of neurosurgery expertise, specializing in complex brain and spine conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders
• Former Chief of Neurosurgery at a major Istanbul hospital
• Professor of neurosurgery with extensive academic background

Dr. Shao Ming introduced propofol for the Wada test in China and uses cortical electrical stimulation to locate epileptic foci – enhancing surgical safety and efficiency.

• Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and other top institutions
• Published over 50 scientific articles, 30 in international journals
• Author of several authoritative monographs on epilepsy treatment
• Chairman of multiple neurophysiological monitoring groups in China
• Specializes in epilepsy diagnostics for both children and adults

Dr. Tonge specializes in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, with 32 publications and extensive training at Zurich University Hospital and Maastricht University.

• Completed Neurosurgery residency at Gazi University
• Expert in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Visiting scientist at Maastricht University